Terms of Use
Effective Date: December 2, 2025
Organization: Special Neshamahs (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit) (“Special Neshamahs,” “we,” “us,” “our”)
Website: specialneshamas.com (“Site”)
Contact: specialneshamahs@gmail.com (no phone listed)
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Site and any content, features, registrations, or services offered through it (collectively, the “Services”). By using the Services, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Services.
1) Eligibility & Intended Use
The Services are intended for adults/parents/caregivers and community members in the United States. You may use the Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
2) No Medical, Legal, or Professional Advice
Content on the Site is provided for general informational and community-support purposes only. It is not medical, legal, or professional advice, and should not be relied upon as such. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals with questions about your situation.
3) Accounts & Submissions
We may offer forms for inquiries, event registrations, volunteer sign-ups, or similar submissions. You agree that any information you provide is accurate and that you have the right to provide it.
You must not submit content that is unlawful, defamatory, harassing, hateful, invasive of privacy, infringing, or otherwise objectionable, or that contains malware or attempts to disrupt the Services. We may remove or decline content at our discretion.
4) Intellectual Property
The Site and its content (text, graphics, logos, images, and design) are owned by Special Neshamahs or our licensors and are protected by applicable laws. You may use the Site for personal, noncommercial purposes only. Any reproduction, distribution, modification, or derivative use requires our prior written consent unless otherwise permitted by law.
If you submit feedback or suggestions, you grant us a nonexclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use and incorporate them without obligation to you.
5) Third-Party Links & Tools
The Services may link to third-party websites or tools (e.g., forms, maps, videos, payment processors). We are not responsible for third-party content or practices. Use third-party resources at your own risk and review their terms and privacy policies.
6) Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and secure the Site, remember preferences, and improve performance. Types include:
- Strictly necessary cookies (security, core functionality, e.g., session cookies).
- Performance/analytics cookies (to understand usage and improve the Site), if enabled.
- Functional cookies (remembering choices or settings), if enabled.
Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies via your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some features may not function properly. Where required by law, we will present a consent banner for non-essential cookies.
reCAPTCHA
This Site is protected by Google reCAPTCHA to reduce spam and abuse. Use of reCAPTCHA is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Google may set cookies and collect device/usage data for security purposes.
For more details about how we handle data, see our Privacy Policy.
7) Donations & Payments (if enabled)
If online donations or payments are available, they are processed by third-party payment processors. We do not store complete payment card numbers. Donations may be subject to the processor’s terms and fees.
8) Community Conduct
To maintain a respectful environment, you agree not to:
- Use the Services for any unlawful, harmful, or fraudulent purpose.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems, data, or user accounts.
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the Services.
- Collect information about others without consent.
We may suspend or restrict access for violations of these Terms.
9) Disclaimers
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE.
10) Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SPECIAL NESHAMAHS AND ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, VOLUNTEERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, PROFITS, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM WILL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (US $100) OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID (IF ANY) FOR THE SERVICE GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; in those cases, the above limitations apply to the maximum extent permitted by law.
11) Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Special Neshamahs and its directors, officers, volunteers, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to (a) your use of the Services, (b) your submissions or content, or (c) your violation of these Terms.
12) Suspension, Changes & Termination
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time. We may also update these Terms at our discretion. The “Effective Date” above reflects the latest version. Your continued use after changes means you accept the updated Terms.
13) Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of New York, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, and applicable U.S. federal law. Venue and jurisdiction for disputes will lie in the state or federal courts located in New York, New York, unless applicable law requires otherwise.
14) Contact
Questions about these Terms or the Cookies section: specialneshamahs@gmail.com.