Terms

Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: 03/15/2025

Welcome to The Bodhi Tree (TBT)! By accessing or using our website, services, or engaging with our programs, you agree to abide by the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use our site.

1. Use of Website & Services

A. Permitted Use

You may use our website, content, and services for lawful purposes only. This includes:

  • Learning about conservation and supporting our mission
  • Making donations, purchasing items, or signing up for memberships
  • Participating in programs like writing to trees or volunteering

B. Prohibited Use

You may not use our site to:

  • Engage in illegal activities or violate any laws
  • Disrupt, hack, or attempt unauthorized access
  • Use our content for commercial purposes without permission
  • Post offensive, misleading, or harmful content

We reserve the right to restrict access or remove content that violates these terms.

2. Donations & Payments

A. Donations

Donations to TBT are voluntary, non-refundable, and used for conservation purposes. We are a nonprofit, and your generosity helps protect endangered species and wild spaces.

B. Purchases

• All purchases from our shop support TBT’s mission.

• Payments are processed securely through third-party providers (e.g., PayPal, Stripe).

• We are not responsible for third-party payment errors.

C. Refunds & Cancellations

Due to the nature of our work, donations are non-refundable. Refunds for merchandise are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Contact us at [Insert Email] for concerns.

3. Shipping & Delivery

A. Order Processing

• Orders are processed within 10 business days unless otherwise specified.

• Some items may require additional time due to availability or special packaging needs.

B. Shipping & Delays

• We ship through USPS and provide tracking when available.

• TBT is not responsible for shipping delays caused by carriers, customs, weather, or other unforeseen circumstances.

• International orders may be subject to customs fees or import taxes, which are the buyer’s responsibility.

C. Lost or Damaged Packages

• If an order is lost or arrives damaged, please contact us within [X] days of delivery.

• While we’ll do our best to assist, TBT is not responsible for lost, stolen, or delayed shipments once they leave our facility.

4. Memberships & Subscriptions

By subscribing to a TBT Membership, you agree to:

  • Monthly recurring payments (which you can cancel anytime)
  • Receiving updates, perks, and digital content
  • Abiding by community guidelines when engaging in member activities

If you wish to cancel or modify your membership, contact us at hi@thebodhitree.org.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on our site—including text, images, logos, and videos—is owned by The Bodhi Tree or used with permission. You may not copy, distribute, or modify any content without our explicit consent.

  • You may share our content for personal, educational, or non-commercial purposes (with credit).
  • You may not use our name, logo, or content for commercial gain without prior written approval.

6. User-Generated Content

If you submit comments, letters to trees, or other content to TBT, you agree that:

  • You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to use, display, and share your content for conservation awareness.
  • Your content must be respectful, appropriate, and aligned with our mission.
  • We may moderate, remove, or refuse to publish submissions that violate our guidelines.

7. Liability & Disclaimers

A. General Disclaimer

TBT provides information and services “as is”, without warranties of any kind. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that all content is free of errors or omissions.

B. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, TBT is not liable for:

Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages from using our site or services

  • Losses due to donation transactions or third-party payment processing
  • External links or third-party content that we do not control

8. Privacy & Data Protection

Your use of TBT’s website is subject to our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, store, and protect your data. We take security seriously and do not sell your personal information.

For details, read our Privacy Policy.

9. Changes to These Terms

TBT reserves the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Significant changes will be posted on our website. Continued use of our site after updates means you accept the revised terms.

10. Governing Law & Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of Puerto Rico. Any disputes arising from these Terms will be resolved in San Juan, PR.

11. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, please contact us:

hi@thebodhitree.org