TERMS OF SERVICE

Effective Date: March 15, 2025

Welcome to Citizenry. We’re building a platform that helps people discover purpose, belonging, and civic pride through local organizations, nonprofits, and cultural institutions. By using our website, platform, or services, you agree to these Terms of Use. They’re here to protect both you and us, and to set expectations for how this community works.

Our Shared Purpose

Citizenry exists to make civic life more personal and accessible. We ask that you engage respectfully, responsibly, and in the spirit of community.

Using Citizenry

  • Use the site only for lawful purposes and in ways that align with our mission of civic engagement, inclusivity, and respect.

  • Don’t misuse the platform (e.g., hacking, scraping, misrepresenting yourself, or disrupting services).

  • We may suspend or restrict access if these terms are violated.

Accounts & Profiles

  • To unlock certain features, you may need to create an account or complete our survey.

  • You’re responsible for the accuracy of the information you provide and for keeping your login secure.

Recommendations & Matches

  • Our AI-powered tools, surveys, and curated database help match you with organizations and opportunities.

  • Matches are suggestions, not endorsements. We can’t guarantee outcomes, availability, or your experience with third-party organizations.

  • Decisions to engage, donate, volunteer, or participate are entirely yours.

Content & Intellectual Property

  • What’s ours: The Citizenry name, logo, brand design, original text, and original media we create are owned by us and protected by law.

  • What’s licensed: Some photos, videos, and design elements come from royalty-free sources, Squarespace-provided libraries, or other licensed providers. We don’t claim ownership over those works but use them under license or fair-use principles.

  • What’s not ours: If third-party content appears on our site, it remains the property of its creator.

  • What this means for you: Unless otherwise noted, you may not copy, reuse, or redistribute content from this site without permission.

Privacy & Data Use

We take your privacy seriously. Please read our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.

Disclaimers & Limitations

  • Citizenry is provided “as is.” While we aim for accuracy and reliability, we can’t promise uninterrupted service or perfect recommendations.

  • We’re not liable for issues that may arise from engaging with organizations, events, or third-party sites we connect you to.

  • Your choices and actions remain your responsibility.

Links & Third Parties

Our platform links to nonprofit organizations, cultural institutions, and third-party resources. We don’t control or guarantee their content, policies, or practices.

Community Standards

Citizenry is built on respect, inclusivity, and empathy. We expect users to honor these values when engaging on our platform or with organizations we recommend.

Updates to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If changes are significant, we’ll post a notice on our site. Your continued use means you accept the updated terms.

Contact Us

Questions or concerns? Reach us at: hello@citizenry.me.