Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center

13300 6th Court North, Loxahatchee, FL 33470

Phone: 561-792-9900

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center ("Vinceremos," "we," "our," or "us"). We are a nonprofit therapeutic riding center dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities through equine-assisted activities and therapies.

These Terms of Use and Privacy Policy govern your use of our website and describe how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms set forth herein. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

PART I — TERMS OF USE

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the website.

2. Use of the Website

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the site. You agree not to:

Use the website in any way that violates applicable local, state, or federal laws or regulations
Transmit unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional material
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website or its related systems
Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the website
Introduce viruses, trojans, worms, or other malicious or harmful material
Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the website without prior written consent

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, photographs, and videos — is the property of Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content without our express written permission.

4. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience and information. These links do not constitute an endorsement of those sites or their content. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any linked third-party websites.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any information on the site.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Vinceremos and its affiliates, officers, employees, and volunteers from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the website or your violation of these Terms.

8. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Palm Beach County, Florida.

PART II — PRIVACY POLICY

10. Our Commitment to Privacy

Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center is committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals who interact with our organization, including participants, families, donors, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

11. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information You Provide Directly

Name, address, email address, and phone number
Participant medical and disability information collected during the enrollment or intake process
Emergency contact information
Donation and payment information
Volunteer application information
Communications you send us via email, phone, or contact forms

Information Collected Automatically

IP address and browser type
Pages visited and time spent on the website
Referring URLs
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

12. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To process enrollments, registrations, and program applications
To communicate with participants, families, and caregivers regarding programs and scheduling
To process and acknowledge donations
To recruit, screen, and communicate with volunteers
To comply with legal obligations, including health and safety requirements
To improve and maintain our website and communications
To send newsletters, updates, and event announcements (you may opt out at any time)
To conduct research and quality improvement for our therapeutic programs

13. Medical and Health Information

We take the privacy of health and medical information very seriously. Information collected about participants' disabilities, medical conditions, or treatment histories is used solely to:

Ensure the safety and appropriateness of therapeutic riding activities
Communicate with healthcare providers involved in a participant's care, with appropriate authorization
Comply with applicable laws and accreditation requirements

Medical information is accessible only to staff and volunteers with a legitimate need to know and is stored securely.

14. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

With service providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting our programs, subject to confidentiality agreements
When required by law or in response to valid legal processes (e.g., subpoenas or court orders)
To protect the rights, safety, or property of Vinceremos, our participants, or the public
With your consent or at your direction

15. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies — small data files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site usage. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

16. Data Security

Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center implements reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

17. Children's Privacy

Many of our participants are minors. We collect information about minors only from their parents, legal guardians, or authorized caregivers. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for marketing purposes. Parents or guardians may request to review, correct, or delete information about their child by contacting us directly.

18. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and operational requirements
Opt out of receiving marketing or promotional communications at any time
Request a list of any third parties with whom we have shared your information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

19. Retention of Information

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Participant records are retained in accordance with applicable healthcare and nonprofit record-keeping requirements.

20. Links to External Websites

This Privacy Policy applies only to our website. If you follow a link to a third-party website, that site's own privacy policy will govern the collection and use of your information. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

21. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any updates on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Use or Privacy Policy, please contact us: