Terms of Service for The Alison Bainbridge Grace Fund

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. This includes but is not limited to:

• Browsing our website and content
• Submitting grant applications
• Communicating with us through contact forms
• Participating in our grant program

2. Grant Program Terms

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization
• Primary service area in Greater Houston
• Current and valid tax-exempt status
• Demonstrate measurable community impact
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Application Terms

• All information must be accurate and current
• One application per organization per grant stage
• No guarantee of funding
• Decisions are final and non-appealable
• False information results in disqualification

3. Use of Website

Permitted Uses

You may use this website for:

• Accessing information about our grant program
• Submitting legitimate grant applications
• Contacting us with questions or inquiries
• Learning about funded organizations

Prohibited Uses

You may NOT use this website for:

• Submitting false or misleading information
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to systems
• Transmitting viruses or malicious code
• Interfering with website operation
• Harvesting personal data of other users
• Any illegal activities

4. Grant Recipient Obligations

If Your Organization Receives a Grant

Proper Use: Funds must be used only for nonprofit operations and programs that advance your stated mission
Reporting: Submit required impact reports within specified timeframes
Transparency: Maintain accurate records of fund usage and impact
Recognition: Allow reasonable use of your organization's name and impact for promotional purposes
Compliance: Maintain all legal and regulatory requirements for nonprofit operations

5. Intellectual Property

Our Content

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, and design, is owned by The Alison Bainbridge Grace Fund and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Your Content

When you submit information to us (applications, messages, etc.), you grant us permission to use this information for program operations and promotional purposes as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

6. Disclaimers and Limitations

Important Disclaimers

• This website and services are provided "as is" without warranties
• No guarantee of grant approval or funding availability
• We reserve the right to modify or discontinue services at any time
• External links are provided for convenience and do not imply endorsement
• Information on this site may not always be current or complete

Limitation of Liability

The Alison Bainbridge Grace Fund, its founder, and associated parties shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from the use of or inability to use this website or services, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

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8. Modifications and Termination

Changes to Terms

We may modify these terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with the revision date. Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend access to our services immediately, without prior notice, for any breach of these Terms of Service.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Harris County, Texas.

10. Contact Information

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

Agreement to Terms

By using this website or participating in our grant program, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.

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