Terms of Service

1. About CommunityAssist.co

CommunityAssist.co is a community resource discovery and assistance platform operated by Unplugged Media. Our service connects individuals and families with local assistance programs, community resources, and support services.

2. Service Description

CommunityAssist.co provides information and connections to community assistance programs including but not limited to:

• Emergency food assistance programs
• Housing assistance and rental support
• Healthcare and medical services
• Utility bill assistance programs
• Job training and employment resources
• Mental health and counseling services
• Senior and family support services
• Legal aid and advocacy resources

3. User Responsibilities

By using our service, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and truthful information when requesting assistance
• Use the service only for legitimate assistance needs
• Respect the privacy and dignity of other service users
• Follow the rules and requirements of assistance programs you're connected with
• Not misuse or abuse the resources provided

4. SMS Messaging Terms

5. Email Communications

By providing your email address and opting in to email communications, you consent to receive emails from CommunityAssist.co containing:

• Information about community resources and assistance programs
• Updates about new services and resources in your area
• Educational content about accessing community support
• Service updates and important announcements

You can unsubscribe from email communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.

6. Resource Information Disclaimer

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Service by reference.

We collect and use your information solely to connect you with appropriate community resources and assistance programs. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

8. Limitation of Liability

CommunityAssist.co and Unplugged Media shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from your use of our service or inability to access assistance programs. Our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

9. Service Availability

We strive to maintain continuous service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our service at any time with or without notice.

10. Intellectual Property

All content on CommunityAssist.co, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Unplugged Media and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.

11. Prohibited Uses

You may not use our service to:

• Provide false or misleading information
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt our service
• Use automated systems to access our service
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users or service providers

12. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our service at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. You may also terminate your use of our service at any time by discontinuing use and unsubscribing from communications.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. Your continued use of our service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our service will be resolved in the courts of California.

15. Contact Information

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining terms remain in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and CommunityAssist.co regarding your use of our service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.