Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: 11.11.2025
Last Updated: 11.11.2025

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("you," "your," or "User") and the Hollywood Commission's Respect On Set™ program ("we," "us," "our," "Respect On Set," or the "Company") concerning your access to and use of the [INSERT URL] website and any related services (collectively, the "Site").

By accessing or using the Site, you agree that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not access or use the Site.

2. Eligibility

By using this Site, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are at least 18 years of age

  • You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms

  • You will comply with these Terms and all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations

If you are accessing the Site on behalf of a company, organization, or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

3. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated Terms on this page with a new "Last Updated" date

  • Sending email notification to registered users (if applicable)

  • Displaying a prominent notice on the Site

Your continued use of the Site after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

4. Use of the Site

4.1 Permitted Use

You may access and use the Site for lawful purposes related to:

  • Learning about Respect On Set programs and services

  • Registering for training programs

  • Downloading resources and materials (where authorized)

  • Communicating with us regarding our services

  • Any other purposes expressly authorized by us

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Site to:

  • Violate any applicable law, regulation, or these Terms

  • Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of the Company or any third party

  • Upload, transmit, or distribute any harmful code, viruses, or malware

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or related systems

  • Interfere with or disrupt the Site's functionality or servers

  • Collect or harvest information about other users without their consent

  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation

  • Engage in any automated use of the system (scraping, bots, etc.) without our express permission

  • Use the Site for any commercial purpose not expressly authorized by us

  • Post or transmit any unlawful, threatening, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable material

  • Harass, abuse, or harm another person

  • Promote discrimination or harassment of any kind

4.3 User Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials

  • All activities that occur under your account

  • Ensuring your use of the Site complies with applicable laws

  • The accuracy of information you provide to us

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Site and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, audio, logos, designs, training materials, templates, and the selection and arrangement thereof) are owned by the Hollywood Commission, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

The trademarks, service marks, and logos ("Marks") used and displayed on the Site are registered and unregistered Marks of the Hollywood Commission and others. Nothing on this Site should be construed as granting any license or right to use any Mark without our prior written permission.

5.2 Limited License

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to:

  • Access and use the Site for your personal or internal business purposes

  • Download and use resources and materials we make available, subject to any specific terms accompanying such materials

This license does not include any right to:

  • Resell, redistribute, or commercially exploit the Site or its content

  • Modify, reproduce, or create derivative works based on the Site or its content

  • Use any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering tools

  • Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices

5.3 Template Materials

Resources such as template policies, procedures, and checklists provided through the Site are licensed for use in accordance with the specific terms provided with each resource. These materials are generally provided for your internal use in developing workplace policies and may be adapted to fit your specific needs. However, you may not:

  • Resell or redistribute these materials commercially

  • Remove authorship or attribution information

  • Represent these materials as your own original work

5.4 User-Generated Content

If you submit, upload, or otherwise provide any content to the Site (including comments, feedback, or suggestions), you grant us a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content for any purpose related to our mission and services.

You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to any content you submit and that such content does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.

6. Third-Party Links and Resources

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources not owned or controlled by us. We provide these links for your convenience only. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for:

  • The content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites

  • Any products or services offered by third parties

  • Any damages or losses arising from your use of third-party sites

You access third-party sites at your own risk and should review their terms and privacy policies.

7. Training Programs and Services

7.1 Registration and Participation

When you register for training programs or other services:

  • You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information

  • You agree to participate in good faith and respect all participants and facilitators

  • You understand that training content is confidential and may not be recorded, reproduced, or shared without our permission

7.2 Certificates and Completion

Certificates of completion are issued based on attendance and participation requirements. Certificates:

  • Verify participation in our training programs

  • May be used to demonstrate compliance with employer training requirements

  • May not be altered, forged, or misrepresented

  • Remain the property of the Hollywood Commission and may be revoked for fraud or misrepresentation

7.3 Cancellation and Refund Policy

[INSERT SPECIFIC CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY]

8. Disclaimers and Limitations

8.1 "As Is" and "As Available"

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT

  • WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF CONTENT

  • WARRANTIES THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE

  • WARRANTIES REGARDING THE RESULTS OBTAINED FROM USE OF THE SITE

8.2 Not Legal Advice

THE INFORMATION, TEMPLATES, RESOURCES, AND MATERIALS PROVIDED ON THIS SITE ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DO NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE.

