Terms & Conditions

Threshold Social (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a community-rooted wellness collective created to support Black professionals, practitioners, creatives, and changemakers through connection, care, and culturally responsive experiences.

By using our Services, you confirm that:

• You are at least 18 years old, or have the consent of a parent or legal guardian

• You are able to enter into a legally binding agreement

• You will use our Services in a respectful and lawful manner

Threshold Social offers different membership pathways, including but not limited to:

• General Membership

• Founding Membership

Membership benefits, pricing, and eligibility requirements are outlined on the website and may change over time.

b. Membership Responsibilities

Members agree to:

• Provide accurate and truthful information

• Respect community guidelines and shared values

• Engage with others in a manner that is affirming, respectful, and non-harmful

We reserve the right to suspend or revoke membership if these standards are violated.

Threshold Social is a values-led community. By participating, you agree to:

• Treat others with dignity, respect, and care

• Avoid harassment, discrimination, or harmful behavior

• Respect confidentiality within peer support spaces

• Refrain from sharing private or sensitive information without consent

We reserve the right to remove content, restrict access, or revoke participation to protect the safety and integrity of the community.

• Events may be virtual, in-person, or hybrid

• Details, schedules, and facilitators may change as needed

• Some events may have limited capacity or eligibility requirements

Threshold Social reserves the right to cancel, reschedule, or modify events when necessary.

Threshold Social provides community-based support, wellness programming, and healing-centered spaces. Our Services:

• Do not replace therapy, medical care, or emergency services

• Are not a substitute for professional mental health treatment

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please seek immediate professional help or local emergency services.

• Membership fees, event fees, and donations are processed through secure third-party providers

• Payments and donations are generally non-refundable, unless otherwise stated

• Donation funds support Threshold Social’s programs and community initiatives

Any exceptions or refunds are at our discretion and will be communicated clearly where applicable.

All content on this website — including text, logos, graphics, images, and materials — is the property of Threshold Social or its content partners and is protected by intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or use our content without written permission.

If you submit content (e.g., testimonials, comments, applications, or feedback):

• You grant Threshold Social permission to use, display, and share the content for community and promotional purposes

• You confirm that the content is your own and does not violate others’ rights

We reserve the right to remove content that violates these Terms or our community values.

Our website and services may integrate with or link to third-party services, including:

• Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, GiveButter, etc)

• Event platforms (Eventbrite, Zoom, etc)

• Communication tools (Slack, Discord, email platforms)

• Social media platforms

We are not responsible for:

• Third-party terms, policies, or practices

• Third-party service availability or performance

• Transactions conducted through third-party platforms

• Content on third-party websites

Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and policies.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Threshold Social shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

• Losses resulting from participation in events or community spaces

• Reliance on information shared by other members or facilitators

Participation is voluntary and at your own discretion.

Your use of our Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website or Services after changes means you accept the updated Terms. description

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to our Services at any time, with or without notice, if these Terms or community guidelines are violated.

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Before filing any legal action, you agree to first contact us at info@thresholdsocial.org‍ ‍ to attempt to resolve the dispute informally

Any dispute that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Richmond, Virginia, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

Exceptions: Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for violations of intellectual property rights or confidentiality obligations.

We may photograph or record events for promotional, archival, and community purposes

By attending events, you consent to being photographed or recorded unless you:

• Notify us of your preference to opt out

• Request that specific images be removed

We may use photographs and recordings:

• On our website and social media

• In promotional materials

• In annual reports and grant applications

• For internal community purposes

You will not receive compensation for the use of your image or likeness.

We will not include identifying information (names, credentials) in public-facing media without explicit permission.

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue services at any time

• Change membership benefits or programming

• Update pricing with 30 days' notice

• Alter event schedules or formats

We will make reasonable efforts to notify members of significant changes.

By using our services, you acknowledge that:

• You have read and understood these Terms

• You agree to be bound by these Terms

• You are at least 18 years of age

• You will comply with all applicable laws

• You understand this is a legally binding agreement