Terms of Use

Last Updated: October 13, 2026

Welcome to Vela Wellbeing. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website located at velawellbeing.org (the “Website”), including the information, educational materials, resources, programs, and other content made available through the Website.

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website.

1. About Vela Wellbeing

Vela Wellbeing is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting well-being through education, awareness, research, and community-based resources and programs.

The Website is intended to provide information about our mission, programs, educational initiatives, resources, events, and opportunities to support or participate in our work.

2. Educational and Informational Purposes

The information and resources provided through this Website are intended for general educational and informational purposes only.

Content related to mindfulness, well-being, stress management, personal development, meditation, or similar subjects is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical or mental health condition.

Nothing on this Website is intended to establish a physician-patient, therapist-client, counselor-client, or other professional healthcare relationship.

3. Not Medical or Mental Health Advice

The Website and its content are not substitutes for professional medical, psychological, psychiatric, therapeutic, or other healthcare advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

You should not disregard professional advice or delay seeking professional care because of information you have read, heard, or accessed through Vela Wellbeing.

If you have questions or concerns regarding your physical or mental health, please consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

If you believe you or another person may be experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, contact emergency services or an appropriate crisis service immediately.

4. Programs and Resources

Vela Wellbeing may provide or make available educational programs, workshops, presentations, articles, videos, audio recordings, mindfulness exercises, meditation practices, research materials, or other resources.

Individual experiences and outcomes vary. Vela Wellbeing does not guarantee that participation in any program, practice, or activity will produce any particular physical, psychological, educational, or other result.

You are responsible for determining whether a particular activity or resource is appropriate for you and for seeking professional guidance when appropriate.

5. Responsible Use of the Website

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes.

You may not use the Website in a manner that interferes with its operation or security, attempts to gain unauthorized access to the Website or related systems, distributes malicious software, infringes the rights of another person or organization, or violates applicable law.

6. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, the Website and its original content, including text, graphics, logos, educational materials, videos, audio recordings, downloadable resources, and other materials, are owned by or licensed to Vela Wellbeing and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may access, download, or print materials made available for personal, noncommercial, educational use unless otherwise stated.

You may not reproduce, republish, sell, commercially distribute, modify, or create derivative works from Vela Wellbeing materials without prior written permission, except where permitted by law.

Materials credited to third parties remain subject to the rights and terms of their respective owners.

7. User Submissions

If the Website allows you to submit comments, messages, testimonials, photographs, stories, or other materials, you are responsible for the content you provide.

You should not submit material that infringes another person’s rights, contains confidential information you are not authorized to disclose, is unlawful, threatening, defamatory, or abusive, or contains malicious software or other harmful material.

Submission of material does not automatically grant Vela Wellbeing permission to publicly use your name, image, testimonial, photograph, or personal story for promotional purposes. Where such permission is required, Vela Wellbeing may request separate consent or authorization.

8. External Links and Third-Party Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, publications, services, social-media platforms, donation processors, or other resources.

These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes. Vela Wellbeing does not control and is not responsible for the content, security, privacy practices, availability, or policies of third-party websites or services.

A link to a third-party resource does not necessarily constitute an endorsement by Vela Wellbeing.

9. Donations

Donations made to Vela Wellbeing support our charitable mission and programs.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, eligible charitable contributions to Vela Wellbeing may be tax-deductible. The deductibility of a particular contribution depends on the donor’s individual circumstances and whether any goods or services were provided in exchange for the contribution.

Donors should retain their donation acknowledgments and consult a qualified tax professional regarding their individual tax circumstances.

Unless otherwise expressly stated in connection with a particular campaign, donations are used to support Vela Wellbeing’s charitable mission and may be allocated by Vela Wellbeing according to organizational and program needs.

10. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which describes how Vela Wellbeing collects, uses, and protects information submitted through the Website.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

While Vela Wellbeing strives to provide thoughtful, accurate, and useful information, we do not warrant that all information will always be complete, current, error-free, or appropriate for every individual or circumstance.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Vela Wellbeing disclaims warranties, express or implied, relating to the Website and its content.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Vela Wellbeing and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, contractors, and representatives will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or similar damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Website or its resources.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.

13. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Vela Wellbeing and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, contractors, and representatives from claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from your unlawful use of the Website or your violation of these Terms.

14. Changes to the Website or These Terms

Vela Wellbeing may modify, suspend, or discontinue portions of the Website or update these Terms from time to time.

When these Terms are materially updated, the revised version will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Your continued use of the Website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where otherwise required by applicable law.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:

Vela Wellbeing
velawellbeing.org

Please use the contact information provided on our Contact page.