Terms and Conditions
Welcome to Birthday Candle. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website and services. By accessing our site, joining as a member, or participating in our programs, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.
1. Eligibility
To use this site or participate in our programs, you must be at least 18 years old or have the legal consent of a parent or guardian. By using the site, you represent that you meet these eligibility requirements.
2. Site Use
Birthday Candle grants you a limited, non-exclusive license to access and use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes related to our mission of celebrating children. You agree not to use the site for any unauthorized or illegal activities.
3. Account and Member Responsibilities
If you create an account, you are responsible for maintaining its confidentiality and for all activities that occur under your credentials. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process.
4. Donations and Payments
All donations are voluntary and greatly appreciated. Unless otherwise stated, donations are non-refundable. We use secure third-party payment processors; Birthday Candle does not store your full credit card information. Tax receipts will be issued in accordance with U.S. law for eligible contributions.
5. Events and Programs
Participation in Birthday Candle events, such as 'Adopt a Birthday,' is subject to specific program guidelines. Participants assume all risks associated with their participation in community-based activities.
6. Third-Party Partners
Our site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Birthday Candle. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.
7. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this site, including text, graphics, logos, and images, is the property of Birthday Candle or its content suppliers and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.
8. User Content and Feedback
By posting content to our site, you grant Birthday Candle a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, and display such content in connection with our nonprofit mission.
9. Prohibited Activities
You may not engage in any activity that interferes with the site’s operation, including hacking, scraping, or transmitting viruses. Harassment of staff, volunteers, or other users is strictly prohibited.
10. Disclaimers
The site and all services are provided on an 'as is' and 'as available' basis without warranties of any kind. Birthday Candle does not guarantee that the site will be error-free or uninterrupted.
11. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Birthday Candle be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of your use of the site or participation in our programs.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Birthday Candle from any claims, losses, or expenses resulting from your violation of these terms or misuse of our services.
13. Changes to the Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the site signifies your acceptance of the new terms.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
Email: info@birthdaycandle.org
Phone: 405-821-8290