Terms of Service

Effective Date: 4/01/25

By accessing or using the Centered America website, making a donation, subscribing to a membership, or participating in any of our programs, you agree to the following Terms of Service (“Terms”).

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website or submitting any form, donation, or subscription, you agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any additional terms and conditions specific to our programs or services. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to submit any form or participate in Centered America’s in-person programs, events, or volunteer opportunities. However, donations and membership subscriptions may be made by individuals under 18 who are legally authorized to do so or with parental/guardian consent.

3. Program Participation

Participation in our programs including volunteering, events, civic partnerships, or campus chapters is entirely voluntary. We reserve the right to deny or revoke participation at any time based on safety, eligibility, or organizational fit.

By participating, you acknowledge:

  • You are not entitled to compensation unless agreed in writing

  • Your involvement may be subject to additional agreements or local laws

  • Centered America may contact you about related opportunities or updates

4. Donations & Membership Subscriptions

By donating or subscribing to a Centered America membership (e.g., Centered American, Core Centered American, or Founding Centered American), you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and authorized payment information

  • Receive communication regarding your support, renewal reminders, and occasional updates

  • Understand that subscriptions are non-refundable, though they may be canceled at any time

  • Acknowledge that benefits and access tied to each membership level may change or evolve over time

All payments are processed securely through third-party providers. Centered America does not store full payment details.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this website including logos, text, media, images, and design is the intellectual property of Centered America unless otherwise stated. You may not reproduce or distribute materials without prior written permission.

User submitted content (e.g., testimonials or media) may be used for promotional, educational, or advocacy purposes in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

6. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use our website or programs for any unlawful or deceptive purpose

  • Submit false, misleading, or unauthorized information

  • Interfere with site functionality, security, or user access

  • Impersonate any individual or entity

We reserve the right to restrict access or report misuse at our discretion.

7. Third-Party Services

Our site and forms rely on third-party platforms (e.g., Formspree, Squarespace, payment processors). While we work to ensure a secure and seamless experience, we are not liable for the actions, terms, or outages of these external providers.

8. Disclaimers

All services and content are provided “as is.” Centered America makes no guarantees regarding the uninterrupted availability, accuracy, or fitness of the website or materials.

We are not responsible for injuries, damages, or losses sustained through participation in any Centered America program or event.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent allowed by law, Centered America is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of our site, services, or program participation.

10. Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time. Continued use of the site or services after updates go into effect constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. Significant changes will be communicated to subscribers via email.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state of Missouri, without regard to conflicts of law principles.

12. Contact

A PDF copy of these Terms is available upon request.

For questions, please contact:
info@centeredamerica.org