Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: October 13, 2026
These Terms & Conditions govern your use of the Valerie’s House website and your participation in communications, donations, registrations, events, and other services offered by Valerie’s House. By using our website or voluntarily providing information to Valerie’s House, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.
Website Use
The Valerie’s House website and its content are provided for informational, educational, charitable, and fundraising purposes. You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with the operation, security, or accessibility of the website.
Donations and Transactions
Donations and other payments made to Valerie’s House may be processed through third-party payment providers. By submitting a transaction, you represent that the information provided is accurate and that you are authorized to use the selected payment method.
Unless otherwise stated, donations are considered charitable contributions and are subject to Valerie’s House policies and applicable law.
Event Registration
Registration for Valerie’s House events may be subject to event-specific terms, deadlines, availability, refund policies, and other conditions communicated during registration.
Valerie’s House reserves the right to make reasonable changes to event schedules, programming, locations, speakers, activities, or other event details when necessary.
SMS/Text Messaging Terms
By voluntarily providing your mobile phone number and opting in to receive SMS/text messages from Valerie’s House, you consent to receive text messages from Valerie’s House at the number provided.
Messages may include information regarding events, registrations, donations, programs, organizational updates, fundraising initiatives, and other Valerie’s House activities for which you have provided consent.
Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.
Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of making a donation, purchasing goods or services, registering for an event, or receiving services from Valerie’s House.
You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any SMS message. After opting out, you may receive a confirmation message indicating that you have been unsubscribed.
For assistance, reply HELP or contact Valerie’s House directly.
Wireless carriers are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages.
Mobile phone numbers and SMS consent information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
Email Communications
By providing your email address and choosing to receive communications from Valerie’s House, you may receive information about programs, events, fundraising initiatives, organizational updates, and opportunities to support our mission.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails using the unsubscribe instructions provided in those communications.
Third-Party Services
Valerie’s House may use third-party platforms and service providers for donations, event registration, payment processing, auctions, communications, website functionality, and other organizational activities.
Your use of those services may also be subject to the applicable third party’s terms and privacy policies.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, content appearing on the Valerie’s House website, including text, graphics, logos, photographs, designs, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to Valerie’s House and may not be reproduced or used without authorization except as permitted by law.
Disclaimer
Valerie’s House makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate and current information but does not guarantee that all website content will always be complete, current, or error-free.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Valerie’s House is not responsible for damages resulting from the use of, or inability to use, its website or third-party services linked from the website.
Privacy
Your use of the Valerie’s House website and communications is also subject to the Valerie’s House Privacy Policy.
Changes to These Terms
Valerie’s House may update these Terms & Conditions periodically. Revised terms will be posted on our website with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website or applicable services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms where permitted by law.
Contact Us
Questions regarding these Terms & Conditions may be directed to:
Valerie’s House
3551 Valerie’s House Way
Fort Myers, FL 33916
Phone: 239-204-5804
Email: info@valerieshouse.org
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