Terms of Use

Effective Date: 9/30/2026
Last Updated: 9/30/2026

Welcome to the website of Student Leadership Network (“Organization,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, mobile applications, online services, donation platforms, registration forms, communication tools, and related services (collectively, the “Site”).

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. About the Organization
Student Leadership Network is a nonprofit organization organized and operated to further its charitable, educational, religious, scientific, humanitarian, or community purposes.
Contact Information
Student Leadership Network
322 8th Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10001
(212) 207-3221
[email protected]

2. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Site, submitting information through the Site, making a donation, registering for an event, applying for volunteer opportunities, subscribing to communications, or otherwise interacting with the Organization through the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.
If you are using the Site on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

3. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms from time to time in our sole discretion. Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

4. Use of the Website
You may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with our mission and applicable law. You agree not to:

  • Violate any federal, state, local, or international law.
  • Transmit unlawful, fraudulent, defamatory, threatening, or harmful content.
  • Attempt unauthorized access to any part of the Site.
  • Interfere with Site functionality or security.
  • Upload malicious software, malware, viruses, or harmful code.
  • Use automated systems to scrape, copy, or collect Site data without authorization.
  • Impersonate any person or entity.
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to users who violate these Terms.

5. User Content and Submissions
The Site may permit users to submit content, including:

  • Volunteer applications
  • Event registrations
  • Testimonials
  • Comments
  • Photographs
  • Success stories
  • Survey responses
  • Other materials

You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have the right to submit such content.
  • The content is accurate and lawful.
  • The content does not infringe the rights of others.

By submitting content, you grant the Organization a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable license to use, reproduce, publish, display, distribute, and modify such content for nonprofit, educational, promotional, fundraising, and operational purposes.
We reserve the right to remove content at any time.

6. Donations
Donations made through the Site are voluntary. Unless otherwise required by law or approved by the Organization, donations are generally non-refundable.
Payment processing may be conducted through third-party payment service providers. We do not store or control all payment information submitted through those providers.

Information collected in connection with donations is handled as described in our Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy: https://www.studentleadershipnetwork.org/privacy-policy/

7. Volunteer Applications, Event Registration, and Program Participation
The Site may allow users to:

  • Apply for volunteer opportunities
  • Register for events
  • Participate in programs
  • Submit applications or requests

Submission of a form or application does not guarantee acceptance, participation, admission, or selection. Users agree that all information submitted will be accurate and complete.

Information collected through these activities is handled according to our Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy: https://www.studentleadershipnetwork.org/privacy-policy/

8. Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise stated, all content on the Site is owned by or licensed to the Organization, including:

  • Text
  • Logos
  • Graphics
  • Images
  • Videos
  • Publications
  • Reports
  • Downloads
  • Website design

These materials are protected under applicable intellectual property laws. You may view, download, and print materials solely for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes.

No content may be copied, modified, sold, distributed, published, or exploited without prior written permission from the Organization.

9. Third-Party Services and Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, donation processors, social media platforms, event registration providers, communication platforms, or other resources.

We do not control and are not responsible for:

  • Third-party content
  • Security practices
  • Privacy practices
  • Terms of use
  • Service availability

Your interactions with third-party services are governed by their respective terms and policies.

10. Privacy
Our Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms by reference. The Privacy Policy describes:

  • Information we collect
  • How we use information
  • How we disclose information
  • Communication preferences
  • Cookies and tracking technologies
  • Data retention practices
  • Security measures
  • User rights and choices
  • SMS and electronic communications

By using the Site, you acknowledge that your information may be collected, used, stored, and disclosed as described in the Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy: https://www.studentleadershipnetwork.org/privacy-policy/

11. Electronic Communications
By providing your contact information to the Organization, you consent to receive communications from us electronically. These communications may be provided by:

  • Email
  • Website notices
  • Mobile notifications
  • SMS/text message
  • Telephone
  • Other electronic means

Electronic communications satisfy legal requirements that communications be in writing where permitted by applicable law. Your communication preferences and rights are described in our Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy: https://www.studentleadershipnetwork.org/privacy-policy/

12. SMS/Text Messaging Terms
If you opt in to receive SMS/text messages from the Organization, the following terms apply.

A. Consent to Receive Messages
By providing your mobile phone number and affirmatively opting in, you expressly consent to receive SMS/text messages from or on behalf of the Organization. Messages may relate to:

  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Programs and services
  • Event registration and reminders
  • Fundraising activities
  • Donation acknowledgments
  • Organizational updates
  • Emergency notifications
  • Community engagement activities

Consent is not a condition of donating, volunteering, registering, or receiving services.

B. Message Frequency
Message frequency may vary depending upon your level of engagement with the Organization and your selected communication preferences.

C. Message and Data Rates
Message and data rates may apply based on your wireless carrier plan. The Organization is not responsible for carrier charges.

D. Opting Out
You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any SMS message sent by the Organization. You may receive one final message confirming your unsubscribe request.

E. Assistance
For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (212) 207-3221

F. Carrier Disclaimer
Participating carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. SMS services may not be available in all geographic areas or on all devices.

G. Privacy of SMS Data
Information collected through SMS communications is governed by our Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy:
https://www.studentleadershipnetwork.org/privacy-policy/

H. SMS Data Sharing
Mobile phone numbers and SMS consent information will not be sold or shared with third parties for their own marketing purposes except as disclosed in the Privacy Policy or as required by law. We may use service providers to facilitate message delivery on our behalf.

13. Accessibility
The Organization is committed to making its Site accessible to all users. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please contact: [email protected]

We will make reasonable efforts to improve accessibility and address reported issues.

14. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental consent where required by law.

If we learn that such information has been improperly collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it. For additional information, please review our Privacy Policy.

15. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE ORGANIZATION DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING:

  • MERCHANTABILITY
  • FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
  • NON-INFRINGEMENT
  • ACCURACY
  • RELIABILITY
  • AVAILABILITY

The Organization does not guarantee that:

  • The Site will be uninterrupted.
  • The Site will be secure.
  • Defects will be corrected.
  • Content will always be current or complete.
  • The Site will be free from viruses or harmful components.

16. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE ORGANIZATION, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AFFILIATES, AGENTS, VOLUNTEERS, AND REPRESENTATIVES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO:

  • Site use
  • Site content
  • Donations
  • Communications
  • Third-party services
  • Program participation

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain liability limitations; therefore, portions of this section may not apply to you.

17. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Organization and its officers, directors, employees, agents, volunteers, affiliates, and representatives from claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Site
  • Your submitted content
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of applicable law
  • Your infringement of any third-party rights

18. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend, terminate, or restrict your access to the Site at any time and for any lawful reason, including violation of these Terms.

Termination does not affect provisions that by their nature should survive termination, including intellectual property rights, limitations of liability, indemnification obligations, and dispute resolution provisions.

19. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

20. Dispute Resolution
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Manhattan, NY unless otherwise required by applicable law. You consent to the jurisdiction and venue of those courts.

21. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

22. Entire Agreement
These Terms and the Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and the Organization regarding use of the Site and supersede any prior agreements relating to the Site.

23. Contact Us
Questions regarding these Terms may be directed to: https://www.studentleadershipnetwork.org/contact/