Please read these terms carefully before using our services or participating in our programs.
Last Updated: March 5, 2026
Welcome to Love Empowered. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, programs, services, and activities. By accessing our website, participating in our programs, making donations, or otherwise engaging with Love Empowered, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services. Love Empowered reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of our services following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.
Love Empowered grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms. You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in ways that do not infringe on the rights of others or restrict or inhibit their use and enjoyment of the website. Prohibited uses include attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems, interfering with website functionality, transmitting viruses or malicious code, engaging in data mining or harvesting, impersonating others, or using automated systems to access the website without our express written permission.
All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, and software, is the property of Love Empowered or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may view, download, and print content from our website for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you maintain all copyright and other proprietary notices. You may not modify, reproduce, distribute, create derivative works from, publicly display, or commercially exploit any content without our prior written consent.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only, and Love Empowered does not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any external sites you visit. You access third-party sites at your own risk, and Love Empowered shall not be liable for any damages or losses arising from your use of external websites.
Participation in Love Empowered programs requires registration and acceptance of program-specific guidelines. By registering for any program, you agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information and to update this information as necessary. For youth programs, parents or guardians must provide consent and ensure all information is accurate. Participants are expected to attend scheduled sessions, actively engage in program activities, treat staff, volunteers, and fellow participants with respect, and follow all safety guidelines and code of conduct policies.
Love Empowered reserves the right to deny or terminate participation for individuals who violate program rules, engage in disruptive behavior, provide false information, pose safety risks to themselves or others, or fail to meet participation requirements. In such cases, program fees are generally non-refundable unless otherwise specified. We make reasonable efforts to accommodate participants with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws and will work with individuals to identify appropriate accommodations that enable full program participation.
While Love Empowered takes reasonable precautions to ensure participant safety, program participation involves inherent risks. By participating, you acknowledge these risks and agree that Love Empowered, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents are not liable for any injuries, losses, or damages arising from program participation, except where such liability cannot be excluded by law. We require appropriate medical consent forms and emergency contact information for all participants and maintain insurance coverage as required by law and prudent nonprofit practices.
Program schedules, content, instructors, and locations are subject to change based on operational needs, enrollment levels, or unforeseen circumstances. We will make reasonable efforts to notify participants of significant changes and provide alternative arrangements when possible. If Love Empowered must cancel a program, we will provide refunds or credit toward future programs as appropriate. However, we are not responsible for participant expenses incurred in anticipation of program participation, such as travel or accommodation costs.
All donations to Love Empowered are voluntary contributions to support our mission and programs. We gratefully accept one-time and recurring donations through various payment methods. When making a donation, you represent that you are authorized to use the payment method provided and that all information you submit is accurate. Donations are generally tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law, as Love Empowered is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Registration No: 83-3668303). We will provide donation receipts for tax purposes in accordance with IRS requirements.
Unless otherwise specified, all donations are considered unrestricted gifts to be used where most needed to advance our mission. If you designate your donation for a specific program or purpose, we will make reasonable efforts to honor that designation. However, if circumstances make it impossible or impractical to use funds as designated, Love Empowered reserves the right to redirect donations to similar purposes that align with our mission. We will notify donors of significant redirections when possible.
Donations are generally non-refundable once processed, as we rely on contributions for budgeting and program planning. In exceptional circumstances, such as duplicate charges or clear errors, we will consider refund requests on a case-by-case basis. For recurring donations, you may cancel future payments at any time by contacting us or updating your preferences through your donor account. Cancellation does not entitle you to refunds of past donations.
Love Empowered is committed to responsible financial stewardship and transparency. We maintain accurate financial records, undergo regular audits, and make our Form 990 available to the public as required by law. We do not sell or share donor information with third parties for commercial purposes. Donors may request anonymity regarding public recognition, and we will honor such requests. We reserve the right to decline or return donations that come with conditions we cannot accept or from sources that conflict with our values and mission.
Our website may allow you to submit content such as comments, testimonials, photos, or other materials. By submitting content, you grant Love Empowered a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute that content for purposes related to our mission and operations. You represent that you own or have rights to any content you submit and that the content does not violate any laws or infringe on others' rights.
You agree not to submit content that is unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable; infringes on intellectual property or other rights; contains viruses or harmful code; or violates privacy rights. Love Empowered reserves the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or that we determine is inappropriate, without prior notice. We do not endorse user-generated content and are not responsible for opinions or statements expressed by users.
Love Empowered may use photos and videos taken during programs and events for promotional and educational purposes, including on our website, social media, and printed materials. Participants or parents/guardians may opt out of photo/video use by notifying us in writing. We will make reasonable efforts to honor such requests while recognizing that it may not be possible to identify or remove all images from group photos or already-published materials.
Our website and services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Love Empowered does not warrant that our website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on our website.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Love Empowered, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of our website or services, participation in our programs, or inability to access or use our services. In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, our liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.
Some states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability for certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes our liability for gross negligence, willful misconduct, fraud, or any liability that cannot be limited or excluded under applicable law.
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall be resolved through good faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration in San Diego County, California, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Each party shall bear its own costs of arbitration, and the arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding.
Notwithstanding the foregoing arbitration provision, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of intellectual property rights. By agreeing to these Terms, you waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration related to any disputes with Love Empowered.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Love Empowered regarding use of our website and services, superseding any prior agreements. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
Love Empowered may assign or transfer these Terms and our rights and obligations without restriction. You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity obligations, and limitations of liability.
If you have questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
Love Empowered is a registered nonprofit organization. Registration No: 83-3668303