Terms of Use

Effective Date: May 29, 2026

Welcome to CaribbeanTales.org (“Website”), operated by CaribbeanTales Media Group (“CTMG,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use this Website.

1. About CaribbeanTales.org

CaribbeanTales.org is a nonprofit cultural platform dedicated to supporting and promoting Caribbean and diaspora filmmakers, storytellers, artists, and creatives through education, exhibitions, festivals, mentorship, and community engagement initiatives.

The Website provides information about our programs, events, educational resources, partnerships, donations, and related services.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using this Website, you confirm that:

You are at least 18 years old or are using the Website under parental or guardian supervision;
You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations;
You will use the Website only for lawful purposes.

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

3. Permitted Use

You may use this Website for:

Learning about CaribbeanTales programs and initiatives;
Registering for events, workshops, and programs;
Making donations or sponsorship inquiries;
Accessing educational and cultural resources;
Contacting CaribbeanTales Media Group.

You agree not to:

Use the Website for fraudulent, unlawful, or harmful activities;
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems;
Upload or transmit malicious code, spam, or harmful content;
Interfere with the Website’s operation or security;
Use automated systems to scrape or collect data without permission.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this Website, including but not limited to:

Text
Graphics
Logos
Videos
Images
Audio
Program materials
Branding
Website design

is the property of CaribbeanTales Media Group or its licensors and is protected under applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publish, or commercially exploit Website content without prior written permission.

Limited personal, educational, and non-commercial use is permitted provided all copyright and proprietary notices remain intact.

5. User Submissions

If you submit materials to CaribbeanTales.org, including film submissions, applications, comments, testimonials, or inquiries, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute such materials for nonprofit, promotional, educational, or operational purposes related to our mission.

You represent that:

You own or have permission to submit the materials;
Your submissions do not violate any third-party rights;
Your submissions are lawful and not defamatory, abusive, or harmful.

We reserve the right to remove or refuse any submissions at our discretion.

6. Donations and Payments

Donations made through the Website are voluntary and generally non-refundable unless otherwise required by law.

We use secure third-party payment processors to handle transactions. CaribbeanTales Media Group does not store full payment card information on its servers.

Tax receipts are issued where applicable and in accordance with nonprofit regulations.

7. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to external websites or third-party platforms for convenience and informational purposes. We do not control or endorse third-party content and are not responsible for:

The accuracy of third-party information;
External privacy practices;
Third-party products or services;
Content on linked websites.

Users access third-party websites at their own risk.

8. Privacy

Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information.

By using the Website, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in the Privacy Policy.

9. Accessibility and Inclusion

CaribbeanTales Media Group is committed to accessibility, inclusion, and equitable participation. We strive to ensure our Website is accessible to diverse audiences and compliant with applicable accessibility standards.

If you experience accessibility barriers, please contact us so we can assist you.

10. Disclaimer

The Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

We do not guarantee that:

The Website will always be available or uninterrupted;
Information on the Website is always complete or current;
The Website will be free from viruses or technical issues.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, CaribbeanTales Media Group disclaims all warranties regarding the Website and its use.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, CaribbeanTales Media Group, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, affiliates, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from:

Your use of the Website;
Inability to access the Website;
Reliance on Website content;
Unauthorized access to data;
Technical interruptions or errors.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CaribbeanTales Media Group and its affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Website.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Website at our discretion, without notice, if we believe a user has violated these Terms or engaged in harmful conduct.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws applicable in the jurisdiction where CaribbeanTales Media Group operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

15. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:

CaribbeanTales Media Group
Website: www.caribbeantales.org
Email: info@caribbeantales.org

16. Google Ad Grants Compliance

CaribbeanTales.org is committed to maintaining transparency, user safety, and high-quality content standards consistent with nonprofit and Google Ad Grants policies. We strive to provide accurate information, clear navigation, and meaningful educational and cultural resources that support our public-interest mission.

We do not support deceptive practices, misleading claims, malicious content, or prohibited advertising activities.