TERMS OF USE

Welcome to the website of Adopt A Cop BJJ (“AACBJJ”), a program operated by North Hills First Responders Corporation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
 

By accessing or using this website, creating a member account, submitting an application, making a donation, purchasing merchandise, registering for an event, or participating in any AACBJJ online service, you agree to these Terms of Use.
 

If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website or its services.
 

1. PURPOSE OF THIS WEBSITE

The AACBJJ website is intended to provide information about our mission, programs, affiliate academies, fundraising efforts, events, merchandise, partnerships, and other nonprofit activities.
 

The website may also provide access to private member areas for approved officers, Peer-to-Peer participants, affiliate academies, staff, and other authorized users.
 

Information provided on this website is for general informational and organizational purposes and should not be considered legal, medical, financial, tactical, or professional advice.
 

2. ELIGIBILITY AND PROGRAM PARTICIPATION
 

Access to the AACBJJ website does not guarantee acceptance into any AACBJJ program.
 

Officer sponsorships, Peer-to-Peer participation, affiliate academy status, partnerships, reimbursements, and other program benefits may be subject to separate eligibility requirements, applications, agreements, policies, funding availability, and approval by AACBJJ.
 

AACBJJ reserves the right to approve, deny, suspend, or terminate participation in its programs in accordance with applicable program policies and agreements.
 

Submission of an application does not create a contractual right to sponsorship, reimbursement, placement, funding, or other benefits.
 

3. MEMBER ACCOUNTS AND PORTALS

 

Certain areas of the website may require a member account.
 

Users are responsible for:
 

• Providing accurate and current information

• Maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials

• Restricting unauthorized access to their account

• Promptly notifying AACBJJ of suspected unauthorized use
   

Member accounts and portal access are intended only for the individual or organization to whom access was granted.
 

AACBJJ may restrict, suspend, or terminate access to any member portal when necessary to protect the organization, its members, its programs, or the security of the website.
 

Different member roles may have access to different resources, documents, forms, and information.
 

4. OFFICER AND PEER-TO-PEER PROGRAMS

 

Participation in AACBJJ officer programs may require compliance with additional policies, agreements, attendance requirements, reporting requirements, fundraising expectations, academy rules, and other program standards.

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Peer-to-Peer fundraising participants must represent AACBJJ honestly and professionally and may not make unauthorized promises or representations on behalf of AACBJJ.

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Funds raised through AACBJJ-sponsored campaigns are charitable funds administered by AACBJJ and do not become the personal property of the individual fundraiser.

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Participation in a Peer-to-Peer campaign does not create employment, ownership, partnership, or agency status with AACBJJ.

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Specific program terms provided to participants will control if they conflict with general information appearing elsewhere on the website.

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5. AFFILIATE ACADEMIES

 

AACBJJ works with independently owned and operated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies.

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Unless specifically stated otherwise in a written agreement, affiliate academies are independent organizations and are not employees, agents, subsidiaries, or representatives of AACBJJ.

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AACBJJ does not control the daily operations, instruction, staffing, safety procedures, scheduling, facilities, or business practices of independently operated affiliate academies.

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Designation as an AACBJJ affiliate does not constitute a guarantee or endorsement of every service, instructor, practice, or activity offered by that academy.

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Participants are responsible for evaluating whether a particular academy and training environment are appropriate for them.

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6. BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES

 

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, grappling, martial arts, physical fitness, and related training involve inherent risks of injury.

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Nothing on this website should be interpreted as a guarantee that participation in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu will prevent injury, prevent the use of force, guarantee a particular law-enforcement outcome, or eliminate risks associated with physical encounters.

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AACBJJ provides access and financial assistance for training opportunities but does not guarantee individual performance or outcomes.

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Participation in physical training may also be subject to separate waivers, releases, agreements, academy policies, and safety requirements.

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7. DONATIONS

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Donations made in support of AACBJJ help advance the organization's charitable mission and programs.

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AACBJJ currently utilizes third-party fundraising and payment platforms, which may include services such as Zeffy, Donorbox, Stripe, and PayPal.

Transactions processed through third-party providers are also subject to the terms, privacy policies, and conditions of those providers.

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Unless otherwise specifically restricted and accepted by AACBJJ, donations may be used where they are most needed to support the organization's charitable mission, programs, operations, and related expenses.

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AACBJJ cannot guarantee that every donation will be allocated to a specific individual officer unless the applicable campaign or agreement expressly provides otherwise.

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Tax deductibility may depend on applicable law and the circumstances of the contribution. Donors should consult their own tax professional regarding individual tax matters.

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8. MERCHANDISE AND ONLINE STORE

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AACBJJ may sell merchandise through its website.

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Product availability, pricing, shipping, returns, exchanges, and other purchase conditions may be governed by additional store policies displayed at the time of purchase.

