terms and conditions.

Effective Date: December 2025

Welcome to Empowerment Collective ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, programs, services, events, and any related content (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

1. About Us

Empowerment Collective is a 501c3 non-profit organization founded by Nasreen Sheikh in 2018, organized and operated for charitable and/or educational purposes under applicable law. Our mission is to end modern slavery through survivor leadership.

2. Use of the Website and Services

You agree to use our Services only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with our mission and these Terms. You must not:

Use the Services in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or data
Interfere with the operation or security of the Services
Use the Services to distribute harmful, misleading, or inappropriate content

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access if we believe these Terms have been violated.

3. Donations

All donations made through our website or affiliated platforms are voluntary and non-refundable unless otherwise required by law.

Donations will be used to support our mission and programs
We may process donations through third-party payment providers
You are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of donation information

Where applicable, we will provide donation receipts for tax-reporting purposes. Tax deductibility depends on your jurisdiction and personal circumstances.

4. Programs, Events, and Participation

Participation in our programs or events may be subject to additional terms, waivers, or codes of conduct. We reserve the right to:

Modify or cancel programs or events
Refuse participation where necessary to protect our community, staff, or mission

5. Intellectual Property

All content on our website, including text, images, logos, graphics, videos, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to [Nonprofit Name] unless otherwise stated.

You may view, download, or share content for personal, non-commercial, and educational purposes only, provided you do not modify the content and retain any copyright notices. Any other use requires our prior written consent.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Services may include links to third-party websites or services. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third parties. Accessing third-party services is at your own risk.

7. Privacy

Your use of our Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information. Please review it carefully.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, reliability, and fitness for a particular purpose.

We do not guarantee that the Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Empowerment Collective shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or related to your use of the Services.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Empowerment Collective, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and partners from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your misuse of the Services or violation of these Terms.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State/Country], without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms or our Services, please contact us at:

Empowerment Collective
Email: admin@empowermentcollective.org
Address: 1204 Main St #145, Branford, CT, USA

This document is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. You may wish to have these Terms reviewed by legal counsel to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.