Terms and Conditions of Refuge Place Inc.

These Terms and Conditions (« Terms ») govern your use of the website owned and operated by Refuge Place Inc. (« we, » « our, » or « us »). By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our website.

1. Access and Use of the Website

• Ownership: The website and all of its content, including text, images, logos, and videos, are owned by Refuge Place Inc. and are protected by intellectual property laws.
• Use Restrictions: You agree not to use the website for any unlawful purposes. You may not exploit, copy, modify, or distribute the website’s content without our permission. Additionally, you agree not to engage in any behavior that could harm the site, such as introducing viruses or interfering with the functionality of the website.
• Modifications: We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or terminate access to the website at any time without prior notice.

2. Donations and Financial Transactions

• Donation Process: Donations are made through secure third-party payment processors. By submitting a donation, you authorize Refuge Place Inc. to process the payment for the chosen amount.
• Payment Security: We use third-party payment platforms that comply with industry standards for securing payment information. Your financial data is not stored on our website.
• Refund Policy: Donations are generally non-refundable, but we will consider exceptions on a case-by-case basis. If you believe there has been an error with your donation, please contact us immediately at contact@refugeplaceinc.org.

3. Intellectual Property

• Ownership of Content: All content provided on the website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Refuge Place Inc. or its licensors. The content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
• License: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the website for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

4. Privacy and Data Protection

• Link to Privacy Policy: Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which can be found [here]. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

5. Limitation of Liability

• Disclaimer of Warranties: The website is provided « as is » without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Refuge Place Inc. does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the website.
• Limitation of Liability: Refuge Place Inc. will not be liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use the website, including but not limited to indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

6. Indemnification

• User Responsibility: You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Refuge Place Inc. from any claims, damages, or losses arising from your violation of these Terms or your use of the website.

7. Third-Party Links

• External Sites: Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites.

8. Changes to These Terms

• Modifications: We reserve the right to update or revise these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the « Last Updated » date will reflect the date of the most recent revision. Please check these Terms regularly for updates.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

• Governing Law: These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States.
• Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising from these Terms will be resolved through mediation or arbitration, as appropriate, before resorting to litigation.

10. Contact Us

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

Refuge Place Inc.
460 8th St 12180, Troy, NY, USA
Email: contact@refugeplaceinc.org
Phone: +1 (518) 288-8041