This website is operated by My Sister's Child, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Throughout the Site, the terms "we," "us," and "our" refer to My Sister's Child, Inc. We offer this website, including all information, tools, resources, and services available from this Site, to you, the user, conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies, and notices stated here.

By accessing or using any part of the Site at www.mysisterschild.org, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, you may not access the website or use any of its services. These Terms apply to all users of the Site, including without limitation visitors, program participants, donors, volunteers, supporters, and contributors of content.

Please read these Terms carefully before accessing or using our website. Any new features, tools, or resources added to the Site shall also be subject to these Terms. We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms by posting updates to our website. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to the website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Our website is hosted on Squarespace Inc., which provides us with the online platform that allows us to share information about our programs and services and to accept donations and other transactions.

Eligibility

By agreeing to these Terms, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or that you are the age of majority in your state or province of residence and you have given us your consent to allow any of your minor dependents to use this Site.

You may not use this Site or its services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose, nor may you, in the use of the Site, violate any laws in your jurisdiction (including but not limited to copyright laws). You must not transmit any worms, viruses, or any code of a destructive nature. A breach or violation of any of these Terms will result in immediate termination of your access to the Site.

Donations and Transactions

If you make a donation or other payment through our Site, you agree to provide current, complete, and accurate information for all transactions. Payment may be made by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, other credit cards, or PayPal, as available. You warrant that you are an authorized user of the payment method used to complete the transaction. You agree to promptly update your account and payment information so that we can complete your transactions and contact you as needed.

We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any transaction at our discretion. In the event that we make a change to or cancel a transaction, we may attempt to notify you by contacting the email address or phone number provided at the time the transaction was made. All donations to My Sister's Child, Inc. are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

General Conditions

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time. You understand that your content (not including payment information) may be transferred unencrypted and involve transmissions over various networks and changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks or devices. Payment and credit card information is always encrypted during transfer over networks.

You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Site, use of the Site, or access to the Site or any content on the website through which services are provided, without express written permission from us. The headings used in this agreement are included for convenience only and will not limit or otherwise affect these Terms.

Accuracy, Timeliness, and Completeness of Information

We are not responsible if information made available on this Site is not accurate, complete, or current. The material on this Site is provided for general information only and should not be relied upon or used as the sole basis for making decisions without consulting primary, more accurate, more complete, or more timely sources of information. Any reliance on the material on this Site is at your own risk.

This Site may contain certain historical information. Historical information, necessarily, is not current and is provided for your reference only. We reserve the right to modify the contents of this Site at any time, but we have no obligation to update any information on our Site. You agree that it is your responsibility to monitor changes to our Site.

Modifications to Services and Programs

Information about our programs, events, and services is subject to change without notice. We reserve the right at any time to modify or discontinue any program, service, or content on the Site without notice. We shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of any program, service, or content.

Programs and Services

Certain programs, events, or resources may be available exclusively through the website. Program availability may be limited and subject to eligibility requirements, capacity, or other conditions as described on the Site

We have made every effort to display information about our programs and services as accurately as possible. However, we do not warrant that descriptions, schedules, or other content on the Site are error-free, complete, or current. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any program or service at any time. Any offer for any program or service made on this Site is void where prohibited.

Third-Party Tools

We may provide you with access to third-party tools over which we neither monitor nor have any control nor input. You acknowledge and agree that we provide access to such tools "as is" and "as available" without any warranties, representations, or conditions of any kind and without any endorsement. We shall have no liability whatsoever arising from or relating to your use of optional third-party tools. Any use by you of optional tools offered through the Site is entirely at your own risk and discretion, and you should ensure that you are familiar with and approve of the terms on which tools are provided by the relevant third-party provider(s). We may also, in the future, offer new services and features through the website, including the release of new tools and resources. Such new features and services shall also be subject to these Terms.

Third-Party Links

Certain content and resources available via the Site may include materials from third parties. Third-party links on this Site may direct you to third-party websites that are not affiliated with us. We are not responsible for examining or evaluating the content or accuracy of those websites and we do not warrant and will not have any liability or responsibility for any third-party materials or websites, or for any other materials, products, or services of third parties.

We are not liable for any harm or damages related to the use of goods, services, resources, content, or any other transactions made in connection with any third-party websites. Please review carefully the third party's policies and practices and make sure you understand them before you engage in any transaction. Complaints, claims, concerns, or questions regarding third-party resources should be directed to the third party.

User Feedback, Comments, and Submissions

If, at our request, you send certain specific submissions (for example, program testimonials or event feedback) or without a request from us you send creative ideas, suggestions, proposals, or other materials, whether online, by email, by postal mail, or otherwise (collectively, "comments"), you agree that we may, at any time, without restriction, edit, copy, publish, distribute, translate, and otherwise use in any medium any comments that you forward to us. We are and shall be under no obligation (1) to maintain any comments in confidence; (2) to pay compensation for any comments; or (3) to respond to any comments.

We may, but have no obligation to, monitor, edit, or remove content that we determine in our sole discretion is unlawful, offensive, threatening, libelous, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable or that violates any party's intellectual property or these Terms.

