Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to portlanddev.org (“we”, “our”, “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website and services provided through portlanddev.org (the “Service”). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not use the Service.

2. Definitions

– “Service” refers to the website located at portlanddev.org and any services, features, content, or applications offered through it.
– “User” means any individual or entity who accesses or uses the Service, whether registered or unregistered.
– “Content” includes text, images, graphics, software, code, and other materials provided through or posted to the Service.
– “Account” refers to the registered user account on portlanddev.org that may be required to access certain features of the Service.

3. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using portlanddev.org in any manner, including browsing or registering for an Account, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms.

4. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes will be posted on portlanddev.org. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

5. Use of Services

a. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old or have reached the age of majority in your jurisdiction to use the Service.

b. Account
To access certain features, you may need to create an Account. You agree to provide accurate, current information and to keep your login credentials secure. You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your Account.

c. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:

– Use the Service for any unlawful purpose;
– Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any aspect of the Service;
– Interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the Service;
– Use the Service to distribute spam or harmful content;
– Violate the rights of others, including intellectual property rights.

6. Intellectual Property

All Content on portlanddev.org, including logos, text, graphics, software, and design, is owned by or licensed to us and protected under intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our prior written permission.

7. User-Generated Content

If you post or submit any Content to portlanddev.org, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display that Content in connection with the Service. You are solely responsible for the Content you submit and must ensure it does not infringe on third-party rights.

8. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Please review it on portlanddev.org.

9. Third-Party Services

The Service may link to or integrate with third-party websites, tools, or services. We are not responsible for the content, security, or practices of third-party services. Use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.

10. Disclaimers and Liability

The Service is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We disclaim all warranties including fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, or non-infringement. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, portlanddev.org and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or relating to your use of the Service.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless portlanddev.org, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, actions, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising out of your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service or your Account at our discretion, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in misconduct.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Oregon for any legal matter arising from the Terms or your use of the Service.

14. Miscellaneous

a. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and portlanddev.org regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements or understandings.

b. Severability
If any part of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

c. Waiver
The failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not be considered a waiver of our right to do so in the future.

15. Contact Info

For questions about these Terms, contact us at [email protected].