Welcome to the website of Dominican University New York (“Dominican University,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using www.duny.edu and any related services, including online payments, event registrations, photo galleries, and forms (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to the following Terms of Service (“Terms”).
If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our website or services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing this website or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, along with our Privacy Policy.
2. Use of the Website and Services
You agree to use our website and services for lawful purposes only.
You may not:
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Interfere with the functionality or security of the website.
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Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or data.
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Use the website for fraudulent, illegal, or harmful activities.
3. Payments and Transactions
Dominican University offers online payments for event registrations, donations, and other services through third-party providers such as:
1. Stripe Payments Platform
2. Blackbaud Merchant Services (BBMS)
By making a payment, you agree that:
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All information provided is accurate and authorized.
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Payments are processed securely by Stripe.
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Dominican University does not store full credit card information.
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Any applicable refund policies are stated on the relevant payment or event page.
Please review our Privacy Policy for details on how payment information is handled.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this website—including text, images, graphics, logos, videos, and branding—is the property of Dominican University New York or its licensors and is protected by copyright and trademark laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without prior written consent, except for personal, non-commercial use.
5. Photo Galleries and Media
Photos shared on our website or through linked galleries (such as SmugMug) are for personal enjoyment and institutional promotion. Unauthorized commercial use, reproduction, or distribution of these images is prohibited without permission.
6. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party sites, including payment processors (e.g., Stripe), event platforms, or media services. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or terms of those external websites.
Use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and privacy policies.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our website and services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that:
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The website will be error-free, uninterrupted, or secure.
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The information on the site is complete, accurate, or up-to-date.
Dominican University disclaims all warranties, express or implied, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Dominican University New York is not liable for any damages, losses, or liabilities arising from:
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Your use of or inability to use the website or services.
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Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions on the website.
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Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data.
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Third-party links or services.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Dominican University, its employees, officers, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your misuse of the website or violation of these Terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action arising from these Terms or your use of the website shall be brought in the courts located in Rockland County, New York.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact:
Brett Bekritsky
Director of Marketing at Dominican University New York
470 Western Highway
Orangeburg, NY 10962
Phone: (845) 359-7800
Email: Brett.Bekritsky@duny.edu
Updated: 6/26/2025