Terms of Service
Effective Date: 8/1/2025
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the websites, digital platforms, SMS communications, and services provided by the Audre Lorde Project (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Our Mission and Services
The Audre Lorde Project is a community organizing center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two Spirit, Trans, and Gender Non-Conforming People of Color (LGBTSTGNC POC) in New York City. Our services may include:
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Event registration and community announcements
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Email and SMS communications
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Educational materials and political advocacy tools
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Volunteer opportunities and organizing campaigns
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to use our digital platforms.
3. User Responsibilities
You agree not to use our platforms or services to:
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Violate any laws or regulations
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Harass, abuse, or harm others
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Upload or transmit malicious code or unsolicited communications
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Infringe on the intellectual property rights of others
We reserve the right to remove content, restrict access, or terminate services if these terms are violated.
4. SMS Messaging Terms
If you opt in to receive SMS messages from the Audre Lorde Project:
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You consent to receive texts related to organizing, events, advocacy, and community care
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Message frequency may vary
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Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier
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You can reply STOP to unsubscribe or HELP for assistance
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Your phone number and SMS consent will not be shared with any third parties or affiliates
5. Privacy
Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our services, you consent to our data practices.
6. Intellectual Property
All content published by the Audre Lorde Project—including text, graphics, logos, and multimedia—is the property of the organization or used with permission, and is protected by copyright and other laws. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute our content without prior written permission.
7. Third-Party Services and Links
Our platforms may contain links to third-party websites or tools. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of those sites and encourage you to review their terms and privacy policies.
8. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
Our services are provided “as is” and without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access or that the content is free from errors. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any damages arising from your use of our services.
9. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted to this page with the updated effective date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact:
Audre Lorde Project
85. South Oxford St; Brooklyn, NY 11217
info@alp.org
718-516-0342