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Privacy Policy & Terms of Use

Privacy Policy

JVS SoCal recognizes the importance of protecting information we may collect from visitors to this site, and from those who enroll in our programs or receive services from us. This policy applies to all information received by JVS SoCal, both online and offline, on any platform, as well as any electronic, written, or oral communications.

JVS SoCal takes precautions to keep secure the user information disclosed. To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure appropriate use of information, JVS SoCal has effected appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information collected.

Certain sections of this webite use “cookies” to store user information. JVS SoCal uses the information acquired from visitors of our website for internal purposes only. JVS SoCal will not sell, share or trade names or personal information with any other entity, nor send mailings on behalf of other organizations.

To the extent any shared information, such as donation details, are processed through a third-party service provider, JVS SoCal user information will only be used for purposes necessary to the function related to the shared information.

Other Site Terms and Conditions

Intellectual Property Protection
Unless otherwise indicated in the Site, the Site and all content and other materials on the Site, including without limitation all trademarks, service marks, designs, texts, graphics, pictures, information, data, software, methods, inventions, sound files, other files and the selection and arrangement thereof, are the proprietary property of JVS SoCal or its licensors and are protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Permission is granted to access and use the Site and to display, copy, print, and download the Site materials for personal, non-commercial use only, in accordance with these Terms of Use and any other rules and restrictions contained in the Site, provided that you do not modify the Site materials and that you retain all copyright, trademark, and other proprietary notices contained in the materials. You may not use the JVS SoCal logo or other proprietary graphic of JVS SoCal without the express written permission of JVS SoCal.

External Links
Links to external web sites do not and may not: (a) imply or constitute an endorsement of the materials disseminated at those web sites, (b) imply or constitute that the organization or person publishing at that site endorses any of the materials at this Site, (c) imply or constitute approval of any website, product, position, entity, or individual, or (d) portray JVS SoCal in a false, misleading, derogatory, or otherwise defamatory manner; and the linking site may not contain any adult or illegal material or any material that is offensive, harassing or otherwise objectionable. JVS SoCal is not responsible for the materials contained at any website linked to this Site. If you would like to link another website to this Site, you may only do so if you obtain the prior permission of JVS SoCal. Any right to link may be revoked by JVS SoCal at any time. You may not frame or provide inline links to this Site without JVS SoCal’s express written consent.

SMS Consent Communication

Phone numbers obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes. SMS opt-in and phone numbers collected for SMS communication purposes will not be shared with any third party and affiliates for marketing purposes.

If you have consented to receive text messages from JVS SoCal, you may receive messages related to the following:

  • Appointment or event reminders
  • Follow-up messages to applications or inquiries

Example: “Hello, this is a friendly reminder of your upcoming appointment with your caseworker on March 15. You can reply STOP to opt out of SMS messaging from JVS SoCal at any time.”

Message frequency may vary. You may receive several SMS messages per week regarding your appointments or account status. Please note that standard message and data rates may apply, depending on your carrier’s pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.

You may opt-in to receive SMS messages from JVS SoCal in the following ways:

  • Verbally, during a conversation
  • By submitting an online form
  • By filling out a paper form

You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time. To do so, simply reply “STOP” to any SMS message you receive. Alternatively, you can contact us directly to request removal from our messaging list.

Governing Law

JVS SoCal operates in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any dispute respecting these Terms of use will be subject to courted located in Loan Angeles County, California.

Change to Terms of Use

JVS SoCal reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion, with or without notice to anyone, to change these Terms of Use. Your use of this Site after changes are made means that you agree to be bound by such changes

Disclaimer

Information on this Site is designed to provide helpful information, but JVS SoCal does not guarantee any results or any outcome. In no event shall JVS SoCal or its agents or employees be liable for any direct, incidental or consequential damages resulting from use of this Site or any linked site.

Ability to Accept Terms of Use

You affirm that you are either more than 13 years of age, or an emancipated minor, or possess legal parental or guardian content, and are fully able and competent to enter into the terms, conditions, obligations, affirmations, representations, and warranties set forth in these Terms of Use, and to abide by and comply with these Terms of Use.