Privacy Policy & Terms of Use

Welcome to Haiti Biography ("the Platform," "we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using this website, registering an account, uploading content, or submitting any information, you ("User," "Contributor," or "you") unconditionally agree to these Terms of Use and Privacy Policy ("Terms").

If you do not agree to any part of these Terms, you must immediately stop using the Platform and may not register as a contributor.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Haiti Biography. Your continued use of the Platform following any modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Haiti Biography is a collaborative, community-driven directory dedicated to documenting and celebrating Haitian public figures, artists, athletes, politicians, entrepreneurs, and notable personalities.

Our mission is to preserve Haitian cultural heritage through accurate, respectful, and fact-based profiles. We provide the technical infrastructure and moderation tools; contributors provide the content.

Haiti Biography does not employ journalists, investigators, or professional fact-checkers. All information is submitted by volunteer contributors and reviewed by platform administrators on a best-effort basis.

By submitting any content to Haiti Biography — including but not limited to text, photos, biographical information, relationship data, dates, locations, or any other material — you warrant and represent that:

• The content you submit is accurate and truthful to the best of your knowledge.
• You have the right and authority to submit such content, including any images or copyrighted material.
• Your submission does not violate any applicable law, regulation, or the rights of any third party.
• You are solely and entirely responsible for any content you contribute to the Platform.
• You understand that submitting false, misleading, or defamatory information may expose you to civil and/or criminal liability.

By submitting content, you grant Haiti Biography a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to display, modify, and distribute that content on the Platform for the purposes of operating and improving the service.

Haiti Biography is not the author, editor, or publisher of user-generated content and expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability arising from such content. We act solely as a passive hosting platform.

When you upload an image to Haiti Biography, you certify that:

• You own the copyright to the image, OR have explicit permission from the copyright holder to use it.
• The image does not violate any person's right to privacy or right of publicity.
• The image is not obscene, defamatory, or otherwise unlawful.

Haiti Biography does not verify the copyright status of uploaded images. You, the uploader, bear sole responsibility for any copyright infringement.

DMCA Takedown Requests

If you believe that content on Haiti Biography infringes your copyright, please contact us at contact@haitibiography.com with:

• A description of the copyrighted work you claim is infringed.
• The specific URL of the allegedly infringing content.
• Your contact information (name, address, email, phone).
• A statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorized by the copyright owner.
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf.

We will respond to valid DMCA notices within 5 business days and remove infringing content promptly.

Haiti Biography maintains a moderation system for all user submissions. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion and without prior notice, to:

• Review, approve, or reject any content submitted by users before it is published.
• Remove or modify any content that violates these Terms, without obligation to notify the contributor.
• Suspend or permanently ban any account found to be in violation of these Terms.
• Deduct or forfeit contributor points awarded for content that is later found to be false or inappropriate.
• Report users to law enforcement if content appears to constitute a crime (e.g., harassment, threats, or serious defamation).

Moderation decisions are final. We are not obligated to explain every moderation action, though we endeavor to communicate clearly when accounts are restricted or suspended.

Appeal Process

If you believe your content was wrongly removed or your account was unjustly suspended, you may appeal by contacting us at contact@haitibiography.com with a detailed explanation. We will review appeals within 10 business days.

Data We Collect

When you register or use Haiti Biography, we collect:

• Account information: username, email address, and password (encrypted).
• Contribution data: content you submit, edit timestamps, and associated metadata.
• Activity data: pages visited, actions performed, IP address, browser type, and device information.
• Communications: messages you send to our support team.

How We Use Your Data

• To operate and improve the Platform.
• To verify your identity and prevent fraud.
• To attribute contributions and manage your points/level system.
• To communicate with you about your account or content.
• To comply with legal obligations.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share data with:

• Hosting and infrastructure providers (for platform operation).
• Analytics providers (Google Analytics) in anonymized form.
• Law enforcement when required by law or court order.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data by contacting us at contact@haitibiography.com. Requests will be processed within 30 days.

Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Content you have submitted may remain on the Platform even after account deletion, attributed to an anonymous contributor.

Haiti Biography uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Maintain your login session.
• Remember your preferences.
• Analyze traffic and usage patterns (via Google Analytics).
• Deliver relevant advertising (via Google AdSense).

By using the Platform, you consent to the use of cookies as described. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function correctly as a result.

For more information on how Google uses data, visit: policies.google.com/privacy

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Haiti Biography operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Platform shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration or the courts of competent jurisdiction.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

By using Haiti Biography, you waive any right to participate in class-action lawsuits against us.