Terms of Service

Welcome to the New International Hope for Refugees and Immigrants (NIHRI) website. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.

2. About Our Organization

New International Hope for Refugees and Immigrants is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering refugee and immigrant families with education, health navigation, and advocacy services. All services provided through our website are offered free of charge to eligible individuals.

3. Use of Website

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that:

• Does not violate any applicable federal, state, or local laws
• Does not infringe upon the rights of others
• Does not interfere with the operation of the website
• Does not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website
• Does not transmit any harmful code, viruses, or malware

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of New International Hope for Refugees and Immigrants or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

You may:

• View and download content for personal, non-commercial use
• Share content with proper attribution to NIHRI

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or modify content without written permission
• Use content for commercial purposes without authorization
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices from materials

5. Donations

All donations made through our website are voluntary and non-refundable. As a 501(c)(3) organization, donations may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donors will receive a receipt for tax purposes.

We commit to using all donations responsibly and in accordance with our mission. However, we reserve the right to allocate funds where they are most needed.

6. Volunteer Applications

By submitting a volunteer application, you:

• Confirm that all information provided is accurate and truthful
• Consent to a background check if required for your volunteer position
• Understand that volunteer positions are unpaid
• Agree to follow our volunteer policies and code of conduct
• Understand that submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance

7. Service Referrals

Our ESL and health referral forms are provided to connect eligible individuals with our services. By submitting a referral:

• You confirm that the information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge
• You have obtained consent from the individual being referred (if applicable)
• You understand that submission does not guarantee service provision
• You agree to our eligibility requirements

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. New International Hope makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the operation of the website or the information, content, materials, or services included on the website.

To the full extent permissible by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

9. Limitation of Liability

New International Hope shall not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of this website, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.

This limitation applies to all claims, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless New International Hope, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and volunteers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the website.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action arising out of or relating to these terms shall be filed only in the state or federal courts located in New Haven County, Connecticut.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the modified terms.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.