TERMS OF SERVICE
Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community
Last Updated: 01/13/2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, viewing, using, contacting, or interacting in any way with this website, its contact forms, emails, newsletters, publications, digital resources, social media pages, or other materials produced or distributed by the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community (MMDTC), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service in full.
Mere access to this website constitutes acceptance of these Terms.
If you do not agree to all terms stated herein, you must immediately discontinue use of this website and all related services.
2. Purpose and Eligibility
This website is operated by the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community, a federally recognized Tribal community and a Tribal 501(c)(3) organization, for informational, educational, cultural, governmental, and community related purposes.
This website is intended for users located within the United States.
Residents of the European Union, the United Kingdom, California, and any jurisdiction that provides statutory data access, deletion, opt out, or enhanced consumer privacy rights inconsistent with these Terms are instructed not to use this website or provide any information.
By using this website, you represent that you are eligible to do so under these restrictions.
3. No Professional or Official Advice Disclaimer
Information provided by MMDTC through this website or related communications is provided for general informational, educational, and community awareness purposes only.
Nothing published or communicated by MMDTC constitutes legal advice, medical advice, financial advice, professional consulting advice, or official governmental determinations or binding decisions.
Users must seek appropriate licensed, qualified, or official sources before acting on any information provided.
4. Assumption of Risk and Hold Harmless
Your use of this website and any reliance on information provided is undertaken entirely at your own risk.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to release, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community, its governing bodies, officers, employees, representatives, contractors, volunteers, and agents from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from your use of this website or reliance on its content.
5. Communications and Information Sharing
Any information you voluntarily provide to MMDTC, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, messages, or other contact information, may be used for community communications, administrative purposes, program operations, and related organizational activities.
Information may be shared with service providers or partners acting on behalf of MMDTC where reasonably necessary for operations, subject to applicable Tribal and federal law.
6. Sovereign Immunity
Nothing in these Terms of Service, nor any use of this website, shall be construed as a waiver of the sovereign immunity of the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community.
Any waiver of sovereign immunity must be express, written, and duly authorized by the appropriate governing authority of the MMDTC.
7. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community.
To the extent applicable, and where Tribal law is silent, applicable federal law may apply.
Nothing herein shall be construed to confer jurisdiction where it does not otherwise exist.
8. Intellectual Property and Cultural Respect
All content on this website, including text, images, symbols, and cultural materials, is owned by or used with permission by MMDTC unless otherwise stated.
Unauthorized reproduction, misuse, or misrepresentation of Tribal cultural materials, symbols, or identity is prohibited.
9. Modifications
MMDTC reserves the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms of Service at any time without notice.
Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
10. Contact Information
Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community
1200 Centre Pointe Curve, Suite 300
Mendota Heights, MN 55120