Terms

Understand the terms of using our website, services, and event materials, including content usage, registrations, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

These terms, which were last updated on July 22, 2025, govern your use of our website or services (collectively “Service”). By using the Service you agree to these terms. If you have entered into another agreement with us concerning specific Services then the terms of that agreement controls where it conflicts with these terms. You retain all rights and ownership you have in your content that you make available through the Services. For inquiries about these Terms or content usage, please contact us via our secure form: https://www.laidug.com/contact or by mail:

LAIDUG
PO Box 83515
Los Angeles, CA 90083, USA.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the IDUG website (www.laidug.com) — including pages, content, forms, and resources (“Site”) — you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.

Changes to Terms

IDUG may update these Terms without notice. Continued use after updates constitutes your acceptance. Please review periodically to stay informed of changes.

Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site lawfully and respectfully. Prohibited activities include: 

  • Harassment, threats, or defamation
  • Uploading viruses, malware, or harmful scripts
  • Unauthorized data harvesting, scraping, or network exploitation
  • Posting infringing, obscene, or illegal content
  • Impersonation or misrepresentation

Intellectual Property

All Site content — including text, logos, images, presentations, code, and downloads — is owned or licensed by IDUG and protected by intellectual property laws. You may view, download, or print content for personal, non-commercial use only. Any other use requires prior written permission.

Third-Party Links and Resources

IDUG may include links to external websites and resources for convenience. IDUG is not responsible for their accuracy, availability, or content quality, and linking does not imply endorsement.

Email, Donations, and Payment Providers

The Site may facilitate newsletter sign-ups, donations, and swag requests via third-party services (Mailchimp, Eventbrite, PayPal). Your use of these services is also subject to their terms, privacy policies, and security protocols.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest legal extent permitted, IDUG and its officers, directors, employees, and volunteers shall not be liable for any damages — including direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential — arising from use of or inability to use this Site or its content.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided “as is” and “as available.” IDUG makes no express or implied warranties, including fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or uninterrupted operation. We disclaim all liability arising from the use of Site content.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless IDUG, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, or expenses arising from your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the Site.

Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by California law, regardless of conflict of law provisions. Any disputes will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California.

Termination

IDUG reserves the right to restrict or terminate your access to the Site at any time and for any reason, without notice.