Welcome to OurFund. These terms and conditions govern your access to and use of this website and various online tools and services that OurFund makes available to fundraisers, participants of fundraisers, donors and all others users of the OurFund service, collectively called Users of the OurFund service (the Service).
RESPONSIBILITIES
(a) Your Responsibilities. In accordance with terms and conditions contained herein, by accessing the Service, you agree to:
1. be bound by the terms and conditions set forth herein,
2. comply with the Privacy Policy in the form set forth at http://www.ourfund.us;
3. comply with any technical specifications, rules of operation or security procedures set forth by OurFund from time to time on the Service. From time to time we may revise or modify these terms and conditions by posting the revised terms and conditions through a link on our Site. While we will endeavor to provide notice to you of any changes to the pricing or other financial terms of these terms and conditions, whether or not we provide notice to you, you will be bound by the revised terms and conditions for all subsequent uses of this Service after such modifications have been made. If you do not agree to any of the terms and conditions set forth herein, you may not use this Service.
(b) OurFund’s Responsibilities to Users. In accordance with terms and conditions contained herein, if you are a User, OurFund will perform, and You authorize OurFund to provide as Your agent and on Your behalf, the following services (the Services). OurFund will
1. be paid to process online donations (online Donations) made by individuals or entities (Donors) through the OurFund Service;
2. comply with the Privacy Policy in the form set forth at http://www.ourfund.us,
3. hold the funds received through online Donations in a non-operating bank account;
4. remit funds to the designated group, team, or organization by check or electronically to the bank account the online Donations, less an administrative fee of 20% – 25% of online donations collected via the OurFund service. This fee is inclusive of all credit card processing and banking fees; this fee is subject to change at any time at the discretion of OurFund and any changes to the fees will be posted on the website.
5. Groups/teams can use the platform technology to automatically send a thank you email and transaction receipt to Donors and generate and send a series of emails to fundraisers, participants, and donors. OurFund will make available to users (i.e., an individual authorized by a group, team, or organization whose participants and supporters use the Site to raise money for such organization), online reports identifying, where available, the name of the individuals or entities that have made online Donations to their organization along with amount of the online Donation.
(c) OurFund User Accounts. OurFund User Accounts. We make this Service available for use by the groups, teams, or organizations that have been approved by OurFund, subject to these terms and conditions. When you use this Service for any purpose, you will be asked for your name, address, email address, and other information to identify yourself or your organization and you will be given the option to create a OurFund account. In order to access and use the Service aside from making a donation, you must complete the account creation process. Access to and use of password-protected and secure areas is restricted to users who have created an account or subscription. Any attempt to access restricted areas without authorization is prohibited. When you create an account with OurFund, you will need to choose a password to access the OurFund Services. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password. Keep your password in a secure place and do not allow any unauthorized persons access to your password. If you become aware of any unauthorized use of your password or other security breach, notify OurFund immediately.
PAYMENTS; TAXES
Donors will pay the online Donations by credit card to OurFund as your Agent. The fees deducted by from the online Donations pursuant to Section 1(b)(iii)(A) and (B) will be paid to OurFund at the time of the transaction. Payment to the designated group, team, or organization pursuant to Section 1(b)(iii) above will be made at the conclusion of the fundraiser via electronic funds transfer or by check. These payment schedules are subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of OurFund. Nonprofit users will be responsible for taxes based on its net income or gross receipts.
DONATIONS TO NONPROFITS; OUR FEES
If you are a Fundraiser, Participant of a Fundraiser, or Donor, you are solely responsible for ensuring that you have selected the correct group, team, or organization to fundraise for or donate to. All donations are made as unrestricted gifts. The amount of donations to the group, team, or organizations designated by you are charged on your credit card and paid to, and processed by, OurFund on such group, team, or organization’s behalf. Any payments of donations are final and non-refundable. The donations will be held in a non-operating bank account until such time as OurFund forwards the donations to the group, team, or organization or payee of funds. OurFund forwards donations to the group, team, or organization at intervals as determined by OurFund but typically at conclusion of fundraiser. Your donations to the group, team, or organization designated by you will be net of fees as designated in Section 1(b)(iii). This fee structure is subject to change from time to time at the sole discretion of OurFund. Users agree not to use an invalid or unauthorized credit card in making transactions on the OurFund site. Once a donation is made, the transaction is final and not subject to dispute unless unauthorized use of the Users payment card is proved. If you become aware of fraudulent use of your card, or if it is lost or stolen, you must notify your card provider in accordance with its reporting rules.
INFORMATION ON WEBSITE
Any information; ideas or opinions posted by Users of the OurFUND Service or website do not necessarily reflect our views. We do not assume responsibility for the accuracy of any information, ideas or opinions posted by users and are not liable for any claims, damages or losses resulting from such information, ideas or opinions. If you post any information, materials or other content on our website, you authorize us to use and publish such materials in any manner we choose and without any obligation to compensate you or anyone else. When posting any information, materials or content you agree that you will not:
Harass, defame, intimidate or threaten another user;
Interfere with another user’s rights to privacy;
Post any material that is defamatory (i.e., disparaging to the reputation of an individual or business);
Post any material that is obscene, offensive or indecent;
Post any trademarks, logos, copyrighted material or other intellectual property without the authorization of the owner;
Operate, conduct, or promote, directly or indirectly, raffles, lotteries or other similar gaming activities, whether for charitable purposes or otherwise;
Post any materials that may damage the operation of a computer (such as a virus, worm or Trojan horse); or
Advertise or sell any goods or services.
PARTNER SERVICES
Our website may provide links to third-party websites or services and may link you automatically to sponsors’ or third party’s websites or services. We provide such links solely for the convenience of our users. We do not review or endorse, and are not responsible for, any content, advertising, products, services or other materials on or available from such websites or services. You assume full responsibility for your use of third-party websites or services.
PROPRIETARY RIGHTS
(a) Trademarked Material. You own all your Marks provided by you in connection with your use of this Service (collectively, “Your Materials”). You hereby grant to OurFund a nonexclusive, royalty-free transferable, fully paid-up world-wide license to use, copy, display, transmit, publish and distribute Your Materials for the sole purpose of providing the services described in these terms and conditions. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, You authorize OurFund to include Your name and logo in a press release, case studies or other announcements and on the OurFund Site. OurFund obtains no other right, title or interest in Your Materials except as set forth herein.
(b) OurFund Material. OurFund and its licensors shall retain all Intellectual Property Rights in the software, tools, designs, documentation, data and any other material developed or provided by OurFund pursuant to these terms and conditions, including but not limited to the Services and any data, text, pictures, sound, graphics, logos, marks, symbols, video, visual, oral or other digital material and any other content of any description, provided by OurFund pursuant hereto.
TRADEMARKS
The names OurFund, OurFund.us, Our-Fund.us, Teamdonations,com, the OurFund logo and any other product and service names that we may present on the Site from time to time may not be used in connection with any product or service that is not OurFund’s, nor in any manner that is likely to cause confusion, or in any way that may disparage or discredit OurFund. Other trademarks, service marks or logos that appear on the Site or anywhere in the OurFund service is rendered, in particular (but not exclusively) those of groups, teams, or organizations registered with OurFund are the property of their respective owners and are likely to be registered trademarks and subject to restrictions as to their use. They must not be used without the express permission of both OurFund and the trademark owner.
COPYRIGHT
All content on this Site is owned by OurFund, the groups, teams, or organizations registered with OurFund, or other original providers, and is protected by applicable intellectual property and proprietary rights and laws. You may copy such content for your own personal, non-commercial use provided you do not alter it or remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notice. No other use of the Services’ content is permitted without the express prior permission of OurFund, and, where applicable, the copyright holder. Inquiries and permission requests may be sent to info@ourfund.us.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; DISCLAIMERS
Use of this Service is at your sole risk. OurFund provides the tools, the Site, and the services on an “As Is”, “As Available” basis. Each party represents and warrants that it shall perform its obligations in a manner that complies with the applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, ordinances and codes (including identifying and procuring required registrations, certificates and approvals and posting of any necessary bonds). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you further warrant that you own or otherwise have sufficient rights to grant the licenses granted hereunder to Your Materials, have collected Your Materials in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations (including any infringement or misappropriation of U.S. patent, copyright, trademark or trade secret); and that the use and provision of Your Materials as contemplated herein will not infringe upon any intellectual property, privacy or other rights of any third party. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND TITLE, AND ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARISING FROM STATUTE, COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE OR USAGE OF TRADE. To the extent permitted by law, OurFund expressly disclaims any and all such other warranties. OurFund makes no representation as to whether all or any portion of the online Donations are tax deductible. OurFund will have no liability for any claim by any federal or state tax authority with respect to the characterization by You or any User on each of the applicable federal and state tax returns.
INDEMNIFICATION
(a) Indemnity by OurFund. OurFund agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless You and (if applicable) Your officers, directors, employees, agents, successors and assigns, from any and all Losses arising from any third party claim, action or proceeding alleging that the services hereunder or the OurFund Materials (i) violate or infringe the Intellectual Property Rights of such third party or (ii) violates any applicable law, rule or regulation.
(b) Your Indemnity. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless OurFund and its officers, directors, employees, agents, successors and assigns, from any and all Losses arising from any third party claim, action or proceeding alleging (A) that Your Materials or the use thereof by OurFund or Donors, (i) violates or infringes the Intellectual Property Rights of any third party, (ii) violates any applicable law, rule or regulation, or (iii) constitutes, or contains material that constitutes, libel, defamation or an invasion of privacy or (B) fraud or misrepresentation by You in connection with Your status as a nonprofit entity.
