Wat Pa Lao Buddhadham

Effective Date: June 27, 2025

 

##1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Wat Pa Lao Buddhadham Inc. website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

 

##2. About Us

Wat Pa Lao Buddhadham Inc. is a Buddhist temple located in West Henrietta, NY, dedicated to sharing Buddhist teachings and serving our community.

 

## 3. Website Services

Our website provides:
- Temple information and Buddhist educational content
- Online donation processing
- Event registration and booking services
- User account creation and management
- Newsletter subscription services
- Community features including comments and reviews

 

## 4. User Accounts

- You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- You must be at least 13 years old to create an account; users under 18 require parental consent
- You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

 

## 5. Donations and Payments

- All donations are voluntary and non-refundable unless required by law
- Payment processing is handled through secure third-party processors
- Donation receipts will be provided for tax purposes where applicable
- We reserve the right to refuse donations in our sole discretion

 

## 6. User-Generated Content

When posting comments, reviews, or other content:
- Content must be respectful and appropriate for all ages
- No hate speech, harassment, or content that violates Buddhist principles of compassion
- No spam, commercial solicitation, or inappropriate material
- We reserve the right to remove content that violates these guidelines
- You retain ownership of your content but grant us license to use it on our website

 

## 7. Prohibited Uses

You may not use our website to:
- Violate any laws or regulations
- Transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfere with website functionality
- Use automated systems to access the website without permission

 

## 8. Intellectual Property

- Website content, including Buddhist teachings and temple materials, is protected by copyright
- You may use content for personal, non-commercial purposes
- Reproduction for commercial purposes requires written permission

 

## 9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

- Website and services are provided "as is" without warranties
- We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Our total liability is limited to the amount of donations you have made
- We are not responsible for third-party content or services

 

## 10. Religious Content Disclaimer

- Buddhist teachings are shared for educational and spiritual purposes
- Individual interpretation and practice may vary
- We encourage respectful dialogue and understanding among all visitors

 

## 11. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

 

## 12. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms at any time. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of revised terms.

 

## 13. Contact Information

For questions about these terms, contact:

Wat Pa Lao Buddhadham Inc.
135 Martin Road

West Henrietta, NY 14586