Terms of Use

Terms of Use

Effective Date: July 2026

Welcome to the Indigenous Digital Alliance (iDIA) website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using our website.

These Terms are intended to ensure that our website remains a respectful, informative, and secure space for everyone while honoring the cultural values and mission of iDIA.

About iDIA

Indigenous Knowledge. Digital Futures. One Alliance.

The Indigenous Digital Alliance (iDIA) is a nonprofit organization rooted in the ancestral knowledge of the Ipai Yuman peoples. We bring together elders, youth, researchers, artists, educators, and allies to preserve Indigenous knowledge, strengthen communities, advance digital sovereignty, and create opportunities for future generations.

Acceptance of These Terms

By accessing or using this website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations.

If you are using this website on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

Permitted Use

You may use this website for lawful purposes, including to:

• Learn about iDIA and its mission

• Register for programs or events

• Subscribe to newsletters

• Make donations

• Access educational resources

• Contact our organization

• Share publicly available content with proper attribution

You agree to use the website in a manner that respects Indigenous communities, cultures, and intellectual property.

Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the website for unlawful purposes

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems

• Upload viruses, malware, or malicious code

• Disrupt or interfere with website functionality

• Collect personal information about other users without permission

• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation

• Use the website to transmit harmful, offensive, defamatory, discriminatory, or illegal content

• Copy or exploit website content for commercial purposes without written permission

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website—including text, graphics, logos, artwork, photographs, videos, designs, educational materials, and digital resources—is owned by or licensed to iDIA and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print materials for personal, educational, or non-commercial use, provided that you do not modify the content or remove copyright notices.

Commercial reproduction, redistribution, or republication requires prior written permission from iDIA.

Indigenous Cultural Knowledge

Certain materials available through this website may include Indigenous knowledge, cultural expressions, oral histories, language resources, artwork, or other forms of community intellectual property.

Access to such materials does not grant permission to reproduce, distribute, commercialize, or otherwise use them beyond the permissions expressly provided.

Users are expected to respect Indigenous cultural protocols, community ownership, and traditional knowledge rights.

User Submissions

If you submit information, comments, photographs, stories, artwork, or other materials through this website, you represent that:

• You have the right to submit the material.

• The material does not infringe the rights of others.

• The material is accurate to the best of your knowledge.

• The material does not contain unlawful or harmful content.

By submitting materials, you grant iDIA a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display the content solely for purposes related to our nonprofit mission, unless otherwise agreed.

Donations

Donations made through our website support iDIA’s programs and mission.

All donations are processed through secure third-party payment providers.

Unless required by law, donations are generally non-refundable. If you believe an error has occurred, please contact us promptly for assistance.

Newsletter and Communications

By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive emails regarding:

• Organizational updates

• Events

• Educational resources

• Community initiatives

• Volunteer opportunities

• Campaigns and announcements

You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites, organizations, or resources for your convenience.

These links do not imply endorsement, and iDIA is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of external websites.

Your use of third-party websites is governed by their own terms and policies.

Website Availability

We strive to maintain continuous access to our website; however, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted availability.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the website without prior notice.

Disclaimer

The information provided on this website is for general educational and informational purposes only.

While we make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy, iDIA makes no warranties regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the information presented.

Your use of the website and its content is at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, iDIA, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, partners, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from or related to your use of this website.

This includes, but is not limited to, damages resulting from service interruptions, data loss, reliance on website content, or third-party services.

Privacy

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

Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms of Use from time to time to reflect changes in our operations, legal requirements, or website functionality.

Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws applicable to the jurisdiction in which the Indigenous Digital Alliance operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact the Indigenous Digital Alliance through the contact information provided on our website.

Respecting Indigenous Communities

At iDIA, our work is guided by respect, reciprocity, and responsibility. We ask all visitors to engage with this website in a manner that honors Indigenous peoples, protects cultural knowledge, and supports our shared commitment to preserving heritage while advancing Indigenous digital futures for generations to come.