
Terms of Service
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using 17withlife.org (the “Site”), or engaging with the services, interactive tools, contact forms, SMS communications, or programs provided by 17WithLIFE (“the Organization”, “We”, “Us”, or “Our”), you agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”).
If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use this Site or our online services. 17WithLIFE reserves the right to amend or update these Terms at any time without prior notice by updating this posting. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
2. Eligibility & Age Requirements
This Site and its services are intended for use by individuals who are at least 18 years of age or the legal age of majority in their legal jurisdiction.
If you are under 18 years of age but at least 13 years old, you may only use the Site and participate in our youth programs under the supervision and explicit consent of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms on your behalf. Children under the age of 13 may not submit personal data through our online forms without direct parent or legal guardian participation.
3. Description of Services
17WithLIFE is a community organization based in Philadelphia, PA, dedicated to youth mentorship, gun violence prevention, re-entry support, and community empowerment.
The Site provides users with access to:
- Informational resources, news, and program updates.
- Inquiry, volunteer, and mentorship contact forms.
- Interactive chat widgets and community communication tools.
- Opportunities to support, donate, or partner with our initiatives.
4. Acceptable Use and Restrictions
Intellectual Property
All material on this Site—including text, graphics, logos, images, software, and interactive features—is the property of 17WithLIFE or its content suppliers and is protected by federal and state copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and view the Content for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes only.
Prohibited Conduct
When using our Site and Services, you agree not to:
- Copy, modify, distribute, sell, or create derivative works from any site Content without prior written authorization.
- Use the Site to transmit spam, fraudulent messages, or malicious code (viruses, worms, malware).
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our site servers, databases, or communication channels.
- Use interactive forms or chat features to send unlawful, harassing, defamatory, or abusive content.
5. Donations and Financial Transactions
17WithLIFE accepts donations and processes payments through third-party payment processors (such as Stripe or PayPal). By submitting a donation or making a purchase through the Site, you represent and warrant that you have the legal right to use the payment method provided.
- Non-Refundable Donations: All monetary donations made to 17WithLIFE are final and non-refundable, except in extraordinary circumstances or as required by applicable law.
- Third-Party Processing: Your payment transactions are subject to the terms, conditions, and privacy policies of our third-party payment processors in addition to these Terms.
6. SMS & Mobile Communications
By opting in to receive SMS text messages from 17WithLIFE via site forms, widgets, or inquiries, you consent to receive transactional, promotional, and program updates on your mobile device.
- Message & Data Rates: Standard message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier plan.
- Frequency: Message frequency varies depending on your interactions with our programs and updates.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us.
- Help: For assistance, reply HELP to any text message or email us at info@17withlife.org.
- Privacy: Mobile opt-in data will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.
7. User Submissions and Privacy
Any inquiries, messages, or information submitted through our contact forms, registration widgets, or interactive features are governed by our Privacy Policy. By submitting information to us, you represent that the information provided is accurate and that you have the right to provide it.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and all services, content, and materials provided through it are offered on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
17WithLIFE makes no representations or warranties regarding:
- The uninterrupted, timely, or error-free operation of the Site.
- The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content or information on the Site.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, 17WithLIFE, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and partners shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from:
- Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Site or Services.
- Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data.
- Any conduct or content of any third party on or linked through the Site.
10. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless 17WithLIFE, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Site and Services.
11. Third-Party Links and Resources
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, payment gateways, or partner organizations. These links are provided solely for convenience. 17WithLIFE does not endorse, monitor, or have control over third-party content or policies, and you access them entirely at your own risk.
12. Termination of Service
17WithLIFE reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate or restrict your access to all or part of the Site or Services at any time, without notice, for any conduct that violates these Terms or is harmful to our community, users, or organization.
13. Severability & Entire Agreement
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and 17WithLIFE regarding your use of the Site and Services.
14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or the Site shall be instituted exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or legal notices regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
- Organization: 17WithLIFE
- Email: info@17withlife.org
- Address: 1500 N. 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Website: 17withlife.org
