Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: September 8, 2026
Welcome to the AY Project website, ayproject.com (the “Website”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Website and the services, resources, content, and features made available through it.
The Website is operated by The AY Project / Aish NY – Ahavas Yisrael Project (“AY Project,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website.
1. Use of the Website
The AY Project provides educational materials, lessons, resources, group activities, information, and other content intended to support Jewish women and communities.
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
You must not:
Use the Website for any unlawful or unauthorized purpose
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any account, system, or portion of the Website
Interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the Website
Upload malicious software, viruses, or other harmful material
Use automated systems to access or collect information from the Website without our permission
Impersonate another person or organization
Misuse the Website or its resources in a way that could harm the AY Project or other users
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Website if we believe these Terms have been violated.
2. Educational Content
The lessons, articles, guides, discussions, and other educational materials available through the Website are provided for general educational and informational purposes.
The content represents educational resources and should not be considered legal, medical, psychological, financial, or other professional advice.
You are responsible for determining whether any information or resource is appropriate for your particular circumstances.
The AY Project does not guarantee that all information on the Website will always be complete, current, or error-free.
3. User Accounts
Certain features of the Website may require you to create an account.
When creating an account, you agree to provide accurate and current information and to keep your account information updated.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for activities that occur through your account.
You should notify us promptly if you believe that your account has been accessed or used without authorization.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate an account when necessary to protect the Website, our organization, or other users, or when an account is used in violation of these Terms.
4. Groups and Community Participation
The Website may allow users to join or create groups connected with the AY Project.
By participating in a group, you agree to interact respectfully and appropriately with other participants.
You must not use group features to:
Harass, threaten, or intimidate another person
Post abusive, hateful, or inappropriate content
Share another person’s private information without permission
Misrepresent yourself or your affiliation with the AY Project
Use group information for unauthorized commercial purposes
Disrupt group activities or the operation of the Website
The AY Project may remove content, restrict participation, or take other appropriate action when necessary to maintain a safe and respectful community.
5. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, the Website and its contents—including text, lessons, graphics, photographs, logos, designs, videos, downloadable materials, and other content—are owned by or licensed to the AY Project and are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.
You may access and use AY Project materials for your personal, educational, and non-commercial use, subject to these Terms.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publish, sell, license, or commercially exploit AY Project materials without our prior written permission.
If a particular resource includes separate usage instructions or licensing terms, those terms will also apply.
6. Downloadable Resources
The AY Project may make certain educational materials available for download.
Unless otherwise stated, downloadable resources are provided for personal and educational use.
You may not:
Resell downloadable materials
Repackage them as your own products
Remove copyright or ownership notices
Upload them to another commercial platform
Distribute them commercially without written permission
If you would like permission to use AY Project materials for another purpose, please contact us.
7. User-Submitted Content
The Website may allow users to submit comments, testimonials, stories, photographs, feedback, or other content (“User Content”).
You retain ownership of your User Content.
However, by submitting content to the Website, you grant the AY Project permission to use, reproduce, display, publish, or distribute that content as reasonably necessary to operate and promote the AY Project, subject to any permissions or choices presented to you when the content is submitted.
You are responsible for ensuring that you have the necessary rights and permissions to submit the content.
You must not submit content that:
Violates another person’s rights
Contains confidential information that you are not authorized to share
Infringes copyright, trademark, privacy, or other rights
Is unlawful, threatening, abusive, or fraudulent
Contains malicious software or harmful code
We reserve the right to remove User Content that violates these Terms or that we reasonably believe is inappropriate.
8. Third-Party Links and Services
The Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, payment providers, or other resources.
These third-party services are not controlled by the AY Project.
We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, security, privacy practices, or content of third-party websites or services.
Your use of third-party websites or services is subject to their own terms and policies.
9. Donations
The AY Project may provide the ability to make donations through the Website.
Donations may be processed by third-party payment providers. Additional terms and conditions from the applicable payment provider may apply to donation transactions.
You agree to provide accurate information when making a donation.
Unless otherwise required by applicable law or expressly stated by the AY Project, donations are intended to support the AY Project’s mission and activities and may not be refundable.
10. Website Availability
We make reasonable efforts to keep the Website available and functioning properly.
However, we do not guarantee that the Website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or free from errors.
The Website may occasionally be unavailable because of maintenance, updates, technical problems, security issues, or circumstances beyond our control.
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website at any time.
11. Accuracy of Information
We strive to provide useful and accurate information on the Website.
However, we do not warrant that all content is complete, accurate, current, or free from errors or omissions.
We may update or change Website content at any time without prior notice.
You should independently verify important information before relying on it.
12. Disclaimer of Warranties
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
The AY Project makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the Website, its availability, its content, or the accuracy or reliability of information provided through it.
We do not guarantee that the Website will meet your particular requirements or that it will operate without interruption, delay, or errors.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the AY Project and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, representatives, affiliates, and service providers will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or similar damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Website or its content.
This includes, where permitted by law, losses resulting from reliance on information provided through the Website, interruptions to Website availability, unauthorized access, or use of third-party services.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.
14. Indemnification
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the AY Project and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, representatives, affiliates, and service providers from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses arising from:
Your violation of these Terms
Your misuse of the Website
Your User Content
Your violation of another person’s rights
Your violation of applicable laws or regulations
15. Privacy
Your use of the Website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information.
Please review our Privacy Policy before using the Website.
16. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Website or any account, group, resource, or feature if we believe you have violated these Terms or if such action is necessary for security, legal, or operational reasons.
You may stop using the Website at any time.
Any provisions of these Terms that by their nature should continue after termination will remain in effect.
17. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time.
When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of the Website after updated Terms are posted means that you accept the revised Terms.
We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
18. Governing Law
These Terms will be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws applicable to the AY Project and its operations, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website will be handled in the courts or through other dispute-resolution processes applicable to the AY Project’s jurisdiction, subject to applicable law.
19. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision will be modified or removed to the minimum extent necessary, while the remaining provisions will continue in full effect.
20. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other policies or terms expressly incorporated into the Website, constitute the agreement between you and the AY Project regarding your use of the Website.
They supersede any prior agreements or understandings concerning your use of the Website, except where otherwise stated.
21. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
The AY Project
Aish NY – Ahavas Yisrael Project
313 W. 83rd Street
New York, NY 10024
Phone: (301) 237-7306
Email: info@ayproject.com
22. Effective Date
These Terms and Conditions are effective as of September 8, 2026.