Terms of Service

Last Updated: March 2025 | The Sanctuary Initiative

Welcome to The Sanctuary Initiative website. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.

The Sanctuary Initiative is a South Carolina nonprofit organization specializing in transitional housing, workforce development, vocational training, and micro-business incubation services for formerly incarcerated individuals.

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EIN: 41-4803945 NAICS: 611430 Entity: South Carolina Nonprofit Address: 144 Oakwood Ave, Spartanburg, SC 29304 Phone: (864) 437-0117

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.

2. Description of Services

The Sanctuary Initiative provides the following services:

  • Transitional Housing: Safe, supportive housing for formerly incarcerated individuals
  • Workforce Development: Job training and placement assistance
  • Micro-Business Incubation: Support for entrepreneurship and self-employment
  • Advocacy: Policy work and community education on reentry issues

Our services are designed to support individuals transitioning from incarceration back into the community. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

3. Eligibility

To use our services, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Have been formerly incarcerated (for housing programs)
  • Agree to abide by our community guidelines and accountability standards
  • Complete our intake process

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time, particularly for violations of our community standards or safety protocols.

4. User Accounts and Security

If you create an account on our website, you are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and for all activities that occur under the account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Maintain the security of your password
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

5. Donations and Financial Terms

Tax Deductibility: The Sanctuary Initiative is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Our EIN is 41-4803945.

Donation Processing: Donations are processed securely through Stripe. By making a donation, you agree to their terms of service.

Refund Policy: Donations are generally non-refundable. If you believe an error has occurred with your donation, please contact us within 30 days.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of The Sanctuary Initiative and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our prior written consent.

7. Limitation of Liability

The Sanctuary Initiative shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the website or services.

We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the website or information contained on it.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

The Sanctuary Initiative

144 Oakwood Ave

Spartanburg, SC 29304

📞 (864) 437-0117

✉️ contact@thesanctuaryinitiative.com

EIN: 41-4803945