Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: April 23, 2025

Welcome to our website. By accessing or using our website www.rodyduterte.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our Site.

1. Use of the Site

  • You must be at least 18 years old or have parental consent to use our Site.

  • You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use of the Site.

  • We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Site or your access to it at any time without notice.

2. Volunteer Email Communications

  • By registering as a volunteer or providing your email address, you consent to receive communications from us, including but not limited to newsletters, event updates, volunteer opportunities, and administrative messages.

  • We use third-party email service providers (e.g., Sendgrid) to manage email communications. By agreeing to receive emails, you acknowledge that your email address may be processed by these providers, subject to their respective privacy policies.

  • You may opt out of non-essential communications (e.g., newsletters) at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us at [Your Contact Email]. However, you cannot opt out of essential communications related to your volunteer activities (e.g., scheduling or safety information).

  • We will not share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

3. Intellectual Property

  • All content on the Site, including text, images, logos, and design, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

  • You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content on the Site without our prior written consent, except for personal, non-commercial use.

4. User-Generated Content

  • If you submit content to the Site (e.g., comments, testimonials, or volunteer feedback), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and publish that content in connection with our Site and services.

  • You are responsible for ensuring that your content does not violate any laws or infringe on the rights of others.

5. Privacy

  • Our collection and use of your personal information, including email addresses, are governed by our Privacy Policy [link to your Privacy Policy]. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

  • The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., email providers, donation platforms). We are not responsible for the content or practices of these third parties, and their terms and privacy policies apply to your interactions with them.

  • Specifically, our use of Site Mailer by Sendgrid for email communications is subject to Sendgrid’s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

7. Limitation of Liability

  • The Site and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

  • To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site or our services, including but not limited to damages for loss of data, profits, or goodwill.

  • We are not responsible for delays, failures, or interruptions in email communications due to technical issues or third-party service provider failures.

8. Indemnification

  • You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, losses, or damages, including legal fees, arising from your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

9. Changes to These Terms

  • We may update these Terms at any time by posting the revised version on the Site. The updated Terms will be effective as of the date of posting.

  • Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

10. Governing Law

  • These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to its conflict of law principles.

  • Any disputes arising from these Terms will be resolved in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].

11. Contact Us

  • If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at questions@rodyduterte.com.

By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.