Terms of Use
Welcome to the website of The Harbor Entrepreneur Center (“Harbor,” “HEC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of harborec.org, including any content, features, forms, resources, event pages, program information, donation pages, booking links, or other services made available through the website.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.
Use of the Website
You may use this website for lawful, personal, informational, and non-commercial purposes related to learning about Harbor, our programs, events, community, facilities, and resources.
You agree not to use the website in any way that:
- Violates any applicable law or regulation
- Interferes with the proper operation or security of the website
- Attempts to gain unauthorized access to our systems, accounts, or data
- Uploads or transmits viruses, malware, or harmful code
- Misrepresents your identity or affiliation
- Harasses, harms, or interferes with another person’s use of the website
- Copies, scrapes, monitors, or extracts website content using automated tools without permission
- Uses Harbor’s name, logo, content, or materials without authorization
We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate access to the website at any time if we believe these Terms have been violated.
Website Content
The content on this website is provided for general informational purposes only. We make reasonable efforts to keep information current and accurate, but we do not guarantee that all content will always be complete, accurate, or up to date.
Program details, events, pricing, availability, schedules, offerings, and eligibility requirements may change without notice.
Nothing on this website should be considered legal, financial, tax, investment, business, or professional advice. Visitors should consult appropriate professionals before making decisions based on information found on this website.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, the website and its content — including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, design, layout, and other materials — are owned by or licensed to The Harbor Entrepreneur Center and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws.
You may view, download, or print reasonable portions of the website for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, sell, publish, display, or create derivative works from our content without prior written permission.
Trademarks
The Harbor Entrepreneur Center name, logos, taglines, program names, and related branding are trademarks or service marks of Harbor or its licensors. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.
All other names, logos, products, and service names appearing on the website are the property of their respective owners.
User Submissions
If you submit information through our website, including applications, forms, messages, comments, testimonials, media, or other content, you are responsible for ensuring that the information you provide is accurate and that you have the right to share it.
By submitting content to us, you grant Harbor permission to use that information as reasonably necessary to respond to your request, manage programs, process registrations, review applications, provide services, or carry out related operations.
If you submit testimonials, photos, videos, founder stories, or other materials intended for publication or promotion, we may ask for additional consent before using them publicly.
Events, Programs, Space, and Bookings
Harbor may offer events, programs, memberships, office space, desk options, meeting rooms, or other services through the website or linked third-party platforms.
Additional agreements, waivers, policies, payment terms, cancellation terms, facility rules, or program-specific requirements may apply. If there is a conflict between these Terms of Use and a signed agreement or program-specific policy, the signed agreement or program-specific policy will control.
Donations
Donations made through the website or linked platforms are processed by third-party payment providers. Donation terms, refund policies, tax receipt processes, and related requirements may vary depending on the platform used.
Harbor reserves the right to refuse or return donations where appropriate, including if a donation creates a conflict of interest, compliance issue, reputational concern, or other operational concern.
Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites, platforms, partners, sponsors, vendors, event tools, donation processors, booking systems, or other resources. These links are provided for convenience only.
We do not control and are not responsible for third-party websites, content, services, security, privacy practices, or terms. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.
No Guarantee of Availability
We may update, change, suspend, or discontinue all or part of the website at any time without notice. We do not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
Disclaimer of Warranties
This website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available.” To the fullest extent permitted by law, Harbor disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, reliability, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and availability.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Harbor and its directors, officers, employees, contractors, partners, sponsors, and service providers will not be liable for any damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website or any linked third-party website.
This includes direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or other damages, including loss of data, loss of business, loss of revenue, or interruption of operations.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Harbor Entrepreneur Center and its directors, officers, employees, contractors, partners, sponsors, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the website.
Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the website shall be brought in the appropriate state or federal courts located in South Carolina, unless otherwise required by law.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.
Contact Us
Questions about these Terms of Use may be directed to:
The Harbor Entrepreneur Center
11 eWall Street
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Email: events@harborec.org
Phone: 843.885.8913