Effective Date: September 8th, 2026 | Last Updated: September 8th, 2026.

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to the website of Forward Direction ("Forward Direction," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.

2. About Forward Direction

Forward Direction is a nonprofit organization based in Phoenix, Arizona. Our website provides information about our mission, programs, and services, and allows visitors to donate, volunteer, and connect with our organization.

3. Use of Our Website

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of, this site by any third party. Prohibited uses include, but are not limited to:

• Violating any applicable local, state, national, or international law

• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our website, servers, or systems

• Transmitting any viruses, malware, or other harmful code

• Impersonating Forward Direction, our staff, or any other person or entity

• Using automated systems (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the site without our permission

• Uploading or transmitting content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable

4. Donations

If you make a donation through our website, you represent that you are authorized to use the payment method provided and that the information you supply is accurate and complete. Donations are generally non-refundable except as required by law or at our discretion. Payment processing is handled by third-party payment processors, and your use of those services is subject to their own terms and privacy policies.

Forward Direction is a nonprofit organization, and donations may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Please consult a tax professional regarding your specific situation.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Forward Direction or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may view, download, and print content from our website for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without our prior written permission.

6. User-Submitted Content

If our website allows you to submit content (such as comments, testimonials, or applications), you grant Forward Direction a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and display that content in connection with our mission and operations. You are solely responsible for the content you submit and represent that it does not violate any third party's rights.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by Forward Direction. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these external sites. Links do not imply endorsement.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Forward Direction does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components, and makes no guarantees about the accuracy or completeness of the information provided.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Forward Direction and its officers, directors, employees, and volunteers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, our website.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Forward Direction, its officers, directors, employees, and volunteers from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of your use of the website or your violation of these Terms.

11. Privacy

Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. Please review it to understand our practices.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our website, at our discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Maricopa County, Arizona.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please contact us here.