Terms of Use

1. Agreement to These Terms

By visiting or using the ISBL website (blacklatinos.org), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the site. These terms apply to all visitors, including members, donors, event attendees, volunteers, and anyone who submits a form or interacts with the site.

2. Who We Are

ISBL (International Society of Black Latinos) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, California. Our Tax ID is #30-0702682. These terms govern your use of our website and any content or services made available through it.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including but not limited to text, articles, images, photos, video recordings, graphics, logos, icons, and the ISBL name and brand — is owned by or licensed to the International Society of Black Latinos. This content is protected by United States copyright law.

The ISBL logo and name are distinctive marks of our organization. You may not use them in any way that implies endorsement by ISBL without our prior written permission.

4. Permitted Use

You may access and use this website for personal, non-commercial purposes. Specifically, you may:

• Browse and read content published on the site.
• Share links to pages on this site on social media or in personal communications.
• Quote brief excerpts from our content for educational or journalistic purposes, provided you clearly attribute the source as "International Society of Black Latinos (ISBL)" and include a link to the original page.
• Submit forms (contact, RSVP, newsletter) as intended.

5. Prohibited Use

The following uses of this website and its content are not permitted:

• Reproducing content: Do not copy, reproduce, republish, or distribute ISBL articles, images, videos, or other materials without our written permission.
• Scraping: Do not use automated tools, bots, or scripts to harvest data from this website.
• Commercial use: Do not use ISBL content for commercial purposes, including advertising, product promotion, or monetized platforms, without written permission.
• Misrepresentation: Do not use the ISBL name, logo, or content in a way that falsely implies affiliation with, endorsement by, or sponsorship from ISBL.
• Harmful activity: Do not use the site to transmit malware, conduct phishing attacks, or engage in any activity that disrupts the site or harms other users.

Requests to use ISBL content beyond these terms may be sent to info@blacklatinos.org.

6. External Links

Our website contains links to external websites, including YouTube (for video content), PayPal (for donations and event payments), and social media platforms including LinkedIn and Instagram. These links are provided for your convenience.

ISBL does not control those external sites and is not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms of service. Clicking a link to an external site means you leave the ISBL website and are subject to the terms and policies of that other site.

7. No Warranties

This website and all content on it are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranty of any kind, express or implied. ISBL does not warrant that the site will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We make reasonable efforts to keep information accurate and up to date, but we make no guarantees about the completeness or accuracy of any content.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ISBL, its board members, staff, and volunteers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of — or inability to use — this website. This includes, without limitation, any loss of data, loss of opportunity, or financial loss.

In jurisdictions that do not allow certain liability limitations, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California, and you consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use or want to request permission to use ISBL content, please reach out: