Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: 24 November 2024
Last Updated: 24 November 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to the official website of UPSES Portuguese S.E.S., Inc. (“UPSES,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a California non-profit organization located at 2818 Avenida De Portugal, San Diego, CA 92106.
By accessing, browsing, or using our website (the “Site”), you (“you,” “your,” or “User”) agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). Please read these Terms carefully. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of this Site immediately.
For questions or correspondence, you may contact us at:
Email: contact@upses.com
Phone: +1 (619) 223-5880
2. Purpose of the Site
The Site is operated to provide information about UPSES Portuguese S.E.S., Inc., its cultural, charitable, and community activities, including news, events, membership information, and opportunities to contribute or participate in community programs.
All content on this Site is for informational and non-commercial purposes unless expressly stated otherwise.
3. Eligibility
By using this Site, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age or accessing the Site under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian. Use of the Site by minors must be under the direct supervision of an adult who agrees to be bound by these Terms.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this Site — including but not limited to text, images, logos, graphics, photographs, videos, design, layout, and other materials (“Content”) — is owned or licensed by UPSES Portuguese S.E.S., Inc. and is protected by applicable U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
You may not copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, display, or transmit any part of this Site without our prior written consent, except for personal, non-commercial use.
5. Acceptable Use
You agree not to use the Site in any way that may:
- Violate any local, state, or federal law or regulation;
- Infringe upon any intellectual property or privacy rights;
- Transmit malware, viruses, or any harmful code;
- Engage in data mining, scraping, or unauthorized collection of user information; or
- Disrupt or interfere with the security or functionality of the Site.
UPSES reserves the right to terminate access to any user engaging in prohibited conduct.
6. Donations and Payments
All donations made through this Site are voluntary and non-refundable unless otherwise required by law.
UPSES Portuguese S.E.S., Inc. is a recognized non-profit organization under applicable California and federal laws. Donation receipts will be issued where legally required. We do not store payment card details on our servers; payments are processed securely through third-party payment processors compliant with PCI-DSS standards.
7. Third-Party Links
This Site may contain links to external websites or services operated by third parties. These links are provided for your convenience only. UPSES does not control and is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites. Accessing such links is at your own risk.
8. Privacy
Your use of this Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Site, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and its Content are provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
UPSES makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any information provided on the Site.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, UPSES Portuguese S.E.S., Inc., its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of or inability to use this Site.
Your sole and exclusive remedy for dissatisfaction with the Site is to stop using it.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless UPSES Portuguese S.E.S., Inc. and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in San Diego County, California.
13. Changes to These Terms
UPSES reserves the right to modify or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, comments, or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:
UPSES Portuguese S.E.S., Inc.
2818 Avenida De Portugal
San Diego, CA 92106
Email: contact@upses.com
Phone: +1 (619) 223-5880