TERMS OF USE
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 22, 2026
1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
Welcome to the Beacon For Veterans website. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of this website and its content, features, resources, forms, and services.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website.
2. PURPOSE OF WEBSITE
Beacon For Veterans provides information, resources, referrals, programs, and opportunities intended to support veterans, their families, donors, volunteers, partners, and members of the community.
Information provided through this website is for general informational and resource-navigation purposes. Beacon For Veterans does not guarantee that any particular program, benefit, service, resource, or third-party provider will be available or appropriate for every individual.
3. NO PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
Information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal, medical, financial, mental health, benefits, or other professional advice.
Beacon For Veterans does not replace qualified professional service providers or government agencies. Users should consult appropriate professionals or agencies regarding their individual circumstances.
4. THIRD-PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES
Beacon For Veterans may provide links, referrals, information, or access to third-party organizations, websites, programs, products, or services as a convenience to users.
Beacon For Veterans does not control, endorse, warrant, or assume responsibility for third-party content, services, availability, accuracy, practices, or actions. Any interaction between a user and a third party is solely between the user and that third party.
5. USER RESPONSIBILITIES
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with the operation, security, or availability of the website or the rights of others.
You may not misuse the website, attempt unauthorized access to any system or information, submit false or misleading information, introduce malicious software, or use the website for fraudulent, unlawful, abusive, or harmful purposes.
6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Unless otherwise indicated, the content of this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, designs, and other materials created by or for Beacon For Veterans, is owned by or licensed to Beacon For Veterans and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may view, download, or print website materials for personal, noncommercial use. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, sell, or commercially exploit Beacon For Veterans content without prior written permission.
7. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
This website and its content, information, resources, and services are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
Beacon For Veterans makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, availability, suitability, or uninterrupted operation of the website or any information, resources, or services made available through it.
8. LIMINATION OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Beacon For Veterans and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, representatives, and agents will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or other damages arising from or relating to your use of, inability to use, or reliance upon this website, its content, or any third-party resource or service.
Beacon For Veterans is not responsible or liable for the acts, omissions, eligibility decisions, availability, accuracy, quality, safety, services, advice, or outcomes of any third-party organization or resource. Users access and rely upon third-party resources at their own discretion and risk.
9. EMERGENCY AND CRISIS SERVICES
Beacon For Veterans does not provide emergency or crisis services.
If there is an immediate threat to life or safety, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency medical facility.
Veterans, service members, and their families experiencing a mental health or suicide crisis may also contact the Veterans Crisis Line by calling 988 and then pressing 1.
10. PRIVACY
Your use of this website is also subject to the Beacon For Veterans Privacy Policy. Please review the Privacy Policy for information about how Beacon For Veterans collects, uses, protects, retains, and shares personal information.
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have had the opportunity to review the Privacy Policy.
11. DONATIONS
Donations made through this website are voluntary and are subject to Beacon For Veterans’ applicable donation policies and terms.
Beacon For Veterans reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to accept, decline, return, or condition acceptance of any gift that is inconsistent with its mission or values, creates excessive restrictions, liability, cost, legal or tax concerns, reputational risk, or administrative burden, or is otherwise not in Beacon For Veterans’ best interests.
Beacon For Veterans does not provide individualized tax, legal, or financial advice. Donors should consult their own qualified professional advisors regarding the tax or legal consequences of a contribution.
12. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
Beacon For Veterans may update these Terms of Use periodically to reflect changes in our website, programs, services, operations, or applicable legal requirements.
Any updated Terms of Use will become effective when posted on this website unless otherwise stated. The effective date shown at the top of these Terms will be updated when material changes are made.
Your continued use of the website after updated Terms are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
13. GOVERNING LAW
These Terms of Use are governed by applicable federal law and the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect to the extent permitted by law.
14. CONTACT US
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:
Beacon For Veterans
Greater Richmond, Virginia
info@BeaconForVeterans.org