TERMS OF SERVICE
Effective Date: July 1, 2025
Welcome to EmpowerCore Foundation (“we,” “us,” “our”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, empowercorefoundation.com (the “Site”), any related services, and any content, features, or products offered (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using the Site and Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should discontinue use of the Site and Services immediately.
Acceptance of Terms
- By accessing or using our Site or Services, you confirm that you have read, understand, and agree to these Terms and our [Privacy Policy] (which is incorporated into these Terms by reference).
- You represent that you are at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction, or, if under the age of majority, you have obtained parental or guardian consent to use this Site.
Modifications to Terms
- We reserve the right, at our discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised version on this Site, with an updated “Effective Date.”
- Your continued use of the Site after any modifications to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Scope of Services
- Website Content: The information, materials, and resources provided on the Site are for general informational purposes only and do not constitute professional advice.
- Availability: We may add, remove, or modify any content, features, or Services at any time without prior notice.
User Accounts (If Applicable)
- Registration: To access certain features or Services, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information promptly if it changes.
- Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials (username, password) and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
Prohibited Activities
When using our Site or Services, you agree not to:
- Violate any applicable law, regulation, or these Terms.
- Infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or those of others.
- Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other malicious code that could disrupt the functionality of the Site or Services.
- Use any automated system (e.g., robots, spiders) to access or scrape data from the Site without our written permission.
- Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
- Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Site or the servers and networks connected to it.
Intellectual Property
- Ownership: All content on this Site—such as text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software—is owned or licensed by us and is protected by intellectual property laws.
- License: We grant you a limited, non-transferable, non-exclusive, revocable license to access and use the Site and Services solely for your personal or internal business use. This license does not include any resale or commercial use of the Site or its contents without our express written consent.
- Trademarks: All trademarks, service marks, and trade names (e.g., the EmpowerCore Impact Legacy Trust, EmpowerCore Foundation, and/or any of the affiliated entities’ name and logo are proprietary to us or their respective owners. You may not use them without prior written permission.
User-Generated Content (If Applicable)
- Responsibility: If the Site allows users to post, upload, or otherwise contribute content, you are solely responsible for the content you submit.
- Rights and License: By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, and display such content in connection with providing the Services.
- Prohibited Content: You agree not to submit content that is defamatory, obscene, harassing, hateful, or otherwise unlawful or that violates the rights of any third party.
Third-Party Links and Services
- External Sites: Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that we do not own or control. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.
- Endorsements: Inclusion of a link or reference does not imply our endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation of the third party or its services.
Disclaimer of Warranties
- “As Is” Basis: The Site and Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties or conditions of any kind, either express or implied.
- No Guarantees: We do not guarantee that the Site will be secure, uninterrupted, or error-free, or that any defects will be corrected.
- Limitation: We expressly disclaim any and all warranties, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
Limitation of Liability
- Indirect Damages: To the fullest extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site or Services.
- Maximum Liability: Our maximum aggregate liability arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the Site will not exceed the total amount you have paid us, if any, for use of the Services or [an amount in dollars, e.g., $100], whichever is greater.
- Jurisdiction: Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless us, our affiliates, and our respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Site or Services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.
Termination
- Right to Terminate: We may, at our sole discretion, suspend or terminate your access to all or any part of the Site or Services at any time, with or without notice, for any or no reason, including a breach of these Terms.
- Survival: Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (ownership, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnity, etc.) shall survive.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
- Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, USA, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
- Venue: Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought in the courts of Lucas County, Ohio, USA and you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our [Privacy Policy] and any other legal notices published by us on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and us concerning your use of the Site and Services. They supersede any prior agreements or understandings.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:
EmpowerCore Foundation
PO Box 83 Holland, OH 43528
Email: info@empowercorefoundation.com