Communio.org and Communio.io are owned and operated by Communio Foundation (“us”, “we”, Communio” or “our”). These Terms of Service apply to the Communio.org and Communio.io websites located at https://communio.org and https://communio.io (the “Site”). Please read these Terms of Service (“Terms”) carefully. They are part of a legal agreement between you and Communio and govern your access to and use of our Services.

By using our website or services, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT USE THE SITE.

DEFINITIONS

• "Attendees" means those who participate in experiences, including attendees, participants, and speakers.
• "Content" means any information or materials, including files, data, text, links, graphics, photos, audio, videos or other materials uploaded, posted, or displayed by Users on the Services.
• "Organizers" means those who create and organize experiences using our Services.
• "Services" means our experience creation, planning, organization, scheduling, and management services made available to you on the Site.
• "Users" means Attendees or anyone using our Services (referred to as "you" or "your").

1. YOUR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• In connection with your access to the Site, you will have access to and use of some or all of the Services.
• Our Services are protected by copyright, trademark and other US laws.
• These Terms do not grant you any right, title or interest in the Services, other Users’ Content or any related trademarks, logo or other brand features.
• You must be at least 18 years old to use our Services.

2. YOUR CONTENT

• We are not responsible for the Content that Users submit and share using the Services.
• Communio claims no ownership of personally identifying information.
• You agree that the provided email address and phone number may be used for delivery of emails and text messages from Communio or the Organizer which you may opt out of receiving at any time.
• We may share certain account information with third-party service providers.
• You consent to the receipt of and use of your contact information by such third parties and agree to hold Communio harmless from and against any claims regarding third party service providers and their use of your information, including claims of negligence and misconduct.
• You represent that all information you supply in the registration process is current, truthful, and complete.
• We reserve the right to terminate your registration at any time for any reason, including if we learn the information provided by you is no longer current or accurate.

3. COMMUNICATION RULES

The Site may contain message or communication facilities (“Communication Services”) designed to enable communication with the public at large or with a group. You agree to use the Communication Services only to post, send and receive messages and material that are proper and related to the particular Communication Service.

When using communication features, you agree not to:

• Harass, threaten, or violate others' rights
• Post inappropriate, defamatory, or unlawful content
• Upload files containing viruses or corrupted files or material protected by intellectual property law or by rights of privacy of publicity.
• Advertise or offer to sell or buy any goods or services for any business purpose unless such Communication Service specifically allows such messages.
• Conduct or forward surveys, contests, pyramid schemes or chain letters.
• Download any file posted by another user of a Communication Service.
• Restrict or inhibit any other user from using and enjoying the Communication Services.
• Collect information about others without permission, including e-mail addresses.
• Violate applicable laws, regulations or any code of conduct or other guidelines which may be applicable for any particular Communication Service.
• We have no obligation to monitor these communications, but reserve the right to review materials posted and remove content or terminate access at our sole discretion.

We reserve the right to terminate access to any or all of these services at any time without notice for any reason whatsoever.

We reserve the right to disclose any information as necessary to satisfy any applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request, or to edit, refuse to post or to remove any information or materials, in whole or in part, at our sole discretion.

With the exception of Content provided by Communio, we do not control or endorse the content, messages or information found in these services and disclaim any liability with regard to the services.

Organizers and Users are not authorized Communio spokespersons and their views do not necessarily reflect those of Communio.

4. ACCESS AND TERMINATION

• Access to some or all of our services may be restricted at our discretion.
• We are not responsible for any unauthorized use of the Services.
• We may suspend or limit your access if you violate these Terms or use the Services in a manner that we believe would cause us harm or liability.
• We may suspend use of the Services in the event of security emergencies or unauthorized access to the Services.

5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

• Services are provided "as is" and “as available” with no warranties, either express or implied.
• We disclaim any warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
• ATTENDEE HEREBY RELEASES COMMUNIO AND WAIVES ANY CLAIMS IT MAY HAVE AGAINST COMMUNIO ARISING FROM ATTENDEE’S USE OF THE SERVICES.  TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, COMMUNIO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.
• THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS SUBSECTION SHALL APPLY TO ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, STATUTE, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE, AND WHETHER OR NOT COMMUNIO HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGE, AND EVEN IF A REMEDY SET FORTH HEREIN IS FOUND TO HAVE FAILED OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

6. INDEMNITY

You will defend and hold us, our affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, and directors, harmless from damages, claims or demands related to:

• Your breach of these Terms (including any terms or agreements or policies incorporated into these Terms);
• Your Content;
• Your use of the Services (including if you are an Organizer, your Attendees’ use of the Services)
• Intellectual property infringement by you or any third party using your account; and
• Violations of laws or third-party rights.
• We will provide notice to you of any such Claim but any delay in providing notice will not limit your obligations unless you are materially prejudiced by such delay.

We may also choose to handle the Claim ourselves, in which case, you agree to cooperate with us in any way we reasonably request.

7. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

• We are not responsible for third-party websites linked from our Services.
• We make no representation or warranty whatsoever about any third-party site that is linked to or connected with our Services and do not endorse the products or services offered on such site.
• You irrevocably waive any claims against us regarding such sites and third-party content.

8. LEGAL DETAILS

• These Terms are governed by Virginia law, excluding its conflicts of laws principles.
• You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts of the State of Virgina.
• Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms, the Services, or your use of the Site, including the enforceability of this Arbitration Agreement, shall be determined by final and binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures (“Commercial Rules”).    Except as may be required by law, neither a party nor the arbitrator may disclose the existence, content or results of any arbitration without the prior written consent of both parties, unless to protect or pursue a legal right.  The arbitrator will have no authority to award punitive or consequential damages.
• These Terms constitute our entire agreement and supersede and replace any other prior or contemporaneous agreements or terms and conditions.
• We may revise these Terms from time to time and will always post the most current version on our website.
• You agree to be bound by any modified Terms by continuing to use the Services after such modifications.
• Our failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver of our right to do so later.
• If a provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions of the Terms will remain in full effect and an enforceable term will be substituted reflecting our intent as closely as possible.
• You may not assign your rights under these Terms. Any attempt to assign your rights will be void.
• We may assign our rights to any of our affiliates or subsidiaries, or to any successor in interest of any business associated with the Services.

Last Updated: July 10, 2025 Contact: accounts@communio.org