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Terms and Conditions

Last updated: December 16, 2024

Welcome to Positivity Outward (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing and using our mentoring platform (the “Platform”), available through the Positivity Outward website at https://positivityoutward.org and our mobile app (Moment by Positivity Outward), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). Please read these Terms carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle your personal data. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our Platform.

2. Services Offered

Our Platform facilitates:

Mentor-mentee engagement
Group discussions and activity feeds
Communication tools for messages and group conversations
Access to courses, resources, and support tools

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Platform at any time.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Registration

To use certain features, you must create an account by providing:

First name
Last name initial
Email address

You may also choose to provide additional information (e.g., location, phone number, demographic data) to personalize your profile.

You agree to:

Keep your login credentials secure.
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

3.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that:

Violate these Terms or Community Guidelines.
Engage in unlawful or harmful activities.
Compromise the safety of the Platform.

4. Community Guidelines

You agree to engage respectfully and professionally by:

Sharing appropriate content, feedback, successes, and challenges.
Avoiding harassment, hate speech, and offensive language.
Respecting privacy and confidentiality.

Violations may result in suspension or termination of your account.

5. User-Generated Content

5.1 Ownership and Responsibility

You retain ownership of content you upload to the Platform, including:

Photos, videos, audio recordings
Documents
Messages and group discussions

By uploading content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content to provide our Services.

You agree not to upload content that:

Violates laws or third-party rights.
Contains malicious or harmful software.

5.2 Moderation

We reserve the right to review and remove content that violates these Terms or harms the community.

6. Privacy and Data Use

We collect and use your information as described in our Privacy Policy, including:

Uploaded Content (photos, videos, documents)
Personal Information (name, email, demographic data)
Communication Data (messages, group discussions)
Survey Data (responses to surveys)
Usage Data (login times, interactions)

How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

Provide technical support
Facilitate mentor-mentee engagement
Improve program delivery and measure impact
Communicate updates and announcements

Who Has Access to Your Data

Your data may be accessible to:

Other Users (based on your profile visibility settings)
Platform Administrators (full access for support and management)
Program Coordinators (limited access for participant management)

For details, refer to our Privacy Policy.

7. Data Retention

We retain data as follows:

Uploaded Content: Until deleted by you or your account is deactivated.
Account Data: As long as your account is active or needed for program purposes.
Communication Data: Indefinitely unless you request deletion.

8. User Privacy Options

You can:

Adjust profile visibility settings.
Request updates or deletion of your personal data.
Manage communication preferences.

9. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

Engage in illegal activities.
Harass or harm other users.
Share confidential information without consent.
Hack or disrupt the Platform.

10. Intellectual Property

10.1 Our Content

All Platform content (text, graphics, software) is our intellectual property and protected by law. You may not use, copy, or distribute our content without permission.

11. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

11.1 Disclaimers

Our Platform is provided “as is” without warranties.
We do not guarantee the accuracy or availability of the Platform.

11.2 Limitation of Liability

We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Platform.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our Platform is intended for users aged 13 or older. For users aged 13-18, verified parental consent is required. If we discover data collected from a minor without consent, we will delete it promptly.

13. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services, including:

WordPress (website hosting)
BuddyBoss (community features)
LearnDash (courses)
Google Analytics (tracking)

These services have their own privacy policies.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via email, in-app notifications, or announcements. Please review these Terms regularly.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your State/Country]. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of [Your Location].

16. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns, contact us at:

Email: zariah@positivityoutward.org
Website: https://positivityoutward.org

✅ Summary of Key Points

Be respectful and professional.
Your data is used to support mentoring and program goals.
You can manage your privacy settings and request data changes.
Violating these terms may result in account suspension.

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Positivity Outward (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates a mentoring platform (“Platform”) through the Positivity Outward website at https://positivityoutward.org. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Platform. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your data is handled responsibly.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Uploaded Content: You may upload photos, videos, audio recordings, documents, and other media types to your profile, mentor conversations, activity feed, and group conversations. Uploaded content is collected by us.

Personal Information: You are required to share your first name, last name initial, and email to register an account on the Platform and to use the Platform. You may share your full last name, location, phone number, and demographic data like groups and communities you identify with to personalize your profile.

Communication Data: We collect and store all communication data on the app, including messages between users and group discussions.

Survey Data: You may be asked to complete surveys while using the Platform. We collect and store all data from the surveys to measure the impact of the Platform on users.

Usage Data: We collect and store usage data such as login times, message frequency, and interaction logs.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide technical support and respond to inquiries
Facilitate mentor-mentee engagement
Improve program delivery and participation
Communicate updates, notifications, and program announcements.
Analyze user behavior to measure program impact and enhance the Platform.

Who Has Access to Your Information

Your information is accessible to:

Other Users: Depending on your profile visibility settings, other users (e.g., mentees or mentors) may access parts of your profile.

Platform Administrators: Full access for managing the Platform and user support.

Program Coordinators: Limited access to manage participants, monitor engagement, and ensure program success.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data:

With third-party service providers for operational purposes (e.g., hosting, analytics, email notifications).

For program evaluation and reporting (using anonymized, aggregate data).

To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests.

User Privacy Options

You can control your privacy settings by:

Contacting us to request updates or deletion of your personal data.

Adjusting your profile visibility (e.g., visible to all users, mentors only, or private).

Managing communication preferences, such as opting out of certain notifications.

Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

Uploaded Content: Retained until you delete it or your account is deactivated.

Account Data: Retained while your account is active or as needed for program purposes.

Communication Data: Retained indefinitely unless requested for deletion.

Your Rights

As a user, you have the right to:

Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
Request deletion of your account and associated data (except data required by law or for legitimate purposes).

Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your data, including:

Encryption for sensitive data.
Role-based access controls to limit data visibility.
Regular monitoring and updates to address vulnerabilities.

Children’s Privacy

Our Platform is intended for users aged 13 or older. For users aged 13-18, we require verified parental consent for participation. If we discover that we have collected data from a minor aged 13+ without consent, we will delete it promptly. If we discover that we have collected data from a user under 13, we will delete it promptly.

Third-Party Services

Our Platform integrates with third-party services, such as:

WordPress for website hosting
BuddyBoss for membership and community features
LearnDash for training courses
Google Analytics for usage tracking

These services may collect additional data per their privacy policies. Please refer to their policies for more details.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via [email, in-app notifications, or announcements]. Please review this page regularly for updates.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:

Email: zariah@positivityoutward.org