Terms of Service
Effective Date: [09/3/26]
Welcome to UpliftUS Collective ("Nonprofit," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of www.upliftuscollective.org, including our website, online services, donation pages, event registration pages, virtual events, educational materials, resources, communications, and other services we make available (collectively, the "Services").
By accessing or using the Services, making a donation, registering for or participating in an event, requesting resources, submitting information, or otherwise interacting with the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Services.
1. Use of Our Services
The Services are provided to support the Nonprofit's mission, programs, events, educational activities, fundraising efforts, and community resources.
You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
You may not use the Services:
For any unlawful, fraudulent, or abusive purpose.
To violate any applicable law or regulation.
To interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the Services.
To attempt to gain unauthorized access to accounts, systems, networks, or information.
To impersonate another person or organization.
To submit information that you know to be false, misleading, or fraudulent.
To transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
To collect or misuse personal information belonging to other users.
To interfere with another person's ability to use or enjoy the Services.
To use the Services in a manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our systems or services.
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Services when we reasonably believe that a user has violated these Terms or otherwise misused the Services.
2. Eligibility
You must be legally permitted to use the Services under applicable law.
Certain Services, events, programs, or activities may have additional eligibility requirements. Those requirements will be communicated to you when applicable.
If you are under the age of 18, you should use the Services with the involvement and permission of a parent or legal guardian where required by law or by the applicable program or event.
3. Donations
The Nonprofit accepts donations through the Services and through third-party donation or payment platforms.
When you make a donation, you agree that:
The information you provide is accurate and complete.
You are authorized to use the payment method provided.
The transaction information you submit may be processed by our payment provider.
Your donation may be subject to the terms and policies of the applicable payment processor.
Unless otherwise stated at the time of donation, donations are generally made voluntarily to support the Nonprofit's charitable mission and programs.
Donation transactions may be processed by third-party payment providers. We are not responsible for errors, outages, delays, or security incidents attributable to a third-party payment processor, although we may assist in resolving transaction issues when reasonably possible.
Where required by law, the Nonprofit may provide a donation receipt or acknowledgment.
Information regarding donations is also subject to our Privacy Policy.
4. Event Registration and Participation
The Nonprofit may offer in-person and virtual events, workshops, educational programs, meetings, fundraisers, and other activities.
When you register for an event, you agree to provide accurate and current information and to comply with any event-specific rules or requirements.
Certain events may have additional terms relating to:
Registration requirements.
Fees or donations.
Attendance limits.
Cancellation or refund policies.
Age requirements.
Health or safety requirements.
Accessibility accommodations.
Photography, video, or audio recording.
Participant conduct.
Third-party venues or platforms.
Event-specific terms or instructions provided during registration are incorporated into these Terms to the extent applicable.
The Nonprofit reserves the right to modify, postpone, relocate, or cancel an event when reasonably necessary, including because of circumstances outside our control.
5. Virtual Events and Online Programs
Virtual events and programs may be hosted using third-party platforms or services.
Your participation may require you to create an account with the applicable platform and agree to that platform's terms and privacy policy.
When participating in a virtual event or program, you agree to:
Follow the instructions provided by event organizers.
Treat other participants, speakers, staff, and volunteers respectfully.
Avoid disruptive, abusive, threatening, discriminatory, or harassing conduct.
Avoid sharing private or confidential information belonging to other participants.
Not record, distribute, or retransmit an event unless expressly authorized to do so.
Not use the event or platform for unauthorized advertising, solicitation, or commercial activity.
We may remove a participant from a virtual event or program if their conduct violates these Terms or interferes with the event or other participants.
6. Resources and Educational Information
The Nonprofit may provide educational materials, articles, guides, publications, referrals, links, videos, and other resources through the Services.
These resources are provided for general informational and educational purposes. Unless expressly stated otherwise, the information provided through the Services is not intended to constitute professional, medical, legal, financial, mental-health, or other specialized advice.
You should consult an appropriately qualified professional for advice concerning your individual circumstances when appropriate.
The availability of a resource, referral, organization, service provider, or external website through our Services does not necessarily constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Nonprofit.
7. User-Submitted Information and Content
You may have opportunities to submit information, comments, feedback, testimonials, photographs, documents, questions, survey responses, or other materials through the Services ("User Content").
You remain responsible for the User Content you submit.
By submitting User Content, you represent that:
You have the right to provide the content.
The content does not knowingly violate applicable law.
The content does not infringe another person's intellectual property, privacy, publicity, or other rights.
The content does not contain malicious software or code.
