Terms Of Use

Welcome to The Giving Genie.

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website www.thegivinggenie.org (the “Website”), which is operated by The Giving Genie (“The Giving Genie,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

The Giving Genie is a Florida-based 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering underserved communities through education, skills development, women's initiatives, youth programs, emergency preparedness, literacy, entrepreneurship, and other community-based programs, including programs supporting communities in Mozambique.

By accessing, browsing, or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website.

1. USE OF THE WEBSITE

The Giving Genie provides this Website for informational, educational, charitable, and community engagement purposes.

You may use the Website to:

Learn about The Giving Genie and our mission
Learn about our programs and initiatives
Make charitable donations
Learn about opportunities to volunteer or support our work
Subscribe to our communications
Contact us
Access news, updates, stories, photographs, and other organizational information
Learn about our partners, programs, and community impact

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these Terms.

You may not use the Website to:

Violate any applicable federal, state, local, or international law
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems
Interfere with the operation or security of the Website
Introduce viruses, malware, malicious code, or other harmful material
Scrape, crawl, copy, reproduce, or systematically collect Website content without our written permission
Impersonate The Giving Genie, its representatives, employees, volunteers, partners, or other individuals
Submit fraudulent, misleading, defamatory, abusive, or unlawful content
Use the Website for unauthorized commercial purposes
Attempt to circumvent security or access controls
Engage in activity that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Website

The Giving Genie reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to the Website if we reasonably believe these Terms have been violated.

2. INFORMATION ON THE WEBSITE

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that information published on the Website is accurate and current. However, information may occasionally contain errors, omissions, outdated material, or inaccuracies.

Information about our programs, impact, statistics, beneficiaries, fundraising initiatives, partnerships, and other organizational activities may change over time.

The Giving Genie does not guarantee that all information on the Website will always be complete, accurate, current, or error-free.

The Website is provided for general informational purposes and should not be considered a guarantee of future program activities, outcomes, funding, services, or organizational commitments.

3. CHARITABLE DONATIONS

The Giving Genie accepts charitable contributions through the Website and through third-party payment and donation-processing services.

When you make a donation, you agree to provide accurate and complete information necessary to process the transaction.

Donation Designations

Where the Website allows donors to select a particular program or initiative, The Giving Genie will make reasonable efforts to honor the donor's designation.

However, circumstances may arise in which a designated program, campaign, project, or initiative changes, concludes, becomes fully funded, or is otherwise unable to use funds as originally anticipated.

In such circumstances, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, The Giving Genie may redirect funds to a substantially similar charitable purpose or to another use consistent with its charitable mission.

Donation Processing

Payments may be processed through third-party payment processors. Those providers may have their own terms and privacy policies governing payment transactions.

The Giving Genie does not intentionally retain complete payment card numbers on its own systems unless expressly stated otherwise.

Donation Refunds

Unless otherwise required by applicable law or expressly stated in connection with a particular campaign, charitable donations are generally non-refundable once processed.

If you believe a donation was made in error, duplicated, unauthorized, or otherwise requires review, please contact us promptly at info@thegivinggenie.org.

4. TAX-DEDUCTIBILITY

The Giving Genie is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization recognized by the Internal Revenue Service.

The Giving Genie currently identifies its EIN as 87-4590633.

Contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by applicable law. Tax deductibility depends on the donor's individual circumstances and applicable tax laws.

The Giving Genie does not provide individual tax, legal, or financial advice. Donors should consult their own tax or financial professional regarding the treatment of charitable contributions.

5. PROGRAM INFORMATION

The Giving Genie operates charitable programs intended to support underserved communities, including initiatives involving education, literacy, emergency response, child protection, disaster preparedness, women's entrepreneurship, financial literacy, mentorship, and community development.

Our programs may change based on community needs, available funding, partnerships, local conditions, organizational priorities, and other circumstances.

Descriptions of programs and initiatives on the Website are provided for informational purposes and do not constitute a guarantee that a specific program, service, activity, location, or outcome will remain available indefinitely.

6. VOLUNTEERS AND PARTICIPATION

Information published on the Website concerning volunteer opportunities, community participation, events, or other activities does not guarantee acceptance, placement, employment, compensation, or participation.

The Giving Genie may establish additional requirements, eligibility criteria, policies, waivers, screening procedures, or agreements for particular volunteer or program activities.

Where additional terms apply to a specific activity, those terms may supplement or supersede portions of these Terms.

7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Unless otherwise indicated, the Website and its contents are owned by or licensed to The Giving Genie and are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, intellectual property, and other laws.

Website content may include:

Text
Logos
Names and trademarks
Photographs
Graphics
Illustrations
Videos
Program materials
Testimonials
Stories
Reports
Documents
Website design and layout
Other original content

The Giving Genie name, logo, branding, and other identifying materials may not be used without prior written permission.

Except as expressly permitted by these Terms or applicable law, you may not reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, publicly display, create derivative works from, sell, license, or commercially exploit Website content without our prior written consent.

8. LIMITED PERSONAL USE

You may view, download, or print reasonable portions of Website content for your personal, educational, charitable, or non-commercial use, provided that you:

Do not alter the content
Do not remove copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
Do not present the content as your own
Do not use the content in a misleading manner
Do not imply endorsement by The Giving Genie without permission

Permission to use Website content may be withdrawn at any time.

9. PHOTOGRAPHS, STORIES, AND TESTIMONIALS

The Website may contain photographs, videos, testimonials, stories, quotes, or other materials relating to people who participate in or benefit from The Giving Genie's programs.

These materials are intended to communicate our mission and demonstrate the impact of our work.

The Giving Genie seeks to use such materials responsibly and, where appropriate, obtain necessary permissions or authorizations before publication.

Individual stories, photographs, testimonials, and program examples should not be interpreted as representations that every participant or beneficiary will experience the same outcome.

10. USER-SUBMITTED INFORMATION

If you voluntarily submit information, comments, testimonials, photographs, stories, suggestions, or other materials to The Giving Genie, you represent that:

You have the right to provide the material
The material does not violate another person's rights
The material is not unlawful, defamatory, fraudulent, threatening, or abusive
The material does not contain malicious software or harmful code
Your submission does not violate any confidentiality obligation

By submitting content to The Giving Genie for publication or organizational use, you grant The Giving Genie a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to use, reproduce, publish, display, distribute, or adapt the material for legitimate nonprofit, educational, informational, fundraising, or promotional purposes, subject to applicable law and any specific agreement between you and The Giving Genie.

You should not submit confidential, sensitive, or proprietary information through general website forms unless specifically requested.

11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, payment platforms, social media platforms, partner organizations, service providers, or other external resources.

These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.

The Giving Genie does not control third-party websites and does not necessarily endorse their content, products, services, policies, or practices.

Your use of a third-party website is subject to that website's own terms and policies.

The Giving Genie is not responsible for any loss, damage, privacy issue, security incident, transaction, or other consequence arising from your use of a third-party website or service.

12. WEBSITE AVAILABILITY

We strive to keep the Website available and operational, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.

The Website may occasionally be unavailable due to:

Maintenance
Updates
Technical problems
Security incidents
Hosting or service-provider interruptions
Internet or telecommunications failures
Circumstances beyond our reasonable control

The Giving Genie may modify, suspend, discontinue, or restrict any portion of the Website at any time without prior notice.

13. WEBSITE SECURITY

You agree not to attempt to compromise the security or functionality of the Website.

Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

Attempting to access restricted systems or accounts
Introducing malicious software
Conducting denial-of-service attacks
Attempting to bypass authentication or security measures
Interfering with Website infrastructure
Testing or scanning systems without authorization
Using automated systems to abuse or overload the Website

The Giving Genie reserves the right to investigate suspected security incidents and cooperate with appropriate law enforcement or regulatory authorities.

14. PRIVACY

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect personal information. By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have had an opportunity to review our Privacy Policy.

15. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

The Giving Genie makes no express or implied warranties regarding the Website, including warranties concerning:

Accuracy
Completeness
Reliability
Availability
Fitness for a particular purpose
Non-infringement
Security
Freedom from viruses or other harmful components

We do not guarantee that the Website or its content will meet your individual requirements or that errors will always be corrected. Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude any warranty or right that cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.

16. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Giving Genie and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, representatives, affiliates, partners, and service providers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Website.

This includes, without limitation, damages arising from:

Website interruptions
Technical failures
Loss of data
Unauthorized access
Reliance on Website information
Third-party websites or services
Errors or omissions in Website content
Delayed or unsuccessful transactions

Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot legally be limited or excluded.

17. INDEMNIFICATION

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Giving Genie and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, representatives, affiliates, partners, and service providers from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising from:

Your violation of these Terms
Your misuse of the Website
Your violation of applicable law
Your violation of another person's rights
Content or information you submit to the Website
Your unauthorized use of Website content

18. CHILDREN'S USE OF THE WEBSITE

The Giving Genie is committed to protecting children and vulnerable individuals participating in its charitable programs.

The public Website is intended primarily for adults, parents, guardians, donors, supporters, volunteers, partners, and other members of the community.

Children should not provide personal information through the Website without appropriate parental or guardian involvement where required by law.

Additional rules, permissions, safeguards, or consent requirements may apply to participation in specific programs involving children.

19. INTERNATIONAL USERS AND PROGRAMS

The Giving Genie is based in the United States but conducts charitable activities internationally, including in Mozambique.

If you access the Website from outside the United States, you are responsible for ensuring that your use of the Website complies with applicable local laws.

Program information relating to activities outside the United States may be subject to local laws, regulations, customs, program requirements, and operational conditions.

20. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

The Giving Genie may update these Terms of Use from time to time.

Changes may be made to reflect changes in our organization, programs, technology, Website functionality, legal requirements, or operational practices.

When changes are made, we will update the Effective Date or Last Updated date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of the Website after revised Terms are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

21. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida and applicable federal laws of the United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

To the extent permitted by law, any legal action arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction located in Florida.

22. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or removed to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

23. NO WAIVER

The failure of The Giving Genie to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of our right to enforce that provision in the future.

24. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies or terms expressly incorporated by reference, constitute the agreement between you and The Giving Genie regarding your use of the Website.

Additional terms may apply to specific programs, events, donations, volunteer activities, or other services.

25. CONTACT US

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, the Website, or any of our programs, please contact us:

The Giving Genie
PO Box 3506
Tequesta, FL 33469
United States

Phone: 239-595-1297
Email: info@thegivinggenie.org
Website: www.thegivinggenie.org

The Giving Genie is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization.

EIN: 87-4590633

All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Florida Charitable Registration: CH#81647

A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling 1-800-HELP-FLA (800-435-7352) within Florida or visiting the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services website. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.

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