Terms and Conditions

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Effective Date: March 1, 2023
Last Updated: March 24, 2025

Welcome to Black Women of Hospitality (the “Organization,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We are a 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 92-3202057) located at 266 Tree Swallow Dr, Pensacola, FL 32503, USA. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website (the “Website”) and any related services, including social media pages. By using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Website.

By accessing or using any part of our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms. You also agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should refrain from accessing or using our Website.

Our Website and services are intended for users who are at least 13 years old. If you are under 13, you must not use or access our Website. By using our Website, you affirm that you are at least 13 years of age or older. If you are under 18, you may use the Website only with parental or guardian consent.

1. Ownership: All content, trademarks, logos, text, images, graphics, videos, software, and other materials on our Website (collectively, the “Content”) are the property of Black Women of Hospitality or its content suppliers and are protected by U.S. and international intellectual property laws.
   
   
2. Limited License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website and its Content for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include any right to reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of the Content without prior written consent from Black Women of Hospitality.
   
   
3. Prohibited Use: You may not use any Content for commercial purposes without obtaining our express written permission. You may not remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from Content displayed on our Website.
   
   

By using our Website, you agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or these Terms.
  
  
• Infringe upon or violate the intellectual property or privacy rights of others.
  
  
• Submit any material that is defamatory, obscene, harassing, threatening, or otherwise unlawful.
  
  
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks through hacking, password mining, or any other means.
  
  
• Engage in any conduct that disrupts the normal flow of dialogue or otherwise negatively affects other users’ ability to engage in real-time interactions.
  
  

1. Donation Processing: Donations made through our Website or other platforms are processed by secure third-party payment processors. By making a donation, you agree to the terms and conditions and privacy policies of such payment processors.
   
   
2. Tax-Exempt Status: Black Women of Hospitality is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Donations may be tax-deductible in the United States to the extent allowed by law. Please consult with your tax advisor for guidance.
   
   
3. Refund Policy: All donations are generally non-refundable unless otherwise required by law. If you believe there was an error with your donation, please contact us at support@blackwomenofhospitality.com.
   
   

1. Informational Purposes: The Content on our Website is provided for general informational purposes only. While we endeavor to keep the information accurate and up to date, we make no representations, warranties, or guarantees of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, reliability, suitability, or availability of the Website or the Content.
   
   
2. No Professional Advice: Nothing on our Website should be interpreted as professional, legal, tax, or financial advice. You should consult with a qualified professional for advice tailored to your specific situation.
   
   
3. Third-Party Links: Our Website may contain links to third-party websites that we do not operate or control. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms and conditions of these third-party sites.
   
   

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Black Women of Hospitality, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, or agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, our Website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. This limitation of liability applies to all causes of action, whether based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Black Women of Hospitality and its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and agents from and against all losses, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, resulting from any violation of these Terms or any activity related to your use of our Website (including, but not limited to, negligent or wrongful conduct).

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our Website at any time, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to your violation of these Terms or for business reasons. Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination (including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability) shall remain in effect.

These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of our Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Florida, and you expressly consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in such courts.

We may update these Terms from time to time at our sole discretion. When we make any changes, we will post the revised Terms on our Website and update the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our Website following any changes to these Terms will indicate your acceptance of the revised Terms.

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about these Terms or our Website, please contact us at:

Black Women of Hospitality
266 Tree Swallow Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
United States
Email: support@blackwomenofhospitality.com