Terms and Conditions
Terms & Conditions

Terms and Conditions of Use

Effective Date: February 25, 2025

  1. AGREEMENT

This Terms of Use agreement (the “Agreement”) specifies the Terms and Conditions governing Your access to and use regarding the website, https://7hopealliance.org and its associated domains (collectively, the “Website”). This Agreement constitutes a legally binding contract between You, whether personally or on behalf of an entity (“You,” “Your,” or “User”) and 7 Hope Alliance Foundation, a Delaware non-profit, authorized and doing business in California, (“Foundation,” “We,” “Us,” or “Our”).

By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the Website, You acknowledge that You have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If You do not agree to these Terms and Conditions, You must immediately discontinue use of the Website.

THE FOUNDATION RESERVES THE RIGHT, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, TO MODIFY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AT ANY TIME. SUCH MODIFICATIONS SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON POSTING ON THE WEBSITE. YOU AGREE TO REVIEW THE AGREEMENT PERIODICALLY TO BE AWARE OF SUCH MODIFICATIONS AND YOUR CONTINUED ACCESS OR USE OF THE WEBSITE SHALL BE DEEMED YOUR CONCLUSIVE ACCEPTANCE OF THE MODIFIED AGREEMENT.

  1. PRIVACY

Your visit to Our Website is also governed by Our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. Please review Our Privacy Policy at ______________________________ to understand Our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of Your personal information.

  1. OWNERSHIP AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Foundation Content

All content included on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, digital downloads, data compilations, software, icons, html code and xml code, as well as all copyright, patent, trademark, trade dress, and other rights therein, are owned by the Foundation or its licensors and protected by United States and international intellectual property laws.

Trademarks

The Foundation’s name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of the Foundation or its affiliates or licensors. You may not use such marks without the prior written permission of the Foundation. All other names, brands, and marks are used for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Limited License

Subject to Your compliance with these Terms and Conditions, the Foundation grants You a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to access and view the content on the Website for Your personal, non-commercial, and informational use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, transmit, or otherwise exploit any of the content on Our Website, except as expressly authorized in this Agreement.

  1. INTENDED AUDIENCE AND USE RESTRICTIONS

Age Restriction

The Website is intended for use by individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years of age. By accessing or using the Website, You represent and warrant that You are at least eighteen (18) years old.

Geographic Restrictions

The Foundation was formed in Delaware and has its base operations in the State of California in the United States. We make no claims that the Website or any of its content is accessible, appropriate, or legal in any particular jurisdiction. Access to the Website may not be legal by certain persons or in certain countries. If You access the Website from outside the United States, You do so on Your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

Research Purposes

The information provided on this Website is intended for educational and research purposes only.

The Foundation is committed to empowering consumers with accurate information, advocating for safe and responsible access, and supporting users in their journey toward natural wellness. Through Our four pillars – science, education, advocacy, and user support – We aim to challenge misinformation, highlight the science behind 7-Hydroxymitragynine (“7OH”), and bring the voices of real users to the forefront.

The Foundation does not endorse, promote, or encourage the use of 7OH for any illegal purpose or any purpose outside of legitimate scientific research and education.

  1. SITE USE

Newsletter Subscription – Opt-In and Opt-Out

By subscribing to Our newsletter, You agree to receive periodic emails from the Foundation containing updates, news, event information, and fundraising opportunities relevant to our mission.

Opt-In Consent: Subscription to our newsletter is voluntary and requires your explicit opt-in. You may provide Your consent by submitting your email address through Our website or other authorized sign-up methods. We will only use Your information for the purposes specified at the time of collection and in accordance with Our Privacy Policy.

Opt-Out and Unsubscribe: You may withdraw Your consent and unsubscribe from Our communications at any time by:

  • Clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email newsletter you receive from us, or
  • Contacting us directly at info@7hopealliance.org with your request to unsubscribe.

Once unsubscribed, We will cease sending newsletters to the email address provided. Please allow a reasonable period for Your request to be processed.

We do not sell, rent, or trade Your email address to third parties for marketing purposes.

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Website:

  1. In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation;
  2. To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, including any “junk mail,” “chain letter,” “spam,” or any other similar solicitation;
  3. To impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Foundation, a Foundation employee, another User, or any other person or entity;
  4. To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Website, or which, as determined by the Foundation, may harm the Foundation or users of the Website or expose them to liability;
  5. To attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Website, the server on which the Website is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Website;
  6. To attack the Website via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of-service attack; or
  7. To otherwise attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Website.

