Terms of Use
Last Updated: April 12, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the website www.beckyvalentinefoundation.org (the “Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (the “Terms”) and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these Terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this Website.
2. Description of Service
The Website is operated by The Valentine Foundation (the “Foundation”) to provide information about our mission, activities, and impact, to connect potential donors with the Foundation, and to allow donors to make online donations to support our work.
3. User Conduct
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the Website. Prohibited behavior includes, but is not limited to:
- Transmitting any unlawful, harassing, libelous, abusive, threatening, harmful, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable material.
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion or feature of the Website, or any other systems or networks connected to the Website.
- Interfering with or disrupting the operation of the Website or the servers and networks used to make the Website available.
- Using any device, software, or routine to interfere or attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Website.
4. Intellectual Property
All content included on the Website, such as text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, and software, is the property of The Valentine Foundation or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. The trademarks, service marks, and logos of the Foundation used and displayed on the Website are registered and unregistered trademarks of the Foundation. You may not use any Foundation trademarks or service marks without the prior written permission of the Foundation.
5. Donations
The Website allows you to make online donations to The Valentine Foundation through our third-party giving platform, Qgiv by Bloomerang. By making a donation through the Website, you acknowledge and agree that your donation will be processed by Qgiv and will be subject to their terms of service and privacy policy, which we encourage you to review. The Foundation is not responsible for the processing of your donation by Qgiv. All donations are final and non-refundable, except at the sole discretion of the Foundation.
6. Links to Third-Party Websites
The Website may contain links to third-party websites, including the Qgiv platform. These links are provided for your convenience only and do not imply any endorsement by the Foundation of the content or services offered on these third-party websites. The Valentine Foundation has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that the Foundation shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such third-party websites.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, INFORMATION, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES INCLUDED ON OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE VALENTINE FOUNDATION DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE WEBSITE OR THE SERVERS THAT MAKE THE WEBSITE AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE VALENTINE FOUNDATION, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USETHE WEBSITE, EVEN IF THE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Valentine Foundation, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website.
10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be instituted exclusively in the state or federal courts located in California. You hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of such courts.
11. Changes to Terms
The Valentine Foundation reserves the right to modify or revise these Terms at any time without notice. By continuing to use the Website after any such changes, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for any updates or changes.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at: