Terms of Service

Who these terms apply to

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the website located at wanderingwithpride.org and all related programs and services operated by Wandering With Pride, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation incorporated in Washington, DC (EIN: 99-3467744), with a principal address at 1201 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 ("WWP," "we," "us," or "our").

By using this website or submitting any form, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the website.

You must be at least 18 years old to use this website or submit any form.

Use of this website

You may use this website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information in any form
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of our systems or infrastructure
• Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or harvest information from this website without our written permission
• Interfere with the normal operation of this website or our services
• Impersonate any person or organization in connection with our programs
• Use our name, logo, or materials without our written permission

Scholarship program terms

The following terms apply to the Wandering With Pride scholarship program:

• Eligibility: Applicants must meet all eligibility criteria at the time of application and throughout their program. Misrepresentation of eligibility (including LGBTQ+ identity, financial need, enrollment status, or citizenship) may result in immediate disqualification or clawback of funds.
• Application accuracy: By submitting an application, you certify that all information provided is accurate and complete. Deliberate falsification is grounds for permanent ineligibility.
• Selection decisions are final: Scholarship award decisions are made at the sole discretion of Wandering With Pride. We do not provide feedback on non-selected applications. Selection decisions are not subject to appeal.
• Fund disbursement: Scholarship funds are disbursed directly to the recipient's study-abroad program or educational institution. We do not disburse funds directly to individual recipients except in approved circumstances.
• Reporting requirements: Award recipients agree to provide a brief written reflection upon completion of their program. This reflection may be used (with consent) for organizational communications and fundraising.
• Unused funds: If a recipient withdraws from their program, scholarship funds already disbursed to the institution are not refundable to WWP. Recipients who withdraw before disbursement forfeit the award.
• Tax treatment: Scholarship funds used for qualified educational expenses are generally not taxable income. Recipients are responsible for understanding their own tax obligations and are encouraged to consult a tax professional.

Pride Ambassador program terms

The following terms apply to the Pride Ambassador program. More detailed terms are provided upon acceptance into the program.

• Revenue split: The 60/30/10 revenue split (60% to ambassador, 30% to scholarships, 10% to Pride Fund) applies to all brand sponsorships arranged through or credited to the Ambassador program. The split is non-negotiable.
• Content standards: Ambassadors agree to create content that is honest, accurate, and consistent with WWP's mission and values. Content that misrepresents travel experiences, endangers safety, promotes discrimination, or is factually false may result in suspension or termination.
• Independent contractor status: Ambassadors are independent contractors, not employees of WWP. Ambassadors are responsible for their own taxes, including self-employment tax on program income.
• Termination: WWP may terminate an ambassador's participation at any time for violation of these Terms, program policies, or conduct that we determine is inconsistent with our mission. Ambassadors may withdraw from the program at any time with 30 days' written notice.
• Application accuracy: By applying, you certify that information provided (follower counts, engagement rates, brand relationships) is accurate. Material misrepresentation is grounds for immediate termination.

Donations

Wandering With Pride is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. We will provide a written acknowledgment for any donation of $250 or more.

All donations are processed by Stripe. By making a donation, you agree to Stripe's terms of service. WWP does not store payment card information.

Donations are generally non-refundable. If you believe a donation was made in error, contact us at hello@wanderingwithpride.org within 7 days and we will review your request.

Donated funds are used at the discretion of WWP's Board of Directors in furtherance of our charitable mission. Donors may designate a gift for a specific program (e.g., scholarship fund), and we will honor that designation unless the program is discontinued, in which case funds will be redirected to our general operating fund with donor notification.

Volunteer terms

Volunteers serve at the discretion of WWP and may be released from volunteer duties at any time. Volunteers agree to maintain the confidentiality of any non-public information they access in the course of their service, including scholarship applicant information. Breach of confidentiality may result in removal from the volunteer program and, in cases involving personal data, may constitute a violation of applicable law.

Intellectual property

All original content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, photographs, and design elements — is the property of Wandering With Pride or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark law.

You may share links to pages on this website and quote brief excerpts for non-commercial purposes with attribution. You may not reproduce, republish, or redistribute substantial portions of this site's content without our written permission.

By submitting written content to us (application essays, volunteer profiles, etc.), you grant WWP a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use that content for organizational purposes (impact reports, newsletters, grant applications). We will always seek your explicit consent before using your content in public-facing communications that identify you by name.

Third-party links

This website contains links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party website. You access third-party websites at your own risk.

Disclaimer of warranties

This website and all content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the website will be available at all times, free of errors, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We make no warranty regarding the accuracy or completeness of any information on this website.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Wandering With Pride, its directors, officers, employees, and volunteers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this website or our programs, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total liability to you for any claim arising from these Terms or your use of our website and programs shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.

Nothing in these Terms limits liability for fraud, gross negligence, or willful misconduct.

Governing law and disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the District of Columbia, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of our website or programs shall be resolved in the courts of the District of Columbia. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. If changes are material, we will notify active subscribers by email. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

Contact

Questions about these Terms?

Wandering With Pride
1201 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036
hello@wanderingwithpride.org