TERMS & CONDITIONS

Effective Date: [Month Day, Year]

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of [website URL] and your interactions with Make Your Difference. By using this website, making a donation, purchasing a sponsorship, registering for an event, or submitting a form, you agree to these terms.

WEBSITE USE

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and not to interfere with its operation, security, or accessibility. Website information is provided for general informational purposes and may be updated without notice.

DONATIONS

Make Your Difference is recognized as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Please consult a qualified tax professional regarding your individual circumstances.

Donations are generally nonrefundable. If you believe a donation was made in error, contact us at [email address] as soon as possible.

SPONSORSHIPS

Sponsorship benefits vary by level and are described on the applicable sponsorship page. Benefits may be subject to submission deadlines, space availability, event requirements, and approval of promotional materials.

Sponsors are responsible for submitting accurate names, logos, links, and other requested materials by the stated deadline. Make Your Difference may decline materials that conflict with its mission, values, event standards, or legal obligations.

A sponsorship does not include admission to or participation in the Difference Maker 5K unless expressly stated. Individuals who wish to participate must complete the required registration process and purchase the appropriate number of tickets.

When a payment includes goods, services, admission, promotional benefits, or another benefit in return, only the portion exceeding the fair market value of those benefits may be tax-deductible. Make Your Difference will provide applicable disclosures when required.

EVENT REGISTRATION

Registration is required for participation in designated events. Information submitted must be accurate and complete. When registering a group, the person submitting the registration confirms that they have permission to provide each participant’s information.

One ticket must be purchased for every person participating in the Difference Maker 5K. Completing a registration form alone does not secure participation unless any required payment has also been completed.

Participants must follow event instructions, safety rules, venue policies, and standards of respectful conduct. Make Your Difference may deny or remove participation when reasonably necessary to protect attendees, volunteers, staff, or the event.

Event-specific details, waiver requirements, refund policies, postponements, and cancellations will be provided on the applicable registration or checkout page. Those event-specific terms will control if they conflict with this general policy.

VOLUNTEERS

Submitting a volunteer form does not guarantee placement. Opportunities depend on availability, event needs, eligibility requirements, and scheduling. Additional agreements, training, screening, or guardian consent may be required for certain roles.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Unless otherwise stated, the website’s text, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, and other original materials belong to Make Your Difference or are used with permission. They may not be copied, altered, distributed, or used commercially without prior written permission.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND MEDIA

Photography or video recording may occur at Make Your Difference events. When applicable, notice and any required consent or release terms will be provided during registration or at the event.

THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Our website may link to or use third-party services, including payment processors, registration platforms, maps, and social media platforms. Make Your Difference does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, or practices of those services.

DISCLAIMERS

We make reasonable efforts to keep website and event information accurate, but we do not guarantee that all content will always be complete, current, or error-free. To the extent permitted by law, use of this website is at your own risk.

Nothing on this website constitutes legal, financial, tax, medical, or professional advice.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Make Your Difference and its directors, officers, employees, and volunteers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from use of this website or third-party services.

Nothing in these terms limits liability where doing so would be prohibited by law. Participation in physical events may also require acceptance of a separate event waiver.

CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

We may update these Terms and Conditions periodically. Revisions will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

GOVERNING LAW

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of [State], without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

CONTACT US

Questions about these terms may be directed to:

Make Your Difference
[Mailing Address]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]