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Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: 05/2026
 

Welcome to MBACJC

These terms explain how you can use our website and participate in our digital community. By using our website, you agree to these terms. We've written them in plain language to be accessible to all community members.

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Our Collaborative Values

Our website reflects the same values that guide our offline work:

  • Respect: Treat all community members with dignity

  • Inclusion: Create welcoming spaces for all voices

  • Equity: Recognize that fair treatment may require different approaches

  • Consensus: Prefer collaborative problem-solving over conflict

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Acceptable Use

You May

  • Learn and Share: Use our resources for education and community organizing

  • Participate: Engage respectfully in online discussions and feedback

  • Download: Use our educational materials for non-commercial purposes

  • Translate: Share our resources in other languages with proper attribution

  • Adapt: Modify our materials for your community's needs (with attribution)

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Please Don't

  • Harm Others: Post content that threatens, harasses, or discriminates

  • Violate Privacy: Share other people's personal information without consent

  • Spread Misinformation: Post false information about climate change or community issues

  • Commercial Use: Use our content for profit without written permission

  • Overwhelm Systems: Attempt to damage or overload our website

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Intellectual Property and Community Knowledge

Our Content

  • Educational Materials: Available for community use with attribution

  • Reports and Research: May be shared for educational and organizing purposes

  • Images and Graphics: Contact us for permission to use in other contexts

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Community-Shared Knowledge

  • Traditional Knowledge: We respect Indigenous intellectual property rights

  • Community Stories: Shared with permission and remain owned by storytellers

  • Collaborative Work: Credit belongs to all participating organizations

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Attribution

When using our materials, please include:

  • "Source: Monterey Bay Area Climate Justice Collaborative (MBACJC)"

  • Link to our website when possible

  • Note if you've modified the original material

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Accessibility and Language

Our Commitment

  • Bilingual Content: All major content available in English and Spanish

  • Plain Language: We avoid jargon and explain technical terms

  • Multiple Formats: Alternative formats available upon request

  • Interpretation: Mixteco and other language interpretation by appointment

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Accessibility Features

  • Screen Reader Compatible: Website designed for assistive technologies

  • Large Print: Text size can be adjusted in your browser

  • Alternative Contact: Phone and in-person options for those who prefer not to use digital tools

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Disclaimers and Limitations

Information Accuracy

  • Best Efforts: We strive for accurate, up-to-date information

  • No Warranties: Information provided "as is" without guarantees

  • Community Input: We welcome corrections and updates from community members

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External Links

  • Not Our Responsibility: We don't control content on other websites

  • No Endorsement: Links don't necessarily mean we endorse other organizations

  • Use Caution: Evaluate external content critically

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Problem Resolution

Our Approach

We prefer collaborative problem-solving over legal action. If you have concerns:

  1. Talk to Us: Contact us directly to discuss the issue

  2. Community Mediation: We can involve neutral community members

  3. Consensus Process: Use our standard decision-making process

  4. Cultural Mediation: Indigenous peacemaking models when appropriate

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Serious Violations

For serious violations (harassment, threats, privacy breaches):

  • Immediate Response: We will respond quickly to protect community safety

  • Investigation: Fair process that hears all perspectives

  • Community Standards: Consequences determined by community values

  • Legal Action: Reserved for situations that threaten community safety

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Governing Law and Jurisdiction

Legal Framework

  • California Law: These terms governed by California state law

  • Federal Rights: All applicable federal civil rights protections apply

  • Tribal Sovereignty: Respect for Indigenous legal systems and sovereignty

  • Community Justice: Preference for restorative over punitive approaches

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Changes to These Terms

Update Process

  • Community Input: We seek feedback before making major changes

  • Clear Notice: Changes announced via website and email

  • Bilingual Updates: All changes available in English and Spanish

  • Transition Period: Time to review and ask questions before changes take effect

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Acknowledgment

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understand these terms and our privacy policy. More importantly, you join our commitment to creating inclusive, respectful digital spaces that serve our broader mission of climate justice.​

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