Last Updated: November 22, 2025
Welcome to the Chicago Poetry Center (“CPC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, including all pages, content, features, events information, educational resources, and services located at [poetrycenter.org] and its subdomains (the “Site”).
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.
1. Use of the Site
You may use this Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Use the Site in any way that violates applicable local, state, national, or international law.
- Interfere with or disrupt the Site, its servers, or networks.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site.
- Use any robot, scraper, or automated system without our prior written permission.
- Submit content that is defamatory, infringing, harassing, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
CPC reserves the right to modify, suspend, or decline access to the Site at any time.
2. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site—including text, images, graphics, logos, audio, video, lesson plans, poetry, curriculum materials, and design elements—is owned by the Chicago Poetry Center or used with permission and is protected under applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
You may:
- View and download educational materials for personal or classroom use only.
You may not:
- Reproduce, modify, distribute, publicly display, or commercially exploit any Site content without our express written consent.
- Use CPC’s name, logos, or trademarks without permission.
3. User-Submitted Content
Users may submit content through forms, applications, event registrations, or other interactive features. By submitting content, you grant CPC a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display your submission for CPC programming and communications, unless otherwise stated in the submission form.
You represent that any content you submit:
- Is accurate and lawful.
- Does not infringe the rights of any third party.
- Includes only materials you have permission to share.
We may remove or decline any submission at our discretion.
4. Accessibility
CPC is committed to making its Site accessible to all users. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please contact us at info@poetrycenter.org.
5. External Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. CPC does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for external sites or their content. Your interactions with third-party sites are solely between you and those entities.
6. Donations & Payments
When making a donation or payment via the Site:
- You agree to provide accurate and complete billing information.
- You authorize CPC or its payment processors to charge the amount indicated.
- All donations are final unless otherwise required by law.
CPC partners with secure third-party payment services; their terms may also apply.
7. Events & Programs
Event registrations, ticket purchases, workshop participation, and program sign-ups may be subject to additional terms, policies, or waivers. CPC reserves the right to update event details, limit attendance, or cancel events when necessary.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. CPC does not guarantee that:
- The Site will be uninterrupted or error-free.
- Content is accurate, complete, or current.
- The Site or servers are free of viruses or harmful components.
Your use of the Site is at your own risk.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, CPC shall not be liable for any damages arising from:
- Your use or inability to use the Site.
- Errors or omissions in Site content.
- Any third-party links or services.
- Unauthorized access to or use of our systems.
This limitation applies whether claims are based in contract, tort, negligence, or otherwise.
10. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Chicago Poetry Center and its staff, volunteers, directors, and partners from claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses arising out of your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may update or revise these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes must be brought in courts located in Cook County, Illinois.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact:
Chicago Poetry Center
info@poetrycenter.org
poetrycenter.org