Website Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to the Solar for Soldiers website (“Site”). By using or browsing this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) regarding your access to and use of the Site, including any content, features, forms, and services provided through it. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use the Site.

2. Eligibility

This Site is intended for use by individuals who are 18 years of age or older. By accessing or using the Site, you represent and warrant that you are of legal age to enter into a binding agreement and that you meet all applicable eligibility requirements. If you do not meet these requirements, you may not use the Site.

3. Permitted Use

You may use this Site to learn about our mission, explore our programs, submit contact forms, request information, or apply for assistance—including uploading relevant documentation such as utility bills or property information. We reserve the right to modify, restrict, or discontinue any aspect of the Site or the services offered through it at any time, without prior notice. We are not liable if any part of the Site becomes temporarily or permanently unavailable. From time to time, we may limit access to parts of the Site—or the entire Site—for maintenance, updates, or security purposes. You are responsible for making all necessary arrangements to access the Site and for ensuring that anyone who uses your internet connection to access the Site is aware of and complies with these Terms. To access certain features, you may be asked to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You agree that any information you provide through the Site is governed by our Privacy Policy, and you consent to our handling of your information in accordance with that policy.

4. Prohibited Uses

You may use this Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. You agree not to use the Site in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation, including data protection and export control laws. You agree not to use the Site to exploit, harm, or attempt to harm anyone, including soliciting or transmitting inappropriate, misleading, or unauthorized content. You must not impersonate Solar for Soldiers, any of its staff, partners, or other users, nor misrepresent your affiliation with any organization. You must not transmit any unauthorized advertising or promotional material, including spam, junk mail, or chain letters, without our express written consent. Additionally, you agree not to engage in behavior that may harm the reputation or operation of Solar for Soldiers or interfere with others’ use of the Site. You may not introduce any harmful software, such as viruses, worms, Trojan horses, or logic bombs. Any attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, or associated databases, or to interfere with its proper functioning—including through denial-of-service attacks—is strictly prohibited. You may not use automated tools (e.g., robots, spiders, scrapers) to monitor, access, or copy any content on the Site without our prior written consent, nor may you reverse engineer, modify, or create derivative works from the Site or its content.

5. User-Submitted Information

By submitting information through this Site, you consent to our collection and handling of that information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. This may include your name, contact information (such as address, phone number, and email), property documentation (such as utility bills), donation details, messages, and any other materials you voluntarily provide. You agree that all information you submit is accurate, current, and complete to the best of your knowledge. You understand that this information may be used to evaluate eligibility for assistance, respond to inquiries, coordinate services, or process donations. Solar for Soldiers does not currently require user accounts or login credentials for access to the Site. However, certain features or application processes may request additional information or the creation of a secure user profile.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site—including text, graphics, logos, images, and other materials—is the property of Solar for Soldiers or its content providers and is protected by United States copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may access and use the Site content solely for personal, non-commercial purposes related to learning about or supporting our nonprofit mission. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or otherwise use any part of the Site or its content without prior written permission from Solar for Soldiers. Use of our name, logo, or any other identifying marks is strictly prohibited without express written consent.

7. Links to External Sites & Social Media

This Site may contain links to third-party websites and online platforms, including our official social media profiles. These links are provided solely for convenience and informational purposes. Solar for Soldiers does not control or operate these third-party sites and is not responsible for their content, functionality, availability, or privacy practices. Accessing these websites is at your own risk and is governed by the terms and policies of those third parties. We make no guarantees regarding the accuracy or security of content found on external sites. Your use of any third-party website linked from this Site is entirely at your own discretion and subject to that site’s terms and conditions.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

Your use of this Site, its content, and any information or services obtained through it is at your own risk. The Site and all related content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, express or implied. Solar for Soldiers does not guarantee that the Site will be free from errors, interruptions, or harmful components, including viruses. You are responsible for maintaining your own cybersecurity protections and data backups. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Solar for Soldiers disclaims all warranties of any kind, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. Nothing in this section limits any warranties that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Solar for Soldiers and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, affiliates, and service providers will not be liable for any damages arising out of or related to your use of or inability to use this Site. This includes direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages such as loss of data, business interruption, personal injury, or property damage, even if foreseeable.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Solar for Soldiers, its affiliates, service providers, officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site.

11. Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Time to File

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any disputes or legal claims arising out of your use of this Site shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Hillsborough County, Florida, and you consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in those courts. You agree that any cause of action or claim arising from or related to your use of the Site or these Terms must be filed within one (1) year after the cause of action accrues. Otherwise, such claims are permanently barred.

12. Waiver & Severability

No waiver by Solar for Soldiers of any term or condition in these Terms shall be deemed a continuing waiver of such term or of any other term. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or removed to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Solar for Soldiers regarding your use of this Site and supersede any prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the same subject matter.

14. Updates and Contact

These Terms may be updated periodically. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes. You are encouraged to review these Terms regularly.