Terms of Service

Bridge Over Troubled Water (BOTW)

Last Updated: October 24, 2026

Welcome to Bridge Over Troubled Water (BOTW), accessible at www.bovertw.org. These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of our website, including its content, resources, forms, and online features.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to these Terms of Service and acknowledge our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service apply to all visitors and individuals who access or use BOTW's website, including prospective Career Builders, employers, community partners, volunteers, donors, and other interested parties.

By using this website, you agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

2. Use of Website

Our website provides information about BOTW's mission, workforce development programs, partnership opportunities, community resources, and ways to support our work.

You agree to use the website responsibly and for lawful purposes. You may not:

Use the website in violation of applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our website, systems, or information.
Disrupt or interfere with the website's security, functionality, or accessibility.
Submit false, misleading, fraudulent, or harmful information.
Use website content or services in a manner that infringes upon the rights of BOTW or others.

BOTW reserves the right to restrict access to the website when necessary to protect its operations, security, and users.

3. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, the content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, designs, program descriptions, and original materials, is owned by BOTW or used with appropriate permission.

This content is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

Visitors may access and use website materials for personal, informational, and other lawful noncommercial purposes. Reproduction, modification, distribution, or commercial use of BOTW's original content requires prior written permission, unless otherwise permitted by law.

4. Information Submitted Through Our Website

Visitors may voluntarily submit information through contact forms, program interest forms, partnership inquiries, or other website features.

By submitting information, you confirm that it is accurate to the best of your knowledge and that you have the right to provide it.

BOTW may use submitted information to respond to inquiries, coordinate requested services, communicate opportunities, and carry out legitimate organizational activities consistent with our Privacy Policy.

Submitting information does not grant BOTW ownership of your personal information or authorize its use for unrelated promotional purposes.

5. Programs and Services

BOTW works to help young adults ages 18–24 prepare for, enter, sustain, and advance in stable careers through workforce development, career navigation, employer engagement, and coordinated community partnerships.

Information provided on our website is intended to help visitors understand our programs, services, and available opportunities.

Please note:

Submitting an inquiry or expressing interest does not guarantee program enrollment or acceptance.
Program participation may be subject to eligibility requirements, availability, and applicable enrollment procedures.
Employment, apprenticeship, training, credential attainment, and other career outcomes depend on individual circumstances and external opportunities and are not guaranteed.
Program schedules, services, eligibility requirements, and partnership opportunities may change as organizational needs and resources evolve.

Participation in BOTW programs may be governed by additional agreements, consent forms, and program-specific policies.

6. Donations and Contributions

BOTW may accept charitable contributions through authorized third-party donation platforms, including Zeffy.

Donations are subject to the payment processing terms and privacy practices of the applicable platform.

Unless otherwise stated, donations are voluntary and do not guarantee access to programs, services, employment opportunities, or other organizational benefits.

Any applicable donor restrictions or contribution-related questions will be addressed in accordance with BOTW's donation policies and applicable law.

7. Third-Party Links and Resources

Our website may provide links to external organizations, employers, training providers, workforce resources, and community services.

These external websites and services operate independently of BOTW. We do not control or assume responsibility for their content, availability, security, or privacy practices.

The inclusion of an external link does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of the organization, service, or information provided.

We encourage visitors to review the terms and privacy policies of third-party websites before sharing personal information or using their services.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

BOTW makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate, relevant, and up-to-date information through its website.

However, website content is provided for general informational purposes on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, BOTW makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, availability, or uninterrupted operation of the website.

We do not guarantee that website access will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from technical issues.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, BOTW and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and representatives shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, this website.

This limitation applies to website-related matters, including technical interruptions, inaccurate website information, and interactions with third-party websites.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

10. User Responsibility

Visitors are responsible for using the website in compliance with these Terms and applicable laws.

You agree not to engage in activities that compromise website security, misrepresent your identity, violate the rights of others, or interfere with BOTW's operations.

BOTW reserves the right to take appropriate action in response to misuse of its website.

11. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy matters to us.

Information collected through our website is handled in accordance with BOTW's Privacy Policy, which explains our practices concerning information collection, use, sharing, security, and retention.

We encourage all visitors to review our Privacy Policy to understand how personal information is managed.

12. Changes to Terms of Service

BOTW may update these Terms of Service periodically to reflect changes in website functionality, organizational operations, or applicable legal requirements.

Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Your continued use of the website after revised Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of those changes, to the extent permitted by law.

13. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any legal disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to applicable laws and the jurisdiction of the appropriate courts in Virginia.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service or the use of our website, please contact: