Terms of Service

Welcome to Seeds of Hope. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By visiting our website, making a donation, using our contact form, or otherwise interacting with Seeds of Hope ("we," "our," or "us"), you agree to these Terms and to our Privacy Policy. We may update these Terms from time to time; the "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised when we do. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Use of Our Website

You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to use the website to:

• Violate any applicable law or regulation
• Infringe the rights of others or harm them in any way
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, networks, or data
• Interfere with or disrupt the website or its operation
• Collect or harvest personal information about other users without consent
• Use the website for spam, fraud, or any deceptive or abusive purpose

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the website for anyone who we believe has violated these Terms.

3. Donations

Making a donation. When you make a donation through our website, you represent that you are authorized to use the payment method provided and that the information you supply is accurate. Donations are processed through our payment processor (Stripe). By donating, you also agree to any applicable terms of our payment processor.

One-time and recurring donations. You may make one-time or recurring (monthly) donations. For recurring donations, you authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis until you cancel. You may cancel a recurring donation at any time by contacting us; cancellation will take effect for future billing cycles.

Refunds. Donations are generally non-refundable. In exceptional circumstances we may consider refund requests at our discretion. If you believe an error was made or you have a refund request, please contact us as soon as possible.

Tax deductibility. Seeds of Hope is a nonprofit organization. Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. We do not provide tax or legal advice; please consult your own advisor regarding the deductibility of your donation. We will provide a receipt for your records when applicable.

4. Intellectual Property

The content on this website—including text, images, logos, graphics, and design—is owned by Seeds of Hope or our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or use our content for commercial purposes without our prior written permission. You may view and share links to our website for personal, non-commercial use.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We strive to keep information accurate and up to date but do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of any content on the website.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Seeds of Hope and its directors, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising from your use of the website or services or your inability to use them. Our total liability for any claim arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the website shall not exceed the amount you donated to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or one hundred dollars ($100), whichever is greater. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages; in such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Seeds of Hope and its directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the website, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another.

8. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (for example, our payment processor). We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of those sites. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Alabama, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Alabama.

10. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Seeds of Hope
Contact form or mail us at the address provided on our contact page.