TERMS & CONDITIONS – HAZLETON IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY SERVICES INC.
Effective Date: December 2, 2025
By visiting our website, contacting us, using our online forms, or engaging with any service offered by Hazleton Immigrant Advocacy Services Inc. (“HIAS Inc.”, “we”, “our”, or “us”), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.
If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should not use our website or our services.
HIAS Inc. is a community-based nonprofit organization incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We focus on administrative support, education, and community advocacy for immigrant families in and around Hazleton, PA.
We are:
independent,
locally governed,
not a law firm, and
not affiliated with the national organization HIAS (hias.org), any government agency, or any enforcement body.
Our services are limited to:
providing information that is general and educational in nature,
helping individuals understand publicly available processes and forms,
offering administrative assistance such as organizing documents or filling out forms under a client’s direction,
directing individuals to official resources and public information.
We do not provide legal advice.
We do not act as attorneys.
We do not represent individuals before any court or government agency.
Using our services does not create an attorney–client relationship.
You remain fully responsible for your own decisions and for reviewing any information with a qualified professional when needed.
To use our website or communicate with us:
You must be at least 18 years old or have permission from a parent or legal guardian,
You must use our site and our contact channels only for lawful purposes,
You must not impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity.
We reserve the right to decline or discontinue services if we believe that a request is fraudulent, abusive, unsafe, or otherwise inconsistent with our mission.
When you use our website or request assistance from HIAS Inc., you agree to:
provide information that is true, accurate, and complete to the best of your knowledge,
Promptly update us if relevant details change,
Carefully review any documents before signing or submitting them,
Not misuse the website, forms, or communication tools for spam, harassment, Illegal activity, or data collection.
You are solely responsible for the decisions you make and the documents you submit to government agencies or other organizations.
If our website provides the option to create an account, become a member, or access special content:
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login information,
You agree to notify us if you suspect unauthorized access to your account,
We may suspend, limit, or terminate access at our discretion if we believe these Terms have been violated.
We may update or discontinue features, sections, or tools of the site at any time without prior notice.
If you choose to make a donation or payment through our website or any other method:
You affirm that you are authorized to use the chosen payment method,
You understand that donations are generally non-refundable unless otherwise required by law,
You authorize our payment processor to complete the transaction.
We do not store full payment card details on our local systems.
The content on our website is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to keep information accurate and up to date, we cannot guarantee that:
All content is current at all times,
All information is free from errors or omissions,
All external changes (such as government policy updates) are immediately reflected.
You should verify important details directly with official sources or with a qualified professional before relying on any information from our website.
Our website may contain links to external websites, agencies, or resources operated by other organizations. These links are provided for convenience only.
HIAS Inc.:
does not control these third-party sites,
is not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices,
does not endorse or guarantee information provided on them.
You access external sites at your own risk.
All original content published by HIAS Inc. on this website—including text, layouts, graphics created for HIAS Inc., articles, policies, and informational materials—is the intellectual property of HIAS Inc., unless explicitly stated otherwise.
You may not:
copy, reproduce, or republish our content,
distribute or share it for commercial or training purposes,
modify or create derivative works based on it,
without prior written permission from HIAS Inc.
You agree not to use this website or any HIAS Inc. resource to:
engage in unlawful, harmful, or abusive behavior,
collect data about other users without their consent,
attempt to bypass security measures,
interfere with the normal operation of the site,
post or transmit malicious code or harmful software.
We reserve the right to block or restrict access if we have reason to believe our site is being misused.
The website and all content provided by HIAS Inc. are offered on an “as available” basis for general information.
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
We do not promise that the site will be free from interruptions or errors,
We do not guarantee that the information provided will meet your specific needs,
We do not accept responsibility for decisions made solely on the basis of our content.
You are encouraged to seek professional legal, financial, or other specialized advice where appropriate.
To the extent allowed by applicable law, HIAS Inc., its board members, officers, staff, and volunteers shall not be liable for:
Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages,
Loss of data, loss of opportunity, or loss of income, errors resulting from inaccurate information provided by users,
Actions taken or not taken in reliance on our website or communications.
In any situation where liability cannot be fully excluded, it will be limited to the extent permitted by law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless HIAS Inc., its board members, officers, staff, and volunteers from any claim or demand (including reasonable attorney’s fees) made by any third party due to or arising out of:
your use of the website or services,
your violation of these Terms,
your violation of any rights of another person.
HIAS Inc. may update or revise these Terms & Conditions from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.
Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms. If you do not agree with the revisions, you should stop using the website and our services.
These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the United States and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Any disputes arising from your use of this website or services will be handled in a manner consistent with applicable law in Pennsylvania.
If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, you may contact us at:
Hazleton Immigrant Advocacy Services Inc. (HIAS Inc.)
199 N Church St
Hazleton, PA 18201
Email: hazleton@hiasinc.org
Secondary Email: yasminmultiservice@gmail.com
Phone: 570-582-0621