TERMS
Effective Date: April 11, 2025
Brooklyn Islamic Center hereby referred to as BICNY offers products and services subject to these Terms of Use ("Terms"). These Terms outline the legal framework for utilizing our Site. By accessing the Site, you affirm your agreement to these terms, confirming that you possess the authority and capacity to enter into this agreement. If you disagree with any provision, kindly refrain from accessing or using the Site.
Please note that these terms are subject to change, so we encourage you to revisit them periodically for updates.
Access to Site
We grant you a non-transferable, non-exclusive, revocable, and limited license to access the Site solely for personal, noncommercial use, subject to these Terms.
Certain Restrictions
Your rights under these Terms are subject to specific restrictions outlined in the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Any updates or additions to the Site's functionality will be governed by these Terms. All copyright and proprietary notices must be retained on copies of the Site. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Site without notice. You acknowledge that we shall not be liable to you or any third party for any such changes, interruptions, or terminations.
Intellectual Property Rights
Except for User Content you provide, all intellectual property rights in the Site and its content are owned by us or our suppliers. These Terms do not grant you any rights, title, or interest in or to any intellectual property rights, except for the limited access rights specified.
Other Users
Each user is responsible for their own User Content. We do not control User Content and disclaim responsibility for any User Content. We are not liable for any loss or damage resulting from user interactions. In case of a dispute, we are not obligated to intervene.
By using the site, you release and discharge us and our affiliates from all disputes, claims, controversies, demands, rights, obligations, liabilities, actions, and causes of action.
Cookies and Web Beacons
Similar to other websites, we utilize 'cookies' to store information, such as visitors' preferences and accessed pages. This information is used to enhance user experience by customizing webpage content based on the visitors' browser type and other relevant information.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, neither BICNY nor our suppliers shall be liable to you or any third party for any indirect, consequential, exemplary, incidental, special, or punitive damages arising from or in connection with these terms or your use of, or inability to use the site, even if BICNY has been advised of the possibility of such damages. You acknowledge that your access to and use of the site are at your sole discretion and risk, and you bear full responsibility for any damage to your device or computer system or loss of data resulting from such use.
Term and Termination
Except as provided in this section, these Terms shall remain in full force and effect during your use of the Site. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at our sole discretion, including for any violations of these Terms. Upon termination of your rights under these Terms, your Account and ability to access and use the Site will cease immediately. You understand that any termination of your Account may result in the deletion of your User Content associated with your Account from our active databases. BICNY shall have no liability to you for any termination of your rights under these Terms.
Dispute Resolution
In the event of any concerns or disputes about the Service, you agree to first attempt to resolve the matter informally by contacting BICNY. If you are a consumer residing in the European Union, you are entitled to the mandatory provisions of the law in your country of residence.
Compliance with US Laws
By using our services, you confirm that you are not located in a country subject to the United States government embargo or identified as a "terrorist supporting" country. Additionally, you assert that you are not listed on any United States government roster of prohibited or restricted parties.
Severability and Waiver
If any part of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, it will be modified to comply with applicable law while preserving the intent of the remaining provisions. The failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.
Communications
Your interactions with BICNY, including communications on the site, emails, and notices, are conducted electronically. By using our services, you consent to receive communications from BICNY electronically, acknowledging that they satisfy any legal requirements. You may choose to subscribe or adjust your preferences for receiving updates, newsletters, and notifications. You also have the option to unsubscribe or modify preferences at any time to customize your interaction with BICNY.
Users opt in to receive messages and notifications from BICNY by providing their contact information on our website. By checking a box, users consent to receive communications at the provided email address or phone number. Our Privacy Policy outlines the details of opting in and the use of provided information. Users can opt out of receiving messages and notifications at any time by following the instructions provided in our Privacy Policy.
