TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Effective Date: September 20, 2026
 
Welcome to the Capoeira Center of New York (“Center,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website, capoeiracenterny.org (the “Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Site.
 

1. Use of the Site

The content on this Site is provided for informational, educational, and community engagement purposes related to the art of Capoeira. You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the Site.
 

2. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site—including text, graphics, logos, images, video clips, and software—is the property of the Capoeira Center of New York or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any content without our express written permission.
 

3. Donations and Payments

•  Third-Party Processing: Online donations and fee payments are processed securely through authorized third-party payment processors. By submitting payment details, you agree to the terms of those specific processors.
•  Refunds: Donations made to the Center are generally non-refundable unless a human processing error occurred, which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
 

4. Liability Disclaimer for Physical Activity

The Site may contain descriptions, videos, or schedules of Capoeira classes and physical training. Capoeira is a rigorous physical activity. The information on this Site is not a substitute for professional medical advice or hands-on instruction. The Capoeira Center of New York disclaims all liability for injuries or damages resulting from the use or misuse of the information contained on this Site.
 

5. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites (such as social media pages or event partners). We do not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the accuracy or practices of these third-party websites.
 

6. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
 
 

PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: September 20, 2026
 
The Capoeira Center of New York respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data you share with us.
 

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our Site:
 
•  Contact Information: Name, email address, and message contents when you use our contact forms.
•  Transaction Information: Name, billing address, and payment information when you make a donation or payment (processed directly by our secure payment partners; we do not store full credit card numbers on our servers).
•  Usage Data: Technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected via standard cookies to improve user experience.
 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

 
•  Respond to your inquiries or registration requests.
•  Process your donations and provide tax-acknowledgment receipts.
•  Send community updates or newsletters (only if you have opted in).
•  Maintain and secure our Site.
 

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We only share information with trusted third-party service providers (like payment processors and email delivery services) necessary to operate our Site and conduct our business, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.
 

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal data. However, no transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as 100% secure.
 

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you. You can opt out of our email communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our emails.
 

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”
 

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms or our Privacy Policy, please contact us through the form on our website.