Welcome to ecaglobal.org. These Terms and Conditions of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website and all related services provided by ECA Global (“ECA Global,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing, browsing, or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Website.

1. General Provisions

1.1. Data Controller and Contact Information:

• Data Controller: ECA Global
• Registered Offices: 5017 37TH Avenue SW Seattle, WA 98126
• Website Domain: ecaglobal.org
• Contact Email: contactus@ecaglobal.org

1.2. Changes to Terms:

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will post the revised Terms on this page. Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Website Use and User Obligations

2.1. Permitted Use:

You may use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. The Website is primarily intended to provide information about ECA Global’s mission, activities, and resources.

2.2. Prohibited Conduct:

You agree not to use the Website:

• In any way that violates any applicable national, state, local, or international law or regulation.
• To upload, transmit, or distribute any computer viruses, worms, or any software intended to damage or alter a computer system or data.
• To interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Website or the data contained therein.
• To attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website, systems, or networks.
• To engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Website, or which, as determined by us, may harm ECA Global or users of the Website.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1. Ownership:

All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and the compilation thereof, is the property of ECA Global or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

3.2. Limited License:

ECA Global grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Website and its content for your personal, non-commercial purposes only.

3.3. Restrictions:

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, display, sell, license, or otherwise exploit any content on the Website for commercial purposes without our express prior written permission.

4. Links to Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by ECA Global.

• ECA Global has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
• You acknowledge and agree that ECA Global shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

5.1. Disclaimer of Warranties:

The Website is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. ECA Global disclaims all warranties, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

5.2. Limitation of Liability:

In no event shall ECA Global, its affiliates, directors, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Website.
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website.
• Any content obtained from the Website.
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.

6. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

6.1. General Jurisdiction:

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

6.2. Dispute Resolution:

Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms or the Website shall be instituted exclusively in the federal or state courts located in King County, Washington, United States, although we retain the right to bring any suit, action, or proceeding against you for breach of these Terms in your country of residence or any other relevant country.

6.3. EU Users (GDPR Consideration):

For users residing in the European Union, the mandatory laws and regulations of the Member State of residence (specifically concerning consumer protection and data privacy rights under the GDPR) may also apply.

7. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless ECA Global, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website.