Terms & Conditions

Bridge to the Heart
Website: www.bridgetotheheart.org
Effective Date: 04/24/2025

 

1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Bridge to the Heart, governing your access to and use of the website www.bridgetotheheart.org. By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Website immediately.

 

2. Purpose of the Website
Bridge to the Heart is a nonprofit informational platform created to increase awareness of and access to various community-based organizations, services, and support networks, primarily within the Orthodox Jewish community and related spheres. The Website functions as a directory and referral resource only. It does not operate, endorse, control, or fund any of the third-party organizations listed or linked on the Website.

 

3. Eligibility
The Website is intended for use by individuals who are at least 13 years of age. If you are under the age of 13, you are not permitted to use the Website or submit any personal information.

 

4. User Responsibilities
~ By using this Website, you agree:

~ To provide accurate, current, and complete information when submitting inquiries, forms, or requests

~ Not to impersonate any person or entity or falsely state your affiliation

~ Not to attempt to access, probe, or test the vulnerability of any system or network connected to the Website

~ Not to transmit any viruses, malware, spyware, or other harmful content

~ Not to copy, modify, distribute, display, or create derivative works from Website content without our prior written permission

~ To use the Website solely for personal, non-commercial, and lawful purposes

 

5. Use of Information on the Website
The Website contains directories, summaries, and contact information for hundreds of third-party organizations, which are compiled and curated by Bridge to the Heart. These organizations are:

~ Not affiliated with Bridge to the Heart, unless explicitly stated

~ Solely responsible for their own services, fundraising, staff, and conduct

 

You understand and agree that:

~ We do not verify or audit the financial, operational, or religious practices of any listed organization

~ We do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information provided for any third-party organization

~ You are solely responsible for verifying the legitimacy and suitability of any organization you choose to engage with, donate to, or contact

~ Any misrepresentation, criminal behavior, or misuse of funds by an external organization is the responsibility of that organization. We expressly disclaim any liability for such conduct.

 

6. Third-Party Links and Donation Portals
The Website contains links to third-party websites, including but not limited to:

~ Official organization websites

~ Online donation platforms

~ Contact forms and volunteer portals

~ External resources and media

These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or assume any responsibility for the content, practices, or policies of any third-party website. When you leave our Website, your use of any external website is governed by that site’s own terms and policies. Use caution and perform your own due diligence before submitting personal or financial information to any third party.

 

7. Intellectual Property
All content on the Website—including but not limited to text, images, graphics, icons, logos, interface design, layout, and original summaries—is the property of Bridge to the Heart or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

 

You may:

~ View and print pages from the Website for personal, non-commercial use only

You may not:

~ Copy, download, modify, transmit, republish, or distribute any part of the Website without our express written consent

 

8. Disclaimers
No Endorsement -

Inclusion of any organization, link, or third-party content on the Website does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Bridge to the Heart.

As-Is Basis -
The Website is provided "as is" and "as available", without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We make no representations or warranties regarding:

~ The accuracy or completeness of any content

~ The safety or legality of interacting with third-party organizations

~ The uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Website

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including:

~ Merchantability

~ Fitness for a particular purpose

~ Non-infringement

~ Reliability, timeliness, or security

 

9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Bridge to the Heart, its directors, officers, volunteers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages, including:

~ Loss of data, reputation, goodwill, or profits

~ Personal injury or emotional distress

~ Financial harm arising from interaction with any listed organization

~ Misuse or misappropriation of donations by third-party organizations

~ Viruses, malware, or data corruption from external links

You agree to hold us harmless from any claim or dispute arising out of your use of the Website or any reliance on its contents.

 

10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Bridge to the Heart, its volunteers, affiliates, officers, and agents from any claim, liability, damages, loss, or expense (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

~ Your use of the Website

~ Your breach of these Terms

~ Your engagement with any third-party organization featured on the Website

 

11. Modifications to the Website or Terms
We reserve the right to:

~ Modify or discontinue any part of the Website at any time without notice

~ Update these Terms at our sole discretion

Revised Terms will become effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review these Terms regularly.

 

12. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, for any reason, including, without limitation, breach of these Terms, misuse of the Website, or suspected unlawful behavior.

 

13. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the appropriate state or federal courts located in Nassau County, New York and you hereby consent to personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

 

14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

 

15. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Bridge to the Heart regarding the use of the Website and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, understandings, or agreements.

 

16. Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding these Terms or your use of the Website, please contact us:

Bridge to the Heart
Website: www.bridgetotheheart.org
Email: bridgetotheheart.info@gmail.com
Phone: +1 516 913-2172

 

By accessing or using www.bridgetotheheart.org, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions.