Terms/Conditions

Welcome to the website of Affordable Chicago Now! (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access and use of this website.

This site is offered and available to users who are 18 years of age or older.

Your Conduct and Prohibited Uses

You may only use this site for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.

You may not use this site in an unfair, improper, or inappropriate manner, including, without limitation, for purposes of gaining unauthorized access to, interfering with, damaging, or disrupting parts of the Site or causing malicious or technological harm to the site.

Contact

You agree to receive recurring automated texts (e.g., SMS and MMS) messages from Affordable Chicago Now including text messages that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system, to the mobile telephone number you provided when signing up or any other number that you designate. All the different types of messages you may receive informational messages, recurring marketing messages, on-demand reply to messages, etc. shall be known collectively as the "Programs." Consent to receive automated marketing text messages is not a condition of any purchase.

Cost
Msg & Data rates may apply. Please consult with your carrier for rate information.

Message Frequency
Message frequency will vary. We reserve the right to alter the frequency of messages sent at any time, so as to increase or decrease the total number of sent messages. We also reserve the right to change the phone number from which messages are sent. Not all mobile devices or handsets may be supported and our messages may not be deliverable in all areas. Our service providers and the mobile carriers supported by the program are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Cancellation
If you do not wish to continue participating in any Program or no longer agree to these Terms, you agree to text the applicable Short Code (or regular long code phone number where applicable) or directly reply to any mobile message received from a Program with STOP, END, CANCEL, UNSUBSCRIBE, or QUIT in order to opt out of that Program at any time. You may receive an additional mobile message confirming your decision to opt out. You understand and agree that the foregoing options are the only reasonable and exclusive methods of opting out. You also understand and agree that any other method of opting out, including, but not limited to, texting words or phrases other than those set forth above or verbally requesting to be removed from our list, is not a reasonable means of opting out. You may be subscribed to multiple Programs across different Short Codes or regular long code phone numbers, and therefore you must separately text or reply STOP to each Short Code or long code phone number from which you wish to unsubscribe.

Support
For support regarding the Program, text “HELP” to the applicable Program’s Short Code or long code or email us at  leadership@affordablechicagonow.org. Please note that the use of this email address, or texting “HELP” to the Program’s Short or long Code is not an acceptable method of opting out of the program. Opt-outs must be submitted in accordance with the procedures set forth above. Our Disclaimer of Warranty The Programs are offered on an "as-is" basis and may not be available in all areas at all times and may not continue to work in the event of product, software, coverage or other changes made by your wireless carrier. We will not be liable for any delays or failures in the receipt of any mobile messages connected with any Program. Delivery of mobile messages is subject to effective transmission from your wireless service provider/network operator, and is outside of our control. We are not liable for delayed or undelivered mobile messages.

Privacy Policy

We respect your privacy. We will only use information you provide to transmit your mobile messages and respond to you, if necessary. This includes sharing information with our program partners, message content providers, phone companies, and vendors who assist us in the delivery of mobile messages. EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION, WE DO NOT SELL, RENT, LOAN, TRADE, LEASE OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER FOR PROFIT ANY PHONE NUMBERS OR CUSTOMER INFORMATION COLLECTED THROUGH PROGRAMS TO ANY THIRD PARTY. Nonetheless, we reserve the right at all times to disclose any information as necessary to satisfy any law, regulation or governmental request, to avoid liability, or to protect our rights or property. When you complete forms online or otherwise provide us information in connection with a Program, you agree to provide accurate, complete, and true information. You agree not to use a false or misleading name or a name that you are not authorized to use. If in our sole discretion, we believe that any such information is untrue, inaccurate, or incomplete, or you have opted into a Program for an ulterior purpose, we may refuse you access to the Program and pursue any appropriate legal remedies. This Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions is strictly limited to these texting Programs and has no effect on any other privacy policy(ies) that may govern the relationship between you and us in other contexts.

Ownership of the Site

You agree that the site constitutes our intellectual property. You may not, and you agree you will not, modify, copy, reproduce, prepare derivative works from, license, sell, rent, transfer, translate, redistribute, transmit, republish, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any of our property in any way without our prior written permission.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The site and content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any express or implied warranties, including merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, limiting liability for errors, interruptions, or damages.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Affordable Chicago Now!, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from: (i) your use of and access to the Website; (ii) your violation of any term of these Terms; or (iii) your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right;

Disputes; Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the law of Illinois, and you agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Illinois. Any dispute or claim must be commenced within one (1) year after the cause of action accrues.

Waiver and Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect to the maximum extent permitted by law. No failure or delay by us to exercise any right or remedy provided under these Terms or by law shall constitute a waiver of that or any other right or remedy, nor shall it prevent or restrict the further exercise of that or any other right or remedy.

Changes to Terms

These Terms may be modified or updated at any time by us.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend these Terms at any time without notice to you.