Terms of Service

Welcome to Women Helping Women (“WHW,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using our website womenhelpingwomen.world (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (the “Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use our Site.

1. Use of the Website

a. Eligibility

By using this Site, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or have parental/guardian permission to use it.

b. Permitted Use

You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes, including:
✔ Learning about our mission and programs
✔ Making donations or sponsorship contributions
✔ Registering for our newsletter or community
✔ Contacting us with inquiries

c. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:
❌ Use the Site for fraudulent or unlawful purposes
❌ Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
❌ Disrupt or interfere with the Site’s security or functionality
❌ Post or transmit harmful, offensive, or misleading content

2. Donations and Sponsorships

a. Payment Processing

Donations and sponsorships are processed through secure third-party payment providers. By making a donation, you agree to abide by their terms and policies.

b. No Refunds

Donations and sponsorships are considered final and non-refundable unless required by applicable law. If you believe a payment was made in error, please contact us.

c. Tax Deductibility

Women Helping Women is a nonprofit organization. Depending on your location, your donation may be tax-deductible. Please consult with a tax professional for details.

3. User Accounts and Subscriptions

a. Account Registration

You may need to register an account to access certain features, such as joining The Sewciety or subscribing to updates. You agree to:
✔ Provide accurate and complete information
✔ Maintain the security of your login credentials
✔ Notify us of unauthorized account use

b. Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend accounts if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in fraudulent activity.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this Site, including text, images, graphics, logos, and digital downloads, is the property of Women Helping Women or its content providers. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or use any content without prior written permission.

5. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (such as payment platforms or social media). We are not responsible for the content, policies, or security of third-party websites. You use them at your own risk.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, including:
✔ No guarantee that the Site will always be available or error-free
✔ No guarantee that information on the Site is always accurate or complete

We are not responsible for any losses or damages resulting from your use of the Site.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Women Helping Women is not liable for:
❌ Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
❌ Loss of donations due to third-party payment processing errors
❌ Security breaches beyond our reasonable control

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Women Helping Women, its directors, employees, and partners from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:
✔ Your use of the Site
✔ Your violation of these Terms
✔ Your infringement of any third-party rights

9. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted with a revised Effective Date. Continued use of the Site after updates constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Texas, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Texas.

11. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us.