Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: February 16, 2025

Last Updated: March 28, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Freedmen Nation. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, platform, and services (“Services”). By accessing or using Freedmen Nation, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our Services.

2. Eligibility

To use our Services, you must:

Be at least 18 years old or have legal parental/guardian consent.
Provide accurate and complete information when required.
Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

3. Purpose of Freedmen Nation

Freedmen Nation is a platform dedicated to:

Supporting Freedmen through economic, legal, and educational initiatives.
Providing genealogy resources to verify Freedmen status.
Offering financial and community-driven resources to verified Freedmen beneficiaries.

4. Membership & Account Responsibilities

You may be required to create an account to access certain services.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
Freedmen Nation reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

5. Donations & Financial Contributions

All donations and financial contributions are voluntary and non-refundable.
Contributions support Freedmen Nation’s mission and the Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust.
We are not responsible for any third-party processing fees or issues related to payments.

6. Prohibited Activities

You may not use Freedmen Nation for:

Fraudulent, illegal, or deceptive activities.
Harassment, hate speech, or discrimination.
Misrepresentation of Freedmen status.
Unauthorized access, data scraping, or security breaches.

Freedmen Nation reserves the right to take legal action against individuals or entities that violate these Terms.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

All content, trademarks, and intellectual property on Freedmen Nation’s platform belong to Freedmen Nation or its licensors.
You may not copy, distribute, or modify any content without prior written permission.

8. User-Submitted Content

By submitting content (e.g., genealogy information, comments, or testimonials), you retain full ownership of your work. You grant Freedmen Nation a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display or use content only for the purpose it was submitted, such as verification, historical preservation, or community engagement.
Freedmen Nation will not sell, alter, or commercially exploit your content without your explicit written permission.
You are solely responsible for the accuracy and legality of submitted content.
Freedmen Nation does not claim proprietary rights over user-submitted geneology charts or historical materials.
All submitted genealogy charts will only be used for verification and research purposes.
No portion of your submitted content will be licensed or sublicensed to any third party without your written consent.

9. Privacy & Data Protection

Our Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, store, and protect user data.
By using Freedmen Nation, you agree to our data collection and use practices.

10. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

Freedmen Nation provides its Services on an “as-is” basis without warranties.
We do not guarantee uninterrupted access or error-free functionality.
Freedmen Nation is not liable for damages arising from the use of our Services, including financial loss, data breaches, or third-party actions.

11. Termination of Services

Freedmen Nation reserves the right to:

Suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
Modify or discontinue any part of its Services at any time.

12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States.
Any disputes shall first be attempted to be resolved through negotiation.
If necessary, legal disputes will be settled through arbitration or in courts located in the United States.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. Any changes will take effect upon posting, and continued use of Freedmen Nation constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Freedmen Nation

If you have questions, contact us.

By using Freedmen Nation, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.

Private Membership Association (PMA) & Genealogy-Based Membership

Effective Date: February 19, 2025

1. Membership is Free & Based on Genealogy

Freedmen Nation operates as a Private Membership Association (PMA), meaning membership is not open to the public and is granted based solely on genealogy.
No fees are required for membership, as eligibility is determined by verified lineage to U.S. chattel slavery.
Membership is not contingent upon financial contributions, sponsorships, or donations.
Membership in Freedmen Nation is exclusive to individuals who can verify direct lineage to U.S. chattel slavery (Freedmen heritage). This status is distinct from racial classifications and is a historical, lineage-based designation

2. Exclusivity Under Private Contract Law

As a PMA, Freedmen Nation operates under private contract law, ensuring that only verified Freedmen may join.
Freedmen Nation reserves the right to approve or deny membership based on genealogical verification.
Membership in Freedmen Nation does not confer ownership rights over its resources, programs, or funds.
As a PMA, Freedmen Nation operates solely under private contract law. Members voluntarily agree that all disputes, claims, or grievances shall be resolved exclusively through Freedmen Nation’s internal governance and arbitration processes, waiving any right to external court proceedings unless authorized by Freedmen Nation

3. Voluntary Contributions & Financial Independence

While membership is free, Freedmen Nation may accept voluntary donations or private funding to support its mission.
All contributions are optional and do not impact an individual’s membership status or eligibility.
Freedmen Nation does not accept government funding or public grants to maintain its private and independent status.

4. Membership Agreement & Legal Acknowledgment

All members must acknowledge and agree to Freedmen Nation’s Private Membership Agreement upon joining. This agreement governs all rights, responsibilities, and dispute resolution within Freedmen Nation

Freedmen Status Recognition & Legal Standing

1. Acknowledgment of Freedmen Status

By becoming a member of Freedmen Nation, you affirm that you hold Freedmen status as a successor of U.S. Freedmen—individuals emancipated from American chattel slavery. You acknowledge that Freedmen status was never legally repealed and remains a valid classification under historical and legal precedent.

2. Status-Based Recognition

Freedmen Nation recognizes members based on Freedmen status, not racial identity. Membership requires acknowledgment of Freedmen status as defined by post-Civil War records, including the Freedmen’s Bureau, the 1866 Civil Rights Act, and other historical documentation.

3. Legal & Political Purpose

Freedmen Nation exists to assert, reclaim, and enforce the recognition of Freedmen status at all levels of government. The collective acknowledgment of members will be used to:

Demand federal and state recognition of Freedmen as a distinct group.
Pursue legislative and legal actions to enforce Freedmen protections.
Ensure that Freedmen status is not erased through racial reclassification.

4. Independence & Sovereignty

Freedmen Nation is not affiliated with any government entity and operates as an independent body advocating for the rights of Freedmen. Membership does not confer any government benefits but establishes collective recognition necessary for future legal and policy enforcement.

Freedmen Nation

BETA TESTING
Opening Soon