Effective Date: April 17, 2025
Welcome to The Michael’s Daughter Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) website, https://michaelsdaughter.org (the “Site”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our Site, participation in our programs, donations, and any other interactions with The Michael’s Daughter Foundation. By accessing or using our Site or services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site or our services.
1. Use of the Site
You agree to use the Site for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with our mission to empower youth and families impacted by incarceration through arts-based programs. You may not:
- Use the Site to engage in illegal activities or violate the rights of others.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or data.
- Distribute viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
- Reproduce, duplicate, or sell any part of the Site without our permission.
2. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site, including text, images, logos, and program materials (e.g., workshop curricula, creative writing prompts), is owned by The Michael’s Daughter Foundation or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without prior written consent, except for personal, non-commercial use.
Participants in our programs (e.g., youth submitting creative writing or art) retain ownership of their original work but grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, or publish their submissions for promotional or educational purposes, with consent from the participant or their guardian.
3. Donations
Donations made through the Site are processed securely via third-party payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe). By donating, you agree:
- Your donation is voluntary and non-refunded, except as required by law.
- You are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of your payment information.
- Donations may qualify for tax deductions under U.S. law; we will provide receipts as required by the IRS.
We reserve the right to decline or refund donations at our discretion, such as in cases of suspected fraud.
4. Program Participation
Our programs, including workshops, creative writing, filmmaking, and scholarships, are subject to the following:
- Eligibility: Programs are primarily for youth and families impacted by incarceration. Specific eligibility criteria (e.g., age, location) will be provided during registration.
- Consent: For participants under 18, parental or guardian consent is required for participation and data collection.
- Conduct: Participants must respect others and follow program rules. We reserve the right to remove participants for disruptive or unsafe behavior.
- Media Release: By participating, you or your guardian may consent to the use of photos, videos, or creative work from programs for promotional purposes.
5. User-Generated Content
If you submit content to the Site (e.g., comments, testimonials, or contact form messages), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display such content. You agree not to submit content that is:
- Defamatory, obscene, or offensive.
- Infringing on the rights of others.
- Misleading or inaccurate.
We may remove or moderate user-generated content at our discretion.
6. Third-Party Links and Services
The Site may include links to third-party websites (e.g., social media, donation platforms) or use third-party services (e.g., payment processors). We are not responsible for their content, practices, or availability. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Michael’s Daughter Foundation, its officers, directors, employees, and partners will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site, participation in programs, or donations, including but not limited to loss of data, profits, or opportunities. The Site and our services are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Michael’s Daughter Foundation from any claims, losses, or damages, including legal fees, arising from your violation of these Terms, misuse of the Site, or participation in our programs.
9. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site or our services at our discretion, including for violations of these Terms or suspected fraudulent activity. You may stop using the Site at any time.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Los Angeles County, California.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site or services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
The Michael’s Daughter Foundation
Email: info@michaelsdaughter.org
Address: 23638 Lyons Ave #233, Newhall, California, 91321