Alameda Native History Project

Terms of Service

Last updated: July 20, 2025

Welcome to https://nativehistoryproject.org (the “Site”), operated by the Alameda Native History Project (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Site.

1. Mission and Use

The Alameda Native History Project is an Indigenous-led initiative focused on land stewardship, education, cultural revitalization and accountability. You agree to use this Site in a way that respects our mission, our sovereignty and the integrity of our work.

2. Intellectual Property

All original content on this Site, including research, writing, maps, graphics, educational materials and project designs, is protected by copyright and intellectual property law.

You may:

  • Cite or reference our work with proper attribution and a direct link
  • Use materials for educational purposes consistent with our mission, with credit

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, sell, republish or modify our content without permission
  • Use our work for branding, identity claims, performative land acknowledgments or programs that misrepresent Indigenous perspectives
  • Train AI, scrape our site or create derivative works without explicit consent

3. Respect for Indigenous Data and Cultural Protocols

You agree to uphold Indigenous data sovereignty and refrain from extracting, remixing or misrepresenting cultural or community information shared here. This is not open source. This is not public domain. This is Indigenous work, held in trust.

Violating this will trigger immediate enforcement action.

4. Community Guidelines

By interacting with us or using our content, you agree to:

  • Respect Indigenous leadership, boundaries and lived experience
  • Refrain from harassment, tone policing, trolling or extractive engagement
  • Follow all stated expectations for participation at events or in programs

We reserve the right to restrict access to the Site, events or services at our discretion.

5. Third-Party Services

We use trusted service providers to support our operations. These include:

  • Hack Foundation (doing business as “Hack Club”) for fiscal sponsorship and donation processing
  • Omnisend for SMS and email communications
  • EmailOctopus for newsletters
  • Google Forms and Sheets for registration
  • Google Analytics for basic web metrics

Each provider has its own terms and privacy policy. We do not authorize unrelated use of your data by these services.

6. SMS and Mobile Communications

If you sign up to receive text messages from us, you consent to receive SMS communications for purposes including event reminders, safety updates, volunteer coordination and donation alerts. Messages are sent via Omnisend, our SMS platform.

  • Message frequency may vary
  • Standard message and data rates may apply
  • You can unsubscribe at any time by replying STOP
  • For help, reply HELP or email info@nativehistoryproject.org

We do not sell, rent or share your phone number with unrelated third parties. Use of SMS is subject to both these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

7. Enforcement and Legal Action

We take misuse seriously. If you:

  • Steal, misrepresent or profit from our intellectual property
  • Forge tribal affiliation or fabricate Indigenous identity using our content
  • Misuse our materials in violation of these Terms

We will pursue all available legal remedies, including cease-and-desist orders, DMCA takedowns, public exposure and civil litigation.

We have successfully defended our work before. We will do it again if needed.

8. Disclaimers

We make no guarantees about the completeness or accuracy of content on this Site. Historical research and cultural materials are offered to the best of our ability and may evolve over time. Use this Site at your own risk. We are not liable for any damages or losses resulting from your use or inability to use the Site.

9. Changes to the Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time. Updated versions will be posted here with a revised date. Continued use of the Site means you accept the updated Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California. Any disputes will be resolved in Alameda County, California.

11. Contact

For questions or concerns about these Terms, contact:

Alameda Native History Project
info@nativehistoryproject.org
2201 Shoreline Drive #6334
Alameda, California 94501
https://nativehistoryproject.org