Welcome to Hope Empowers All Reaching Together (HEART). By accessing or using this website, making a donation, registering for an account, volunteering, or participating in HEART activities, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully.
Effective Date :
General Use of the Website
You agree to use this website for lawful purposes only.
You agree not to:
- Attempt to damage, disable, overburden, or impair the website
- Attempt unauthorized access to any portion of the website
- Upload malicious code or interfere with security features
HEART reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the website at any time without notice.
Donations
All donations to HEART are voluntary and made at the donor’s discretion.
HEART is currently in the process of obtaining 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. Updates regarding tax-exempt status will be shared on our website.
Donations may not be tax-deductible unless and until official 501(c)(3) approval is granted, and deductibility is subject to applicable law.
Donations support HEART’s programs and operations, including but not limited to:
- Food pantry support
- Hygiene and baby items
- Administrative and operational costs
- Storage and outreach infrastructure
HEART does not store or sell your payment information. All transactions are processed securely through third-party payment processors.
All donations are final unless otherwise required by law.
Volunteer Participation
Volunteers participate at their own risk.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, HEART is not responsible for injury, loss, or damage that may occur during volunteer activities.
Volunteers agree to:
- Follow all HEART guidelines and safety instructions
- Conduct themselves respectfully
- Maintain confidentiality regarding personal information of families, donors, and other volunteers
- Disclose any limitations that may affect safe participation
HEART reserves the right to suspend or terminate volunteer participation at any time for safety, legal, or program-related reasons.
User Accounts and Portal Access
Certain areas of the website may require account registration.
Users are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of login credentials
- Restricting access to their account
- Notifying HEART of unauthorized access
HEART reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
Intellectual Property
All website content, including text, graphics, logos, images, and materials, is the property of HEART or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or use any content without prior written permission.
Third-Party Links and Services
This website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services for payments, communications, analytics, or other functionality.
HEART is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites or service providers.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, HEART, its directors, officers, volunteers, and representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from:
- Use of the website
- Participation in volunteer activities
- Donations or financial contributions
- Reliance on information provided on the website
Your use of this website and participation in HEART activities is at your own risk.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless HEART, its directors, officers, volunteers, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the website or violation of these Terms.
Privacy
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas & Missouri, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Updates to These Terms
HEART reserves the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.
Continued use of the website or participation in activities constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
Email: contact@heartempowers.org
Website: https://www.heartempowers.org