Terms of Use

Effective date: April 23, 2026

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of bridgestowork.org and related pages, features, and services operated by Bridges from School to Work (“Bridges,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By using our website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

Your use of personal information you provide through the site is also governed by our Privacy Statement, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

About Bridges

Bridges from School to Work is a nonprofit organization (formerly known as the Marriott Foundation for People with Disabilities) that connects young adults with disabilities to meaningful employment through partnerships with schools and employers. Nothing on this website is a guarantee of program eligibility, employment outcomes, or services.

Permitted Use

You may use this website for personal, non-commercial informational purposes. You may download and print reasonable copies of material from the site for your own reference, provided that you:

  • Do not remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices.
  • Do not modify the material.
  • Do not redistribute, republish, or use the material commercially without our prior written permission.

Intellectual Property

All content on the website — including text, graphics, logos, images, video, and software — is owned by Bridges or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. The Bridges name, logo, and related marks are trademarks of Bridges from School to Work. Nothing on this site grants you any license or right to use any of these materials except as expressly permitted in these Terms.

User Submissions and Communications

If you send us feedback, suggestions, questions, or other communications through the website, you grant Bridges a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and incorporate that content for any lawful purpose, including program development and marketing. Do not send us anything you consider confidential. We will handle any personal information you include in accordance with our Privacy Statement.

Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use any device, software, or script to interfere with the proper functioning of the site or place an unreasonable load on our infrastructure.
  • Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, spiders) to access or copy content, except for standard search engine indexing.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the site, our servers, or any data we hold.
  • Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other malicious code.
  • Use the site to harass, defraud, impersonate, or harm others.
  • Use the site for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms.

Accuracy of Information

We take reasonable care to keep information on the site accurate, but we do not warrant that all information is complete, current, or error-free. Program details, outcomes data, contact information, and event information may change without notice. We reserve the right to correct or update content at any time.

Donations

Donations made through this site are processed by Stripe and are governed by Stripe’s terms and privacy policy in addition to ours. Bridges from School to Work is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit; donations are generally tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law, but we do not provide tax, legal, or financial advice. Please consult your own advisor. Donations are non-refundable except where required by law or where a clear error has occurred — contact us at info@bridgestowork.org if you believe your donation was made in error.

Third-Party Links and Services

The website may link to third-party sites and services we do not control, such as donor portals, payment processors, social media platforms, and partner organizations. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of those sites. Linking does not imply endorsement.

SMS/Text Messaging Terms

Program Name: Bridges from School to Work SMS Alerts

By opting in, you consent to receive text messages from Bridges related to program updates, appointment reminders, job opportunity notifications, and other information relevant to your participation. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. Consent is not a condition of participating in any Bridges program.

Reply STOP at any time to unsubscribe, or HELP for assistance. Additional details on how we handle SMS data are in our Privacy Statement.

Disclaimer of Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the website and all content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the website or any content is to stop using it. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so some of the above may not apply to you.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Bridges, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the website — including loss of data, loss of revenue, or loss of goodwill — even if advised of the possibility of such damages. This limitation does not apply to liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Bridges harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the website.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms or the website will be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Montgomery County, Maryland, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date above. Your continued use of the website after the changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Contact

Questions about these Terms? Email us at info@bridgestowork.org.