Website Disclaimer

Effective Date: August 12, 2026

Last Updated: August 12, 2026

The information provided on this website, stbakhitahouse.org (“Website”), is offered for general informational and mission-sharing purposes only. St. Bakhita Catholic Worker House (“Bakhita House,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a nonprofit, faith-based Catholic Worker community in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving women survivors of sexual exploitation and human sex trafficking.

We strive to ensure that all content on this Website is truthful, accurate, and consistent with our mission and values. However, website content does not constitute professional advice, a service commitment, or a guarantee of any outcome. By using this Website, you agree to this Disclaimer.

1. Accuracy of Information

We make every reasonable effort to keep the information on this Website accurate and current, including information about our mission, programs, events, needs, and community. However, program offerings, volunteer opportunities, donation needs, event schedules, and contact information are subject to change without notice.

If you believe any information on this Website is inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete, please contact us at anne@bakhitahouse.org and identify the specific page or content. We will review and correct it as appropriate.

Any reliance you place on information found on this Website is at your own risk. We are not liable for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on content published here.

2. Not Professional Advice

Nothing on this Website constitutes legal, medical, psychological, financial, social work, or other professional advice. Content about trauma, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking is provided for awareness and mission-sharing purposes only.

Individuals seeking assistance with human trafficking, sexual exploitation, safety planning, mental health support, or legal matters should contact qualified professionals and appropriate agencies. Bakhita House staff and volunteers are not licensed to provide professional clinical, legal, or financial guidance.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911. For human trafficking resources, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.

3. Resident Privacy & Image Consent

The safety and dignity of the women in our care are our highest priority. All photographs, videos, and other media appearing on this Website have been taken and published only with the prior, explicit, and informed consent of those depicted.

Bakhita House will never publicly identify, photograph, or disclose information about current or former residents without their express written consent. Images of community spaces, events, and activities are selected with care to protect resident privacy.

If you believe any image or content on this Website has been published in error or without proper consent, please notify us immediately at anne@bakhitahouse.org. We will investigate and remove or correct the content promptly.

4. Donor Acknowledgment

Bakhita House is grateful for the generosity of all who support our mission. Consistent with our values of humility and voluntary poverty, we do not publicly acknowledge donors by name without their prior written permission.

Any donor names, testimonials, or organizational acknowledgments appearing on this Website have been shared with the express consent of the individuals or organizations involved. If you are a donor and have concerns about how your gift or name is represented on this Website, please contact us at anne@bakhitahouse.org.

5. Testimonials & Community Stories

This Website may feature written reflections, community stories, or quotations from volunteers, supporters, or community members. These represent individual experiences and perspectives and are shared only with the consent of the contributor.

Testimonials and stories have been reviewed prior to publication. They are presented as submitted, with only minor corrections to grammar or typographical errors, and their substance and meaning are preserved in full. The views expressed belong to the individuals who shared them.

No community story, reflection, or quotation from a current or former resident will be published without explicit written consent, and identifying details will be omitted or altered as needed to protect privacy and safety.

6. Website Availability

We make reasonable efforts to keep this Website available and functioning. However, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access and are not liable for temporary unavailability due to factors beyond our control, including server maintenance, internet interruptions, or technical issues.

We reserve the right to modify, update, or remove any content on this Website at any time without prior notice.

7. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites, including partner organizations, supporting agencies, donation processors (PayPal), social media platforms, and resource pages. These links are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes.

Bakhita House does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third-party website. Visiting linked sites is at your own risk. We encourage you to review the privacy policies and terms of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website—including text, photographs, graphics, logos, and other materials—is the property of St. Bakhita Catholic Worker House or is used with permission, and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property law.

You may share links to this Website and reproduce limited content for non-commercial, educational, or mission-aligned purposes, provided you attribute the content to Bakhita House and do not alter its meaning. All other uses require our prior written permission.

If you believe any content on this Website has been used without proper authorization, please contact us at anne@bakhitahouse.org.

9. Data & Privacy

Any personal information you provide through this Website—such as your name or email address when subscribing to our newsletter or submitting a contact form—will be used only to respond to your inquiry or send you communications you have requested. We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for commercial purposes.

Donation transactions are processed securely through PayPal. Bakhita House does not collect or store payment card information.

For more information about how we handle personal data, please see our Terms of Service.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, St. Bakhita Catholic Worker House, its board of directors, staff, volunteers, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage arising from your use of, or reliance on, this Website or its content. Nothing in this Disclaimer excludes liability for gross negligence or willful misconduct, or any liability that cannot be excluded under Wisconsin or federal law.

11. Changes to This Disclaimer

We may update this Disclaimer from time to time to reflect changes in our Website, programs, or applicable legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. The “Effective Date” reflects when this Disclaimer was originally adopted and will not change with subsequent updates. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Disclaimer.

12. Governing Law

This Disclaimer is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin and applicable federal law, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or related to your use of this Website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.