Terms of Use

By accessing or using www.thespe.org (the “Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use.
If you do not agree, please do not use our Site.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, donors, and anyone who interacts with SPE’s online platforms, programs, or services.

The School of Parent Education provides information, resources, program registration, educational content, event details, and donation options for families, caregivers, and community partners.
The content on this Site is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or professional advice.

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Site.
Parents and guardians may use the Site on behalf of minors when registering for programs or events.

You agree to:

• Use the Site only for lawful purposes

• Provide accurate information when submitting forms

• Not attempt to disrupt or compromise website security

• Not use the Site to harass, spam, or harm others

• Not copy or redistribute SPE’s content without permission

SPE reserves the right to remove or restrict access to any user who violates these Terms.

When you register for SPE programs (such as Father’s Club™, Parent Academy, or events like Dads at Play), you agree to:

• Provide truthful and complete information

• Follow program or event rules

• Supervise children during all in-person events

• Accept that events may be photographed or recorded (see Section 7)

SPE may cancel or reschedule programs as needed due to weather, safety, or organizational needs.

All monetary donations made through our Site or third-party platforms (PayPal, Stripe, Givebutter, Eventbrite) are voluntary and generally non-refundable unless otherwise stated.

SPE does not store full credit card numbers or sensitive payment data.

All content on this Site—including text, logos, graphics, photos, videos, program names, and materials—is the property of The School of Parent Education or its partners and is protected by copyright and trademark laws.
 

You may not:

• Reproduce, modify, distribute, or use any content for commercial purposes

• Use SPE’s trademarks or logo without written permission

Limited sharing of publicly posted content (e.g., flyers, event updates, blog posts) is allowed with proper credit.

By attending an SPE event or program, you acknowledge that photos or videos may be taken for:

• Event promotion

• Social media

• Reports and grants

• Public awareness and nonprofit documentation

If you prefer not to be photographed, please notify staff during check-in and we will do our best to honor your request.
 

Children will never be identified by full name without explicit parental consent.

Our Site may include links to external websites (community partners, resources, ticket platforms).
SPE is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of third-party sites.

We encourage users to review their terms and privacy policies before interacting with external platforms.

This Site is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.
SPE does not guarantee:

• That the Site will be uninterrupted or error-free

• That content is always up-to-date

• That downloads or hosting servers are free of harmful components

You use this Site at your own discretion.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SPE is not liable for:

• Any direct, indirect, or incidental damages

• Losses resulting from use of the Site

• Issues related to program changes, cancellations, or external links

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Site is to stop using it.

You agree to indemnify and hold SPE, its staff, board, volunteers, and partners harmless from any claims arising from:

• Your use of the Site

• Your violation of these Terms

• Your participation in events or programs

SPE may update these Terms at any time.
Any changes will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date.
Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Any disputes shall be resolved in Philadelphia County courts.

For questions or concerns about these Terms, contact:
 

The School of Parent Education (SPE)
Philadelphia, PA
📧 Email: info@thespe.org
🌐 Website: www.thespe.org