Copyright
Copyright © 2001-2008 Volunteers of America, Bay Area. All rights reserved.

The text, graphics and all other materials appearing on this website are protected by U.S. copyright laws.

1601 Harbor Bay Parkway, Suite 150
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 473-0500 ext 222
(510) 473-9225 Fax
e-mail:

Privacy Policy
Volunteers of America respects the privacy of its Web site visitors. We do not collect personal data from individuals without consent, and we do not require registration in order to view our site. Examples of data we may collect include names, mailing addresses, zip/postal codes and/or e-mail addresses.

No Computer Tracking of Identifiable Information
While Volunteers of America does not monitor your personal activity on our site, we do track aggregated, anonymous user data to evaluate the effectiveness of our Web site and help us improve our service. For example, we may compile statistics about our daily number of site visitors or specific page requests. This data is generic in nature and contains no personal information.

Release of Information to Third Parties
Volunteers of America may make e-mail and postal addresses available to other reputable nonprofit and commercial organizations. If you do not want us to share this information, uncheck the box at the bottom of the screen after you have entered your personal information.

Credit Card Security
Volunteers of America ensures the safety of your credit card data with high-quality encryption software and the https:// industry standard security protocol to communicate with your browser. This technology makes online credit card transactions extremely secure. However, if you are uncomfortable with donating online, you may also contribute by calling (510) 473-0500 ext. 222.

Terms and Conditions
This website is a complimentary information service offered by Volunteers of America at no cost to you. In order for Volunteers of America to provide free access to this website, we must require visitors to agree to certain Terms and Conditions.

Trademark Information: You may not use the Volunteers of America name or logo in any way without the written permission of Volunteers of America, Inc. The Volunteers of America name and logo are registered trademarks of Volunteers of America, Inc., and are protected by federal law. Requests for permission should be sent to CLewin@voa.org.

You may not use the materials on this website in any way without the written permission of Volunteers of America, Inc.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction: This website is controlled by Volunteers of America, Bay Area, which is located in Alameda California. It can be accessed from all 50 states, as well as from other countries. As each of these places has laws that may differ from those of California, you agree by accessing this website that these terms and conditions will be governed and interpreted according to the laws of the California, notwithstanding any conflicts of law principles. If any of these provisions is determined to be unenforceable, that part will be deemed severable and will not affect the enforceability of any other provisions. In addition, you and Volunteers of America Bay Area agree to submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of the appropriate state or federal court for Oakland, California.

Disclaimer of Warranty: Volunteers of America does not warrant that voaba.org is free of technical defects, that defects will be corrected, or that our website or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or other harmful elements. The materials on this website are provided to you "AS IS" without any express or implied warranties of any kind, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. You use this website at your own risk.

Limitations on Volunteers of America's Liability: You agree that Volunteers of America and its officers, directors, employees, and volunteers will not be liable for any damages arising from your use of this website. Examples of such damages include but are not limited to those caused by any failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, defect, delay in operation of transmission, computer virus, or line failure. Volunteers of America will not be liable for any special or consequential damages that result from the use or inability to use this website, even if Volunteers of America is negligent or has been notified of the possibility of such damages. Volunteers of America's total liability to you for all losses, damages, and causes of action will in no case be greater than the amount you paid to access this website. This is the entire agreement between you and Volunteers of America.

Links to Other Sites
Our Web site contains numerous links to sites developed by other companies and organizations. Be aware that other sites' privacy policies may differ from ours and Volunteers of America has no influence over third-party privacy policies.

Notice to Parents
Children are welcome on the Volunteers of America Web site. While here, they can learn more about us, and when appropriate, locate opportunities to serve their communities through our training programs and volunteer activities. Although our Web site currently does not have material directed specifically toward children, Volunteers of America supports the guidelines for interactive electronic media published by the Children's Advertising Review Unit of the Better Business Bureau.

Notice To Children Under 13
Do not send any information about yourself to us, such as your name, address or e-mail address. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. In the event that we learn that we have collected any personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information from our database as quickly as possible.

Notification of Changes to Privacy Policy
Volunteers of America reserves the right to amend this privacy policy as necessary. Please review this page for future changes.

For Further Information
If you have further questions or comments regarding our privacy policy, we encourage you to contact us.

Mailing Address:
1601 Harbor Bay Parkway, Suite 150
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 473-0500
e-mail: e-mail: