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This website is operated by Our Own ("Our Own," "we" or "us"), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to youth mental wellness. These terms and conditions of use ("Terms") apply solely to your access to, and use of, the ourown.com website and any other Our Own websites, mobile sites, or applications which link to these Terms (the "Sites").

We reserve the right to change or modify any of the terms and conditions contained in these Terms at any time and in our sole discretion. Any changes or modifications will be effective immediately upon posting of the revisions on the Sites. Your continued use of the Sites following the posting of changes or modifications will confirm your acceptance of such changes or modifications. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. If you do not agree to the amended terms, you must stop using the Sites.

All questions or comments about the Sites should be directed to empower@ourown.com.

Privacy Policy

Please refer to our Privacy Policy for information on how we collect, use, and disclose information from our users, including special protections for youth participants in our programs.

Copyright and Limited License

Unless otherwise indicated, the Sites and all content and other materials on the Sites, including Our Own's logo, designs, text, graphics, pictures, information, and other files (collectively, the "Site Materials") are the proprietary property of Our Own or its licensors and are protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.

You are granted a limited, non-sublicensable license to access and use the Sites and the Site Materials for your informational, non-commercial, and personal use only. This license does not include any resale or commercial use of the Sites or Site Materials; reproduction, distribution, or public display of any Site Materials except as expressly permitted; modification or derivative use of the Sites or Site Materials; use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering methods; or any use other than the intended purpose. Any unauthorized use is strictly prohibited and will terminate this license. This license is revocable at any time.

Trademarks

Our Own's name, logo, and all related names, logos, and slogans are trademarks of Our Own and may not be copied, imitated, or used without prior written permission. The look and feel of the Sites, including page headers, graphics, and button icons, constitute the trade dress of Our Own and may not be copied, imitated, or used without prior written permission.

Donations

When you make a donation through our Sites, your payment is processed by a secure third-party payment processor. We do not store your credit card information. All donations to Our Own are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

User Content and Submissions

You acknowledge and agree that any comments, stories, photographs, videos, or other materials that you submit to Our Own (the "Submissions") may be used by Our Own for any purpose in connection with our mission, including communications, social media, and fundraising materials, without compensation. You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights to any content you submit and that such content does not violate any third party's rights.

You agree not to post or submit any content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, harassing, threatening, invasive of privacy, or otherwise objectionable; that infringes any intellectual property rights; that contains viruses or harmful code; or that impersonates any person or entity.

Third Party Links and Content

The Sites may contain links to third-party websites or content. Our Own does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any third-party sites or content. When you leave our Sites, our terms and policies no longer govern, and you should review the applicable terms and privacy policies of any site you visit.

Disclaimers

THE SITES AND ALL SITE MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. OUR OWN DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND

NON-INFRINGEMENT. OUR OWN DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR OWN AND ITS EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITES, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR OWN'S TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID, IF ANY, TO OUR OWN FOR ACCESS TO THE SITES.

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Our Own and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents from any claims, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of your use of the Sites, your submissions, or your violation of these Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles. You agree that any legal action arising out of these Terms shall be filed exclusively in the state or federal courts located in California, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

Termination

Our Own reserves the right, without notice and in its sole discretion, to terminate your license to use the Sites and to block or prevent your future access to the Sites.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

Contact Us

Questions or comments about the Sites or these Terms may be directed to empower@ourown.com.

Last updated January 2026

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