User Contributions

The Website may contain message boards, chat rooms, personal web pages or profiles, forums, bulletin boards, and other interactive features (collectively, “Interactive Services”) that allow users to post, submit, publish, display, or transmit to other users or other persons (hereinafter, “post”) content or materials (collectively, “User Contributions”) on or through the Website.

All User Contributions must comply with the Content Standards set out in these Terms and Conditions.

Any User Contribution You post to the Website will be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. By providing any User Contribution on the Website, You grant Us and Our affiliates and service providers, and each of their and Our respective licensees, successors, and assigns the right to use, reproduce, modify, perform, display, distribute, and otherwise disclose to third parties any such material for any purpose.

Content Standards

These content standards apply to any and all User Contributions and use of Interactive Services. User Contributions must in their entirety comply with all applicable federal, state, local, and international laws and regulations.

Without limiting the foregoing, User Contributions must not:

  1. Contain any material that is defamatory, obscene, indecent, abusive, offensive, harassing, violent, hateful, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable;
  2. Promote sexually explicit or pornographic material, violence, or discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age;
  3. Infringe any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other intellectual property or other rights of any other person;
  4. Violate the legal rights (including the rights of publicity and privacy) of others or contain any material that could give rise to any civil or criminal liability under applicable laws or regulations;
  5. Promote any illegal activity, or advocate, promote, or assist any unlawful act;
  6. Cause annoyance, inconvenience, or needless anxiety or be likely to upset, embarrass, alarm, or annoy any other person;
  7. Impersonate any person, or misrepresent Your identity or affiliation with any person or organization;
  8. Involve commercial activities or sales, such as contests, sweepstakes, and other sales promotions, barter, or advertising; or
  9. Give the impression that they emanate from or are endorsed by Us or any other person or entity, if this is not the case.

Monitoring and Enforcement

The Foundation has the right to:

  1. Remove or refuse to post any User Contributions for any or no reason in Our sole discretion;
  2. Take any action with respect to any User Contribution that We deem necessary or appropriate in Our sole discretion, including if We believe that such User Contribution violates the Terms and Conditions, including the Content Standards, infringes any intellectual property right or other right of any person or entity, threatens the personal safety of users of the Website or the public, or could create liability for the Foundation;
  3. Disclose Your identity or other information about You to any third party who claims that material posted by You violates their rights, including their intellectual property rights or their right to privacy;
  4. Take appropriate legal action, including without limitation, referral to law enforcement, for any illegal or unauthorized use of the Website; and
  5. Terminate or suspend Your access to all or part of the Website for any or no reason, including without limitation, any violation of these Terms and Conditions.

Without limiting the foregoing, We have the right to cooperate fully with any law enforcement authorities or court order requesting or directing Us to disclose the identity or other information of anyone posting any materials on or through the Website.

YOU WAIVE AND HOLD HARMLESS THE FOUNDATION AND ITS AFFILIATES, LICENSEES, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS FROM ANY CLAIMS RESULTING FROM ANY ACTION TAKEN BY THE FOUNDATION DURING, OR TAKEN AS A CONSEQUENCE OF, INVESTIGATIONS BY EITHER THE FOUNDATION OR LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES.

Links to Other Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party web sites or services that are not owned or controlled by the Foundation.

The Foundation has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third party web sites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that the Foundation shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such web sites or services.

We strongly advise You to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party web sites or services that You visit.

  1. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS

7OH-Related Laws and Regulations

You acknowledge that laws and regulations regarding 7OH vary by jurisdiction and may change over time. You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding 7OH in Your jurisdiction.

The Foundation does not represent or warrant that the information on this Website is appropriate or available for use in any particular location. Those who choose to access the Website do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Research Ethics

The Foundation is committed to ethical research practices. Any research information provided on this Website is intended to be conducted in accordance with applicable ethical standards and guidelines for scientific research. The Foundation does not endorse or promote research that violates ethical principles or applicable regulations.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Foundation, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to Your violation of these Terms and Conditions or Your use of the Website, including, but not limited to, Your User Contributions, any use of the Website’s content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms and Conditions, or Your use of any information obtained from the Website.

