Women4Women’s Website Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: February 26, 2026
Welcome to Women4Women BK (“we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of www.women4womenbk.org (the “Site”).
By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site.
1. About Women4Women BK
Women4Women BK is a New York–based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering domestic violence survivors who want to reach economic independence.
2. Acceptance of Privacy Policy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information, including through cookies and tracking technologies.
By using this Site, you consent to the data practices described in our Privacy Policy.
3. Permitted Use of the Site
You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
You agree not to:
- Use the Site in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, servers, or systems
- Interfere with the proper functioning of the Site
- Introduce malicious software, viruses, or harmful code
- Use automated systems (bots, scraping tools) without authorization
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to users who violate these Terms.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this Site—including text, graphics, logos, images, downloads, branding, and design—is the property of Women4Women BK or its licensors and is protected under U.S. copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
You may:
- View and print content for personal, non-commercial use
You may not:
- Reproduce, distribute, modify, republish, or exploit Site content without prior written consent
Unauthorized use may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws.
5. Donations and Payment Processing
Donations made through the Site may be processed through third-party platforms such as GiveLively.
When making a donation:
- You may be redirected to a secure third-party site to complete your transaction
- Payment information is processed directly by the third-party provider
- Donations are voluntary and non-refundable unless required by law
Women4Women BK is not responsible for errors, interruptions, or security issues caused by third-party payment processors.
Donors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the information submitted.
6. Cookies, Analytics, and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in our Privacy Policy.
These may include:
- Security services such as Google reCAPTCHA to prevent spam and automated abuse
- Analytics services such as Google Analytics to understand website traffic and usage patterns
- Third-party integrations such as Instagram
- Website optimization tools such as Yoast SEO
By continuing to use our Site after seeing our cookie notice, you consent to the use of cookies as outlined in our Privacy Policy, except where you have opted out.
You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool, if available.
7. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or embedded content.
We do not control and are not responsible for:
- The content of third-party websites
- The privacy practices of third parties
- The availability or functionality of external platforms
Your interactions with third-party websites are governed by their respective terms and policies.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Women4Women BK makes no warranties, express or implied, including:
- Accuracy or completeness of content
- Availability or uninterrupted access
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Freedom from viruses or harmful components
Your use of the Site is at your own risk.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted under New York and U.S. law, Women4Women BK shall not be liable for any:
- Direct
- Indirect
- Incidental
- Consequential
- Special
- Punitive damages
Arising out of or related to your use of the Site or third-party services accessed through the Site.
This limitation applies even if we have been advised of potential damages.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Women4Women BK, its board members, officers, volunteers, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising out of:
- Your use of the Site
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of a third party
11. Compliance with U.S. and New York Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict of law principles.
You agree that any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the appropriate state or federal courts located in New York.
12. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at our discretion, without notice, if you violate these Terms or applicable law.
13. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
14. Mandatory Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
A. Agreement to Arbitrate
By using this Site, you agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to:
- These Terms and Conditions
- Your use of the Site
- Your interaction with Women4Women BK
- Any donations made through the Site
shall be resolved exclusively through final and binding arbitration, rather than in court, except as otherwise provided below.
This agreement to arbitrate is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act and applicable federal law.
B. Scope of Arbitration
Arbitration shall apply to all claims, including but not limited to:
- Contract claims
- Tort claims
- Statutory claims
- Privacy-related claims
- Claims relating to third-party services integrated into the Site
This provision survives termination of your relationship with Women4Women BK.
C. Arbitration Procedures
Arbitration shall be conducted by a neutral arbitrator in the State of New York under the rules of a nationally recognized arbitration organization.
- The arbitration may be conducted remotely, by written submissions, or in person in New York County, New York.
- Each party shall bear its own legal fees unless otherwise required by law.
- The arbitrator shall have authority to award any remedies available under applicable law.
The arbitrator’s decision shall be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.
D. Class Action Waiver
You agree that disputes will be resolved on an individual basis only.
You waive any right to:
- Participate in a class action
- Participate in a class arbitration
- Act as a representative of others in any legal proceeding
The arbitrator may not consolidate claims of multiple parties.
E. Exceptions
Nothing in this section prevents either party from:
- Seeking injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction for intellectual property violations
- Bringing an individual claim in small claims court where permitted by law
F. Opt-Out Right
You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice to:
Women4Women BK
info@women4womenbk.org
within 30 days of first using the Site. Your notice must include your full name and a clear statement that you wish to opt out of arbitration.
If you do not opt out within this period, you will be bound by this arbitration provision.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
Women4Women BK
📧 info@women4womenbk.org
🌐 www.women4womenbk.org
