Terms of Service

Terms of Use

Last Updated: March 4, 2026

Welcome to www.schr.org (the “Site”), operated by the Southern Center for Human Rights (“SCHR,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”).

Privacy Policy

We value and respect your privacy. If you use the Site, you agree that your activities are covered by our Privacy Policy.

NO LEGAL ADVICE OR ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP

The information provided on this Site, including handbooks, resource guides, and blog posts, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

  • No Relationship: Your use of this Site or communication with SCHR via email or web forms does not create an attorney-client relationship.
  • Confidentiality: Do not send us confidential or sensitive information until you have spoken with one of our attorneys or investigators and received authorization to send that information. Any information sent to us before an attorney-client relationship is established may not be privileged or confidential.

Use of Materials and Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, all content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, reports, and handbooks, is the property of SCHR and is protected by copyright and trademark laws.

You may:

  • View, download, print, and distribute SCHR resources for personal, educational, or non-commercial use, provided you do not alter the content and you credit the Southern Center for Human Rights with the following attribution: “Reproduced with permission of the Southern Center for Human Rights”.

You may not:

  • Use our content for commercial purposes or in any way that suggests SCHR endorses a specific commercial product or service without our express written consent.

To request permission for use of copyrighted material, send an email to [email protected].

Donations and Payments

When you donate to SCHR through the Site, your transaction may be processed by third-party payment processors (e.g., Bonterra EveryAction, Stripe, PayPal). By donating, you agree to the terms and privacy policies of these third-party processors.

SCHR is committed to transparency and donor privacy. We do not sell, trade, or publish a donor’s personal information. For more details, please review our Privacy Policy.

Use of Site

By using the Site, you agree not to:

  • Interrupt or attempt to interrupt the operation of the Site in any way.
  • Use any automated system to harvest data from the Site.
  • Post or transmit any unlawful, threatening, or defamatory material.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access for users who violate these Terms.

Links to Other Websites

Our Site contains links to other websites. SCHR is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.

No Guarantees

We strive to keep the information on the site current and accurate, however, errors can and do occur. The site and all content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. SCHR makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the site or the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information included. SCHR shall not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use or inability to use this Site, or as a result of any content, information, or resources made available through the Site.

About These Terms

If we do not immediately take action to address a violation of these Terms of Use, we are not waiving our rights to take action in the future. If any particular provision of these Terms of Use is found to be unenforceable, that provision will be severable and will not affect any of the other provisions.

The Site is owned and operated by the Southern Center for Human Rights from our offices in Georgia. Your use of the Site and any related legal action will be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal action related to these terms shall be filed in the appropriate federal or state court located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Changes to the Terms of Use

SCHR reserves the right to make changes to any information on the Site, including these Terms of Use, at any time without notice to you. The most current Terms of Use will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [email protected]