1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Sanders Dickinson Foundation website (“Website”), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use or access our Website.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, donors, and others who access or use our Website.

2. About Our Organization

The Sanders Dickinson Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Saratoga, California (EIN: 33-0940501). Our mission is to concentrate funding on Bay Area basic needs and faith-based social services through trust-based, multi-year grantmaking.

3. Use of the Website

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use our Website for lawful purposes only, including:

• Learning about our mission, programs, and impact
• Making donations to support our work
• Contacting us for information or partnership opportunities
• Accessing educational resources and blog content

3.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website or related systems
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers
• Scrape, data mine, or collect information from the Website without permission
• Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state your affiliation with any person or entity

4. Donations and Financial Transactions

4.1 Donation Processing

All donations made through our Website are processed securely through third-party payment processors. By making a donation, you agree to provide accurate and complete information as required for the transaction.

4.2 Tax-Deductibility

The Sanders Dickinson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You will receive a written acknowledgment for all donations of $250 or more. For donations under $250, a year-end summary will be provided.

4.3 Refund Policy

All donations are final and non-refundable. If you believe an error has been made in processing your donation, please contact us immediately at info@sandersdickinson.org or (415) 555-0123.

4.4 Recurring Donations

If you elect to make a recurring (monthly) donation, you authorize us to charge your payment method on the specified schedule until you cancel. You may cancel recurring donations at any time by contacting us or through your donor account settings.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Ownership

All content on this Website—including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software—is the property of the Sanders Dickinson Foundation or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Limited License

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content without our express written permission.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by the Sanders Dickinson Foundation. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

You acknowledge and agree that the Sanders Dickinson Foundation shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

7. Grantmaking and Partnership Inquiries

The Sanders Dickinson Foundation uses a trust-based, invitation-only grantmaking model. We do not accept unsolicited grant proposals. Partnership inquiries submitted through our contact form are for informational purposes only and do not constitute a grant application.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. The Sanders Dickinson Foundation makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation:

• Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property
• Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of any information obtained through the Website

9. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the Sanders Dickinson Foundation, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Website
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website
• Any content obtained from the Website
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Sanders Dickinson Foundation and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including without limitation reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your access to or use of the Website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of any third party

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Santa Clara County, California.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our Website after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

• Email: misspaulinebogan.org@gmail.com
• Mail: Sanders Dickinson Foundation, Saratoga, CA 95070

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and the Sanders Dickinson Foundation regarding our Website and supersede any prior agreements between you and the Foundation relating to the Website.