Terms of Use

By using hispanic-fund.org you agree to these Terms. We provide information, applications, and donation tools “as is.” Keep your account secure, use the site lawfully, and respect our intellectual property. We may update these Terms; we’ll post the new date above. For questions, see Contact.

1) Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Use (the “Terms”) govern your access to and use of hispanic-fund.org and related pages, forms, and services (the “Services”) operated by Hispanic Fund (the “Organization,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Services.

2) Eligibility & Accounts

  • Eligibility: You may use the Services if you can form a binding contract with us and comply with these Terms and applicable laws.
  • Account registration: Some features require an account. You must provide accurate, current information and keep it updated.
  • Security: You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for all activities under your account. Notify us immediately of any suspected unauthorized use.

3) Programs, Applications & Decisions

  • Applications: If you apply for scholarships, grants, programs, or mentoring, you agree to provide truthful, complete information and to comply with program rules and deadlines posted on the Services or otherwise provided to you.
  • Selection: Decisions are made at our sole discretion based on the criteria we set and may involve internal staff and external reviewers under confidentiality obligations.
  • Verification: We may require documentation to verify eligibility or identity and may reject or revoke awards for ineligible, incomplete, or misleading applications.

4) Donations & Payments

  • Processing: Donations and fees (if any) are processed by third‑party payment processors. We do not store full card numbers.
  • Recurring gifts: If you authorize recurring donations, you can change or cancel them as described in your confirmation email or donor portal (if available).
  • Receipts & tax: We make reasonable efforts to issue donation acknowledgments. Tax treatment depends on your jurisdiction; consult your advisor.
  • Refunds: Unless required by law or expressly stated otherwise, donations are generally non‑refundable. For questions, contact us.

5) Permitted Use & Prohibited Conduct

You agree to use the Services lawfully and responsibly. You will not:

  • violate laws or infringe rights (privacy, publicity, intellectual property);
  • submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information;
  • attempt to access accounts or data without authorization; introduce malware; scrape, crawl, or harvest data outside of publicly available pages or permitted APIs;
  • interfere with the operation or security of the Services;
  • use the Services for advertising, spam, or commercial solicitation without our prior written permission.

6) User Content

  • Your content: You may submit content (e.g., application materials, messages, comments). You retain your rights, but grant us a non‑exclusive, worldwide, royalty‑free license to use, host, reproduce, and display that content solely to operate and improve the Services and our programs.
  • Standards: Do not submit content that is unlawful, harmful, harassing, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable. We may remove or disable access to content at our discretion.
  • Feedback: If you provide ideas or suggestions, you grant us permission to use them without obligation.

7) Intellectual Property

  • Our materials: The Services and their contents, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws.
  • Limited license: We grant you a limited, non‑exclusive, non‑transferable license to access and use the Services for personal, non‑commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.
  • Trademarks: “Hispanic Fund” and associated marks are our trademarks. You may not use them without our prior written permission, except for nominative fair use.

8) Third‑Party Services & Links

The Services may link to or integrate third‑party websites, platforms, or tools (e.g., payment processors, event platforms). We do not control and are not responsible for third‑party content or practices. Use them at your own risk and review their terms and privacy policies.

9) Accessibility

We aim to make the Services accessible and usable by as many people as possible. If you encounter barriers or need accommodations, please contact us (see Contact).

10) Disclaimers

  • No warranty: The Services are provided “as is” and “as available.” To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non‑infringement.
  • Information only: Content on the Services is for informational purposes only and may change without notice. Program details, eligibility, and deadlines may be updated periodically; the most current information appears on the relevant pages.

11) Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we and our officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and agents will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising from or related to your use of the Services. Our total liability for any claim will not exceed the greater of (a) the amounts you paid to us for the Services in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim (if any) or (b) US$100.

12) Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Organization and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Services.

13) DMCA / Copyright Complaints (U.S.)

If you believe your copyrighted work has been used on the Services in a way that constitutes infringement, you may submit a notice under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) to our designated agent:

Email: [email protected]
Address: 1234 Prospect Ave E, Suite 250, Cleveland, OH 44115, USA

Your notice should include: (1) identification of the copyrighted work; (2) identification of the material claimed to be infringing and its location; (3) your contact information; (4) a statement of good‑faith belief; (5) a statement that the information is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner’s behalf; and (6) your physical or electronic signature.

14) Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

  • Governing law: These Terms are governed by the laws of the USA, without regard to its conflict of laws rules.
  • Venue: You agree to exclusive jurisdiction and venue in the state or federal courts, unless otherwise required by applicable law.
  • Informal resolution: Before filing a claim, you agree to try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us. If we cannot resolve it within 60 days, either party may bring a claim as permitted here.
  • Arbitration (optional): If you choose to include arbitration, add: “Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms will be finally resolved by binding arbitration administered under its rules. Class actions are not permitted, and claims must be brought in an individual capacity.” Consult counsel before enabling this clause.

15) Changes to the Services & Terms

We may modify or discontinue all or part of the Services at any time. We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the latest changes. If we make material changes, we will provide a reasonable notice or request consent where required by law. Your continued use after changes become effective constitutes acceptance.

16) Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time for any violation of these Terms, suspected fraud or misuse, or to comply with the law. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will cease, but provisions that by their nature should survive (e.g., intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnity, and dispute resolution) will survive.

17) Miscellaneous

  • Entire agreement: These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and program‑specific terms, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Services.
  • Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, it will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
  • Assignment: You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms as part of an organizational restructuring or combination.
  • No waiver: Our failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver of our right to do so later.
  • Headings: Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.

18) Contact

Questions about these Terms:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Mail: 1234 Prospect Ave E, Suite 250, Cleveland, OH 44115, USA
  • Phone: +1 (216) 555-0134