NY Housing Wiki:Terms of Service

Terms of Service for NY Housing Wiki

1. Introduction

By creating an account, contributing content, or otherwise using this site, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

2. Account Requirements

a. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account, and be currently employed as a tenant attorney, organizer, paralegal, or other tenant advocate in New York. By registering, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

b. Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.

c. Email Requirement

A valid email address is required for account creation and communication. Emails will not be publicly visible or shared without your consent.

3. User Responsibilities

a. Content Contributions

All content you contribute (edits, talk pages, uploaded files) will be publicly visible to users who have access to the site. You agree that your contributions comply with these terms and do not violate any applicable laws or third-party rights.

b. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

Use the site for illegal, abusive, or harmful purposes. Post content that is defamatory, obscene, or violates privacy rights. Attempt to disrupt the site’s functionality, including introducing viruses or conducting unauthorized access. Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.

4. Content Ownership and Licensing

a. Ownership of Contributions

By submitting content to the site, you retain ownership but grant NY Housing Wiki a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, distribute, and display your contributions.

b. Third-Party Content

You may not upload or post content that infringes on the intellectual property rights of others. If you use third-party materials, ensure you have appropriate permissions or they are in the public domain.

5. Site Access and Usage

a. Availability

We strive to provide continuous access to the site but do not guarantee uptime or error-free operation. We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate access for maintenance, security reasons, or violations of these Terms.

b. Modifications

We may modify or discontinue certain site features at any time without notice.

6. Termination of Use

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account for any reason, including violations of these Terms. You may also request account deletion, though your public contributions will remain attributed to an anonymized account for archival purposes.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The site and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

NY Housing Wiki shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the site. This includes loss of data, profits, or other damages, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold NY Housing Wiki, its administrators, and affiliates harmless from any claims, liabilities, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the site or violation of these Terms.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service periodically. If significant changes are made, we will notify users through the site or via email. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms will be resolved in the courts of New York County.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please contact us at .