{"id":353,"date":"2026-06-12T21:12:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T04:12:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brightdawn.org\/wordpress\/?page_id=353"},"modified":"2026-07-18T00:16:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T07:16:45","slug":"terms-conditions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/brightdawn.org\/wordpress\/terms-conditions\/","title":{"rendered":"Terms &amp; Conditions"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"353\" class=\"elementor elementor-353\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9887e2f elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9887e2f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5b96423\" data-id=\"5b96423\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ce8d8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7ce8d8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">TERMS AND CONDITIONS<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-305f4cb elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"305f4cb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-11da2a8\" data-id=\"11da2a8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-256c21c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"256c21c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Introduction<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-83128e5-4c01611 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"83128e5\">Welcome to brightdawn.org (\"Website\"). This Website is owned and operated by Bright Dawn Center of Oneness Buddhism (\"Organization\", \"we\", \"us\", or \"our\"). By accessingor using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (\"Terms\"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you must not use our Website.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14cfb10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"14cfb10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Intellectual Property Rights<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-5cabab7-6ef6745 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"5cabab7\">Unless otherwise stated, we or our licensors own the intellectual property rights for all material on this Website. All intellectual property rights are reserved. You may view andprint pages from the Website for your own personal use, subject to the restrictions set in these Terms. You must not:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-75cb56e-ca370ae e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"75cb56e\">\u2022 Republish material from this Website.<br>\u2022 Sell, rent, or sub-license material from the Website.<br>\u2022 Reproduce, duplicate, or copy material from the Website.<br>\u2022 Use our religious resources, books, or directory information for any commercial purposes or financial gain without our express written consent.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab70d37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ab70d37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. User Accounts<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-34ac574-1451f83 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"34ac574\">If you create an account on our Website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account. We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, or remove content at our sole discretion.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-945a574 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"945a574\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Lay Minister Directory Disclaimer<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-1349a5d-4cb661d e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"1349a5d\">At a future date, our Website may contain a directory of our lay ministers. <br><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-79bdfa2-2188acc e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"79bdfa2\">\u2022 Information Accuracy: Directory listings are provided for informational purposes only, and we do not guarantee the accuracy, credentials, or standing of any listed lay minister.<br>\u2022 No Endorsement: Inclusion in the directory does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee of a lay minister's services, advice, or conduct.<br>\u2022 Independent Relationship: Lay ministers operate independently of Bright Dawn Center of Oneness Buddhism. We are not responsible or liable for any interactions, agreements, or disputes that arise between you and any lay minister found through our directory.<br><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-788f927 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"788f927\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Religious and Spiritual Content Disclaimer<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-458c710-c88e10e e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"458c710\">The books, resources, and religious\/spiritual materials distributed on this Website are for educational, informational, and religious\/spiritual enrichment purposes.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-253246d-1a3d4fb e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"253246d\">\u2022 Personal Interpretation: Religious\/spiritual teachings and resources are subject to personal interpretation.<br>\u2022 No Professional Advice: Content on this Website does not constitute professional counseling, legal, medical, or psychological advice.<br>\u2022 Assumption of Risk: You assume full responsibility for how you choose to apply any religious\/spiritual principles or teachings found in our resources.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b01ea4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8b01ea4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6. Sales, Shipping, and Returns<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-7fc06bf-a3aefa5 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"7fc06bf\">Please refer to our Policies.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6ae6b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b6ae6b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">7. Donations and Tax-Deductibility<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-7cbf894-fd6e40f e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"7cbf894\">\u2022 Tax-Exempt Status: Bright Dawn Center for Oneness Buddhism is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the United States.<br>\u2022 Tax Deductions: Contributions and donations made through this Website may be tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by US law. Please consult a qualified tax professional regarding your personal tax situation.<br>\u2022 Donation Policy: All financial donations made through the Website are final and non-refundable unless a clear technical error occurred during processing.<br>\u2022 Receipts: We will provide an official donation receipt via email for tax purposes for all donations processed through our online portal. Please contact us to request additional copy or documentation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8db94b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8db94b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">8. Prohibited Uses and Political Activity<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-f7fc127-52c9780 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"f7fc127\">You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes. You are prohibited from:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-0bf5471-c55cf0e e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"0bf5471\">\u2022 Using the site in any way that causes damage or impairs website availability.<br>\u2022 Using the site to copy, store, host, transmit, or distribute malware or spyware.<br>\u2022 Conducting any systematic or automated data collection activities (scraping, data mining).<br>\u2022 Posting or transmitting any defamatory, obscene, or offensive material.<br>\u2022 Engaging in political campaign activity, endorsing political candidates, or distributing partisan political materials on our website, forums, or lay minister directory, in compliance with US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations for 501(c)(3) organizations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e10437 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5e10437\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">9. Limitation of Liability<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-dbb6a39-c09ae64 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"dbb6a39\">To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Bright Dawn Center of Oneness Buddhism shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, resulting from your use or inability to use the Website.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7787983 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7787983\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">10. \"As Is\" Disclaimer<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-6c3ddf1-b7d691f e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"6c3ddf1\">This Website is provided \"as is,\" with all faults, and we express no representations or warranties of any kind related to this Website or the materials contained on it.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d1586d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5d1586d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">11. Indemnification<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-1c546c7-00d6a1f e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"1c546c7\">You hereby indemnify to the fullest extent Bright Dawn Center of Oneness Buddhism from and against any and all liabilities, costs, demands, causes of action, damages, and expenses arising in any way related to your breach of any of the provisions of these Terms.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a543ad8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a543ad8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">12. Compliance with US Law<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-0c97c59-71163c9 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"0c97c59\">Our website and services are operated in compliance with United States federal regulations governing charitable organizations. We reserve the right to immediately terminate user access, remove directory listings, or refuse donations if any activity on the Website threatens to compromise our 501(c)(3) non-profit status.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-255baa0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"255baa0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">13. Severability<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-ddd3ad2-fdb0793 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"ddd3ad2\">If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid under any applicable law, such provisions shall be deleted without affecting the remaining provisions herein.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2042acb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2042acb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">14. Changes to These Terms<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-f20b491-930c0da e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"f20b491\">We reserve the right to revise these Terms at any time as we see fit. By using this Website, you are expected to review these Terms on a regular basis to ensure you understand all conditions governing the use of this Website.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1bcdbe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d1bcdbe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">15. Governing Law &amp; Jurisdiction<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-eca0a6c-5d974c6 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"eca0a6c\">These Terms will be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of California and you submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Coarsegold, California for the resolution of any disputes.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64a8184 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"64a8184\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">16. Contact Information<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-b340efe-01a8a97 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"b340efe\">If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-3fd2de8-8f7a76d e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"3fd2de8\">Email: info@brightdawn.org<br>Address: Bright Dawn Center of Oneness Buddhism, 28372 Margaret Road, Coarsegold, California 93614<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d7bb289 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d7bb289\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3013099\" data-id=\"3013099\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. 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