Terms & Conditions

Terms and Conditions:

Core Programs & Governance

Section 1: Governing Law and Venue

These Terms and Conditions, your use of the website, and all interactions with Spirit of the Grove shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action, suit, or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms must be instituted exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Robeson County, North Carolina. You hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

Section 2: Donations and Tax-Exempt Disclosures

• 501(c)(3) Status: Spirit of the Grove is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Please consult a qualified tax professional regarding your individual tax situation.

• Irrevocability: All online donations made via the website are final, absolute, and non-refundable.

• State Statutory Disclosure: In compliance with North Carolina law, the following disclosure must accompany all online solicitation efforts:

  Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-888-830-4989 (within North Carolina) or (919) 807-2214 (outside of North Carolina). The license is not an endorsement by the State.

Section 3: Youth Programs & COPPA Compliance

• Parental Consent Required: Spirit of the Grove offers specialized youth programs. Online registration, application, or inquiry regarding these programs must be completed exclusively by a parent or legal guardian. Minors under the age of 18 are strictly prohibited from submitting personal information or registering themselves.

• Children's Privacy: In alignment with the Federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), Spirit of the Grove does not knowingly collect, maintain, or use personal data from children under the age of 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided personal data without verified parental consent, we will delete that data immediately.

Section 4: Merchandise Sales, Pricing, and Fulfillment

• Order Acceptance: The display of physical merchandise on the site represents an invitation to treat, not a legally binding offer. Spirit of the Grove reserves the right to refuse, limit, or cancel any merchandise order at our sole discretion due to inventory limitations, inaccuracies, or technical errors.

• Risk of Loss: All physical merchandise purchased from the website is shipped pursuant to a shipment contract. This means that the risk of loss and title for such items pass directly to you upon our delivery of the goods to the shipping carrier.

• Returns & Refunds: Purchases are subject to our standard Return Policy [link to page]. Digital items, custom goods, or items marked as clearance are non-refundable.

Section 5: Volunteer & Sponsor Application Disclaimer

• No Guarantee of Acceptance: Submitting an online volunteer inquiry or corporate sponsorship application does not establish a contractual relationship or guarantee acceptance into our programs. Spirit of the Grove retains absolute discretion over volunteer vetting, background checks, and sponsor selections.

• Employment Status: Participation as a volunteer does not create an employer-employee relationship, partnership, joint venture, or agency between you and Spirit of the Grove. Volunteers acknowledge that they perform services without promise or expectation of compensation, benefits, or future employment.