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AACBJJ reserves the right to correct pricing errors, modify product availability, cancel orders when appropriate, and update merchandise offerings without notice.

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Purchasing AACBJJ merchandise does not create membership in or eligibility for any AACBJJ program.

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9. EVENTS

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AACBJJ may promote or organize seminars, tournaments, fundraisers, training events, community events, and other activities.

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Event participation may require separate registration, payment, waivers, eligibility requirements, or rules.

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AACBJJ reserves the right to modify, postpone, relocate, or cancel events when reasonably necessary.

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Event-specific terms will control where they differ from these general Terms of Use.

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10. WEBSITE CONTENT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

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Unless otherwise stated, the AACBJJ name, logos, graphics, photographs, written content, program materials, downloadable resources, designs, videos, documents, and other website materials are owned by or licensed to AACBJJ or North Hills First Responders Corporation.

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These materials may not be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed, sold, published, or used commercially without prior written permission.

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Approved affiliate academies, officers, sponsors, and partners may receive limited permission to use certain AACBJJ branding materials in accordance with applicable brand guidelines.

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Permission to access downloadable materials does not transfer ownership of those materials.

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11. ACCEPTABLE USE

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Users may not use the AACBJJ website to:

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• Engage in unlawful activity

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to accounts or restricted areas

• Interfere with website security or functionality

• Upload malicious software or harmful content

• Misrepresent their identity, qualifications, agency, academy, or affiliation

• Impersonate AACBJJ or its representatives

• Use AACBJJ materials for unauthorized commercial purposes

• Harass, threaten, discriminate against, or harm other users

• Collect information about other users without authorization

• Make false or misleading claims regarding AACBJJ programs

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AACBJJ may restrict access for violations of these requirements.

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12. USER-SUBMITTED CONTENT

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Users may submit applications, testimonials, photographs, documents, forms, comments, fundraising content, or other materials through AACBJJ systems.

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Users remain responsible for the accuracy and legality of information they submit.

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By voluntarily submitting content intended for publication or promotional use, you represent that you have the authority to provide that content.

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AACBJJ will obtain appropriate permissions where required before using identifiable participant content for promotional purposes.

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Sensitive program information submitted through private forms or member portals will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

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13. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND LINKS

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The AACBJJ website may contain links, embeds, integrations, or services operated by third parties, including payment processors, fundraising platforms, social media platforms, event providers, forms, mapping services, affiliate academies, and other external websites.

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AACBJJ does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, privacy practices, security, or services.

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Use of third-party services is subject to the terms and policies of those providers.

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14. INFORMATION ACCURACY

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AACBJJ works to keep website information accurate and current but cannot guarantee that every page, directory listing, event, academy listing, program description, or resource will always be complete or error-free.

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Program availability, funding, participating academies, policies, eligibility standards, and other information may change.

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AACBJJ reserves the right to correct errors and update website information without prior notice.

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15. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

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The AACBJJ website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis to the fullest extent permitted by law.

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AACBJJ does not guarantee that:

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• The website will always be available or uninterrupted

• Website content will always be error-free

• Participation in an AACBJJ program will produce a specific result

• A particular academy will always be available

• Funding or sponsorship will always be available

• Training will prevent injury or guarantee particular law-enforcement outcomes

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Nothing on the website creates a guarantee of sponsorship, funding, academy placement, training results, employment, certification, or professional qualification.

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16. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

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To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, AACBJJ, North Hills First Responders Corporation, and their directors, officers, volunteers, employees, representatives, and affiliates will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from use of the website or reliance on website information.

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Nothing in these Terms is intended to limit liability where such limitation is prohibited by law.

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Separate waivers, participation agreements, affiliate agreements, event agreements, or other contracts may contain additional provisions governing specific activities.

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17. NON-DISCRIMINATION

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AACBJJ is committed to providing fair and respectful access to its programs and opportunities consistent with its eligibility requirements and applicable law.

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Use of this website and participation in AACBJJ programs are also subject to our Non-Discrimination Policy.

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18. PRIVACY

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Your use of this website is also governed by the AACBJJ Privacy Policy, which explains how personal information may be collected, used, stored, and protected.

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Users are encouraged to review that policy before submitting personal information.

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19. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

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AACBJJ may update these Terms of Use periodically to reflect changes in our programs, services, technology, operations, or applicable law.

The current version will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

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Continued use of the website after updated terms are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by law.

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20. GOVERNING LAW

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These Terms of Use will be governed by applicable federal law and the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where another jurisdiction's laws are required to apply.

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21. CONTACT US

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Questions regarding these Terms of Use may be directed to:

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Adopt A Cop BJJ
A program of North Hills First Responders Corporation

Email: admin@adoptacopbjj.org

Website: adoptacopbjj.org

 

Acceptance of Terms

 

By accessing or using adoptacopbjj.org, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Use.