Welcome to Black Rise! These Membership Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your membership on Black Rise’s platform. By accessing our services, you agree to comply with these Terms, ensuring a supportive and professional community.
Membership is open to individuals who are at least 18 years old, meeting our age requirement for mature and responsible engagement within our community.
Secure your account by maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and promptly reporting any unauthorised account activity to ensure your account’s integrity.
Your membership is continuous, automatically renewing based on your selected plan. Stay informed of your renewal dates to manage your membership effectively.
You have the freedom to cancel your membership anytime. Cancellations become effective at the end of your current billing cycle, with no refunds for the unused portion.
Foster a respectful environment by adhering to our code of conduct, which prohibits harassment, discrimination, and any illegal activities, ensuring a safe space for all members.
Contribute positively by posting content that respects others’ intellectual property and privacy rights, aligning with our community standards and legal obligations.
Your privacy is paramount. Our Privacy Policy outlines how we handle your personal information and data usage, reflecting our commitment to your privacy rights.
Understand that Black Rise’s liability is limited, protecting our platform from claims arising from your membership use beyond our control or intention.
Resolve disputes amicably through binding arbitration in the United Kingdom,, ensuring fair and impartial resolution in line with our community values.
Stay updated as we reserve the right to modify these Terms, with significant changes communicated to you, ensuring you’re always informed of your membership conditions.
Black Rise maintains the right to terminate memberships that violate these Terms, safeguarding our community’s integrity and values.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United Kindgom, providing a legal framework that upholds our community standards and operational integrity.
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, possibly with different data protection laws. We ensure all data transfers comply with applicable legal requirements and maintain the protection of your personal information.
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites not operated by us. We’re not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Exercise caution and review their privacy policies.
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in these Terms and our Privacy Policy. The retention period depends on the nature of the data and our legal and regulatory obligations.
The safety and security of our members and their data are paramount. Black Rise implements robust security protocols and community guidelines to create a safe and secure environment. We regularly update our practices to address emerging security challenges.
Black Rise is committed to ensuring our platform is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to comply with all applicable standards, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), to make our digital offerings user-friendly and inclusive.
We recognise the importance of environmental sustainability. Black Rise is dedicated to implementing green practices in our operations, from minimising digital waste to supporting eco-friendly initiatives, reflecting our commitment to a sustainable future.
Black Rise operates on a foundation of integrity, fairness, and respect. Our ethical guidelines ensure that all business practices, from member interactions to corporate governance, uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct.
We may use automated decision-making or profiling in providing our services. If these processes significantly affect you, you have the right to request human intervention, express your point of view, and contest the decision.
For any data protection inquiries or concerns, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at [DPO Contact Information]. Our DPO is responsible for ensuring the protection and secure processing of your personal data.
You have the right to withdraw your consent for specific data processing activities at any time. To withdraw consent, please contact us at info@theblackrise.com This will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
If you have concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us first. If you’re not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.
We will inform you of significant changes to these Terms via email or a prominent notice on our platform. Stay updated by reviewing these Terms periodically.
These Terms are reviewed regularly to ensure they accurately reflect our practices and comply with applicable laws. The review process helps us stay aligned with best practices and legal standards.
Your feedback is important. For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please reach out to us at info@theblackrise.com
These Membership Terms of Service are effective as of 4th of March 2024, marking your commitment to our community’s growth and empowerment.
By agreeing to these enhanced Membership Terms of Service, you acknowledge and consent to the practices described. Our commitment is to provide a secure and empowering platform for Black professionals and entrepreneurs while respecting your rights and privacy.
At Black Rise, we are committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of our users. In this Privacy Policy, we provide detailed information on when and why we collect personal information, how we use it, the limited conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We collect information through:
The information we collect is used to:
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:
We implement robust security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include internal reviews of our data collection, storage, processing practices, and security measures, as well as physical security measures.
You have the right to:
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction. Black Rise takes all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Black Rise. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
We will retain your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.
For users in regions covered by GDPR or CCPA, you have specific rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, delete, or transfer your data, and the right to object to or restrict its processing. Please contact us to exercise these rights.
Black Rise does not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling purposes without your consent. If such processes are used, users will have the right to not be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing and to contest the decision.
For any concerns or inquiries regarding your data, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at info@theblackrise.com
You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time when Black Rise relies on your consent to process your personal information. Please contact us to withdraw your consent.
If you feel that your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. Please contact our Data Protection Officer for guidance on this process.
Significant updates to this policy will be communicated through email notifications and/or prominent notices on our platform, ensuring you are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we disclose it.
This policy is effective as of 4th of March 2024 and will be reviewed and updated regularly to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations and to reflect any changes in our data handling practices.
Your privacy and data protection are paramount to us at Black Rise. We are committed to transparency, security, and adherence to data protection laws, ensuring a trustworthy and secure environment for our community.
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “effective date” at the top of this Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@theblackrise.com
This policy is effective as of 4th of March 2024
Your privacy is paramount to us at Black Rise, and we are dedicated to safeguarding your personal information while providing a platform that empowers and connects the Black professional community.