Terms of use
Effective Date: May 25, 2025
Welcome to the website of the District Alliance for Safe Housing (“DASH”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). By accessing and using our website (www.dashdc.org), you agree to be bound by the following Terms of Use and all applicable laws. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.
Purpose of the Website
This website is intended to provide information, tools, resources, and services to survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence and to other visitors seeking support or information. It is not intended to provide legal, medical, or therapeutic advice.
Use of Website
You may use our website only for lawful and respectful purposes. You agree not to:
- Use the site in any way that could harm, disable, overburden, or impair the website;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or its systems;
- Use any automated means (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the website without our prior written permission;
- Upload or transmit any content that is unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
Privacy
Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and use your information. By using this website, you consent to the terms of that policy.
Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of DASH or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or publicly display any content without our prior written consent, except for personal, non-commercial use.
Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites not controlled by DASH. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of those sites. Visiting third-party websites is at your own risk.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. DASH makes no warranties, express or implied, about the website, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, reliability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. DASH does not guarantee that the website will be secure, uninterrupted, or error-free.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, DASH is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of or inability to use this website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless DASH and its employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses resulting from your violation of these Terms of Use.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the website constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the District of Columbia, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any disputes arising from use of the website will be resolved in the appropriate courts located in the District of Columbia.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at info@dashdc.org.