Welcome to RiseWithWells.org. By using this website you agree to these Terms of Use. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
About this site
This site shares the mission of Rise With Wells, tells the story of Ida B. Wells, invites people to take part in the movement, offers merchandise, and provides a way to give. Content here is for general information and community engagement. It is offered in the spirit of education and legacy, and it is not a political campaign or an endorsement of any candidate, party, or office.
Using the site
You may use this site for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes. You agree not to:
- Use the site in any way that breaks the law or infringes the rights of others.
- Attempt to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to the site or its systems.
- Submit false, misleading, or harmful information through our forms.
- Copy, scrape, or reuse our content except as allowed below or with our permission.
Intellectual property
Except where noted, the content on this site, including text, graphics, logos, designs, and layout, is owned by or licensed to Wild Mercy Pictures and is protected by intellectual property laws. "Rise With Wells," "Wild Mercy Pictures," and related names and logos are marks of their respective owners. WELLS is an original screenplay and project of Wild Mercy Pictures.
Historical images and words of Ida B. Wells are used in tribute and for educational and legacy purposes. You may share links to our pages, but you may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content for commercial use without our written permission.
Merchandise
Merchandise offered through the site is produced and shipped by our print-on-demand partner. When you place an order, that purchase is handled by the partner's store, and its ordering, pricing, shipping, and return policies apply to your transaction. A share of proceeds supports the movement and Ida B. Wells' living legacy.
Donations
Donations made through this site are received and administered by our fiscal-sponsor partner, Entertainment to Affect Change (E2AC), a 501(c)(3) organization, through its donation platform. E2AC is the organization of record for tax-deductible gifts and issues the applicable receipts. Giving supports the Rise With Wells movement and its programs, and a dedicated share is committed to Ida B. Wells' living legacy. Donations to the movement are separate from the financing of the film WELLS.
Email and forms
When you submit a form, you may choose to receive updates from us. Our email list uses single opt-in, and every message includes an unsubscribe link. How we handle the information you provide is described in our Privacy Policy.
Third-party links and services
The site links to and embeds services operated by others, including our merchandise store, our donation platform, a video-review tool, and social media. We do not control those services and are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Your use of them is governed by their own terms.
Disclaimers
The site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. We work to keep information current and correct, but we do not guarantee that the site will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free of harmful components.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Wild Mercy Pictures and its team will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of your use of, or inability to use, the site or any content or service linked from it.
Indemnification
You agree to hold harmless Wild Mercy Pictures and its team from any claims or demands arising out of your misuse of the site or your violation of these terms.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana, United States, without regard to its conflict-of-law rules. Any dispute relating to these terms or the site will be handled in the appropriate courts located there.
Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date above. Your continued use of the site after changes take effect means you accept the updated terms.
Contact us
Questions about these terms? Reach us through our contact form.
These Terms of Use are provided for general information and transparency. They are not legal advice.