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A legal disclaimer

Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: October 16, 2025
Address: 6136 Kathleen Road #16, Lakeland, FL 33810
Website: https://www.SkilledHearts.org

1. Introduction

Welcome to SkilledHearts.org (“we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, services, and any online content or resources provided by Skilled Hearts, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with special needs through culinary and restaurant skills training.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site immediately.

2. Use of Our Website

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe upon or restrict anyone else’s use or enjoyment of it. You may not:

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or data

  • Use our site to distribute harmful or illegal content

  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with Skilled Hearts

  • Copy or reuse website materials without written consent

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict access to the site for any user who violates these Terms.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this site—including text, graphics, logos, photos, videos, and designs—is the property of Skilled Hearts or its content creators and is protected by U.S. copyright and trademark laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any materials for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Skilled Hearts.

4. Donations and Payments

When you make a donation or payment through our website, you agree that:

  • All information provided (such as name, address, and payment details) is accurate and complete.

  • Donations are non-refundable unless required by law.

  • We use secure, third-party payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe) to handle transactions safely.

We do not store or have direct access to your full credit card or banking information.

5. Volunteer and Program Participation

If you apply to volunteer or participate in a Skilled Hearts program, additional rules, agreements, or waivers may apply. You agree to provide truthful information during any application process and to follow program policies designed to ensure safety and respect for all participants.

6. External Links

Our website may include links to external websites or services that are not operated by us. Skilled Hearts is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any third-party websites. Accessing those sites is at your own risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Skilled Hearts and its officers, employees, and volunteers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from your use of—or inability to use—our website or services.

While we strive to ensure information on our site is accurate and up-to-date, we make no guarantees about the completeness or reliability of any content.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Skilled Hearts, its affiliates, officers, and volunteers from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the website or violation of these Terms.

9. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and protect your information. Please review it carefully before using the site.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the appropriate courts located in Polk County, Florida.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time without prior notice. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. By continuing to use the site after changes are posted, you agree to the updated Terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us:

Skilled Hearts
📍 6136 Kathleen Road #16
Lakeland, FL 33810
📧 info@skilledhearts.org

Terms & Conditions - the basics

Having said that, Terms and Conditions (“T&C”) are a set of legally binding terms defined by you, as the owner of this website. The T&C set forth the legal boundaries governing the activities of the website visitors, or your customers, while they visit or engage with this website. The T&C are meant to establish the legal relationship between the site visitors and you as the website owner. 

 

T&C should be defined according to the specific needs and nature of each website. For example, a website offering products to customers in e-commerce transactions requires T&C that are different from the T&C of a website only providing information (like a blog, a landing page, and so on).     

 

T&C provide you as the website owner the ability to protect yourself from potential legal exposure, but this may differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, so make sure to receive local legal advice if you are trying to protect yourself from legal exposure.

What to include in the T&C document

Generally speaking, T&C often address these types of issues: Who is allowed to use the website; the possible payment methods; a declaration that the website owner may change his or her offering in the future; the types of warranties the website owner gives his or her customers; a reference to issues of intellectual property or copyrights, where relevant; the website owner’s right to suspend or cancel a member’s account; and much, much more. 

 

To learn more about this, check out our article “Creating a Terms and Conditions Policy”.

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