Welcome to the Black Kids Swim (BKS) Directory, a dynamic platform dedicated to uniting the community through swimming. By accessing our directory, you’re agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which, together with our privacy policy, govern BKS’ relationship with you in relation to this website.
All content published on the BKS Directory is owned by or licensed to us. This content includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance, and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions.
We grant you a personal, non-transferable, and non-exclusive right and license to use the BKS Directory, provided that you do not (and do not allow any third party to) copy, modify, create a derivative work from, reverse engineer, reverse assemble, or otherwise attempt to discover any source code, sell, assign, sublicense, grant a security interest in, or otherwise transfer any right in the software.
You must not use our website in any way that causes, or may cause, damage to the website or impairment of the availability or accessibility of the BKS Directory or in any way which is unlawful, illegal, fraudulent, or harmful.
If you are using BKS Directory on behalf of an organization, you confirm that you have the authority to bind that organization to these terms and conditions, and, in such circumstances, “you” and “your” will refer and apply to that organization.
To be eligible for a directory listing account on our website you must represent a business or serve as an independent service provider relevant to the swimming community AND meet the eligibility definition of a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Namely, small businesses that are at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more disadvantaged persons who are both socially disadvantaged and economically disadvantaged AND who have been subjected to racial or ethnic prejudice or cultural bias in American society. Economically disadvantaged is defined as individuals who have had a lessened ability to compete in the marketplace due to diminished capital and credit opportunities.
The firm must be small, according to SBA’s size standards. Read the SBA’s full qualification criteria.
Each registrant must maintain the accuracy of their information and is fully responsible for any activity under their account.
Your user ID and password must be kept confidential. We may disable your user ID and password at our sole discretion without notice or explanation.
We may suspend, delete, or cancel your account at any time, without notice, if you breach any of these terms and conditions.
The BKS Directory is a comprehensive, freely accessible guide aimed to serve the Black swimming community. Listings are subject to approval and must comply with our principles of inclusivity and support for the swimming community.
Listings within the BKS Directory are free but must be renewed every 6 months to ensure the information remains current. Failure to renew will result in the removal of the listing.
At this time, all listings in the BKS Directory will be offered free of charge.
Submitter agrees not to post any listing or content that is illegal, offensive, or infringes on the rights of others.
There are currently no fees for listing in the BKS Directory.
You grant to us a worldwide, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute your content in any existing or future media.
You warrant that your content will comply with these terms and conditions, and you will be liable to us and indemnify us for any breach of that warranty.
If you encounter any abuse or violation of these terms within the BKS Directory, please report it to us directly.
We do not warrant the completeness or accuracy of the information published on our website.
Our liability is limited and excluded to the maximum extent permitted under applicable law. We will not be liable for any direct or indirect loss or damages arising under these terms and conditions or in connection with our website.
You hereby indemnify us and undertake to keep us indemnified against any losses, damages, costs, liabilities, and expenses incurred or suffered by us arising out of any breach by you of any provision of these terms and conditions.
Without prejudice to our other rights under these terms and conditions, if you breach these terms and conditions in any way, we may take such action as we deem appropriate to deal with the breach.
Our website includes hyperlinks to other websites owned and operated by third parties; these links are not endorsements or recommendations.
Trade marks reproduced in this website, which are not the property of, or licensed to the operator, are acknowledged on the website.
Occasional competitions offered by BKS or its partners will be governed by separate terms and conditions.
We may revise these terms and conditions from time-to-time. Please check this page regularly to ensure you are familiar with the current version.
We may transfer, sub-contract, or otherwise deal with our rights and/or obligations under these terms and conditions without notifying you or obtaining your consent.
If a provision of these terms and conditions is determined by any court or other competent authority to be unlawful and/or unenforceable, the other provisions will continue in effect.
A contract under these terms and conditions is for our benefit and your benefit, and is not intended to benefit or be enforceable by any third party.
These terms and conditions, together with our privacy policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us in relation to your use of our website.
These terms and conditions will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Maryland, and any disputes relating to these terms and conditions will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Maryland.
Black Kids Swim Incorporated is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization in Maryland.
Our full name is Black Kids Swim Incorporated, and we are located in Maryland. For further contact information, please visit our website.
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Authorization for Background Checks: By using our service, you hereby authorize Black Kids Swim to conduct background checks at any time following your initial consent. These checks may include, but are not limited to, verifying your identity, criminal history, professional history, and any other checks deemed necessary by Black Kids Swim or its designated agents.
Fees Related to Background Checks: You acknowledge that certain fees may be required to conduct these background checks. These fees, if any, will be disclosed to you in advance. Payment of these fees must be made prior to the commencement of the background check process. All fees are non-refundable, except as may be required by law.
Pending Approval: Your registration, access to certain services, and/or continued use of Black Kids Swim’s platform may be contingent upon the satisfactory completion of these background checks. The decision to grant or deny access based on the results of a background check is at the sole discretion of Black Kids Swim.
Notification: Should any background check results impact your status with Black Kids Swim, you will be notified promptly, and, where applicable, will be provided with the information, sources of information, and instructions on how to dispute the results of the background check in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) or relevant local regulations.
Consent: By agreeing to these terms, you confirm that you have provided accurate information to the best of your knowledge and agree to notify Black Kids Swim immediately of any changes to the information you have provided. You understand that falsification, misrepresentation, or omission of requested information may result in denial or termination of your use of Black Kids Swim’s services.
This clause is part of Black Kids Swim’s ongoing commitment to safety and trust and is intended to ensure the integrity of its community/platform.
