Effective Date: November 15, 2025
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website located at www.cheerthechildren.org (the “Site”), operated by Cheer The Children, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation (“Organization,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use immediately.
Cheer The Children is a nonprofit public benefit corporation organized under the laws of the State of California and recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Federal Tax ID (EIN): [Insert EIN] Contributions to Cheer The Children may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Donors should consult their tax advisor regarding deductibility.
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws and
regulations. You shall not:
• Attempt unauthorized access to servers or restricted areas
• Interfere with site functionality
• Introduce malicious code
• Misrepresent identity or affiliation
• Use automated scraping tools without authorization
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access for violations.
All donations made through the Site are voluntary contributions.
Unless otherwise expressly stated:
• Donations are non-refundable.
• Donation designations may be honored when feasible but remain at the discretion of the Organization to ensure funds are applied consistent with our charitable mission.
• Payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors. We are not liable for errors, delays, or breaches caused by such providers.
Cheer The Children is registered with the California Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts as required under the California Supervision of Trustees and Fundraisers for Charitable Purposes Act.
Financial and registration information regarding this organization may be obtained by contacting the California Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts at:
California Attorney General
Registry of Charitable Trusts
P.O. Box 903447
Sacramento, CA 94203
Website: https://oag.ca.gov/charities
Registration does not imply endorsement by the State of California.
If fundraising activities occur in other states, we will comply with applicable registration and reporting requirements as required by law.
All content on this Site — including text, images, logos, graphics, audio, video, design elements, and software — is the property of Cheer The Children or its licensors and is protected under applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, publish, or exploit any material without prior written authorization, except for personal, non-commercial use
If you submit testimonials, photos, comments, or other materials:
• You grant us a perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, publish, and display such content for promotional, fundraising, or mission-related purposes.
• You represent that you have the legal right to provide such content.
We reserve the right to remove submissions at our discretion.
The Site and all content are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” without warranties of any kind,
whether express or implied.
We do not guarantee:
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Accuracy or completeness of content
• That the Site is free from viruses or harmful components
Use of the Site is at your own risk.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Cheer The Children shall not be liable for any:
• Indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
• Damages arising from use or inability to use the Site
Our total liability shall not exceed the amount donated or paid by you, if applicable.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Cheer The Children and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from:
• Your use of the Site
• Violation of these Terms
• Infringement of third-party rights
LEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY.
Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved exclusively through final and binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in accordance with its rules.
Arbitration shall take place in California.
You agree:
• Arbitration shall be conducted on an individual basis.
• You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit, class arbitration, or representative
proceeding.
• The arbitrator’s decision shall be final and binding.
Nothing in this clause prevents either party from seeking injunctive relief in a court of competent
jurisdiction.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Updated versions will be posted with a revised Effective Date. Continued use constitutes acceptance of modifications.
Cheer The Children
Email: legal@cheerthechildren.org
Website: www.cheerthechildren.org