Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: February 23, 2026
Last Updated: February 23, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to the official website of UPSES Portuguese S.E.S., Inc. (“UPSES,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a California nonprofit public benefit corporation located at:

2818 Avenida De Portugal
San Diego, CA 92106

By accessing, browsing, or using this website, including upses.com and shop.upses.com (collectively, the “Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”).

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Site immediately.

Contact Information
Email: contact@upses.com
Phone: +1 (619) 223-5880

2. About UPSES

UPSES Portuguese S.E.S., Inc. is a California nonprofit organization dedicated to:

Encouraging religious and civic activities
Promoting Portuguese cultural traditions
Supporting the welfare of the Portuguese community
Hosting community events, including Festa and Bingo
Operating a Portuguese market and cultural venue

Portions of this Site are informational (community, events, hall rental) and portions facilitate e-commerce transactions through our online market.

3. Eligibility

By using this Site, you represent that:

You are at least 18 years old; or
You are using the Site under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

Minors may not make purchases without adult supervision.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, images, logos, graphics, event materials, downloadable documents, product descriptions, videos, layout, and design — is owned by or licensed to UPSES and protected under applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not:

Copy, reproduce, republish, or distribute content
Modify or create derivative works
Use our content for commercial purposes

Without prior written permission from UPSES.

Limited personal, non-commercial use is permitted.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

Violate any applicable federal, state, or local law
Infringe upon intellectual property or privacy rights
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Introduce malware, viruses, or harmful code
Scrape, data mine, or harvest user data
Interfere with Site functionality

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access for violations.

6. Online Store Terms (shop.upses.com)

Product Availability

All products are subject to availability. We reserve the right to:

Modify or discontinue products
Correct pricing errors
Limit quantities
Cancel orders due to inventory inaccuracies

Pricing

All prices are listed in U.S. Dollars. Prices may change without notice.

Taxes and shipping fees will be calculated at checkout where applicable.

7. Shipping and Compliance

Certain products (including but not limited to alcohol, perishable goods, or regulated items) may be restricted from shipment depending on:

State law
Federal law
Carrier restrictions

It is the purchaser’s responsibility to ensure compliance with local laws. UPSES reserves the right to cancel any order that violates shipping regulations.

We are not responsible for:

Delays caused by carriers
Customs or international restrictions
Seizure due to local law violations

8. Returns and Refunds

Donations

All donations are voluntary and non-refundable unless required by law.

Store Purchases

Due to the nature of imported food products and perishable goods:

Food and beverage items are generally non-refundable.
Damaged or incorrect items must be reported within 7 days of delivery.

Refunds, if approved, will be issued to the original payment method.

9. Payments

Payments are processed through secure third-party payment providers. UPSES does not store full payment card information on its servers.

By submitting payment information, you represent that:

You are authorized to use the payment method
The billing information provided is accurate

10. Event Registrations and Tickets

Event tickets (Festa, Bingo, Golf Tournament, etc.):

May be non-refundable unless otherwise stated
Are subject to capacity limits
May be rescheduled or modified

UPSES reserves the right to cancel or modify events due to unforeseen circumstances.

11. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites. UPSES:

Does not control third-party sites
Is not responsible for their content or policies
Provides links solely for convenience

Use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

12. Privacy

Your use of this Site is governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect and process personal information.

By using the Site, you consent to those practices.

13. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all content are provided “as is” and “as available.”

We make no warranties, express or implied, including:

Merchantability
Fitness for a particular purpose
Non-infringement
Accuracy or completeness of content

We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, UPSES Portuguese S.E.S., Inc., including its officers, board members, employees, volunteers, and affiliates, shall not be liable for indirect or consequential damages, loss of profits, data loss, or business interruption arising from use of the Site or online store.

Your sole remedy is to discontinue use of the Site.

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless UPSES from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising from:

Your violation of these Terms
Your misuse of the Site
Your violation of any law or third-party rights

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California.

Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in San Diego County, California.

17. Modifications

UPSES reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time.

Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of those changes.

18. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms:

UPSES Portuguese S.E.S., Inc.
2818 Avenida De Portugal
San Diego, CA 92106
Email: contact@upses.com
Phone: +1 (619) 223-5880

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