Terms & Conditions

Welcome to www.hopescholarshonduras.org, the official website of Hope Scholars Honduras, an organization dedicated to empowering Honduran students through faith-based education. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, built on the Wix platform. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website. For questions, contact us via our contact page at www.hopescholarshonduras.org/contact.

Use of the Website

Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use our website. By using the website, you represent that you meet this age requirement or have parental consent.

Permitted Use

You may use the website for lawful purposes, such as learning about our mission, contacting us, signing up for newsletters, or engaging with student portfolio comment sections (if available). You agree not to:

• Use the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations.

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems.

• Post or submit content that is defamatory, offensive, or infringes on others’ rights.

• Use automated tools (e.g., bots, scrapers) to access or collect data from the website.

Account Responsibility

If you create an account (e.g., for newsletter subscriptions or portfolio access), you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities under your account. Notify us immediately via www.hopescholarshonduras.org/contact if you suspect unauthorized use.

Intellectual Property

All content on the website, including text, images, logos, and design elements, is owned by Hope Scholars Honduras or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any content without our prior written consent, except for personal, non-commercial use (e.g., sharing our mission on social media with proper attribution).

User-Submitted Content

You may submit content through contact forms, comment sections, or other interactive features. By submitting content, you:

• Grant Hope Scholars Honduras a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and reproduce your content for mission-related purposes (e.g., sharing encouraging messages with students).

• Represent that your content is accurate, lawful, and does not infringe on third-party rights.

• Acknowledge that we may moderate or remove content that violates these Terms or our mission.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Facebook, Wix) or embed third-party content (e.g., social media widgets). These third parties are not under our control, and we are not responsible for their content, services, or privacy practices. Your use of third-party sites is subject to their terms and policies.

Wix Platform

Our website is hosted by Wix.com. Your use of the website is also subject to Wix’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Wix provides technical infrastructure, such as hosting and analytics, but Hope Scholars Honduras remains responsible for the content and operation of www.hopescholarshonduras.org.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The website is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose. We do not guarantee that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hope Scholars Honduras, its affiliates, and its partners (including Wix) shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the website, including but not limited to loss of data, profits, or access. Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction is to stop using the website.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Hope Scholars Honduras, its affiliates, and its partners from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your misuse of the website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of third-party rights.

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the website at our discretion, without notice, if you violate these Terms or engage in conduct that harms the website or our mission. You may stop using the website at any time.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts of Rutherford County, Tennessee.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms to reflect changes in our operations or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. For material changes, we may notify you via email or a website notice.

Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, contact us via our contact page. 

Thank you for supporting our mission to empower Honduran students through faith and education.