For The Ceci Cares Foundation Website

Last Updated: [7/12/2026]

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using the website operated by [The Ceci Cares Foundation] (“Organization,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

1. Use of Our Website

This website is provided to share information about our mission, programs, events, volunteer opportunities, fundraising activities, educational resources, and related nonprofit services. You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not interfere with the rights of others or the operation, security, or availability of the website.

2. Eligibility

By using this website, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction or that you are using the website with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian. If a particular program, event, donation, or volunteer opportunity has additional eligibility requirements, those requirements will apply.

3. Donations and Fundraising

Donations made through the website are voluntary contributions to support the Organization’s charitable mission. Unless otherwise stated, donations are non-refundable. The Organization may use donations where they are most needed unless a donor restriction is expressly accepted by the Organization in writing.

Donation transactions may be processed by third-party payment providers. We do not control those providers’ systems, terms, fees, or privacy practices. Donors are responsible for reviewing any applicable payment processor terms before completing a transaction.

Receipts and acknowledgments may be provided for donor records. The Organization does not provide tax, financial, or legal advice. Donors should consult their own advisors regarding the tax treatment of any contribution.

4. Event Registration, Programs, and Volunteer Opportunities

Participation in events, programs, services, or volunteer activities may be subject to separate registration forms, waivers, codes of conduct, safety rules, background checks, age restrictions, or other requirements. The Organization may modify, postpone, cancel, or refuse participation in any program or event when necessary for operational, safety, legal, or mission-related reasons.

5. User Submissions

If you submit information, stories, comments, photos, testimonials, applications, forms, or other materials through the website, you are responsible for ensuring that your submission is accurate, lawful, and does not violate anyone else’s rights. By submitting content, you grant the Organization a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, display, edit, and distribute that content for mission-related, educational, fundraising, operational, and promotional purposes, unless we agree otherwise in writing.

You should not submit confidential, sensitive, or private information unless we specifically request it through a secure channel. We may remove or decline to post any user-submitted content at our discretion.

6. Prohibited Conduct

• Use the website for unlawful, fraudulent, abusive, harassing, or harmful purposes.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, servers, accounts, systems, or data.
• Upload or transmit malware, harmful code, spam, or disruptive content.
• Misrepresent your identity, affiliation, donor status, volunteer role, or relationship with the Organization.
• Copy, scrape, harvest, or misuse website content or personal information.
• Interfere with the website’s security, functionality, availability, or integrity.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on the website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, program materials, downloadable resources, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to the Organization unless otherwise noted. You may view, download, or print materials for personal, educational, or noncommercial use, provided you do not remove any copyright, trademark, attribution, or proprietary notices.

You may not use the Organization’s name, logo, trademarks, program names, or branding without prior written permission, except as allowed by law.

8. Third-Party Websites and Services

The website may reference or provide access to third-party websites, platforms, payment processors, social media pages, event tools, maps, videos, or other services. These third parties are not controlled by the Organization, and we are not responsible for their content, availability, security, terms, or privacy practices.

9. Privacy

Our collection, use, and sharing of personal information is described in our Privacy Policy. By using the website, submitting forms, registering for programs, volunteering, or donating, you acknowledge that your information may be handled in accordance with that policy.

10. No Professional Advice

Information on the website is provided for general informational, educational, and mission-related purposes only. It does not constitute legal, medical, financial, tax, counseling, emergency, or other professional advice. You should consult a qualified professional for advice specific to your circumstances.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available.” To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Organization disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, reliability, availability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and uninterrupted or error-free operation.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Organization and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, partners, and representatives will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of the website, participation in website-related activities, reliance on website content, or inability to access the website.

13. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Organization and its directors, officers, volunteers, agents, partners, and representatives from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, or expenses arising from your use of the website, your violation of these Terms and Conditions, your submissions, or your violation of any law or third-party right.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date above. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated terms.

15. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of [Texas], without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising from or related to these Terms and Conditions or the website will be handled in the courts located in [Harris County, Texas], unless applicable law requires otherwise.

16. Severability

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

17. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

The Ceci Cares Foundation
information@cecicares.org
(713) 227-3785