By accessing or using this Website, you agree to these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

If you use this Website on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

Information regarding programs, services, classes, workshops, events, employment assistance, entrepreneurship support, English language learning, and community resources is provided for informational purposes only.

Program availability, eligibility requirements, schedules, and funding may change without prior notice.

Submitting an application or inquiry does not guarantee acceptance into any program or receipt of services.

Some portions of the Website may require you to create an account.

You agree to:

You are responsible for activities conducted through your account.

Online donations are voluntary.

Unless required by law or due to a processing error, donations are generally non-refundable.

The Welcoming Center reserves the right to refuse or return donations when necessary to comply with legal, financial, or ethical obligations.

Registration for classes, workshops, events, or training programs may be subject to eligibility requirements, available space, registration deadlines, and attendance policies.

The Welcoming Center reserves the right to modify, postpone, or cancel any event.

Volunteer opportunities may require:

Submitting a volunteer application does not guarantee placement.

Unless otherwise indicated, all Website content, including text, graphics, photographs, videos, logos, icons, educational materials, reports, downloadable documents, and Website design, is owned by or licensed to The Welcoming Center and protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may:

You may not:

When you submit information through our Website—including contact forms, program applications, volunteer applications, event registrations, surveys, testimonials, or other online forms—you represent that the information provided is accurate and that you have the authority to submit it.

You grant The Welcoming Center permission to use the information you provide for purposes related to responding to your inquiry, administering programs and services, communicating with you, processing registrations or applications, and fulfilling our nonprofit mission, in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

The Welcoming Center is committed to protecting your personal information and using it responsibly in accordance with applicable federal and state privacy laws.

The Website includes Contact Us forms, program application forms, event registration forms, and other forms through which you may voluntarily provide your name, telephone number, email address, or other contact information.

By voluntarily providing your mobile telephone number and submitting one of these forms, you expressly consent to receive SMS (text) messages from The Welcoming Center regarding your inquiry, participation, or relationship with our organization.

SMS communications may include, but are not limited to:

Message frequency varies based on your interactions with The Welcoming Center.

Message and data rates may apply depending on your wireless carrier and service plan.

You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. You may receive one final confirmation message confirming your opt-out request.

For assistance, reply HELP or contact The Welcoming Center using the contact information provided on this Website.

Consent to receive SMS messages is voluntary and is not a condition of receiving services from The Welcoming Center. However, opting out of SMS communications may limit our ability to provide timely updates regarding appointments, applications, programs, or services you have requested.

The Welcoming Center respects your privacy. We do not sell, rent, trade, or share consumer personal information, including mobile telephone numbers, with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing, advertising, or lead generation purposes.

We may use trusted third-party service providers solely to facilitate SMS delivery, email communications, website hosting, or other operational services on our behalf. These providers are contractually obligated to safeguard your information and may use it only to provide services to The Welcoming Center.

Your personal information will be collected, used, stored, and protected in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable law.

This Website may contain links to third-party websites, including payment processors, social media platforms, online learning systems, government agencies, nonprofit partners, and community organizations.

The Welcoming Center is not responsible for the content, policies, security, or practices of third-party websites.

This Website and all information contained on it are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis.

The Welcoming Center makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding:

We strive to maintain current and accurate information but cannot guarantee that all Website content is free from errors or omissions.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Welcoming Center, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, contractors, partners, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Website is to discontinue its use.

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Welcoming Center and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, affiliates, contractors, and partners from any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, or expenses arising out of your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Website.

The Welcoming Center is committed to making this Website accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities.

If you encounter accessibility barriers, please contact us so we can assist you and continue improving Website accessibility.

This Website is intended for a general audience.

If programs involve minors, parental or guardian consent may be required where applicable.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable law.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, discontinue, or update any part of the Website at any time without prior notice.

We are not responsible for temporary interruptions caused by maintenance, technical failures, cybersecurity incidents, internet outages, or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Any legal action relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

The Welcoming Center may update these Terms of Service at any time.

Updated Terms become effective immediately upon posting to this Website. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

If you have questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact:

211 North 13th Street, 4th Floor

Philadelphia, PA 19107

Phone: (215) 557-2626

Website: https://welcomingcenter.org