ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

This Acceptable Use Policy(“AUP”) describes activities and material that are not allowed in connection with the Platform offered by First Impressions and TIC.

This AUP is not exhaustive, and TIC reserves the right to take action in connection with content or uses that are not specifically set forth below. TIC reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to make changes or updates to this AUP at any time. If any changes or updates are made, TIC will post a revised version of this AUP here, at which time such changes or updates will become effective. Your continued use of the Platform after any such changes or updates are made constitutes your acceptance. If you do not agree to abide by this AUP, do not use or access the Platform. All capitalized terms used in this AUP which are not defined herein have the same meaning as in our Terms of Use.

Applicable Law

You will use the Platform at all times in accordance with all laws, rules, regulations, statutes, interpretations, court or judicial orders and other legally binding actions or interpretations of applicable governmental or regulatory bodies having jurisdiction over you, or in the jurisdiction (s) where you direct your own use of the Platform. This includes, without limitation, export laws and encryption regulations, personal data protection laws, and data localization and sovereignty laws.

Acceptable Use

You are solely responsible for any and all content, material and data that you maintain, transmit, download, view, post, distribute or make available using the Platform, and any third-party claims arising out of such activities. You are responsible for violations of this AUP by anyone using your account.

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, you will not, nor will you permit or allow anyone else to, use the Platform to transmit, distribute or store material: (a) in violation of this AUP, the terms of any applicable agreement with TIC or any other TIC policy applicable to you; (b) that interferes with or adversely affects the Platform or use of the Platform by others; or (c) in a manner that exposes TIC to criminal or civil liability.

The following activities are prohibited, without limitation.

• Illegal Acts. Using the Platform to promote or encourage any illegal act or activity.
• Harassing or Abusive Acts or Material. Publishing, transmitting, distributing or storing any material that is or may reasonably be considered to be obscene, offensive or otherwise objectionable, defamatory, libelous, threatening, harassing, abusive or hateful, that violates the rights of others, or that advocates violence or threatens the health of others. This includes harassment, bullying, or abuse directed at other First Impressions members, instructors, staff, or guests.
• Intellectual Property Rights Violations. Using the Platform in a manner that infringes, dilutes, misappropriates or otherwise violates any privacy, intellectual property, publicity or other proprietary rights of any third party.
• Fraudulent or Harmful Acts. Using the Platform in an activity which is fraudulent or harmful to others, or which contains false, deceptive or misleading statements, claims or representations, impersonating another person or entity, or in a manner that may harm TIC’s reputation.
• Controlled Substances. Unlawfully selling, distributing or promoting controlled substances.
• Unauthorized Recording or Disclosure. Recording (whether by audio, video, screen capture, or other means)any First Impressions training, conference, community session, or other Platform event without TIC’s prior express written permission. Disclosing, posting, or sharing outside the Platform any content, contribution, recording, or personal information of another member that was shared in a First Impressions space (whether public or private), without that member’s express written consent.
• Solicitation of Members. Using First Impressions community spaces to solicit, recruit, or market your own products, services, or platforms to other members outside the scope of community discussion, without TIC’s prior written consent.
• Misrepresentation in Community Spaces. Misrepresenting your identity, credentials, role, or organization in any community space, training, or event.

Security Breaches. You will not use the Platform, or assist anyone else, to attempt to disrupt, degrade, impair or violate the integrity or security of the Platform or any of the computers, communications systems, software applications, or networks or other computing systems (collectively, the “Systems”) used in connection therewith. Such prohibited activities include unauthorized access, interception, deployment of harmful software, and falsification of origin.

Network and Systems Abuse. You will not use the Platform, or assist anyone else, to make Systems or network connections to any users, hosts, or third-party networks unless you have express permission to communicate with them.

Spam. You will not use the Platform, or assist anyone else, to transmit unsolicited bulk e-mail or text messages, to harass others, or to send malicious messages.

TIC's Rights and Remedies

Suspension and Termination. Your failure to comply with this AUP may result in TIC taking responsive action, including but not limited to warnings, suspension or termination of your use of the Platform and/or your membership. TIC reserves the right to act immediately and without prior notice to suspend or terminate affected accounts and your access to the Platform in response to a court order or governmental notice, or in the event TIC determines, in its sole discretion, that your conduct or breach may: (a) expose TIC to sanctions, prosecution, civil action or other liability; (b) cause harm to or interfere with TIC’s Systems or networks; (c) interfere with another member’s use of the Platform; (d) violate any applicable law, rule, regulation or court order; or (e) otherwise present an imminent risk of harm to TIC, its members, or its users. Termination for AUP violations does not entitle you to any refund of fees previously paid.

Monitoring Your Content. TIC has no obligation to monitor content or material published, transmitted, accessed, received, distributed or stored using the Platform, but reserves the right to do so.

Cooperation with Law Enforcement. TIC further reserves the right to cooperate with legal authorities and third parties in investigating any alleged violations of this AUP.

No Limitations. Nothing in this AUP will limit in any way TIC’s rights and remedies at law or in equity that may otherwise be available.

Questions, Complaints and Contact Information

You should send any questions regarding prohibited use or other abuse of the Platform, including violations of this AUP, to compliance.officer@firstimpressions.church. Please include all applicable information that will assist TIC in investigating the complaint.

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