TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Haitiancorner/ haitiancorner.com— New York, NY
Effective Date: 4/18/2026
Last Updated: 4/18/2026
1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Haitiancorner (the “haitiancorner.com,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). haitiancorner.com is a Haitian-American business based in New York, New York, United States. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, mobile applications, content, and services (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Website.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use this Website. If you are under 18, you must have the permission of a parent or legal guardian. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.
3. About Us
Haitiancorner.com is dedicated to serving the Haitian community in New York City, the broader Haitian diaspora, and anyone interested in Haitian culture, news, events, products, and services. Our mission is to connect, inform, and celebrate Haitian heritage while operating in compliance with United States law.
4. User Accounts
4.1 Account Registration
Certain features of the Website may require you to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to keep your account information updated.
4.2 Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. Notify us immediately at
4.3 Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms.
5. User Conduct
When using the Website, you agree NOT to:
• Violate any applicable federal, state, local, or international law, including U.S. and New York laws;
• Post or transmit content that is unlawful, defamatory, harassing, threatening, obscene, hateful, or discriminatory, including content targeting any racial, ethnic, religious, or national group;
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation;
• Upload viruses, malware, or any malicious code;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its related systems;
• Use the Website to distribute spam, chain letters, or unsolicited commercial communications;
• Collect or harvest personal information about other users without their consent;
• Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Website.
6. User-Generated Content
6.1 Your Content
You retain ownership of content you submit, post, or display on the Website (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in connection with the Services.
6.2 Content Standards
You are solely responsible for your User Content. You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to the content you post and that it does not violate these Terms or any third-party rights.
6.3 Content Removal
We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to monitor, edit, or remove any User Content at our sole discretion, without notice.
7. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on the Website—including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, audio (including Haitian Kompa, Rara, and other cultural audio content), software, and the compilation thereof—is the property of haitiancorner.com or its licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or exploit any content from the Website without our prior written permission.
8. Third-Party Links and Services
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party websites. You access such websites at your own risk.
9. Privacy
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with applicable U.S. federal law and New York State privacy laws, including the New York SHIELD Act. Please review the Privacy Policy at Privacy.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE WEBSITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
11. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, HAITIANCORNER.COM ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE.
Our total liability to you for any claim arising from or relating to these Terms or the Services shall not exceed one hundred U.S. dollars (US $100.00) or the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, whichever is greater.
12. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless haitiancorner.com and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in any way connected with (i) your use of the Website; (ii) your violation of these Terms; or (iii) your violation of any rights of another party.
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New York County, New York, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
14. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved within thirty (30) days, the dispute shall be settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in New York, NY, under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. Judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.
You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.
15. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
16. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
17. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and haitiancorner.com regarding the Website.
18. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Haitiancorner.com
Email: