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Terms of Use

Shown and Scene Inc.
Last updated: February 2026

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of the website located at
https://shownandscene.org and any related services provided by Shown and Scene Inc. (“Shown and Scene,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

By accessing this website or using our services, you agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable laws. If you do not agree, you must not use our website or services.

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Updates take effect immediately upon posting.

 

1. Use of Our Website and Services

Shown and Scene Inc. operates programs and services that may include:

  • student volunteering

  • arts and community initiatives

  • partnerships

  • event coordination

  • volunteer hour tracking

  • program applications

  • communications

Use of our website must be lawful, respectful, and consistent with our nonprofit mission.

 

2. Eligibility

Our services are primarily intended for students and youth participants.

By using this website or submitting forms, you confirm that:

  • information you provide is accurate

  • you have permission to submit any personal data

  • you will comply with these Terms

Participation may require submission of identification as described in our Privacy Policy.

 

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, program materials, and media, is owned by or licensed to Shown and Scene Inc. and protected by copyright and trademark law.

You may use materials for personal, educational, or nonprofit purposes only.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or publicly display materials without permission.

This constitutes a license, not a transfer of ownership.
The license terminates automatically if you violate these Terms.

 

4. User-Submitted Content

If you submit content (including forms, volunteer logs, media, or messages), you retain ownership of your content but grant Shown and Scene Inc. a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

  • use

  • display

  • distribute

  • reproduce

  • modify

  • publish

your content for nonprofit, educational, and program-related purposes consistent with our Privacy Policy.

You may request removal of content unless it has already been used in published materials.

 

5. Website and Service Availability

We aim to maintain reliable website access but do not guarantee uninterrupted availability.

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue services at any time without notice.

 

6. Identity Verification

Participation in programs or volunteering may require submission of a student ID or government-issued ID.

This information is used solely for verification, safety, and internal nonprofit operations as described in our Privacy Policy.

Submission of false or fraudulent identification may result in termination of access.

 

7. Third-Party Services

Our website may use or link to third-party services including:

  • Wix (website hosting)

  • Google Forms (registrations and volunteer tracking)

We are not responsible for the content or practices of third-party sites.

 

8. Limitation of Liability

Our website and materials are provided “as is.”

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Shown and Scene Inc. disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including:

  • accuracy

  • reliability

  • availability

  • fitness for a particular purpose

We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of this website or services.

Some jurisdictions may not allow certain limitations, so they may not apply to you.

 

9. Accuracy of Information

Content on this website is for general informational purposes.
We do not guarantee completeness or accuracy at all times.

 

10. Right to Suspend or Terminate Access

We may suspend or terminate access to our website or services if you violate these Terms or misuse our platform.

Termination may occur without notice where necessary to protect users or the organization.

 

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and applicable state law.
You agree to submit to the jurisdiction of appropriate U.S. courts.

 

12. Severability

If any part of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain valid.

 

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time.
Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

 

14. Contact

Shown and Scene Inc.
Website: https://shownandscene.org
Email: sas@shownandscene.org
United States

For questions regarding these Terms, contact us at the email above.

 

Acceptable Use Policy

This Acceptable Use Policy applies to all services, programs, and technologies provided by Shown and Scene Inc.(“Services”).

It is designed to protect our organization, users, and community from harmful, unlawful, or abusive activity.

Users engaging in prohibited activities may have access suspended or terminated and may be reported to appropriate authorities where required by law.

 

1. User Responsibility

Users are responsible for:

  • their actions on our website

  • anyone using our services with their permission

  • maintaining account security

  • ensuring information submitted is accurate

 

2. Prohibited Activities

A. Illegal or Harmful Conduct

You may not use our services to:

  • violate any law or regulation

  • harass or threaten others

  • submit defamatory or harmful content

  • engage in discrimination or hate speech

  • endanger participants

 

B. Data Misuse

You may not:

  • collect user data without consent

  • access restricted information

  • misuse volunteer-tracking systems

  • submit false identity documents

  • impersonate another person or organization

 

C. System Abuse

You may not:

  • attempt to hack or bypass security

  • introduce viruses or malicious code

  • overload or disrupt systems

  • scrape or harvest data

  • interfere with site functionality

 

D. Spam and Messaging Abuse

You may not:

  • send unsolicited bulk messages

  • create unauthorized mailing lists

  • use purchased contact lists

  • send misleading communications

All communications must be consent-based.

 

E. Safety and Integrity

You may not:

  • falsify volunteer hours

  • submit fraudulent applications

  • misuse identification systems

  • disrupt programs or events

 

3. Enforcement

If you violate this policy, we may:

  • suspend access

  • terminate participation

  • remove content

  • restrict services

  • report activity if required by law

No refunds or credits apply for interruptions caused by violations.

 

4. Policy Updates

We may update this policy at any time.
Updates take effect when posted.

 

5. Contact

Shown and Scene Inc.
Website: https://shownandscene.org
Email: sas@shownandscene.org
United States

For questions regarding these Terms, contact us at the email above.

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