Terms & Conditions
Last updated: June 16, 2026
1. Introduction and Acceptance
These Terms and Conditions ('Terms') govern your access to and use of the website located at https://www.smallbusiness.atlantaregional.org/ (the 'Site'), operated by Atlanta Regional Commission, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Georgia, USA ('we,' 'us,' or 'our').
By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. About This Site
This Site functions as an informational and promotional resource for Atlanta Regional Commission. It includes:
A portfolio and organizational overview (brochure-style content)
Contact and inquiry forms
A blog and informational content
This Site does not currently offer e-commerce, subscription services, or paid transactions directly through its pages. It is hosted on Squarespace, Inc.'s platform. Squarespace is a third-party service provider; its own Terms of Service and Privacy Policy govern Squarespace's role in hosting and delivering this Site.
3. Eligibility
By using this Site, you represent and warrant that you are at least 13 years of age. This Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. If you are between 13 and 18 years of age, you represent that a parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms on your behalf.
4. Use of the Site
4a. Permitted Use
You may access and use this Site for lawful, personal, and non-commercial informational purposes. You may read, browse, and share links to publicly available content on this Site, provided you do so in accordance with these Terms.
4b. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
Use this Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law or regulation
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, its servers, or any related systems or networks
Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers, or similar technologies) to extract data from this Site without our express written permission
Post, upload, or transmit any content through our contact forms that is unlawful, harmful, defamatory, obscene, fraudulent, or otherwise objectionable
Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity, when using contact forms or communicating with us
Introduce any virus, malware, or other harmful code to the Site or its underlying infrastructure
Interfere with or disrupt the integrity, performance, or availability of the Site
5. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site — including but not limited to text, blog posts, images, graphics, logos, and organizational materials — is owned by or licensed to Atlanta Regional Commission and is protected by applicable United States copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, republish, publicly display, modify, create derivative works from, or commercially exploit any content from this Site without our prior express written permission. Brief quotation for commentary or educational purposes, with proper attribution, may be permissible under applicable fair use doctrine — but we make no representation as to what constitutes fair use in any specific case.
Nothing in these Terms transfers any intellectual property rights to you.
6. Contact Forms and User Submissions
This Site includes contact and inquiry forms through which you may send us messages or requests. By submitting information through these forms, you acknowledge and agree that:
You are providing accurate and truthful information
We may use your submission to respond to your inquiry and for related internal purposes, as described in our Privacy Policy
Form submissions are processed and stored by Squarespace on our behalf. Squarespace's infrastructure handles the transmission and initial storage of these submissions
Submitting a form does not create a contractual, professional, or legally binding relationship between you and Atlanta Regional Commission unless we expressly confirm such a relationship in writing
We reserve the right to decline to respond to or act on any submission at our sole discretion.
7. Blog and Informational Content
Content published on our blog and throughout this Site is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, financial, regulatory, professional, or business advice of any kind. We make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy, but we make no warranties or representations, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, timeliness, or fitness for a particular purpose of any content on this Site.
You should not rely on any content on this Site as a substitute for advice from a qualified professional. If you need legal, financial, or other professional guidance, please consult an appropriately licensed professional.
8. Third-Party Links and Content
This Site may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites, resources, or services. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, terms, or availability of any third-party websites.
Your use of any third-party website is entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of that website. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
9a. Disclaimer of Warranties
THIS SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN 'AS IS' AND 'AS AVAILABLE' BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
9b. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ATLANTA REGIONAL COMMISSION, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS (INCLUDING SQUARESPACE) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS SITE OR ITS CONTENT, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THIS SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00). SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW CERTAIN LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Note for the owner: Limitation-of-liability clauses can interact with Georgia statutory and common law in ways that vary by context. Consult a Georgia-licensed attorney to confirm this provision is enforceable for your specific organizational structure and use case.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Atlanta Regional Commission and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with: (a) your use of the Site in violation of these Terms; (b) your violation of any applicable law or regulation; or (c) any content you submit through the Site's contact or inquiry forms.
11. Accessibility
Atlanta Regional Commission is committed to making this Site accessible to users with disabilities. We target conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. Because this Site is hosted on Squarespace, the underlying platform infrastructure also affects accessibility. We welcome feedback about any accessibility barriers you encounter. Please contact us at kstevens@atlantaregional.org to report an issue.
Note for the owner: WCAG 2.1 AA is a strong best-practice standard. Depending on whether this organization receives federal funding or qualifies as a place of public accommodation under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), additional legally mandated accessibility obligations may apply. Please consult a qualified attorney regarding ADA compliance for your specific context.
12. Privacy
Your use of this Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by this reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our data collection and use practices. By using this Site, you agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy.
13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, USA, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of this Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Georgia, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
We encourage you to contact us first at kstevens@atlantaregional.org to attempt to resolve any concern informally before initiating formal proceedings.
14. Modifications to the Site and These Terms
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of this Site at any time without notice or liability. We also reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will update the 'Last updated' date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
15. Severability and Entire Agreement
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable for any reason, that provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Atlanta Regional Commission with respect to your use of this Site and supersede any prior agreements on the same subject matter.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at: