Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to Bright Hope. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website (the "Service") operated by Bright Hope ("us", "we", or "our").

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms, you may not access the Service.

2. Use of the Service

Our Service allows you to learn about our charitable activities, make donations, and volunteer for our causes. By using our Service, you agree to use it only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the website.

Prohibited behavior includes harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any person, transmitting obscene or offensive content, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within our Service.

3. Donations

When you make a donation through our Service, you agree to provide accurate and complete information about yourself and your payment method. You understand that all donations are final and non-refundable.

We strive to ensure all funds are used for the intended charitable purposes, and we maintain transparency about fund allocation. However, we reserve the right to redirect funds to other charitable purposes in exceptional circumstances when original purposes are no longer feasible.

4. Volunteering

By signing up to volunteer through our Service, you agree to provide accurate information about your skills, availability, and background. You understand that submitting a volunteer application does not guarantee placement, and all placements are subject to our approval.

As a volunteer, you agree to abide by our volunteer policies and guidelines, maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, and represent our organization in a positive manner.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Bright Hope. Our Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both the United States and foreign countries.

Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of Bright Hope.

6. User Accounts

When you create an account with us, you must provide information that is accurate, complete, and current at all times. Failure to do so constitutes a breach of the Terms, which may result in immediate termination of your account on our Service.

You are responsible for safeguarding the password that you use to access the Service and for any activities or actions under your password. You agree not to disclose your password to any third party and to notify us immediately upon becoming aware of any breach of security or unauthorized use of your account.

7. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Bright Hope, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service.

8. 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 try to 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. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Service.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at info@brighthope.org.