Terms of Service

By using the Vines & Valor website (vinesandvalor.com), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.

Website Use

You must be at least 18 years of age to use this website. By using the website, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

Grant Program Eligibility

To apply for our veteran grant programs, you must:

• Be a U.S. military veteran (active duty, reserves, or honorably discharged)
• Meet age requirements (generally 21-65 years; special consideration for ages 18-20; no participants over 65)
• Pass comprehensive medical screening conducted by qualified professionals
• Demonstrate commitment to the healing process and integration support

Full eligibility criteria are detailed on our Grants page and Safety & Eligibility page.

Application Submission

By submitting a grant application, you:

• Certify that all information provided is true, accurate, and complete to the best of your knowledge
• Authorize Vines & Valor to verify your veteran status and eligibility information
• Consent to medical screening by qualified professionals at our partner sanctuary
• Understand that grant awards are subject to availability and selection panel review

Selection Process

No Guarantee of Award

Submitting an application does not guarantee selection for a grant. Vines & Valor reserves the right to accept or decline any application at its sole discretion. Decisions are final and not subject to appeal.

You agree not to:

• Provide false, misleading, or fraudulent information in your application or communications
• Use the website or services for any unlawful, harmful, or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, databases, or other users' accounts
• Upload viruses, malware, or any malicious code that could harm our systems or other users
• Harass, threaten, or abuse other users, staff, or volunteers
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access the website without permission
• Circumvent rate limiting or security measures

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of Vines & Valor or its content suppliers and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.

Permitted Use

You may view, download, and print pages from the website for your personal, non-commercial use, provided that you:

• Do not modify or remove any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
• Do not use content for commercial purposes without written permission
• Provide proper attribution when sharing or referencing our content

Prohibited Use

You may not reproduce, distribute, publicly display, or create derivative works from our content without express written permission from Vines & Valor.

No Warranties

Medical Disclaimer

This website does not provide medical advice. All information is for educational purposes only. For full details, please review our Disclaimer page.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Vines & Valor, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and partners shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or related to:

• Your use of or inability to use the website or services
• Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content or information provided
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data or communications
• Any third-party conduct or content on the website

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., Pachamama Sanctuary, payment processors, social media platforms). These links are provided for your convenience only.

Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

Vines & Valor reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the website and services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms of Service
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Threat to the security or integrity of our systems
• At our sole discretion for operational or legal reasons

Upon termination, your right to use the website and services will immediately cease. Termination does not affect any rights or obligations that arose prior to termination.

Vines & Valor reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of material changes by:

• Updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page
• Posting a notice on the website or sending an email to active users for significant changes

Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Maine, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the website:

• You agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at info@vinesandvalor.com
• If informal resolution is unsuccessful, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association
• You waive the right to participate in class actions or class arbitrations