Terms of Use

Effective Date: October 20, 2025
Organization: Va'ad Hakashrut of Virginia ("we", "us", "our")

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our [Privacy and Cookie Policy]. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this Site.

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

2. Purpose of the Site

This Site is intended to provide information about the Va'ad Hakashrut of Virginia, including but not limited to:

• Kosher certification services

• Lists of certified establishments

• Community updates

• Contact information
  
  

The information provided is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, religious, or professional advice.

3. Use of Site Content

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, and images — is the property of the Va'ad Hakashrut of Virginia or used with permission and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may view and download content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or otherwise use any content without our express written permission.

4. User Conduct

When using this Site, you agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

• Impersonate any person or entity

• Transmit any content that is harmful, defamatory, obscene, or unlawful

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its servers

• Interfere with the operation or security of the Site
  
  

5. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not control or endorse these websites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms of use.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be error-free, uninterrupted, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Va'ad Hakashrut of Virginia shall not be liable for any damages arising out of or related to your use of (or inability to use) this Site or its content. This includes direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Va'ad Hakashrut of Virginia and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Site at our discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to the Site or other users.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any legal action arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Virginia.

11. Contact Information

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

Va'ad Hakashrut of Virginia
Email: vaadhakashruthofvirginia@gmail.com