Disclaimer
BICNY cannot guarantee that the site or any of its content, services, or features will be free of errors or interruptions, or that any defects will be promptly corrected. The site and its content are provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis, and all information presented on the site is subject to change without prior notice. BICNY expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, non-infringement, merchantability, and fitness for a particular purpose. BICNY also disclaims any liability for the actions, omissions, or conduct of any third parties in connection with or related to your use of the site or any services provided by BICNY. You assume full responsibility for your use of the site and any linked sites. Your sole recourse against BICNY for dissatisfaction with the site or any of its content is to cease using the site or such content. This limitation of liability is an integral part of the agreement between you and BICNY.
Indemnity
By agreeing to this provision, you agree to indemnify and protect BICNY, including its officers, directors, shareholders, predecessors, successors in interest, employees, agents, and subsidiaries, from any demands, losses, liabilities, claims, or expenses (including attorneys’ fees) made against BICNY by any third party as a result of or in connection with your use of the Site. This means you accept responsibility for covering the costs and expenses incurred by BICNY in the event of legal action or claims arising from your actions or use of the Site.
Violation of These Terms of Use
In the event of any violation of these Terms of Use, BICNY reserves the right to take appropriate action, including disclosing relevant information, such as your identity, to aid investigations or address complaints related to your use of the Site. This may be necessary to identify, contact, or take legal action against any individual causing harm or interference with BICNY’s rights, property, or the rights and property of other Site users, including BICNY’s customers. BICNY will also comply with any legal requirements or governmental requests for information disclosure and may collaborate with other entities for fraud protection purposes.
You acknowledge and agree that BICNY may retain any communication or transmission exchanged between you and BICNY through the Site. This data may be disclosed if legally mandated or if BICNY deems it reasonably necessary to comply with legal processes, enforce these Terms of Use, respond to claims of data rights violations, or safeguard the rights, property, or personal safety of BICNY, its employees, Site users, visitors, and the public. BICNY reserves the sole discretion, without prior notice, to suspend or terminate your access to the Site and prevent future access if it determines a violation of these Terms of Use or any associated agreements or guidelines. You acknowledge that any such violation constitutes an unfair business practice causing irreparable harm to BICNY. Consequently, you consent to BICNY seeking injunctive or equitable relief, along with any other remedies available at law or in equity.
In the event that legal action is initiated by BICNY against you due to a violation of these Terms of Use, you agree to cover all reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs incurred, in addition to any relief granted to BICNY. You acknowledge that BICNY will not be liable to you or any third party for the termination of your access to the Site resulting from a violation of these Terms of Use.
Governing Law; Dispute Resolution
All matters related to your access or use of the Site, including disputes, shall be governed by the laws of the United States, without considering conflicts of law principles. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to personal jurisdiction and venue in the state and waive any objection to such jurisdiction or venue unless you are an EU consumer, in which case you may assert your claim in the courts of your country of residence. Claims arising under these Terms of Use must be brought within one (1) year of the cause of action, or they are considered waived, except for claims under separate purchase terms and conditions for goods and services. Recovery for damages is limited to out-of-pocket expenses, with the prevailing party entitled to costs and attorneys’ fees. In the event of a dispute, the parties shall make reasonable efforts to promptly and in good faith resolve it. It is preferable to first attempt to resolve any disputes internally with BICNY. If resolution cannot be achieved within thirty (30) days, either party may submit the dispute to mediation. Should mediation prove unsuccessful, the parties are free to pursue any available remedies under applicable law.
Refunds
Under Charity Commission rules, BICNY is generally unable to refund donations unless the donation has been made in error, such as selecting the wrong option on the online giving platform, or if an administration error has occurred during processing, such as an incorrect/duplicate amount being deducted by BICNY. In such cases, the donor should contact our offices within 14 days at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 718-469-4899
Please reach out to us directly if you believe a refund is warranted due to one of these reasons, and we will do our best to assist you promptly.
Copyright/Trademark Information
Copyright © 2025. All rights reserved. All trademarks, logos, and service marks displayed on the Site are the property of BICNY. You are not authorized to use these Marks without our prior written consent.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding these terms and conditions, please reach out to us using the information provided below.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 718-469-4899
Address: 722 Church Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11218
PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: April 11, 2025
This notice outlines how Brooklyn Islamic Center hereby referred to as BICNY, and ("we", "us") collects, utilizes, and safeguards information concerning you during your usage of our website and/or applications. Prior to using our website or applications, please carefully review this notice. We reserve the right to modify this notice periodically without prior notice. Your access and usage of our websites and applications imply your consent to these practices as well as any other applicable uses.