We do not create an attorney-client relationship with users of the Site. You should not rely on any information on this Site as a substitute for professional legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change over time. We recommend consulting with qualified legal counsel regarding your specific situation and obligations.

8.3 No Guarantee of Results

While our training programs and resources are designed to help prevent and address workplace harassment and discrimination, we cannot guarantee specific outcomes or results. Workplace culture change requires comprehensive, sustained effort beyond any single training program.

8.4 Third-Party Content

We are not responsible for content, opinions, or recommendations provided by third-party trainers, contributors, or partners. Any views expressed by third parties do not necessarily reflect our views.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

9.1 No Liability for Indirect Damages

WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL

  • SERVICE INTERRUPTION

  • COMPUTER DAMAGE OR SYSTEM FAILURE

  • COST OF SUBSTITUTE SERVICES

ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SITE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

9.2 Cap on Liability

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US (IF ANY) IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

9.3 Jurisdictional Limitations

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR DAMAGES. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, OUR LIABILITY WILL BE LIMITED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Hollywood Commission, Respect On Set, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, 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

  • Your use or misuse of the Site

  • Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights

  • Any content you submit or share through the Site

  • Any harm caused by your use of information or materials from the Site

11. Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [INSERT STATE], United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11.2 Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal proceedings, you agree to attempt to resolve any dispute informally by contacting us at [INSERT EMAIL]. We will attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting you via email.

11.3 Binding Arbitration

If a dispute cannot be resolved informally within thirty (30) days, you agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA).

The arbitration shall be conducted in [INSERT LOCATION], and judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. Each party shall bear its own costs and expenses in the arbitration.

Exception: Either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of intellectual property rights.

11.4 Class Action Waiver

YOU AGREE THAT ANY ARBITRATION OR PROCEEDING SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DISPUTE BETWEEN US AND YOU INDIVIDUALLY. TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

  • NO ARBITRATION OR PROCEEDING SHALL BE JOINED WITH ANY OTHER

  • THERE IS NO RIGHT OR AUTHORITY FOR ANY DISPUTE TO BE ARBITRATED ON A CLASS-ACTION BASIS OR TO UTILIZE CLASS-ACTION PROCEDURES

  • THERE IS NO RIGHT OR AUTHORITY FOR ANY DISPUTE TO BE BROUGHT IN A PURPORTED REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY ON BEHALF OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC OR ANY OTHER PERSONS

11.5 Jurisdiction

For any disputes not subject to arbitration, you agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in [INSERT COUNTY AND STATE].

12. Termination

12.1 By You

You may stop using the Site at any time. If you have an account, you may request account deletion by contacting us.

12.2 By Us

We may, at our sole discretion, suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

  • Violation of these Terms

  • Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity

  • Extended periods of inactivity

  • Requests by law enforcement or government agencies

  • Unexpected technical issues or security concerns

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your right to access and use the Site will immediately cease

  • All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability

13. General Provisions

13.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and us concerning your use of the Site.

13.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

13.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by us.

13.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

13.5 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, strikes, or shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

13.6 Notices

Notices to you may be made via email, regular mail, or posting on the Site. You may contact us using the information in Section 14.

13.7 Relationship

Nothing in these Terms shall be deemed to create a partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship between you and us.

13.8 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms are for the benefit of you and us and are not intended to confer rights upon any third party.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or disputes regarding these Terms, please contact us:

The Hollywood Commission - Respect On Set™

Email: admin@hollywoodcommission.org
Phone: 310-656-8400
Address: 619 Arizona Ave., Floor 2, Santa Monica, CA 90401