Terms and Privacy Policy
The James Weldon Johnson Community School of the Arts (JWJCSA) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our community members. This policy outlines how JWJCSA collects, uses, and safeguards information from visitors, students, parents/guardians, employees/contractors, volunteers, donors, and others who interact with JWJCSA or its website.
Information Collection
JWJCSA collects the minimum necessary personal information from individuals interacting with the organization to conduct programs and services. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental or guardian consent.
Use and Sharing of Information
JWJCSA may use collected information to facilitate enrollment, registration, employment, payments, donor relations, and operational communications. Personal data is shared only when necessary and with trusted third-party service providers to facilitate processing and service fulfillment.
JWJCSA does not sell or trade personal information to third parties. All vendors handling sensitive data must comply with security and privacy standards.
Communications & Opt-Out Options
Visitors may opt-in to receive promotional emails and news. These communications include an unsubscribe link for users to opt out at any time. JWJCSA does not permit third parties to use this information for any other purpose.
Security & Data Retention
JWJCSA employs industry-standard security measures to protect personal information. While we take precautions to safeguard data, no online transmission is entirely secure.
Payment Processing
Payments are processed through secure third-party services. JWJCSA does not store sensitive payment details. Please refer to the third-party provider’s privacy policy for specific details on data security and usage.
Website Tracking & Cookies
JWJCSA may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand user interactions on our website. Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, though this may impact website functionality.
GDPR Compliance:
This Site is intended solely for individuals residing outside of the territory of the European Union. By accessing and using this Site, you hereby agree and represent either (i) you are not a resident of the European Union, or (ii) if you are a resident of the European Union, that you hereby provide express consent to any personal information which may be collected from you by this Site, including, but not limited to, first name, last name, email address, phone number, physical address, IP address, and social media accounts and information. In no event shall any user cause this Site to collect personal information of any individual residing in the European Union without first obtaining the express consent of such individual.
TCPA & Registration Terms:
If you choose to register on our website you hereby consent to receive auto-dialed and/or pre-recorded telemarketing calls and/or text messages on provided number from or on behalf of JWJCSA or its participating partners; from the following telephone number: 202-558-7485 or from other numbers related to or affiliated, which may use an automatic telephone dialing system, an artificial or prerecorded voice or text message. Standard message and data rates may apply. You also certify that the provided number is your actual cell phone number and not that of anyone else. Furthermore, if your cell phone number changes, we ask for prompt notice of the new number.
TCPA Compliance Disclaimer
By providing your contact information, including phone number, to JWJCSA, its partners, you expressly consent to receive communications from JWJCSA and its participating partners via phone calls, text messages, and emails.
These communications may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system, artificial or prerecorded voice messages, or text messages to the phone number provided by you, including wireless numbers, even if your number is listed on a federal, state, or corporate do-not-call registry.
You acknowledge and agree that:
- Consent to Communications:By providing your phone number, you are consenting to receive these communications, including promotional content, from or on behalf of JWJCSA and its participating partners.
- Message and Data Rates:Standard message and data rates may apply to any text messages sent or received as part of these communications. You are responsible for any fees or charges your wireless carrier may apply.
- Revocation of Consent:You have the right to revoke your consent to receive these communications at any time. To stop receiving text messages, you may reply “STOP” to any text message you receive from us. To stop receiving phone calls, you may contact us directly at office@jwjcsa.org or 202-558-7485.
- Accuracy of Contact Information:You certify that the phone number(s) provided is your own and that you are authorized to receive communications at this number. If your phone number changes, you agree to promptly notify us of the new number.
- Opt-Out:If you wish to opt-out of any further communications from JWJCSA, you may follow the opt-out instructions provided in the communication or contact us directly.
Links to other websites:
Our website may contain links to enable you to visit other websites of interest easily. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.
