Effective Date: March 22, 2025
Welcome to the Student Volunteer Collective (SVC) platform, located at https://www.svcconnect.org. By accessing or using our services—including registering as a student or organization—you agree to these Terms and Conditions. Please review them carefully.
1. Eligibility
You must be 13 years or older to use this platform. By registering, you confirm that:
- You meet the age requirement
- All information provided is truthful and accurate
If you are under 18, you confirm you have obtained parental or guardian consent before registering or participating in any activity on the platform.
2. Roles and Responsibilities
- Students are expected to act responsibly, respectfully, and ethically when engaging in volunteering opportunities.
- Organizations must ensure that opportunities posted are safe, lawful, inclusive, and suitable for students, especially minors. Organizations agree not to exploit volunteers or misrepresent their work.
3. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Impersonate others or use false information
- Upload harmful, misleading, or illegal content
- Attempt to breach platform security or disrupt other users’ experience
SVC reserves the right to remove content or suspend accounts that violate these terms or community standards.
4. Intellectual Property
All content and branding on the platform—including logos, design, text, and media—are owned by SVC or its licensors. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use this content without prior written consent.
5. External Links
This platform may contain links to third-party websites or resources. SVC is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of these external sites.
6. Account Termination
We may suspend or permanently terminate your account without notice if you:
- Violate these Terms
- Endanger the safety or well-being of other users
- Remain inactive for an extended period
Users may also request voluntary deactivation at any time.
7. Limitation of Liability
SVC provides a platform for connections but is not responsible for the outcomes of student-organization engagements. Use of the platform is at your own discretion and risk. SVC is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages related to your use of the service.
8. Modifications
We may revise these Terms periodically. When we do, we will update the effective date. Continued use of the platform after changes means you accept the updated Terms.
