Terms of Service

Last updated: December 2025

Welcome to HopeForTots. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the HopeForTots website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily access the materials on HopeForTots' website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

  • Modify or copy the materials
  • Use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display
  • Attempt to reverse engineer any software contained on the website
  • Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials
  • Transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server

This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by HopeForTots at any time.

3. User Accounts and Responsibilities

If you create an account or provide information through our website, you are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account information
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Providing accurate and complete information
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

4. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the website:

  • In any way that violates any applicable law or regulation
  • To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent
  • To impersonate or attempt to impersonate HopeForTots, a HopeForTots employee, another user, or any other person or entity
  • In any way that infringes upon the rights of others, or in any way is illegal, threatening, fraudulent, or harmful
  • To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the website

5. Intellectual Property Rights

The website and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by HopeForTots and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our website without prior written consent.

6. Donations and Payments

When making donations through our website:

  • All donations are final and non-refundable unless otherwise stated
  • You represent and warrant that you have the legal right to use any payment method you provide
  • We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any donation at our sole discretion
  • Donations are used to support our charitable programs and operations

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The materials on HopeForTots' website are provided on an 'as is' basis. HopeForTots makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.

8. Limitations of Liability

In no event shall HopeForTots or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on HopeForTots' website, even if HopeForTots or a HopeForTots authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

9. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by HopeForTots. 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 HopeForTots shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless HopeForTots 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 or your violation of these Terms.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the website will cease immediately.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which HopeForTots operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. 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.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our contact form or email. We are here to help and will respond to your inquiries as soon as possible.