You grant the Nonprofit a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, store, and display User Content as reasonably necessary to operate, administer, improve, and promote our Services, programs, or mission, subject to our Privacy Policy and any specific consent or terms provided when the content is submitted.
We may remove User Content that we reasonably believe violates these Terms or is otherwise inappropriate for the Services.
8. Photography, Video, and Audio
The Nonprofit may photograph, record, or otherwise document certain in-person or virtual events, programs, or activities.
Where applicable, we will provide notice regarding recording or photography and any available consent or participation options.
By participating in an event or activity where recording or photography has been appropriately disclosed, you acknowledge that your image, voice, or likeness may appear in photographs, recordings, or other documentation of the event, subject to applicable law and any applicable notices or consent requirements.
If a particular event has separate media-release terms, those terms will govern to the extent they conflict with this section.
9. Intellectual Property
The Services and their contents, including but not limited to text, articles, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, educational materials, designs, software, documents, and other materials, may be owned by or licensed to the Nonprofit and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
Unless we expressly state otherwise, you may access and use materials made available through the Services for your personal, non-commercial, educational, or other authorized use consistent with our mission.
You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, publicly display, sell, license, or create derivative works from our copyrighted materials or other intellectual property without our prior written permission, except where permitted by applicable law.
The Nonprofit's name, logos, trademarks, service marks, and other branding may not be used without prior written permission.
10. Third-Party Services and Links
The Services may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites, applications, payment processors, event platforms, social media services, or other services.
Third-party services are governed by their own terms and privacy policies.
We do not control and are not responsible for the availability, content, security, privacy practices, or policies of third-party services.
A link or integration does not necessarily constitute an endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by the Nonprofit.
11. Privacy
Your use of the Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information.
By using the Services, you acknowledge that you have had an opportunity to review our Privacy Policy.
12. Accuracy of Information
We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and current information through the Services. However, information may occasionally contain errors, omissions, outdated information, or inaccuracies.
We do not guarantee that all information provided through the Services is complete, accurate, current, or suitable for your particular circumstances.
We reserve the right to correct, update, modify, or remove information at any time.
13. Service Availability
We may modify, suspend, discontinue, or restrict access to all or part of the Services at any time, with or without notice, when reasonably necessary.
The Services may occasionally be unavailable because of maintenance, technical issues, security concerns, third-party service interruptions, or circumstances outside our control.
We do not guarantee that the Services will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
14. Disclaimer of Warranties
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
The Nonprofit disclaims warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement, except where such warranties cannot legally be excluded.
We do not warrant that:
The Services will meet your individual requirements.
The Services will be continuously available or uninterrupted.
The Services will be free from errors, viruses, or other harmful components.
Information provided through the Services will always be accurate, complete, or current.
Any particular resource, program, event, or service will produce a particular result.
15. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Nonprofit and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, affiliates, and service providers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Services.
This includes, to the extent permitted by law, damages arising from:
Your use of or reliance on information or resources provided through the Services.
Your participation in an event or program.
Your use of a third-party website, platform, or service.
Interruptions or unavailability of the Services.
Unauthorized access to or alteration of information.
Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited under applicable law.
16. Indemnification
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Nonprofit and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, affiliates, and service providers from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or related to:
Your violation of these Terms.
Your misuse of the Services.
Your violation of another person's rights.
User Content you submit.
Your violation of applicable laws or regulations.
17. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services if we reasonably believe that you have violated these Terms, engaged in unlawful or harmful conduct, or otherwise misused the Services.
You may stop using the Services at any time.
Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will continue to apply, including provisions concerning intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnification, privacy, and governing law.
18. Changes to These Terms
The Nonprofit may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our Services, programs, events, technology, practices, or applicable law.
When we make material changes, we may provide notice by posting an updated version on the Site, sending an email or other notification, or using another reasonable method.
The updated Terms will become effective on the date indicated at the beginning of the Terms.
Your continued use of the Services after updated Terms become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
19. Governing Law
These Terms will be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of [State], without regard to its conflict-of-law principles, except to the extent that applicable federal or other law requires otherwise.
Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Services will be subject to the applicable courts located in [County, State], unless otherwise required by applicable law.
20. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
21. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms expressly applicable to particular programs, events, services, or activities, constitute the agreement between you and the Nonprofit concerning your use of the Services, unless otherwise stated in a separate written agreement.
22. Contact Information
The Nonprofit welcomes questions or comments regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices.
If you have questions, would like to make a privacy-related request, or believe that we have not adhered to this Policy, please contact us at:
UpliftUS Collective
Website: www.upliftuscollective.org
Email Address: letsupliftus@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
Effective Date: September 30, 2026