You agree that your comments will not violate any right of any third party, including copyright, trademark, privacy, personality, or other personal or proprietary right. You further agree that your comments will not contain libelous or otherwise unlawful, abusive, or obscene material, or contain any computer virus or other malware that could in any way affect the operation of the Site. You may not use a false email address, pretend to be someone other than yourself, or otherwise mislead us or third parties as to the origin of any comments. You are solely responsible for any comments you make and their accuracy. We take no responsibility and assume no liability for any comments posted by you or any third party.

Personal Information

Your submission of personal information through the Site is governed by our Privacy Policy, available at www.mysisterschild.org/privacy-policy.

Errors, Inaccuracies, and Omissions

Occasionally there may be information on our Site that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions that may relate to program descriptions, event details, schedules, or other content. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions, and to change or update information at any time without prior notice.

We undertake no obligation to update, amend, or clarify information on the Site, except as required by law. No specified update or refresh date applied on the Site should be taken to indicate that all information on the Site has been modified or updated.

Prohibited Use

In addition to other prohibitions as set forth in these Terms, you are prohibited from using the Site or its content: (a) for any unlawful purpose; (b) to solicit others to perform or participate in any unlawful acts; (c) to violate any international, federal, provincial or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances; (d) to infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others; (e) to harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, national origin, or disability; (f) to submit false or misleading information; (g) to upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code that will or may be used in any way that will affect the functionality or operation of the Site; (h) to collect or track the personal information of others; (i) to spam, phish, pretext, spider, crawl, or scrape; (j) for any obscene or immoral purpose; or (k) to interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Site. We reserve the right to terminate your use of the Site for violating any of the prohibited uses.

Disclaimer of Warranty and Limitation of Liability

We do not guarantee, represent, or warrant that your use of the Site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free. We do not warrant that the results that may be obtained from the use of the Site will be accurate or reliable. You agree that from time to time we may remove or modify Site content for indefinite periods of time or discontinue access at any time, without notice to you.

You expressly agree that your use of, or inability to use, the Site is at your sole risk. The Site and all information, resources, and services provided through the Site are (except as expressly stated by us) provided "as is" and "as available" for your use, without any representation, warranties, or conditions of any kind, either express or implied, including all implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, durability, title, and non-infringement.

In no case shall My Sister's Child, Inc., our directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, volunteers, interns, service providers, or licensors be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages of any kind, including without limitation lost data, replacement costs, or any similar damages, whether based in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise, arising from your use of the Site or any resources obtained through the Site, or for any other claim related in any way to your use of the Site, including but not limited to any errors or omissions in any content, or any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of the Site or any content posted, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the Site, even if advised of their possibility. Because some states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, in such states or jurisdictions our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold My Sister's Child, Inc. and our affiliates, partners, officers, directors, agents, contractors, licensors, service providers, volunteers, interns, and employees harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms or the documents they incorporate by reference, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.

Severability

In the event that any provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, such provision shall nonetheless be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and the unenforceable portion shall be deemed severed from these Terms. Such determination shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any other remaining provisions.

Termination

The obligations and liabilities of the parties incurred prior to the termination date shall survive the termination of this agreement for all purposes. These Terms are effective unless and until terminated by either you or us. You may terminate these Terms at any time by notifying us that you no longer wish to use our Site, or when you cease using our Site.

If in our sole judgment you fail, or we suspect that you have failed, to comply with any term or provision of these Terms, we may terminate this agreement at any time without notice and may deny you access to the Site or any part thereof.

Website Security

The website www.mysisterschild.org is protected by SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption. SSL is a security technology that ensures data you enter into a secure area of the website is encrypted during transmission over the Internet. My Sister's Child, Inc. does not store or retain credit card numbers from online transactions. In the event a credit card is used without the holder's authorization, the cardholder must notify their credit card provider in accordance with their reporting rules and procedures.

Intellectual Property

My Sister's Child, Inc. owns the intellectual property in its name, logos, program names (including Ready. Set. Arc!™), website content, images, and other original materials. My Sister's Child, Inc. prohibits the use of its intellectual property for any purpose without prior written consent.

Website Availability

On rare occasions, www.mysisterschild.org may require scheduled or unscheduled downtime. My Sister's Child, Inc. will try to ensure the amount of downtime is limited. We will not be held liable for any consequences during downtime.

Changes to Terms of Service

You can review the most current version of the Terms of Service at any time on this page. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms by posting updates and changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check our website periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to our website following the posting of any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with the Privacy Policy and other policies posted on this Site, constitute the entire agreement between My Sister's Child, Inc. and you, the user. The failure of us to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. These Terms and any policies or operating rules posted by us on the Site constitute the entire agreement and understanding between you and us and govern your use of the Site, superseding any prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, and proposals, whether oral or written. Any ambiguities in the interpretation of these Terms shall not be construed against the drafting party.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service and any separate agreements whereby we provide you services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the United States of America.

Contact Information

Questions about these Terms of Service should be directed to:

My Sister's Child, Inc.

Boston, Massachusetts

Phone: (617) 858-1353

Website: www.mysisterschild.org/contact-us