Welcome to www.ahved.org, the official website of the Association des Haitiens Vivant à l'Étranger pour le Développement (AHVED), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in the State of Florida. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of this website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User") and AHVED. These terms govern your access to and use of the website, including all content, features, and services available through it. AHVED reserves the right to update these terms at any time. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
2. Use of the Website
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:
- Violate any applicable federal, state, or local law or regulation.
- Infringe upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights.
- Transmit any harmful, offensive, defamatory, or unlawful content.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or its systems.
- Engage in data mining, scraping, or any automated collection of content without prior written consent from AHVED.
- Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the website.
3. Intellectual Property
All content on this website — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, and software — is the property of AHVED or its licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may view and print content for personal, non-commercial use only. Any other use, reproduction, distribution, or modification of content without the express written permission of AHVED is strictly prohibited.
4. Donations
Donations made through this website are processed securely by Stripe. By making a donation, you confirm that you are the authorized account holder or have authorization to use the payment method provided. All donations are subject to our Donation Refund Policy.
AHVED is a 501(c)(3) organization (EIN on file). Contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. AHVED will issue a donation acknowledgment by email. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility.
5. Membership
Membership in AHVED is voluntary. Membership fees are generally non-refundable once the membership period has begun. By submitting a membership application, you acknowledge the membership terms applicable to your tier. AHVED reserves the right to deny or revoke membership for conduct inconsistent with AHVED's values, bylaws, or code of conduct.
6. User-Submitted Content
If you submit content to AHVED through contact forms, volunteer applications, or other means, you grant AHVED a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use that content for organizational purposes. You represent that you own or have the right to submit such content and that it does not violate any third-party rights.
7. Third-Party Links and Services
This website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, partner organizations, and external resources. These links are provided for convenience only. AHVED does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party websites. Your interactions with third-party sites are governed by their own terms and policies.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
This website and its contents are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. AHVED does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
Information on this website, including program descriptions, eligibility criteria, and resource referrals, is provided for general informational purposes only and may change without notice. It does not constitute legal, financial, medical, or professional advice.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, AHVED, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content — even if AHVED has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
AHVED's total liability to you for any claim arising from use of this website shall not exceed the amount of any donation you have made to AHVED in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
10. Privacy
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. By using this website, you consent to the data practices described therein.
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Lee County, Florida.
12. Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
13. Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use, together with the Privacy Policy and Donation Refund Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and AHVED with respect to your use of this website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
14. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:
AHVED — Association des Haitiens Vivant à l'Étranger pour le Développement
3822 Broadway, Suite C, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Email: info@ahved.org