(c) Procedures. A party seeking indemnification hereunder (the “indemnitee”) shall promptly notify the other party (the “indemnitor”) upon receipt of notice of the commencement or threatened commencement of any action or proceeding that may be subject to indemnification hereunder. The indemnitor shall have sole control over the defense and settlement of such claim; provided that the indemnitee (a) shall be entitled to participate in the defense of such claim and to employ counsel at its own expense to assist in the handling of such claim and (b) shall reasonably cooperate with indemnitor in the defense or settlement of such claim.
(d) Remedies. This Section 11 states each party’s entire obligation to the other party and such other party’s sole remedy with respect to any claim of infringement.
LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY
OurFund’s liability to You for any recoverable losses or damages arising under or in connection with these terms and conditions and your use of this Service shall be limited, to extent applicable, to (i) the actual direct damages incurred by You, in an amount not to exceed the total revenue received by OurFund resulting from your use of the Service provided hereunder during the most recently preceding 12-month period, or (ii) your discontinuance of any further use of such items or the Service. OurFund shall not be liable for: (i) damages caused by Your failure to perform Your responsibilities; (ii) claims or demands of third parties (other than those third party claims covered by Section 10); or (iii) any lost or corrupted data, any lost profits, loss of business, loss of use, lost savings or other consequential, special, incidental, indirect, exemplary or punitive damages, even if OurFund has been advised of the possibility of such damages. The foregoing limitations shall not apply to: (i) the payment of settlements, costs, damages and legal fees referred to in Section 11; or (ii) your obligation to pay amounts owed as compensation for the services hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the maximum extent permitted by law, OurFund disclaims liability for any loss or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential (even if OurFund has been advised of the possibility of such damages) arising out of (i) your use of the OurFund Site and Services or your inability to do so, (ii) your reliance on any content provided on the Service or through the services provided thereunder, and/or (iii) goods and services in any way associated with this Service and the services thereunder. The limitations of liability set forth in this Section 11 will survive and apply notwithstanding the failure of any limited or exclusive remedy for breach of warranty set forth in these terms and conditions.
FORCE MAJEURE
Neither party shall be liable for any default or delay in the performance of its obligations hereunder if and to the extent such default or delay is caused by: fire, flood, earthquake, elements of nature or acts of God; riots, civil disorders, rebellions or revolutions in any country; or any other similar cause beyond the reasonable control of such party. In such event the nonperforming party shall be excused from further performance or observance of the obligation(s) so affected for as long as such circumstances prevail and such party continues to use its best efforts to recommence performance or observance without delay.
TERM & TERMINATION
Your agreement to abide by these terms and conditions will commence automatically upon your initial use of this Service and continue until the earlier of (i) termination of your rights to use the Service by OurFund or (ii) your ceasing to use the Service. Sections 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 17 shall survive any termination or expiration of these terms and conditions.
USER CONDUCT
You must at all times use this Service in a responsible and legal manner. In particular (but not exclusively) you must not do any of the following: misrepresent your identity or your affiliation with any other person or organization; send junk email or spam to people who do not wish to receive mail from you; delete or falsify any attributions, trademarks or designations of source from any website content; conduct, display, promote or forward surveys, contests, raffles, lotteries, pyramid schemes or chain letters; or interfere with or disrupt the service or services or networks connected to the service; collect or store personal data about other users including email addresses. You agree that you will comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws, statutes and regulations regarding use of this website and OurFund tools and services.
MISCELLANEOUS
The existence of the Site or any donation webpage created by a group, team, or individual member of a group or team does not constitute a solicitation of donations by OurFund; OurFund does not engage in any solicitation activities on behalf of any group, team, or individual.
These terms and conditions will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, without reference to its conflicts of laws rules. Any provision of these terms and conditions that is held to be invalid or unenforceable will be deleted and replaced by a valid and enforceable provision which achieves, as far as possible, the same objectives as the severed provision was intended to achieve. The remaining provisions of these terms and conditions shall continue in full force and effect. Except to the limited extent set forth in Section 1(b) above, neither these terms and conditions, nor any terms contained herein, shall be construed as creating or constituting a partnership, joint venture or agency relationship between the parties. You may not assign, sublicense or otherwise transfer any right or obligation set forth herein without OurFund’s prior written consent. Any purported assignment in violation of the preceding sentence is void and of no effect. These terms and conditions are binding upon the parties’ respective successors and permitted assigns. No failure of OurFund to exercise or enforce any of its rights hereunder will act as a waiver of such rights. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all remedies provided for herein shall be cumulative and in addition to and not in lieu of any other remedies available to either party at law, in equity or otherwise.
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