Effective Date: April 11, 2025

Brooklyn Islamic Center hereby referred to as BICNY offers products and services subject to these Terms of Use ("Terms"). These Terms outline the legal framework for utilizing our Site. By accessing the Site, you affirm your agreement to these terms, confirming that you possess the authority and capacity to enter into this agreement. If you disagree with any provision, kindly refrain from accessing or using the Site.

Please note that these terms are subject to change, so we encourage you to revisit them periodically for updates.

Access to Site

We grant you a non-transferable, non-exclusive, revocable, and limited license to access the Site solely for personal, noncommercial use, subject to these Terms.

Certain Restrictions

Your rights under these Terms are subject to specific restrictions outlined in the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Any updates or additions to the Site's functionality will be governed by these Terms. All copyright and proprietary notices must be retained on copies of the Site. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Site without notice. You acknowledge that we shall not be liable to you or any third party for any such changes, interruptions, or terminations.

Intellectual Property Rights

Except for User Content you provide, all intellectual property rights in the Site and its content are owned by us or our suppliers. These Terms do not grant you any rights, title, or interest in or to any intellectual property rights, except for the limited access rights specified.

Other Users

Each user is responsible for their own User Content. We do not control User Content and disclaim responsibility for any User Content. We are not liable for any loss or damage resulting from user interactions. In case of a dispute, we are not obligated to intervene.

By using the site, you release and discharge us and our affiliates from all disputes, claims, controversies, demands, rights, obligations, liabilities, actions, and causes of action.

Cookies and Web Beacons

Similar to other websites, we utilize 'cookies' to store information, such as visitors' preferences and accessed pages. This information is used to enhance user experience by customizing webpage content based on the visitors' browser type and other relevant information.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, neither BICNY nor our suppliers shall be liable to you or any third party for any indirect, consequential, exemplary, incidental, special, or punitive damages arising from or in connection with these terms or your use of, or inability to use the site, even if BICNY has been advised of the possibility of such damages. You acknowledge that your access to and use of the site are at your sole discretion and risk, and you bear full responsibility for any damage to your device or computer system or loss of data resulting from such use.

Term and Termination

Except as provided in this section, these Terms shall remain in full force and effect during your use of the Site. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at our sole discretion, including for any violations of these Terms. Upon termination of your rights under these Terms, your Account and ability to access and use the Site will cease immediately. You understand that any termination of your Account may result in the deletion of your User Content associated with your Account from our active databases. BICNY shall have no liability to you for any termination of your rights under these Terms.

Dispute Resolution

In the event of any concerns or disputes about the Service, you agree to first attempt to resolve the matter informally by contacting BICNY. If you are a consumer residing in the European Union, you are entitled to the mandatory provisions of the law in your country of residence.

Compliance with US Laws

By using our services, you confirm that you are not located in a country subject to the United States government embargo or identified as a "terrorist supporting" country. Additionally, you assert that you are not listed on any United States government roster of prohibited or restricted parties.

Severability and Waiver

If any part of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, it will be modified to comply with applicable law while preserving the intent of the remaining provisions. The failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.

Communications

Your interactions with BICNY, including communications on the site, emails, and notices, are conducted electronically. By using our services, you consent to receive communications from BICNY electronically, acknowledging that they satisfy any legal requirements. You may choose to subscribe or adjust your preferences for receiving updates, newsletters, and notifications. You also have the option to unsubscribe or modify preferences at any time to customize your interaction with BICNY.

Users opt in to receive messages and notifications from BICNY by providing their contact information on our website. By checking a box, users consent to receive communications at the provided email address or phone number. Our Privacy Policy outlines the details of opting in and the use of provided information. Users can opt out of receiving messages and notifications at any time by following the instructions provided in our Privacy Policy.

