Terms & Conditions

Last updated: December 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Hope Foundation website and services, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.

2. Use of Website

2.1 Permitted Use

You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe upon intellectual property rights
  • Transmit harmful or malicious code
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of the website

2.2 User Accounts

If you create an account on our website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

3. Donations

3.1 Donation Processing

All donations are processed securely through our payment partners. By making a donation, you authorize us to charge your designated payment method.

3.2 Use of Donations

Donations are used to support Hope Foundation's mission and programs. While we make every effort to honor donor preferences, we reserve the right to use donations where they are most needed.

3.3 Tax Deductibility

Donations to Hope Foundation may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. We will provide tax receipts for eligible donations. Consult your tax advisor for specific guidance.

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Ownership

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Hope Foundation or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

4.2 Limited License

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the website for personal, non-commercial purposes.

5. User-Generated Content

If you submit content to our website (such as comments, testimonials, or photos), you grant Hope Foundation a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display such content.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of these external sites.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

  • The website will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Defects will be corrected
  • The website is free of viruses or harmful components

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hope Foundation shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the website or services.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Hope Foundation, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the website or violation of these terms.

10. Privacy

Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms and Conditions or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

13. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Association].

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

  • Email: legal@hopefoundation.org
  • Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567
  • Address: 123 Hope Street, Community City, ST 12345