Acceptance of Agreement:
You agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this Agreement with respect to this website, www.jwjcsa.org (Site). This Agreement constitutes the entire and only agreement between us and you, and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, representations, warranties and understandings with respect to the Site, the content, free product samples or freebie offers or services provided by or listed on the Site, and the subject matter of this Agreement. This Agreement may be amended by us at any time and at any frequency without specific notice to you. The latest Agreement will be posted on the Site, and you should review this Agreement prior to using the Site.
Copyright:
The content, organization, graphics, design, and other matters related to the Site are protected under applicable copyrights and other proprietary laws, including but not limited to intellectual property laws. The copying, reproduction, use, modification or publication by you of any such matters or any part of the Site is strictly prohibited, without our express prior written permission.
Deleting and Modification:
We reserve the right in our sole discretion, without any obligation and without any notice requirement to you, to edit or delete any documents, information or other content appearing on the Site, including this Agreement.
Indemnification:
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold us, our officers, our partners, attorneys, volunteers, and employees harmless from any and all liability, loss, damages, claim and expense, including reasonable attorney’s fees, related to your breach of this Agreement or misuse of the Site.
Disclaimer:
THE CONTENT, SERVICES, PROGRAMS, PRODUCTS AND OFFERS FROM OR LISTED THROUGH THE SITE ARE PROVIDED “AS-IS,” “AS AVAILABLE,” AND ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARE DISCLAIMED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE DISCLAIMER OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, QUALITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THIS SITE AND ANY WEBSITE WITH WHICH IT IS LINKED. THE INFORMATION AND SERVICES MAY CONTAIN BUGS, ERRORS, PROBLEMS OR OTHER LIMITATIONS. WE HAVE NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR YOUR USE OF ANY INFORMATION OR SERVICE. IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT AS A LIMITATION, WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF MONEY, LITIGATION, OR THE LIKE), WHETHER BASED ON BREACH OF CONTRACT, BREACH OF WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE NEGATION OF DAMAGES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTS OF THE BASIS OF THE BARGAIN BETWEEN US AND YOU THE USER. THIS SITE AND THE INFORMATION WOULD NOT BE PROVIDED WITHOUT SUCH LIMITATIONS. NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY YOU FROM US THROUGH THE SITE SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION OR GUARANTEE NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THIS AGREEMENT. THE INFORMATION AND ALL OTHER MATERIALS ON THE SITE ARE PROVIDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND DO NOT CONSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO EVALUATE THE ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS OF ALL INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON THIS SITE OR ANY WEBSITE WITH WHICH IT IS LINKED.
Limits:
All responsibility or liability for any damages caused by viruses contained within the electronic file containing the form or document is disclaimed. We will not be liable to you for any incidental, special or consequential damages of any kind that may result from use of or inability to use the site.
Third-Party Website:
All rules, terms and conditions, other policies (including privacy policies) and operating procedures of third-party linked websites will apply to you while on such websites. We strongly recommend reviewing the privacy policies and terms of service of third-party websites before sharing any personal information or engaging with them. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy or opinions express in such Websites, and such Websites are not investigated, monitored or checked for accuracy or completeness by us. Inclusion of any linked Website on our Site does not imply approval or endorsement of the linked Website by us. This Site and the third-party linked websites are independent entities and neither party has authority to make any representations or commitments on behalf of the other. If you decide to leave our Site and access these third-party linked sites, you do so at your own risk.
Submissions:
All suggestions, ideas, notes, concepts, blog posts, and other information you may send to us (collectively, “Submissions”) shall be deemed and shall remain our sole property and we shall be deemed to own all known and hereafter existing rights of every kind and nature regarding the Submissions and shall be entitled to unrestricted use of the Submissions without compensation to the provider of the Submissions.
ACCESSIBILITY
We strive to provide a website in which all functionality and content are accessible to all individuals, and we are updating our site regularly to make it as accessible as possible. Our website strives to meet Level AA Success Criteria of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 to the greatest extent feasible.
Contact Information
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or to update personal information, please contact us at office@jwjcsa.org.
This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in practices and regulations. Continued use of JWJCSA services and website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.