Terms & Conditions

Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: June 13, 2026

Welcome to the Connected Hearts Foundation website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website.

About Connected Hearts Foundation

Connected Hearts Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting foster, kinship, adoptive, and biological families through community resources, programs, volunteer engagement, and charitable initiatives.

Website Use

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others or restrict their use of the website.

You may not:

Use the website for fraudulent or unlawful activities.

Attempt to gain unauthorized access to website systems or data.

Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful technologies.

Interfere with the operation or security of the website.

Use information from the website for commercial purposes without written permission.

Donations

All donations made through Connected Hearts Foundation are voluntary and non-refundable unless required by law.

Connected Hearts Foundation reserves the right to refuse or return donations that are inconsistent with our mission, values, or legal requirements.

Donors are responsible for maintaining records of their contributions for tax purposes.

Connected Hearts Foundation is recognized as a tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Volunteer Participation

Individuals who volunteer with Connected Hearts Foundation may be required to complete applications, waivers, background screenings, or other documentation depending on the nature of the volunteer role.

Connected Hearts Foundation reserves the right to accept, decline, suspend, or terminate volunteer participation at its discretion.

Volunteers agree to follow organizational policies, procedures, and safety guidelines while participating in Foundation activities.

Event Participation

Participation in Foundation-sponsored events is voluntary.

Attendees assume responsibility for their own safety and well-being while attending events.

Connected Hearts Foundation is not responsible for personal injury, property damage, theft, loss, or other incidents that may occur during participation except where required by law.

Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to:

Logos

Graphics

Photos

Text

Documents

Videos

Program materials

is the property of Connected Hearts Foundation unless otherwise noted and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws.

Content may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, or used without prior written permission.

User Submissions

Information submitted through contact forms, volunteer applications, event registrations, or donation forms must be accurate and truthful.

By submitting information, you grant Connected Hearts Foundation permission to use that information for the intended purpose, including communication regarding programs, events, volunteer opportunities, or donations.

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites for convenience and informational purposes.

Connected Hearts Foundation does not control or endorse third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, privacy practices, products, or services.

Disclaimer

The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only.

While we strive to keep information accurate and current, Connected Hearts Foundation makes no guarantees regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability of website content.

Website content may be updated, modified, or removed without notice.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Connected Hearts Foundation, its officers, directors, volunteers, employees, and representatives shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from:

Use of the website

Inability to access the website

Reliance on website content

Participation in Foundation programs or events

Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless Connected Hearts Foundation and its representatives from any claims, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses resulting from misuse of the website or violation of these Terms and Conditions.

Changes to Terms

Connected Hearts Foundation reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms and Conditions.

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of Florida and applicable federal laws of the United States.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

Connected Hearts Foundation

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.connectedheartsfoundation.org