Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: August 15, 2026

Welcome to the website of the Pilipino Workers Center (PWC) (“PWC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website, services, or participating in our programs, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using this website, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age or possess legal parental or guardian consent. These terms apply to all visitors, users, members, and donors who access the site.

2. No Legal Advice / No Attorney-Client Relationship

The information provided on this website—including but not limited to information regarding immigration, labor rights, VAWA, and the Seafarer Campaign—is for informational purposes only.

  • Use of this website or submission of a contact form does not create an attorney-client relationship.

  • PWC is a community organization. While we provide legal assistance and advocacy, the content here should not be substituted for legal advice from a qualified attorney.

3. Membership and Fees

  • Annual Membership: Membership in PWC requires an annual fee of $24.00.

  • Payment: By signing up, you authorize PWC to charge the designated payment method.

  • Renewal: Unless otherwise stated, memberships are valid for one year from the date of payment.

  • Rights: Membership grants certain participation rights within the organization as defined by PWC’s bylaws, but does not guarantee specific outcomes for individual legal or service cases.

4. Donations and Financial Transactions

  • Finality of Gifts: All donations made to PWC are generally non-refundable. If a processing error occurs, please contact us within 30 days.

  • Tax Deductibility: PWC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult a tax professional.

  • Security: We use third-party, PCI-compliant payment processors. PWC does not store your full credit card information on our servers.

5. User Conduct & Community Safety

PWC is a space for dignity and respect. You agree not to:

  • Use the website for any unlawful purpose.

  • Submit false or misleading information in contact or service forms.

  • Harass, threaten, or abuse PWC staff, volunteers, or other members.

  • Attempt to interfere with the security or proper functioning of the website.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including logos, text, graphics, and the "Kapwa Communities" and "Neighborhood Caring Community" materials, is the property of PWC unless otherwise noted. You may share our content for non-commercial, advocacy, or educational purposes, provided you give proper credit to the Pilipino Workers Center.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party sites (e.g., Facebook, government resource pages). PWC is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, PWC shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of the website or the information contained herein. We provide the site on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless PWC, its directors, employees, and volunteers from any claims, damages, or expenses (including attorney fees) arising from your use of the website or your violation of these Terms.

10. Privacy Policy

Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle sensitive data, including immigration and workplace safety information.

11. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of California. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved in the courts located in Los Angeles County, California.

12. Changes to Terms

PWC reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Pilipino Workers Center (PWC)

153 Glendale Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90026

Email: info@pwcsc.org

Phone: (213) 250-4353

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