TERMS OF SERVICE

Effective date: October 15, 2026
 
 

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of hatefreeco.org (the “Site”), operated by Hate Free Colorado (“Hate Free Colorado,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Purpose of the Site

The Site provides general information about hate crimes and bias-motivated incidents in Colorado, the work of the Hate Free Colorado coalition, and resources for people affected by hate. It is offered as a public service to inform and connect the community.

2. Informational Use Only — Not Legal Advice

Content on the Site is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not legal, medical, mental health, or other professional advice, and using the Site or contacting us does not create an attorney–client or other professional relationship. Laws and procedures change and vary by location; for advice about your situation, consult a qualified professional or the appropriate agency.

3. Accuracy of Information

We work to keep information on the Site accurate and current, including phone numbers and referrals to partner organizations and agencies. However, we do not guarantee that all content is complete, accurate, or up to date, and we may change or remove content at any time without notice.

4. Acceptable Use

When using the Site, you agree not to:

• Submit false, threatening, harassing, hateful, or abusive content, or impersonate any person or organization
• Use the Site or its forms to send spam or unsolicited messages
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, or related systems, or interfere with its security or operation
• Use automated tools to scrape, overload, or disrupt the Site
• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose

We may block access to the Site for anyone who violates these Terms.

5. Your Submissions

When you send us a message, you confirm that the information you provide is truthful to the best of your knowledge. Please do not submit information you are not comfortable sharing. Our handling of the information you send is described in our Privacy Policy.

6. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, the content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, survey materials, and publications, is owned by Hate Free Colorado or its licensors and is protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may view, download, and share Site content for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes, provided you credit Hate Free Colorado and do not alter the content. Any other use requires our prior written permission. Names and logos of coalition partners and other organizations belong to their respective owners.

7. Third-Party Links and Resources

The Site links to websites and services operated by coalition partners, government agencies, victim services providers, and others. These links are provided for convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for their content, availability, or practices, and a link does not imply endorsement of everything on that site.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not guarantee that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hate Free Colorado, its coalition members, and their respective directors, staff, and volunteers will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages, or for any loss arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site or any content, links, or resources on it.

10. Privacy and Cookies

Your use of the Site is also subject to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. You can change your cookie choices at any time: Cookie Settings.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to its conflict-of-law rules. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Site will be brought in the state or federal courts located in Colorado.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.

13. Contact Us

Questions about this Cookie Policy? Email [email protected] or call (720) 799-9680.