Disclaimer

THE INFORMATION ON THIS WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS,” “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR THAT USE OF THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS WEBSITE OR ANY MATERIALS OR CONTENT CONTAINED THEREIN WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE WEBSITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE IS FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

THE FOUNDATION MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OF THE MATERIALS ON THIS WEBSITE IN TERMS OF THEIR CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, ADEQUACY, USEFULNESS, TIMELINESS, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

  1. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE FOUNDATION, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE WEBSITE, ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO IT, ANY CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE OR SUCH OTHER WEBSITES, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY, PAIN AND SUFFERING, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF DATA, AND WHETHER CAUSED BY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE.

Exclusions

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liability for certain types of damages. Therefore, some of the above limitations in this section may not apply to You. In particular, nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall affect the statutory rights of any User or exclude injury arising from any willful misconduct or fraud of the Foundation.

  1. USE OF INFORMATION

Educational and Research Purposes

The information provided on this Website regarding 7OH and related research is for educational and research purposes only. The Foundation does not provide medical advice, and the information on this Website should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions related to Your health.

Accuracy of Information

While the Foundation strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information, We make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the content on the Website. The scientific understanding of 7OH and its properties is evolving, and the information on this Website may not reflect the most current research or findings.

  1. APPLICABLE LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. You agree that any action at law or in equity arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions shall be filed only in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California, and You hereby consent and submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts for the purposes of litigating any such action

YOU AGREE THAT REGARDLESS OF ANY STATUTE OR LAW TO THE CONTRARY, ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO USE OF THE WEBSITE OR THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS MUST BE FILED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER SUCH CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION AROSE OR BE FOREVER BARRED.

  1. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Agreement shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that this Agreement shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

  1. WAIVER

The failure of the Foundation to exercise or enforce any right or provision of this Agreement shall not operate as a waiver of such right or provision. The waiver of any such right or provision will be effective only if in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the Foundation

  1. TERMINATION

The Foundation may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Upon termination, Your right to use the Website will immediately cease. All provisions of this Agreement which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

  1. RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES

Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as creating any agency, partnership, joint venture, or other form of joint enterprise, employment, or fiduciary relationship between You and the Foundation. Neither You nor the Foundation shall have authority to contract for or bind the other in any manner whatsoever.

  1. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, together with the Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by the Foundation on the Website, shall constitute the entire agreement between You and the Foundation concerning the Website and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written, between You and the Foundation regarding the Website.

  1. NON-PROFIT DISCLOSURES

General

7 Hope Alliance Foundation of California is a Delaware non-profit organization pending its exemption status under 501(c)(3).

The Foundation’s tax identification number is 33-3309159.

Information about the Foundation’s tax-exempt status and financial statements is available upon request.

Donations

By making a donation through the Website, You agree to the following terms:

Voluntary Contributions: All donations are voluntary and non-refundable, except as required by law. The Foundation does not provide goods or services in exchange for donations unless explicitly stated (e.g., event tickets, merchandise, or other benefits).

Tax Deductibility: The Foundation is currently seeking tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Donors are encouraged to consult with their tax advisors regarding the deductibility of their contributions.

Payment Processing: Donations made through the Website are processed by third-party payment processors. By submitting Your payment information, You authorize the Foundation and its payment partners to charge Your selected payment method for the amount indicated. The Foundation is not responsible for any errors, fees, or security issues arising from third-party payment processors.

Recurring Donations: If You choose to make a recurring donation, Your selected payment method will be charged automatically according to the frequency You select. You may modify or cancel Your recurring donation at any time by contacting us at info@7hopealliance.org.

Use of Donations: Donations will be used to further the Foundation’s mission and programs in accordance with its charitable purposes. The Foundation reserves the right to use all donations at its discretion and in the best interest of the organization.

Receipts: Upon completion of Your donation, You will receive an electronic confirmation and, if applicable, a tax receipt via email.

  1. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

If You have any concern or dispute about the Website, You agree to first try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting the Foundation by email at info@7hopealliance.org or by submitting a request via the “Contact” portion of Our Website.

  1. CONTACT INFORMATION

If You have any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact Us at:

7 Hope Alliance Foundation

6600 W. Sunset Blvd., Suite 200

Los Angeles, CA 90028

Email: info@7hopealliance.org

Phone: (424) 448-3442

BY USING THIS WEBSITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO USE THE WEBSITE.