Terms and Conditions

Summary

This summary provides an overview of the key points of the Terms and Conditions for using Minnesota Family Council's website:

• Acceptance of Terms: By using our Website, you agree to these Terms. Must be 13+ to provide personal information.
• Intellectual Property: All content is owned by Minnesota Family Council; no unauthorized reproduction or distribution allowed.
• Prohibited Uses: No illegal activities, harassment, spamming, harmful code, or misuse of our Website.
• Third-Party Links: We're not responsible for external sites, including our donation platform (CharityEngine).
• "AS IS" Disclaimer: Website is provided without warranties; use at your own risk.
• Limitation of Liability: We are not liable for damages arising from your use of the Website.
• Indemnification: You're responsible for claims resulting from your use or violations of these Terms.
• Termination: Access may be suspended for violations of these Terms.
• Governing Law: Minnesota laws govern these Terms.

This summary is provided solely for informational purposes and does not constitute a legally binding document.

For full details, please refer to the complete Terms and Conditions below.

Last updated: December 11, 2024

Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using our Website.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions:

• Organization (referred to as "We," "Us," or "Our"): Minnesota Family Council, 525 Park Street, Suite 460, Saint Paul, MN 55103.
• Website: Minnesota Family Council's website, accessible from mfc.org and its subdomains.
• Service: The Website and all content, features, and functionality provided by the Organization.
• Device: Any device capable of accessing the Website, such as a computer, tablet, or mobile device.
• Terms and Conditions (or "Terms"): This agreement governing the use of the Website.
• You: The individual or legal entity accessing or using the Website.
• Content: All text, images, videos, graphics, logos, and other materials available on the Website.
• Country: Minnesota, United States.

Acknowledgment

These Terms govern your use of the Website and the Service. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not use the Website.

You represent that you are over the age of 13. If you are under 18 years of age, you should have permission from a parent or guardian before providing any personal information to us.

Intellectual Property

All Content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and other materials, is the exclusive property of Minnesota Family Council and its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view and print Content from the Website for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from the Content without our prior written consent
• Use the Content for any commercial purpose
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
• Frame or mirror any portion of the Website without our express permission

Requests for permission to use Content should be directed to family@mfc.org.

Use of Our Website

Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the Website in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, or local law or regulation
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Website
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Organization, an Organization employee, another user, or any other person or entity
• Use any automated system to access the Website without our permission

Prohibited Activities

You may not use the Website or its Content for:

• Any illegal purpose or to encourage others to engage in illegal activities
• Violating any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringing on our intellectual property rights or the rights of others
• Harassing, abusing, threatening, or discriminating against others
• Submitting false, misleading, or fraudulent information through forms or communications
• Uploading or transmitting viruses, malware, or any other harmful code
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Website, servers, or networks
• Collecting or tracking personal information of other users without their consent
• Engaging in spamming, phishing, or similar activities
• Interfering with or disrupting the Website's security features or functionality
• Using the Website for any obscene or immoral purpose

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately if you violate these restrictions.

Forms and Communications

When you submit forms on our Website (such as newsletter signups or resource access requests), you agree that:

• You will provide accurate, current, and complete information
• You consent to receive communications from us related to your submission
• Your information will be handled according to our Privacy Policy
• You may opt out of future communications using the unsubscribe link in our emails

Links to Other Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that we do not own or control, including our donation processing platform (CharityEngine) and other external resources.

We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We are not liable for any harm or damages arising from your access to or use of third-party websites.

Donations: Please note that donations to Minnesota Family Council are processed through CharityEngine's platform on a separate domain (web.charityengine.net). When you make a donation, you are transacting directly with CharityEngine, and those transactions are governed by CharityEngine's terms of service and privacy policy.

We strongly recommend that you review the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and all Content are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Organization and its affiliates disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the Content
• Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
• Warranties that defects will be corrected

We do not guarantee that:

• The Website will meet your specific needs or expectations
• The Website will be available at all times or any particular time
• Any errors in the Website will be corrected
• The Website or servers are free of viruses or other harmful components

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties, so these limitations may not apply to you.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event shall Minnesota Family Council, its officers, directors, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill
• Business interruption
• Cost of procurement of substitute services
• Any damages arising from your access to or use of (or inability to use) the Website

This limitation applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Minnesota Family Council and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, and partners from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Website
• Your violation of these Terms and Conditions
• Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
• Any content you submit through the Website

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Breach of these Terms and Conditions
• Violation of applicable laws or regulations
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• At our sole discretion for any other reason

Upon termination, your right to use the Website will cease immediately. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to intellectual property provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions and your use of the Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution

If you have any concern or dispute about the Website or these Terms, you agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at family@mfc.org or (612) 789-8811.

Severability and Waiver

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Waiver

No waiver of any term or condition of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or any other term or condition. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Changes to These Terms and Conditions

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes. You are expected to check this page periodically to be aware of any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, you can contact us:

• By email: family@mfc.org
• By phone: (612) 789-8811
• By mail: Minnesota Family Council, 525 Park Street, Suite 460, Saint Paul, MN 55103

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