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Terms of Use

Welcome to the Columbia/Barnard Hillel website (“Site”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). Please read them carefully before using our Site. If you do not agree with these Terms, you may not access or use the Site.

Effective Date: October 27, 2025
Last Updated: October 27, 2025


1. Acceptance of Terms

By using this Site, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old (or have parental consent if under 18) and capable of entering into a legally binding agreement. Columbia/Barnard Hillel may update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.


2. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

  • Use the Site in any way that violates applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, its servers, or networks.
  • Introduce any viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
  • Use the Site to transmit any unsolicited advertising, promotional materials, or spam.

Columbia/Barnard Hillel reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to anyone who violates these Terms.


3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this Site—including text, images, graphics, logos, videos, and other materials—is owned or licensed by Columbia/Barnard Hillel and protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or publicly display any content from the Site without prior written permission from Columbia/Barnard Hillel.


4. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Site may include links to external websites operated by third parties. These links are provided for your convenience and do not imply endorsement. Columbia/Barnard Hillel has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.


5. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Columbia/Barnard Hillel makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the Site. Your use of the Site is at your own risk.


6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Columbia/Barnard Hillel and its officers, employees, agents, or affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of (or inability to use) the Site.


7. Privacy

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


8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Columbia/Barnard Hillel and its representatives from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising out of your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.


9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising under these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New York County, New York.


10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

📧 info@columbiabarnardhillel.org
📞 212-854-5111
🌐 www.columbiabarnardhillel.org