Effective Date: February 2, 2025

Terms of Service

1. Introduction
Welcome to Idealist's website. By accessing or using the Site & Services, including all content, tools, and services available on or through the Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use (the "Terms"). Please read them carefully. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

2. Use of the Service
You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, and limited license to use the Site and Service for personal purposes only. You may not license, create derivative works from, sell, or otherwise resell any content or services obtained through the Site. Idealist reserves the right to modify, update, or remove content and services at its sole discretion.
Idealist reserves the right to temporarily suspend or terminate access to the Service for maintenance, updates, or other technical reasons, with or without notice.

3. Photosensitivity Warning
The digital content provided through the Service may contain flashing lights, sequences, or patterns that may affect users with photosensitive epilepsy or other photosensitivities. Additionally, 4K UHD HDR content offers enhanced brightness and color saturation, which may affect users.

4. Account Creation and Security
You can create an account by completing the registration process, which may require you to provide certain personal information. By creating an account, you agree to provide accurate and current information. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account details, including your password. If you suspect any unauthorized use of your account, you agree to notify Idealist immediately. Accounts are for personal use only and may not be sold, transferred, or shared with others. You are prohibited from disclosing your password to anyone.

5. Privacy Policy
By accepting these Terms or using the Site or the Service, you represent that you have read and consent to our Privacy Policy in addition to these Terms. Idealist may revise the Privacy Policy at any time, and the new versions will be posted on the Site. If at any point you do not agree to any portion of the Privacy Policy, you must immediately stop using the Site and the Service. By using the Site or the Service, you agree to the then-current versions of the Terms and Privacy Policy, which will be posted on the Site.

6. Restrictions and Conditions of Use
You are permitted to use the Site and Service solely for personal use. You agree not to license, create derivative works from, or resell any content, data, or services obtained from the Site. You agree not to access or attempt to access the Service through any automated means, such as scripts, bots, or web crawlers, and to only use the provided user interface.
You agree not to use the Site or Service in violation of any applicable laws. This includes not sharing content that infringes on intellectual property rights or violates any right of privacy or publicity.

You may not remove proprietary notices from the Site or Service, modify, create derivative works, reverse engineer, or hack the Site or Service, sell, assign, rent, lease, or sublicense the Service without Idealist's written consent, make false representations about Idealist or the Site, initiate or assist in any attacks on the Site, including denial of service attacks, attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, accounts, or systems connected to the Service, use the Site for commercial purposes or charge others unless specifically authorized by Idealist, or use the Site to engage in harmful, illegal, or obscene activities, including harassment, phishing, or privacy violations.

You agree not to attempt to collect personal information or intercept communications. You may not use any malicious software, such as viruses, bots, or worms, to damage or gain unauthorized access to the Site or Service.
You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for any breach of these Terms. Idealist may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these conditions.

7. Third-Party Services
Our Service may contain content from or links to third-party websites, services, or platforms. We do not control or operate these third-party services, and we are not responsible for the content or results obtained from using them. You access third-party services at your own risk.
Some third-party services may use cookies or other tracking technologies, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before engaging with such services.

8. Linked Destinations and Advertising
Links to other websites or destinations are provided for your convenience, but Idealist does not control or operate these sites. These third-party sites may have their own terms and privacy policies. Idealist is not responsible for the content or practices of any website other than our own.

9. Products and Purchases
Certain products or services may be available for purchase through the Service. By purchasing, you confirm that you are of legal age in your jurisdiction. You are responsible for applicable taxes and are prohibited from reselling or redistributing purchased products.

10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold Idealist harmless from any claims, damages, or costs arising from your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any rights.

11. Limitation of Liability
Idealist’s liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. We are not responsible for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages.

12. International Use and Governing Law
The Service is controlled and operated from the United States, and we make no representation that it is appropriate for use in locations outside the U.S. By using the Service, you agree that the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply. The software made available may be subject to U.S. export controls, and you agree not to export or re-export it except as authorized by law.
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes shall be resolved in the appropriate courts in the United States, and you agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

13. Subscription and Newsletter
You may subscribe to our monthly newsletter by providing your name and email address. By subscribing, you consent to receiving electronic communications from Idealist LLC, which may include updates, promotions, and other information. You may opt out of the newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send, or by updating your preferences in your account settings.

14. User-Generated Content
Any content you submit to the Site, including feedback, submissions, or other materials ("User Content"), must comply with the guidelines and legal standards set forth in these Terms. By submitting User Content, you grant Idealist LLC the right to use, display, and distribute the content across our platforms, as well as for promotional, educational, and other purposes, without compensation.

15. Participation in Events and Contests
The Site may offer promotions, contests, and events, which may include the opportunity to submit content, participate in activities, and win prizes. By participating in such promotions, you agree to adhere to all rules and guidelines associated with the promotion, including requirements to share submissions on social media or other platforms as specified in the contest or event terms.
Idealist LLC reserves the right to disqualify or remove any participant or content at its discretion for non-compliance with the rules or any unlawful conduct.

16. Changes to Terms
We may revise these Terms at any time. Any updates will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the Service will be considered acceptance of the updated Terms.

17. Contact Information
Idealist welcomes your questions or comments regarding these Terms. Please contact us at Contact@TheIdealistProject.com."

Last updated Feb 20, 2025