Legal notice

Effective date: September 23, 2023

Website Ownership

This website, globalvolunteerrecognitionprogram.com, is owned and operated by Global Volunteer Recognition Program™ LLC, an independent business based in Colorado, United States.

Global Volunteer Recognition Program™ LLC is referred to throughout this notice as “GVRP,” “we,” “us,” or “our.”

Contact email: Hello@globalvolunteerrecognitionprogram.com
Website: globalvolunteerrecognitionprogram.com

Intellectual Property Notice

Unless otherwise identified, the original written content, course materials, volunteer resources, photographs, graphics, videos, downloads, worksheets, templates, journals, certificates, digital badges, award designs, product designs, website content, and other materials made available through this website are owned by or licensed to Global Volunteer Recognition Program™ LLC.

These materials may be protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Copyright protection generally applies to original works once they are fixed in a tangible form. (U.S. Copyright Office)

No content from this website may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, distributed, modified, sold, mass produced, commercially printed, or used to create another product, course, award, certificate, membership, or service without prior written permission, except where such use is expressly permitted by law or by a written GVRP license.

A copyright notice consists of the copyright symbol, the year of publication, and the copyright owner’s name. (U.S. Copyright Office)

Trademark Notice

Global Volunteer Recognition Program™, Global Volunteer Awards™, and associated names, logos, slogans, certificate designs, award designs, course names, and brand elements are trademarks or claimed trademarks of Global Volunteer Recognition Program™ LLC.

The ™ symbol may be used to identify a claimed trademark even when the mark is not federally registered. The ® symbol may be used only for a federally registered trademark. (USPTO)

Use of GVRP names, trademarks, logos, graphics, badges, certificates, or other brand elements is prohibited without prior written authorization. Membership, participation, course completion, purchasing a product, receiving an award, or appearing on the GVRP website does not grant permission to use GVRP intellectual property for commercial, organizational, promotional, or fundraising purposes.

All third-party business names, program names, trademarks, logos, and other intellectual property referenced on this website remain the property of their respective owners. Reference to a third party does not transfer ownership of its intellectual property to GVRP.

Program and Award Information

GVRP is an independent volunteer recognition and educational business. GVRP is not a government agency.

Membership, course enrollment, purchase of a product, submission of volunteer hours, participation in a project, nomination, or payment does not automatically guarantee qualification for a particular award, certificate, recognition level, nomination, feature, credential, or third-party program.

Eligibility may depend on factors including:

Applicable program requirements
Membership status
Award year
Volunteer service dates
Submitted documentation
Verification of volunteer hours
Completion of required coursework or assessments
Product-specific eligibility requirements
Availability of awards or materials
Third-party program rules

Volunteer hours, eligibility information, and supporting documentation may be reviewed before recognition or awards are issued. GVRP may request clarification or additional documentation when reasonably necessary to confirm eligibility.

Program descriptions, benefits, award options, eligibility standards, deadlines, product availability, and recognition opportunities may change. The requirements displayed on the applicable product or program page at the time of participation or purchase should be reviewed carefully.

Certificates, Badges, Awards, and Credentials

Certificates, digital badges, membership materials, course completion documents, and volunteer awards may be used only by the person or organization to whom they were officially issued.

Recipients may display a legitimately issued certificate, badge, medal, award, or credential for personal or professional recognition. These items may not be altered, transferred, duplicated for another recipient, used to create independent awards, or presented in a way that misrepresents:

The recipient’s identity
Membership status
Volunteer hours
Award level
Course completion
Eligibility
Affiliation with GVRP
Endorsement by GVRP

GVRP may correct or revoke a certificate, badge, credential, recognition, or award if it was issued based on materially inaccurate, altered, incomplete, or fraudulent information.

Digital Products and Licensed Content

Digital products and course materials are licensed, not sold with ownership or unrestricted reproduction rights.

Unless otherwise stated in writing, a digital purchase provides a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license for use by one purchaser or specifically named recipient.

Digital products may not be shared, resold, redistributed, sublicensed, mass produced, commercially reproduced, uploaded for group access, or used to create another product, course, certificate, award, membership, or commercial resource.

Additional terms are provided in the Digital Content License and Use Policy, which applies to digital products, online courses, downloadable materials, certificates, volunteer resources, templates, workbooks, journals, and similar content.

Third-Party Websites and Services

This website may contain links to external websites, applications, payment services, partner organizations, social media platforms, volunteer opportunities, or other third-party resources.

GVRP does not own or control every third-party website or service referenced on this website and is not responsible for its content, security, availability, privacy practices, eligibility decisions, product availability, or policies.

Customers and participants should review the applicable third party’s terms and policies before submitting information, making a purchase, registering for a program, or relying on its services.

Informational and Educational Content

Website, blog, course, and resource content is provided for general informational, educational, volunteer-development, and leadership-development purposes.

Nothing on this website constitutes legal, tax, medical, mental health, financial, licensing, employment, or other regulated professional advice. Users should consult an appropriately qualified professional regarding decisions requiring specialized advice.

Educational content and volunteer recognition do not guarantee employment, promotion, admission, certification, licensing, fundraising results, professional advancement, or acceptance by another organization.

Accuracy and Availability

GVRP makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate and current information. However, typographical errors, outdated links, technical issues, product changes, scheduling changes, third-party updates, or inventory differences may occasionally occur.

We may correct errors, update information, modify program details, or discontinue content and products when reasonably necessary. Material changes affecting an existing purchase remain subject to applicable consumer protections and the terms presented at the time of purchase.

Unauthorized Use and Reporting

Suspected copying, resale, certificate alteration, account sharing, trademark misuse, fraudulent representation, or unauthorized distribution of GVRP materials may be reported to:

Global Volunteer Recognition Program™ LLC
Email: Hello@globalvolunteerrecognitionprogram.com

Please include the relevant webpage, listing, account, screenshot, or other information that may help us review the concern.

Related Policies

This Legal Notice should be read together with the applicable:

Terms of Service
Privacy Policy
Return and Refund Policy
Shipping Policy
Contact Information
Digital Content License and Use Policy
Membership, course, award, or product-specific terms

If product-specific written terms conflict with this general notice, the product-specific terms will control for that product to the extent permitted by law.

Updates to This Notice

We may update this Legal Notice to reflect changes to our business, programs, products, intellectual property, or legal obligations. The effective date at the top identifies the latest version.

This notice provides a strong general disclosure, but it does not replace a review by a Colorado business attorney. Shopify likewise recommends consulting a local legal professional when creating store policies. (Shopify Help Center)