Terms and Conditions

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Terms and Conditions for A Place Along the Way

Last Updated: 10/16/2025

**1. Acceptance of Terms**

Welcome to A Place Along the Way. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website aplacealongtheway.org (the "Site") and any services, content, or features offered on or through the Site.

By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Site.

**2. Changes to Terms**

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. The most current version will be posted on the Site with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

**3. Use of the Site**

**A. Eligibility:** Our Site is available to users of all ages. However, if you are a minor in your jurisdiction (generally under the age of 18), you may only use the Site with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

**B. License:** We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Site for your personal, non-commercial use.

**C. Prohibited Activities:** You agree not to:

*   Use the Site for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose.

*   Harass, abuse, or harm other users or our staff.

*   Impersonate any person or entity.

*   Upload or transmit viruses or any other malicious code.

*   Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its related systems.

*   Interfere with or disrupt the Site or the servers and networks connected to the Site.

*   Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device to monitor or copy any content from the Site.

**4. Intellectual Property**

All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software, is the property of A Place Along the Way or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reuse, republish, or redistribute any Site content for commercial purposes without our express written permission.

**5. User Accounts and Donations**

**A. Account Registration:** For certain features, you may be required to register for an account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information and to keep this information updated. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

**B. Donations:** All donations made through the Site are subject to the following:

*   **Payment:** Donations are processed securely by our third-party payment processors. By providing payment information, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to use the designated payment method.

*   **Refunds:** Donations are generally non-refundable. Please contact us immediately if you believe an error has been made.

*   **Tax Deductibility:** A Place Along the Way is a [Insert 501(c)(3) status if applicable, e.g., "a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization"]. Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Please consult with a tax professional for guidance.

**6. Event Registration**

By registering for an event, you agree to any additional terms, conditions, or waivers specific to that event. We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule events and will provide appropriate notice and refunds if applicable.

**7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability**

**A. No Warranties:** THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

**B. Limitation of Liability:** TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, A PLACE ALONG THE WAY, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SITE.

**8. Indemnification**

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless A Place Along the Way and its affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site.

**9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution**

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of **California**, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree that any legal action or proceeding between you and A Place Along the Way shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in **[County, California]**.

*   *(Note: Choosing a single state's law (like California, where privacy laws are stringent) and a specific venue for legal proceedings simplifies legal matters. Consult a lawyer on which state is best for your situation.)*

**10. Termination**

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

**11. Severability**

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

**12. Contact Information**

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

**A Place Along the Way**