Terms of Use
Please read these terms carefully before using our website. By accessing theberhegroup.com, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth below.
These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website located at theberhegroup.com (the "Site"), operated by Berhe Group Home, Inc. (DBA "The Berhe Group"), a California nonprofit public benefit corporation and federally recognized 501(c)(3) organization (EIN: 33-0495177) ("we," "us," or "our"). By using this Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Use of the Site
You may use this Site for lawful purposes only and in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. You agree not to:
- Use the Site in any way that could disable, damage, overburden, or impair its operation
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or any connected systems or networks
- Use any automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access or collect content from the Site without our prior written consent
- Transmit any material that is defamatory, offensive, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
- Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
- Use the Site in any manner that could harm, harass, or endanger any individual, particularly minors
We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to us, other users, or third parties.
2. Informational Purpose
The content on this Site is provided for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this Site constitutes professional medical, legal, financial, therapeutic, or social work advice. Information about our programs and services describes our general approach and is not a guarantee of specific outcomes. For questions about our services or residential programs, please contact us directly.
3. Donations and Tax Deductibility
The Berhe Group is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (EIN: 33-0495177). Charitable contributions made to The Berhe Group are generally tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. You should consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of any contribution.
Online donations are processed securely through Stripe, Inc. By making a donation, you agree to Stripe's Terms of Service. We are not responsible for any errors or issues arising from Stripe's payment processing systems. All donations are final; we do not issue refunds except at our sole discretion in the event of a processing error.
Donations are used to further the charitable mission of The Berhe Group — providing residential therapeutic care for at-risk boys and young men in California. We do not guarantee that donations will be applied to any specific program or project unless otherwise explicitly designated and confirmed in writing.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site — including but not limited to text, images, photographs, graphics, logos, icons, audio clips, and the overall design and layout ("Content") — is the property of Berhe Group Home, Inc. or its content providers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site and its Content for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may not:
- Reproduce, copy, distribute, republish, download, display, post, or transmit any Content in any form without our prior written permission
- Modify or create derivative works based on any Content
- Use any Content for commercial purposes
- Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from any Content
The name "The Berhe Group," "Berhe Group Home, Inc.," and associated logos and marks are trademarks of Berhe Group Home, Inc. Unauthorized use of our trademarks is prohibited.
5. User-Submitted Content
If you submit any content to us through our Site, chat widget, or email (such as messages, inquiries, or feedback), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, and display such content in connection with operating and promoting the Site and our mission. You represent and warrant that you have the right to submit such content and that it does not violate any third-party rights or applicable law.
6. Third-Party Links
This Site may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience and information. These links do not signify our endorsement of those websites or their content. We have no control over third-party sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms. Visiting any third-party website linked from our Site is at your own risk.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that:
- The Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components
- The information on the Site is accurate, complete, current, or reliable
- Defects in the Site will be corrected
We make no warranties regarding the results that may be obtained from use of the Site or the accuracy or reliability of any information obtained through the Site.
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BERHE GROUP HOME, INC., ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SITE EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00). SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR EXCLUSIONS OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Berhe Group Home, Inc. and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site.
10. Privacy
Your use of this Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your personal information.
11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in San Bernardino County, California, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
12. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
13. Severability and Entire Agreement
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable under applicable law, that provision will be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Berhe Group Home, Inc. regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
- Organization: Berhe Group Home, Inc. (DBA "The Berhe Group")
- Address: 1845 Business Center Dr. #208, San Bernardino, CA 92408
- Phone: (909) 890-1041
- Fax: (909) 890-1043
- Email: berhegroup@gmail.com
Berhe Group Home, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 33-0495177) located in San Bernardino, California. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.