Effective Date: September 10, 2026
Business / Brand: Flat Black Society DBA Hq214
These Terms & Conditions are published by Flat Black Society DBA Hq214 ("Hq214", "we", "us"), the registered business and brand operating the Hq214 mobile application and SMS messaging service for active members of Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marines.
By creating an Hq214 account or using the app, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, do not create an account or use the app. Your continued use of Hq214 after any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
Hq214 is intended for active members of Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marines. Account creation is subject to verification and approval by unit administrators. We reserve the right to approve, suspend, or remove accounts at our discretion.
You agree not to:
By creating an account, you opt in to receive SMS notices at the phone number you provide, as described in our Privacy Policy. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out by replying STOP to any message or by disabling notices in your account settings. Reply HELP for assistance. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
You retain ownership of any information you submit (such as profile details, RIDT requests, or discussion posts). By submitting content to Hq214, you grant Flat Black Society a non-exclusive license to display and use that content solely to operate the app and its unit-facing features. You are responsible for ensuring your content is accurate and does not violate these Terms.
The Hq214 app, its design, branding, and unit-specific content are owned by Flat Black Society and its licensors. You may not copy, modify, or distribute any part of the app without permission, except for personal, non-commercial use as a member.
Hq214 is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the app will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure, or that notices will be delivered on time. You use the app at your own risk.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Flat Black Society shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, Hq214, including any missed notices, schedule changes, or loss of data. Our total liability for any claim is limited to the extent permitted by applicable law.
You may request deletion of your account at any time by contacting us below. We may suspend or terminate your access if you violate these Terms, leave the unit, or for any reason we determine in good faith. Upon termination, your right to use Hq214 ends immediately.
We may update these Terms from time to time. We'll revise the effective date above and, for material changes, notify active members through the app or by email before the change takes effect.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts located in Tarrant County, Texas, to the extent permitted by law.
Flat Black Society, DBA Hq214
Attn: 1stSgt Charles Lauersdorf
Email: CLauersdorf@gmail.com
Phone: 202-420-9798
Mail: 7916 Rampston Pl, Fort Worth, TX 76137