TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

Effective Date: June 3, 2025
 Last Updated: June 3, 2025

Welcome to the official website of Lincoln United Community Coalition (LUCC) located at www.thelucc.org ("Website"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our Website and services. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any of these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website immediately.

1. Legal Entity and Purpose

Lincoln United Community Coalition is a nonprofit corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Louisiana and recognized as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Website exists to inform, educate, and facilitate charitable engagement related to LUCC’s mission.

2. Eligibility and Acceptance of Terms

By using this Website, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age or have received parental or guardian consent to use this Website. Your use of the Website constitutes a binding agreement to comply with these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any other legal notices or guidelines posted herein.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content included on this Website—including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software—is the exclusive property of LUCC or its content providers and is protected under United States and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print content from the Website for your personal, non-commercial use only. No part of this Website may be reproduced, modified, distributed, republished, or publicly displayed without the express written consent of LUCC.

4. Donations and Payments

All donations made via this Website are final and non-refundable unless otherwise required by applicable law or in the event of a verifiable error. LUCC uses secure, third-party payment processors. By submitting your payment information, you agree to their terms and privacy policies.

LUCC does not store or have access to full credit card information.

5. Use Restrictions

You agree not to use the Website:

  • For any unlawful, fraudulent, or malicious purpose;
  • To solicit others to perform or participate in any unlawful acts;
  • To upload or transmit viruses or malicious code;
  • To collect or track the personal information of others;
  • To interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Website.

We reserve the right to terminate your use of the Website or any related service for violating any of the prohibited uses.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to external websites not owned or controlled by LUCC. These links are provided for your convenience only. LUCC is not responsible for the content, terms, or privacy practices of third-party websites. Accessing such websites is at your own risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, LUCC, its officers, directors, employees, agents, or affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of or inability to use the Website or any content herein.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Lincoln United Community Coalition, its directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, arising from your use of the Website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Website and all content, materials, and services provided are offered on an “as is” and “as available” basis. LUCC disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including without limitation, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and uninterrupted or error-free operation.

10. Modification of Terms

LUCC reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to revise or update these Terms at any time. We will post any updates on this page and revise the “Last Updated” date accordingly. Continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be exclusively resolved in the state or federal courts located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by LUCC, constitute the entire agreement between you and LUCC regarding your use of the Website and supersede any prior agreements, whether oral or written, relating to such subject matter.

13. Contact Information

For any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Lincoln United Community Coalition (LUCC)
 🌐 www.thelucc.org
 ?? Email: THELUCC@MAIL.COM
 📞 Phone: [214-662-5407]