1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the HorsesForHeroes platform, located at horsesforheroes.com, the user declares acceptance of and agreement to be bound by these Terms of Use, as well as our Privacy Policy.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the service.

1.1 Eligibility

To use our services, the user must be at least 18 years of age or have parental authorization. By using the platform, the user warrants that they meet this requirement.

2. Nature of Services

HorsesForHeroes is an educational platform that provides informational resources on horse-assisted therapy for veterans. The content provided is intended solely for educational and informational purposes.

• The courses and materials do not constitute medical, psychological, or professional advice.
• The platform does not offer consulting services, direct sales, or marketing programs.
• Resources are provided "as is" and their practical application is the user's responsibility.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on the platform, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of HorsesForHeroes or its licensors and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

The user is granted a limited, non-exclusive, and non-transferable license to access and use the content for personal and educational purposes, subject to the following restrictions:

• You may not modify, copy, or reproduce the content for commercial purposes.
• You may not use the content to create derivative works without express authorization.
• You may not remove any copyright or proprietary notices from the content.

4. User Conduct and Limitations

The user agrees to use the platform in a legal, ethical, and respectful manner. The following activities are expressly prohibited:

• Using the platform for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
• Violating any applicable local, national, or international regulations.
• Infringing or violating our intellectual property rights or the rights of third parties.
• Posting false, misleading, defamatory, or offensive content.
• Interfering with or disrupting the security or operation of the platform.

4.1 User-Generated Content

If areas of the platform allow for user-published content, the user is solely responsible for that content and the consequences of sharing it. HorsesForHeroes reserves the right to remove any content it deems to violate these terms.

5. Disclaimer and Limitations

HorsesForHeroes does not guarantee that the platform will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. The user uses the service at their own risk.

Under no circumstances shall HorsesForHeroes, its directors, employees, or partners be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from the use or inability to use our services.

The educational content on therapeutic riding and horse care does not replace professional advice. The implementation of any techniques described in the courses should be done under the supervision of qualified professionals.

6. Contact and Dispute Resolution

For any questions regarding these terms, contact us via email: legal@horsesforheroes.com.

Any dispute related to these terms will be resolved under the laws of Portugal. The parties agree to attempt to resolve the dispute through mediation before resorting to courts.

6.1 Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. Changes will be published on this page and the revision date will be updated. Continued use of the platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.