Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Mary’s Helping Hand Foundation website (the “Site”), making donations, volunteering, or otherwise interacting with our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

About Our Foundation

Mary’s Helping Hand Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support, hope, and resources to those in need through community outreach and charitable programs.

Our Mission

We are committed to extending compassion, providing support, and transforming lives through community outreach and charitable programs. All donations received support our charitable programs and operational expenses in pursuit of this mission.

Donation Terms

Donation Processing

All donations made through our website are processed securely. By making a donation, you:

• Confirm that you are authorized to use the payment method provided
• Authorize us to charge the specified amount to your chosen payment method
• Understand that donations are generally non-refundable
• Agree to receive electronic receipts for tax purposes

Recurring Donations

If you choose to set up a recurring donation, you authorize us to charge your payment method periodically according to the schedule you select. You may cancel recurring donations at any time by contacting us or through your donor portal.

Tax Deductibility

Mary’s Helping Hand Foundation is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult with your tax advisor for specific guidance.

Use of Donations

We strive to use donations responsibly and effectively. While we make every effort to honor donor preferences for fund designation, we reserve the right to redirect funds to areas of greatest need when necessary to fulfill our mission.

User Conduct and Responsibilities

When using our website and services, you agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any destructive code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or user accounts
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers hosting the Site
• Use automated systems to access the Site without our permission
• Harass, threaten, or intimidate other users or our staff

Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Mary’s Helping Hand Foundation or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Permitted Use

You may:

• View and display content for personal, non-commercial use
• Share our content through social media with proper attribution
• Download materials explicitly made available for public use

Restricted Use

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or modify content without written permission
• Use our name, logo, or trademarks without authorization
• Create derivative works based on our content
• Use our content for commercial purposes

Volunteer Participation

By volunteering with Mary’s Helping Hand Foundation, you agree to:

• Follow all safety guidelines and instructions from staff
• Treat all clients, staff, and other volunteers with respect
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Complete required training and background checks when applicable
• Notify us promptly if you cannot fulfill your commitment

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Mary’s Helping Hand Foundation shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or use, arising from your use of the Site or services.

While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of information on our Site, we do not warrant that the content is error-free, complete, or current. Information is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Mary’s Helping Hand Foundation. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

You acknowledge and agree that Mary’s Helping Hand Foundation shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with use of any third-party content, goods, or services.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Mary’s Helping Hand Foundation, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State where our foundation is registered, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved through good-faith negotiations. If such negotiations fail, the dispute shall be submitted to mediation before pursuing other remedies.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.