Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 2025

Welcome to Hope to Light Foundation ("we," "us," "our"). These Terms govern your use of hopetolight.org and participation in our donation and volunteer programs.

1. Acceptance

By using our website, you agree to these Terms.

2. Donations

  • All donations are voluntary.
  • Donations are processed securely through Stripe or PayPal.
  • Donations may be tax-deductible; consult your tax advisor.
  • Any misuse or fraudulent conduct may result in refund or cancellation.

3. Volunteer Participation

By submitting a volunteer form, you agree to be contacted about opportunities. We reserve the right to accept or deny volunteer involvement for safety and operational reasons.

4. Intellectual Property

All content, media, branding, and materials on our website belong to Hope to Light Foundation. You may not copy or distribute without permission.

5. Liability

We provide this website as-is. We are not liable for:

  • Service outages
  • Third-party payment processor issues
  • User errors

6. Third-Party Services

We use Stripe, PayPal, SendGrid, and analytics tools. Each has its own policies.

7. Modification of Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use = acceptance.