Terms and Conditions 01
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Last updated July 17, 2026
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These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement between you and 10BitWorks Hackerspace ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), a Texas nonprofit organization doing business as 10BitWorks Makerspace, located in San Antonio, Texas, concerning your access to and use of the https://10bitworks.org website and any other media form, channel, or mobile website related, linked, or otherwise connected to it (collectively, the "Site").
These Terms cover your use of the Site — our website, membership platform, and online forms. They do not govern access to or use of our physical space or equipment, which is subject to separate membership agreements, facility use policies, and safety waivers available on our Legal and Policies page.
By accessing the Site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms of Use. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS, DO NOT USE THE SITE.
We may update these Terms from time to time and will indicate the date of the most recent revision above. Your continued use of the Site after any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We recommend checking this page periodically.
The information on this Site is intended for users in the United States. Those who access the Site from other locations do so at their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.
Unless otherwise indicated, the Site is our proprietary property. All source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics on the Site (collectively, "Content"), and the trademarks, service marks, and logos contained in it (the "Marks"), are owned or controlled by us or licensed to us. They are protected by United States copyright and trademark laws and applicable international conventions.
Content and Marks are provided on the Site for your personal, non-commercial use only. Except as expressly provided in these Terms, no part of the Site and no Content or Marks may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, publicly displayed, encoded, translated, transmitted, distributed, sold, or licensed for any commercial purpose without our prior written permission.
If you are eligible to use the Site, you are granted a limited license to access and use the Site and to download or print a copy of any Content to which you have properly gained access, solely for personal, non-commercial use. We reserve all rights not expressly granted to you.
By using the Site, you represent and warrant that:
If you provide information that is untrue, inaccurate, or incomplete, we have the right to suspend or terminate your account and refuse any current or future use of the Site.
The Site may not be used in connection with any commercial endeavors except those specifically endorsed or approved by us.
You may not access or use the Site in any way that interferes with its normal operation, compromises security, or harms other users or the organization. Without limiting the foregoing, you agree not to:
The Site may offer opportunities to submit or share content through contact forms, survey tools, or other interactive features. Content you submit ("Contributions") may include text, feedback, photographs, or other material. By submitting Contributions, you represent and warrant that:
Violation of these Terms may result in suspension or termination of your access to the Site.
By submitting Contributions, you agree that we may access, store, process, and use the information you provide in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
By submitting suggestions or other feedback about the Site, you agree that we may use and share such feedback for purposes of improving our programs and services, without compensation to you.
We do not claim ownership of your Contributions. You retain full ownership of your Contributions and any associated intellectual property rights. We are not liable for any statements or representations in Contributions you post on the Site, and you are solely responsible for your Contributions.
If you choose to share feedback, ideas, or suggestions with us, you agree that we may use that feedback to improve our programs, services, and website. We will not compensate you for feedback you share with us voluntarily.
We do not claim ownership of your creative projects or works you develop as a member or participant, beyond any separate agreements that may apply (for example, specific class or event agreements). Our use of your voluntary feedback to improve our operations does not create any intellectual property rights in your work.
We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to:
These Terms of Use remain in effect while you use the Site.
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms, applicable law, or engaged in misuse of the Site. We may also modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site where we reasonably believe it is necessary for security, legal, or operational reasons.
If we terminate or suspend your access, you are prohibited from registering and creating a new account under your name, a false name, or the name of any third party. We reserve the right to take appropriate legal action, including civil, criminal, or injunctive relief, where warranted.
We reserve the right to change, modify, or remove content from the Site at any time, at our discretion and without prior notice. We have no obligation to update any information on the Site.
We cannot guarantee the Site will be available at all times. Hardware, software, or other issues may result in interruptions, delays, or errors. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Site.
Nothing in these Terms obligates us to maintain and support the Site or to provide corrections, updates, or releases in connection with it.
These Terms of Use, and any dispute or claim arising out of or related to them, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision. The parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Bexar County, Texas.
Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use or your use of the Site shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Bexar County, Texas. You and we each waive any objection to venue or personal jurisdiction in such courts.
To the full extent permitted by applicable law, any dispute must be brought on an individual basis. You may not bring a claim as part of a class action or representative proceeding on behalf of the general public or other persons.
The following disputes are not subject to the above provisions: (a) any dispute seeking to enforce or protect intellectual property rights; (b) any claim related to theft, piracy, invasion of privacy, or unauthorized use; and (c) any claim for injunctive relief. If any portion of this section is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in effect.
There may be information on the Site that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to update information on the Site at any time, without prior notice.
THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN AS-IS AND AS-AVAILABLE BASIS. YOUR USE OF THE SITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
THE SITE PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS, TOOLS, AND COMMUNITY. IT DOES NOT REPLACE SAFETY TRAINING OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. USE OF OUR PHYSICAL SPACE, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT IS GOVERNED BY SEPARATE MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENTS, WAIVERS, AND SAFETY POLICIES, WHICH YOU MUST REVIEW AND AGREE TO BEFORE USING THE SPACE.
WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES ABOUT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF CONTENT ON THE SITE OR ON ANY LINKED WEBSITES, AND WILL ASSUME NO LIABILITY FOR: (1) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES IN CONTENT OR MATERIALS; (2) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE; (3) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SERVERS OR ANY PERSONAL OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED ON THEM; (4) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM THE SITE; (5) BUGS, VIRUSES, OR SIMILAR HARMFUL ELEMENTS TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH THE SITE BY ANY THIRD PARTY; OR (6) ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN CONTENT OR MATERIALS, OR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE INCURRED AS A RESULT OF USING CONTENT POSTED OR MADE AVAILABLE VIA THE SITE.
IN NO EVENT WILL WE OR OUR DIRECTORS, VOLUNTEERS, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO US FOR SITE-RELATED SERVICES IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED UNITED STATES DOLLARS (US $100).
CERTAIN STATE LAWS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY, AND YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless, including our officers, agents, partners, and volunteers, from and against any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand — including reasonable attorneys' fees — arising out of: (1) your use of the Site; (2) your breach of these Terms of Use; (3) any breach of your representations and warranties set forth in these Terms; (4) your violation of any third party's rights, including intellectual property rights; or (5) any harmful act toward another user of the Site connected via the Site.
This indemnification obligation does not apply to claims arising solely from our own gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
We reserve the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us. You agree to cooperate with our defense of such claims at your expense. We will use reasonable efforts to notify you of any such claim upon becoming aware of it.
We will maintain certain data that you transmit to the Site for the purpose of managing site performance and your use of the Site. Although we perform regular backups, you are solely responsible for all data you transmit or that relates to activity you have undertaken using the Site.
You agree that we shall have no liability to you for any loss or corruption of such data, and you waive any right of action against us arising from any such loss or corruption.
Visiting the Site, sending us emails, and completing online forms constitute electronic communications. You consent to receive electronic communications, and you agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communication be in writing.
YOU AGREE TO THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES, CONTRACTS, ORDERS, AND OTHER RECORDS, AND TO ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF NOTICES, POLICIES, AND RECORDS OF TRANSACTIONS INITIATED OR COMPLETED BY US OR VIA THE SITE. You waive any rights or requirements under applicable laws requiring original signatures, delivery or retention of non-electronic records, or payments or credits by non-electronic means.
These Terms of Use and any policies or operating rules posted by us on the Site constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding use of the Site.
Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not operate as a waiver of that right or provision. These Terms operate to the fullest extent permissible by law. We may assign any or all of our rights and obligations to others at any time.
We shall not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage, delay, or failure to act caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control. If any provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision is severable and does not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions.
There is no joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship created between you and us as a result of these Terms or your use of the Site.
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, we encourage you to contact us. Our goal is to make them clear and understandable for our members and visitors.
To resolve a complaint about the Site or to receive further information regarding these Terms, please contact us at: https://10bitworks.org/contact
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