Terms Of Service
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Terms Of Service Policy – v3.0.3
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We are: (“SMOTJ,” “we,” “us,” “our”). We operate this website, as well as any other related products and services that refer or link to these legal terms (the “Legal Terms”) (collectively, the “Services”). You can contact us by email at Terms@SMOTJ.org, or by mail to SMOTJ, Inc., PO Box 1031, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
These Legal Terms constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity (“you”), and the Sovereign Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem, Inc., (“SMOTJ”). concerning your access to and use of the Services. You agree that by accessing the Services, you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by all of these Legal Terms. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL OF THESE LEGAL TERMS, THEN YOU ARE EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED FROM USING THE SERVICES AND YOU MUST DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OUR SERVICES
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
USER REPRESENTATIONS
PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
MOBILE MESSAGING & SMS TERMS (A2P 10DLC COMPLIANCE)
USER GENERATED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONTRIBUTION LICENSE
SERVICES MANAGEMENT
TERM AND TERMINATION
MODIFICATIONS AND INTERRUPTIONS
GOVERNING LAW
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
CORRECTIONS
DISCLAIMER
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
INDEMNIFICATION
USER DATA
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, TRANSACTIONS, AND SIGNATURES
MISCELLANEOUS
CONTACT US
1. OUR SERVICES
The information provided when using the Services is not intended for distribution to or use by any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation.
2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
We are the owner or the licensee of all intellectual property rights in our Services. The Content and Marks are provided in or through the Services “AS IS” for your personal, non-commercial use or internal business purpose only.
3. USER REPRESENTATIONS
By using the Services, you represent and warrant that: (1) you have the legal capacity and you agree to comply with these Legal Terms; (2) you are not a minor in the jurisdiction in which you reside; (3) you will not access the Services through automated or non-human means; and (4) your use of the Services will not violate any applicable law or regulation.
4. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
You may not access or use the Services for any purpose other than that for which we make the Services available.
5. MOBILE MESSAGING & SMS TERMS (A2P 10DLC COMPLIANCE)
SMOTJ provides an administrative mobile text messaging service (SMS/MMS) strictly to active members of the organization. By subscribing or opting in to receive SMS/MMS alerts from SMOTJ, you agree to the following terms:
* **Program Description:** Text messages are sent to communicate internal member announcements, meeting reminders, event notifications, and administrative updates regarding the order.
* **Opt-In / Call To Action (CTA):** End users opt in to mobile messaging by providing their mobile number on membership enrollment forms or checking an unselected opt-in box on our private online member portal at https://www.smotj.org.
* **Message Frequency:** Message frequency varies based on organizational activities and active member status (typically 2 to 4 messages per month).
* **Carrier Rates & Fees:** Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and wireless service plan.
* **Opt-Out Instructions:** You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time. To cancel SMS messaging, reply **STOP** to any text message from SMOTJ. You will receive one final message confirming your opt-out status.
* **Help & Customer Support:** For assistance or questions regarding text messaging, reply **HELP** to any message, or contact support directly at support@smotj.org or (614) 477-8391.
* **Privacy:** Mobile phone numbers and SMS opt-in data will not be sold or shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes. Please review our Privacy Policy at https://www.smotj.org/privacy-policy for full details.
6. USER GENERATED CONTRIBUTIONS
We may provide you with the opportunity to create, submit, post, or display content. You retain full ownership of all of your Contributions.
7. SERVICES MANAGEMENT
We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to monitor the Services for violations of these Legal Terms and take appropriate legal action against anyone who violates the law.
8. TERM AND TERMINATION
These Legal Terms shall remain in full force and effect while you use the Services.
9. MODIFICATIONS AND INTERRUPTIONS
We reserve the right to change, modify, or remove the contents of the Services at any time or for any reason at our sole discretion without notice.
10. GOVERNING LAW
These Legal Terms shall be governed by and defined following the laws of the State of New York.
11. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Informal Negotiations: To expedite resolution and control the cost of any dispute, the Parties agree to first attempt to negotiate any Dispute informally for at least thirty (30) days.
12. CORRECTIONS
We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to change or update the information on the Services at any time.
13. DISCLAIMER
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN AS-IS AND AS-AVAILABLE BASIS. YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES WILL BE AT YOUR SOLE RISK.
14. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
IN NO EVENT WILL WE OR OUR DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.
15. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless from and against any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand.
16. USER DATA
We will maintain certain data that you transmit to the Services for the purpose of managing the performance of the Services.
17. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, TRANSACTIONS, AND SIGNATURES
Visiting the Services, sending us emails, and completing online forms constitute electronic communications. You consent to receive electronic communications.
18. MISCELLANEOUS
These Legal Terms constitute the entire agreement and understanding between you and us.
19. CONTACT US
In order to resolve a complaint regarding the Services or to receive further information regarding use of the Services, please contact us at:
SMOTJ, Inc.,
PO Box 1031,
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Terms@SMOTJ.org