Disclaimer

BICNY cannot guarantee that the site or any of its content, services, or features will be free of errors or interruptions, or that any defects will be promptly corrected. The site and its content are provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis, and all information presented on the site is subject to change without prior notice. BICNY expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, non-infringement, merchantability, and fitness for a particular purpose. BICNY also disclaims any liability for the actions, omissions, or conduct of any third parties in connection with or related to your use of the site or any services provided by BICNY. You assume full responsibility for your use of the site and any linked sites. Your sole recourse against BICNY for dissatisfaction with the site or any of its content is to cease using the site or such content. This limitation of liability is an integral part of the agreement between you and BICNY.

Indemnity

By agreeing to this provision, you agree to indemnify and protect BICNY, including its officers, directors, shareholders, predecessors, successors in interest, employees, agents, and subsidiaries, from any demands, losses, liabilities, claims, or expenses (including attorneys’ fees) made against BICNY by any third party as a result of or in connection with your use of the Site. This means you accept responsibility for covering the costs and expenses incurred by BICNY in the event of legal action or claims arising from your actions or use of the Site.

Violation of These Terms of Use

In the event of any violation of these Terms of Use, BICNY reserves the right to take appropriate action, including disclosing relevant information, such as your identity, to aid investigations or address complaints related to your use of the Site. This may be necessary to identify, contact, or take legal action against any individual causing harm or interference with BICNY’s rights, property, or the rights and property of other Site users, including BICNY’s customers. BICNY will also comply with any legal requirements or governmental requests for information disclosure and may collaborate with other entities for fraud protection purposes.

You acknowledge and agree that BICNY may retain any communication or transmission exchanged between you and BICNY through the Site. This data may be disclosed if legally mandated or if BICNY deems it reasonably necessary to comply with legal processes, enforce these Terms of Use, respond to claims of data rights violations, or safeguard the rights, property, or personal safety of BICNY, its employees, Site users, visitors, and the public. BICNY reserves the sole discretion, without prior notice, to suspend or terminate your access to the Site and prevent future access if it determines a violation of these Terms of Use or any associated agreements or guidelines. You acknowledge that any such violation constitutes an unfair business practice causing irreparable harm to BICNY. Consequently, you consent to BICNY seeking injunctive or equitable relief, along with any other remedies available at law or in equity.

In the event that legal action is initiated by BICNY against you due to a violation of these Terms of Use, you agree to cover all reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs incurred, in addition to any relief granted to BICNY. You acknowledge that BICNY will not be liable to you or any third party for the termination of your access to the Site resulting from a violation of these Terms of Use.

Governing Law; Dispute Resolution

All matters related to your access or use of the Site, including disputes, shall be governed by the laws of the United States, without considering conflicts of law principles. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to personal jurisdiction and venue in the state and waive any objection to such jurisdiction or venue unless you are an EU consumer, in which case you may assert your claim in the courts of your country of residence. Claims arising under these Terms of Use must be brought within one (1) year of the cause of action, or they are considered waived, except for claims under separate purchase terms and conditions for goods and services. Recovery for damages is limited to out-of-pocket expenses, with the prevailing party entitled to costs and attorneys’ fees. In the event of a dispute, the parties shall make reasonable efforts to promptly and in good faith resolve it. It is preferable to first attempt to resolve any disputes internally with BICNY. If resolution cannot be achieved within thirty (30) days, either party may submit the dispute to mediation. Should mediation prove unsuccessful, the parties are free to pursue any available remedies under applicable law.

Refunds

Under Charity Commission rules, BICNY is generally unable to refund donations unless the donation has been made in error, such as selecting the wrong option on the online giving platform, or if an administration error has occurred during processing, such as an incorrect/duplicate amount being deducted by BICNY. In such cases, the donor should contact our offices within 14 days at:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 718-469-4899

Please reach out to us directly if you believe a refund is warranted due to one of these reasons, and we will do our best to assist you promptly.

Copyright/Trademark Information

Copyright © 2025. All rights reserved. All trademarks, logos, and service marks displayed on the Site are the property of BICNY. You are not authorized to use these Marks without our prior written consent.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding these terms and conditions, please reach out to us using the information provided below.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 718-469-4899

Address: 722 Church Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11218