Terms of Use

Terms and conditions of Use

Last Updated: June 12, 2026

Welcome to SewFay.org. By accessing or using this website, registering for events, participating in programs, volunteering, or engaging with SewFay services, you agree to these Terms of Use.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of this website and related services.

About SewFay

SewFay is a community outreach organization focused on fostering creativity, connection, personal growth, education, and belonging through community-centered experiences.

SewFay is not a healthcare provider, counseling practice, therapy provider, legal service, financial advisory service, or educational institution.

Informational Purposes Only

Content provided through this website, events, workshops, videos, social media, newsletters, and other communications is intended for informational and educational purposes only.

No information provided by SewFay should be considered:

  • Medical advice

  • Mental health treatment

  • Psychological counseling

  • Legal advice

  • Financial advice

  • Tax advice

  • Professional advice of any kind

Users should seek qualified professional guidance appropriate to their individual circumstances.

Non-Clinical Community Activities

SewFay programs are designed to encourage creativity, learning, social connection, and community engagement.

Participation in SewFay activities should not be interpreted as treatment, diagnosis, counseling, therapy, or healthcare services.

Individuals experiencing medical, psychological, or emotional concerns should seek assistance from licensed healthcare professionals.

Event Participation

Participation in SewFay events, workshops, gatherings, and activities is voluntary.

Participants assume responsibility for their own safety and conduct.

SewFay reserves the right to deny participation or remove individuals whose behavior:

  • Creates safety concerns

  • Disrupts events

  • Harasses participants

  • Violates applicable laws

  • Interferes with the mission or operations of SewFay

Assumption of Risk

Participation in community events, creative activities, workshops, outdoor gatherings, volunteer activities, and educational experiences involves inherent risks.

By participating, users acknowledge and accept these risks, including but not limited to:

  • Slips, trips, and falls

  • Minor injuries

  • Allergic reactions

  • Weather-related conditions

  • Physical activity risks

  • Travel-related risks

  • Risks associated with public gatherings

Participants assume responsibility for determining whether activities are appropriate for their personal circumstances.

Children and Minors

Parents and legal guardians are responsible for supervising and monitoring minors (children under 18 or adults who need supervision) participating in SewFay activities unless otherwise expressly stated in writing.

SewFay programs are not intended to provide childcare services.

Parents and guardians remain responsible for their children's safety, conduct, transportation, and wellbeing.

Volunteer Participation

Volunteers participate at their own discretion and assume responsibility for their actions while participating in SewFay activities.

Volunteer opportunities do not create employment relationships.

SewFay reserves the right to accept, decline, suspend, or discontinue volunteer participation at any time.

Donations and Sponsorships

SewFay may accept donations, sponsorships, grants, or other forms of support.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, contributions are voluntary and non-refundable.

As of the date of these Terms, SewFay is pursuing nonprofit status and contributions may not qualify as tax-deductible charitable donations.

Donors should consult their tax advisors regarding deductibility.

Intellectual Property

All content appearing on SewFay.org, including:

  • Text

  • Logos

  • Graphics

  • Images

  • Videos

  • Downloads

  • Branding

  • Educational materials

  • Forms

is owned by SewFay or used with permission and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Content may not be reproduced, copied, distributed, modified, or commercially exploited without prior written permission.

User Submitted Content

Users who submit content, photographs, comments, artwork, testimonials, or other materials grant SewFay a non-exclusive right to use, reproduce, publish, display, and distribute such materials in connection with SewFay activities and promotional efforts unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Users represent that they possess the rights necessary to submit such materials.

Photography and Media

SewFay events may be photographed, recorded, or documented for educational, promotional, historical, or community engagement purposes.

By attending public SewFay events, participants acknowledge that photographs, video, or recordings may be captured and used by SewFay.

Individuals who prefer not to appear in published media should notify event organizers before participation.

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites and services.

SewFay does not control and is not responsible for external content, privacy practices, products, services, or representations made by third parties.

Website Availability

SewFay does not guarantee uninterrupted access to the website and may modify, suspend, update, or discontinue any portion of the website at any time without notice.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and all related content are provided "as is" and "as available."

SewFay makes no warranties regarding:

  • Accuracy

  • Reliability

  • Availability

  • Completeness

  • Fitness for a particular purpose

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SewFay, its officers, directors, volunteers, partners, sponsors, and representatives shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from:

  • Website use

  • Event participation

  • Volunteer activities

  • Reliance on information provided

  • Third-party services

  • User-generated content

Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless SewFay, its officers, volunteers, directors, partners, and representatives from claims, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses resulting from violations of these Terms or misuse of SewFay services.