Data Collection
To improve the content and user experience of our website and applications, BICNY may automatically collect certain information from you, including:
1. Your Internet Protocol ("IP") address from your Internet Service Provider ("ISP") or computer.
2. The Domain Name associated with your ISP or computer.
3. The type and version of your operating system and browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Opera, Firefox, Chrome, etc.).
4. The date, time, and duration of your visit.
5. Your interactions within the application, such as clicks.
Additionally, BICNY may ask for and collect information from you when you interact with our websites and applications, such as details provided when creating an account, submitting forms electronically, or participating in surveys.
Use of Information and Privacy
We do not collect personally identifiable information for commercial or marketing purposes, nor do we sell or trade the personally identifiable information we gather. All personally identifiable information collected is securely stored.The information we collect is used to maintain compatibility and improve the services provided through BICNY's applications and websites. It also serves internal purposes, including:
Developing new features for our applications/websites.Sending notifications, alerts, or updates about events. Responding to legal matters.Sending technical notices, updates, security alerts, and administrative messages. Addressing user comments, inquiries, and customer service requests. Analyzing trends, usage patterns, and activities associated with our services. Personalizing and refining our services. Ensuring compliance with educational purposes, applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.
The disclosure of collected information about you is subject to specific laws and regulations. BICNY reserves the right to monitor and examine all content and traffic on BICNY-provided networks and applications, including traffic from devices both owned and not owned by BICNY, if they are used to access BICNY resources.
Data Security
We employ reasonable measures to safeguard our websites and applications, as well as the information stored within them, against loss, theft, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.However, you are requested to take necessary security measures. Failure to do so may result in security vulnerabilities for which BICNY cannot be held responsible.Please note, we do not share or sell your information for marketing purposes or any related activities.
Cookies
Cookies are files that allow an application or website to distinguish between users. BICNY uses "temporary cookies" in certain areas of our sites and applications, which expire when the browser session ends. Additionally, we may use "persistent cookies" to understand how users interact with and access our sites and applications.
Most browsers offer options to customize cookie settings, such as rejecting or accepting cookies with a visual prompt, or deleting cookies entirely. However, it's important to note that certain features of our applications and websites may rely on cookies for proper functionality.
Web Beacons
At BICNY, we do not utilize "web beacons" on our web pages or within emails for any purposes other than:
Identifying site performance requirements. Ensuring compatibility with the technology utilized by site visitors. Enhancing and expanding services provided through our applications/website.
Communication
Users provide consent to receive messages by visiting our app/website and completing a form with their details. They agree to receive messages and notifications from BICNY by checking a box, indicating their agreement to receive communications via the provided phone number or email. By providing your Personal Information, you may explicitly opt-in to receive notifications from BICNY.
We provide an option to unsubscribe from our communications. Please note that transaction-related emails regarding products or services you've requested will continue even after unsubscribing. Certain communications related to the operation and administration of the Services cannot be opted out of, such as updates to our Terms of Use or this Policy. If you no longer wish to receive communications from us, you must terminate your relationship with BICNY and cease using our Services. To opt-out of BICNY communications, simply click on the "unsubscribe" link provided in emails. We may send SMS text messages related to our Services. You can opt-out of these messages sent by BICNY at any time by responding with STOP.
Donations
We process donations through Stripe, a reputable payment processor known for its robust security measures. It's important to note that BICNY does not store your payment information. All payment details are securely handled by Stripe for each transaction, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of your financial data. By donating, you are directly supporting our causes and helping BICNY continue its mission of serving the community. For more information on how your payment information is handled by Stripe, please refer to their Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy on their official website.
Age Restriction
Our website is not designed for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly gather personal information from anyone under the age of 13. If you suspect that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, please reach out to us, and we will promptly take steps to remove the information.
Intellectual Property