Effective Date: 03/04/2025
Last Updated: 03/04/2025
Welcome to Love Life ALS Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website and community platform, you agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By registering for an account, posting content, or interacting within the Love Life ALS Foundation community, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions, as well as our Privacy Policy.
We reserve the right to update or modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
2. User Eligibility & Accounts
To use our platform, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Provide accurate and up-to-date account information.
- Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials.
You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. If you suspect unauthorized access, notify us immediately on our Contact Page.
3. Community Guidelines & Code of Conduct
To maintain a safe and supportive environment, users must not:
✅ Engage in harassment, hate speech, or bullying.
✅ Share false, misleading, or harmful information.
✅ Post explicit, violent, or offensive content.
✅ Promote spam, scams, or unauthorized commercial activities.
✅ Impersonate others or misrepresent affiliations.
✅ Violate intellectual property rights (copyright, trademarks, etc.).
We reserve the right to moderate content, warn users, suspend, or terminate accounts that violate these guidelines.
4. Medical Information Disclaimer
Our platform is designed for peer support, awareness, and networking—not for medical diagnosis or treatment.
- You share personal medical information at your own risk.
- We do not provide medical advice, treatment, or professional healthcare services.
- Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making medical decisions.
We are not liable for any consequences related to information shared within the community.
5. Payments, Donations & Subscriptions
If you make a donation, purchase, or subscription through our website, you agree to the following:
5.1 Payment Processing
- All transactions are processed securely via Stripe or other third-party payment providers.
- We do not store credit card details—payment processing is handled externally.
- By completing a transaction, you agree to the terms of the payment processor (Stripe’s Privacy Policy).
5.2 Refunds & Cancellations
- Donations are non-refundable unless an error occurred during processing.
- If we offer paid memberships, event tickets, or premium content, refund eligibility will be specified at the time of purchase.
For refund inquiries, contact us on our contact page.
6. Email Communications (MailChimp)
By signing up, you consent to receive emails about:
📌 Community updates & newsletters
📌 Event announcements & fundraising opportunities
📌 Account-related notifications
- You can unsubscribe anytime using the link in the email footer.
- MailChimp may collect email engagement analytics to improve communication (MailChimp’s Privacy Policy).
7. Intellectual Property & Content Usage
7.1 User-Generated Content
- You retain ownership of any content you post (comments, discussions, shared stories).
- By posting, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display and distribute your content within our platform.
- You must not post copyrighted materials without permission.
7.2 Website Content
- All trademarks, logos, and original content (excluding user-generated content) belong to Love Life ALS Foundation.
- Unauthorized reproduction or distribution is strictly prohibited.
8. Volunteers, Nonprofit Collaborations & Community Partners
8.1 Volunteers Disclaimer
If you volunteer or participate in activities through our platform:
- You acknowledge that participation is voluntary and at your own risk.
- We are not liable for any injuries, damages, or losses incurred during volunteer activities.
- You agree to abide by our community guidelines and ethical standards while representing the platform.
8.2 Nonprofit Collaborations & Community Partners
- Our website may collaborate with nonprofits, advocacy groups, and community partners to promote ALS awareness, fundraising, or support services.
- Collaborations do not imply legal affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement unless explicitly stated.
- Any disputes or concerns regarding third-party nonprofit programs should be addressed directly with the respective organization.
9. Dispute Resolution & Arbitration Agreement
9.1 Mandatory Arbitration
By using our website, you agree that any disputes or claims arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions must be resolved through binding arbitration, except for claims that qualify for small claims court.
- Arbitration will be conducted by a neutral arbitrator and not a judge or jury.
- The arbitration will be conducted under the rules of American Arbitration Association (AAA).
- The arbitration will take place in Chandler, Arizona, unless both parties agree to another location.
- The arbitrator’s decision is final and binding on both parties.
9.2 Waiver of Class Actions
By agreeing to arbitration, you also agree that:
- You may only bring claims in your individual capacity, and not as a plaintiff or class member in any class action, collective action, or representative proceeding.
9.3 Exceptions to Arbitration
The following disputes are not subject to arbitration:
- Any claim seeking injunctive relief related to intellectual property infringement.
- Claims brought in small claims court, if they qualify.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
- We are not responsible for any loss, injury, or damages resulting from your use of the platform.
- We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service.
- We are not liable for interactions between users or actions taken based on information shared within the community.
11. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Arizona in the United States of America.
- If any part of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain valid.
12. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms and Conditions periodically. Changes will be posted with a revised “Effective Date”.
- Your continued use of the platform after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us on our contact page.