Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: July 2025

Welcome to Blue Compass (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website at bluecompassnetwork.org (“the Site”) and participation in our community.

By using our Site or becoming a member, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site.

1. Purpose of Our Site

Blue Compass is a nonprofit community for members to connect, share ideas, participate in events, and access resources. We strive to create a respectful, inclusive, and privacy-conscious environment for our members.

2. User Accounts and Membership

Some areas of our Site may require you to create an account or register as a member. By creating an account, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information

  • Keep your login credentials secure

  • Notify us promptly of any unauthorized access to your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or our community guidelines.

3. Community Norms and Expectations

We expect all members to contribute to maintaining a safe and respectful environment. You agree not to:

  • Harass, threaten, or bully others

  • Discriminate or use hate speech

  • Post or share anything obscene, defamatory, or illegal

  • Violate others’ privacy (e.g., sharing personal information without consent)

  • Disrupt the community or abuse our services

We reserve the right to moderate, remove, or restrict content or accounts that violate these expectations.

4. User Privacy

We take your privacy seriously. Your personal information will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We strive to:

  • Collect only what we need

  • Use your data only for community and membership purposes

  • Never sell your personal information

  • Offer you control over your communications preferences

Please read our Privacy Policy for details.

5. User-Submitted Content

When you post, upload, or share content on our Site (for example, in forums, comments, or member profiles), you:

  • Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and share your content as needed to operate the Site and community

  • Remain responsible for the content you post

  • Agree not to infringe on others’ rights or share anything unlawful, harmful, or inappropriate

We reserve the right to remove or restrict content at our discretion.

 

6. Payments and Donations

If you choose to make a payment (such as for membership fees or event registrations), you agree to provide accurate payment information. All payments are processed securely through third-party payment processors. We do not store your full payment card details.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on our Site, including text, images, graphics, logos, and other materials, is the property of Blue Compass or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other laws.

You may:

  • View, download, or print content for personal, non-commercial use

You may not:

  • Copy, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our written permission.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of those sites.

9. Disclaimer

Our Site and services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties or representations about the accuracy or completeness of the content. Your use of the Site is at your own risk.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Blue Compass and its officers, directors, employees, and volunteers will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Site.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Blue Compass and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and volunteers from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. By continuing to use the Site after changes are posted, you agree to the revised Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms or our community guidelines, please contact us:

Blue Compass
 Website: bluecompassnetwork.org
 Email: info@bluecompassnetwork.org