Terms & Conditions

By registering for, attending, or participating in any CDJC event or online platforms (including CDJC 501(c)(3)-affiliated events), you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not register or participate.

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1) Communications Consent (Email + SMS)

By providing your email address and/or phone number (online, in-person, by QR code, or otherwise), you consent to receive event-related and marketing communications from CDJC about current and future programs, activities, and events. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

• Opt out (SMS): Reply STOP to unsubscribe from texts. Reply HELP for help.

• Opt out (Email): Use the unsubscribe link in any email.

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2) Photo/Video/Audio Release

You grant CDJC and its partners permission to photograph, film, and record you at events, and to use your image/likeness/voice in any media (including social, web, email, print, and press) for marketing, storytelling, documentation, and promotion—without compensation. This permission is worldwide, royalty-free, and perpetual, unless limited by law.

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3) Participant Content + Comments

If you post, submit, tag, message, or otherwise provide content connected to an event (photos, videos, reviews, captions, comments, testimonials, etc.), you grant CDJC a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, edit, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display that content for CDJC-related purposes, with or without attribution where practical.

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4) Information Sharing

You understand and agree that CDJC may share participant contact information (including name, email, and phone number) as follows:

• With businesses participating in the Main Street Program (including event partners) for coordination and marketing related to downtown activities and future events; and/or

• With an event’s primary sponsor(s) for sponsor recognition, reporting, and marketing related to that event and future sponsor-supported activities.

CDJC does not promise confidentiality for information you voluntarily provide for event participation.

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5) Social Media and Public Conduct

CDJC events are community-facing and may involve public venues and public online discussion. You agree that you will not, in connection with a CDJC event:

• Harass, threaten, defame, dox, discriminate against, or encourage violence toward any person or group.

• Post or share content that is unlawful, obscene, or knowingly false in a way that harms CDJC, event partners, volunteers, sponsors, or downtown businesses.

• Disrupt event operations, interfere with staff/volunteers, or create unsafe conditions.

• Represent yourself as speaking on behalf of CDJC unless you have written authorization.

CDJC may remove content from its channels (where it controls the platform) and may revoke participation privileges for violations.

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6) Brand, Trademarks, and Name Use

“Connect Downtown Johnson City,” “CDJC,” and associated logos, marks, designs, event names, and brand elements (“CDJC Brand”) may not be used without express written permission from CDJC. The City of Johnson City owns the trademark for the Downtown Johnson City associated logos, marks, designs, and other brand elements.

You may not:

• Use CDJC Brand on flyers, ads, merchandise, websites, email marketing, social posts, or press materials without written approval.

• Create or sell merchandise using CDJC Brand without written approval.

• Imply CDJC or the City of Johnson City endorses you, your business, your product, or your event unless you have written authorization.

CDJC may request removal of unauthorized uses and may pursue any remedies available under law.

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7) Event Operations

Events may be photographed/recorded in public-facing spaces. Schedules, venues, and programming may change, be postponed, or be canceled.

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8) Eligibility and Minors

If you are under 18, you may participate only with a parent/guardian’s permission. A parent/guardian attending with a minor grants the releases above on the minor’s behalf.

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9) Conduct and Removal

CDJC expects respectful behavior. CDJC may deny entry or remove anyone for disruptive, unsafe, unlawful, or harassing behavior. CDJC may also disqualify participants from contests, promotions, or giveaways if participant conduct undermines event integrity or safety.

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10) Assumption of Risk + Liability Limitation

You assume ordinary risks of attending public events. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CDJC is not liable for injuries, losses, or damages arising from participation, except where caused by CDJC’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.

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11) Privacy and Data Use

Information collected may be used for administration of the event, communications, and marketing of future CDJC events and activities, and may be shared as described in Section 4.

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12) Contact

Questions or requests regarding these Terms: connectdowntownjohnsoncity@gmail.com

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Effective Date: January 11, 2026

 

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 11/18/2025
Owner: Connect Downtown Johnson City, Inc.

Connect Downtown Johnson City, Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website downtownjctn.com (“Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

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1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily submit through:

• Contact forms

• Newsletter sign-ups

• Event registrations

• Business directory submissions

• Other forms hosted on our website

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, business information, and any details you choose to provide.

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Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, certain data is automatically collected through:

• Google Analytics

• Wix Analytics

• Proxi (interactive map service)

Automatically collected data may include:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Referring website

• General location data (non-precise)

• Usage patterns

This data helps us understand site performance, engagement, and visitor behavior.

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2. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used for:

• Operating and improving our website and services

• Sending marketing and community updates via MailChimp

• Providing business listings, event information, or map placements through Proxi

• Responding to inquiries submitted through the Site

• Supporting Main Street program projects and reporting

• Administrative purposes by Connect Downtown Johnson City, Inc. staff and board members

We do not sell your personal information.

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3. How We Share Information

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers solely for operational purposes:

• MailChimp – for email newsletters and communications

• Proxi – to display business locations, amenities, and map-based features

• Google Analytics – for aggregated website analytics

• Wix Analytics – for platform-level data insights

These services may process data on our behalf under their own privacy policies.

Information may also be accessed by:

• Connect Downtown Johnson City, Inc. staff

• The Connect Downtown Johnson City, Inc. Board of Directors

Access is granted only as needed to fulfill program duties and community responsibilities.

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4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies through Wix, Google Analytics, and embedded third-party tools. Cookies help improve functionality, analyze traffic, and personalize user experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

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5. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to safeguard your information. However, no method of online transmission or storage is guaranteed to be completely secure.

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6. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address will be stored and processed by MailChimp. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.

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7. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites.

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8. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

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9. Your Choices

You may:

• Request access to the information you’ve provided

• Request corrections

• Request deletion of your information (subject to obligations under law)

• Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time

To make a request, contact us at:
connectdowntownjohnsoncity@gmail.com

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10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

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Contact Information

Connect Downtown Johnson City, Inc.
PO Box 1851 Johnson City, TN 37604
connectdowntownjohnsoncity@gmail.com