Terms of Service

Effective Date: July 16, 2026

Last Updated: July 16, 2026

Welcome to Builder Group (buildergroup.org). We are a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and communities to lay foundations, build skills, launch businesses, and secure homes.

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, resources, community portals, and services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing buildergroup.org, you affirm that you are at least 18 years of age (or have parental/guardian consent) and are fully able and competent to enter into, abide by, and comply with these Terms.

2. Our Community Code of Conduct

At Builder Group, we believe in a partnership of mutual respect. Our website and digital spaces are designed to support you as the hero of your own journey. To keep our community safe, constructive, and inspiring, you agree not to use our Services to:

Violate any local, state, national, or international laws.
Harass, abuse, threaten, or defame other community members, volunteers, or staff.
Post or transmit any content that is offensive, hateful, obscene, or infringes on another person’s intellectual property rights.
Distribute spam, unsolicited promotional material, viruses, or harmful code.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our web servers, user accounts, or databases.

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to suspend or terminate your access to our Services if you violate this Code of Conduct.

3. Donations and Financial Contributions

As a 501(c)(3) organization, Builder Group relies on the generosity of our community to help provide the tools and scaffolding for our programs.

Tax-Deductibility: Donations made to Builder Group are generally tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law in the United States. Please consult a tax professional regarding your personal tax situation.
Payment Processors: We use secure, third-party payment gateways (such as Stripe or PayPal) to process donations. By donating, you agree to abide by their respective terms and privacy policies.
Refund Policy: Because donations are immediately put to work supporting community initiatives, all donations made through the website are generally final and non-refundable. If you believe an error was made in your donation processing, please contact us immediately at [insert email].

4. Intellectual Property Rights

We respect your hard work, and we ask that you respect ours.

Our Content: All materials on buildergroup.org—including text, logos, graphics, design layouts, the "Builder Group Pathway" framework, and software—are the intellectual property of Builder Group or our content creators, protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may view, download, and print materials for your personal, non-commercial use only.
Your Content: If you share your story, photos, or feedback with us (such as participating in a community forum or sharing your progress on the Pathway), you grant Builder Group a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and share that content to promote our mission. However, you remain the owner of your story. We will always seek your explicit consent before featuring your personal story in prominent marketing campaigns.

5. Third-Party Links and Resources

Our website may contain links to external websites, resources, or training programs managed by third parties. These links are provided solely for your convenience and empowerment. Builder Group does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You access them at your own risk.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Builder Group makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the operation of our website, the accuracy of our educational materials, or the availability of our digital tools.

While we provide resources to help you build skills, businesses, and homes, your success depends on your own effort, decisions, and actions. Builder Group does not guarantee specific career, financial, or housing outcomes.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Builder Group, its directors, employees, volunteers, and partners shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from:

Your use of, or inability to use, our Services.
Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data.
The conduct of any third party on our website.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Builder Group, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of your violation of these Terms or your misuse of our website.

9. Governing Law

These Terms and any disputes arising out of your use of buildergroup.org shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Insert State, e.g., California], without regard to its conflict of law principles.

10. Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time to reflect changes in our programs, community needs, or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, or if you need to resolve an issue regarding our website, please reach out to us:

Builder Group