TERMS & CONDITIONS.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the website chadsmithfoundation.org (the "Site"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions (the "Terms") and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site.

The Chad Smith Foundation (the "Foundation," "we," "us," or "our") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in Michigan.

2. Use of the Site

Permitted Use

You may use our Site for lawful purposes consistent with these Terms. Our Site provides information about our mission to inspire young musicians through instruments, scholarships, mentorship, and music education programs.

Prohibited Uses

You may not use our Site to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Transmit any harmful, offensive, or illegal material
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers
• Collect or harvest information about other users
• Misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Use the Site for any commercial purpose without our express written consent

3. Intellectual Property

Our Content

All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, and software, is the property of the Chad Smith Foundation or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on our Site without our prior written permission.

Your Content

By submitting any content to us (through contact forms, emails, or otherwise), you grant the Foundation a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and publish such content for purposes related to our charitable mission.

4. Donations

Tax Deductibility

The Chad Smith Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. We will provide appropriate documentation for tax purposes.

Processing

Donations are processed through our third-party provider, Donorbox. By making a donation, you agree to Donorbox's terms and privacy practices. All donations are final and non-refundable unless otherwise required by law.

Use of Donations

Donations will be used to support the Foundation's mission of inspiring and supporting young musicians through programs, scholarships, instrument donations, and music education initiatives.

5. Merchandise

Merchandise sales are handled through our partner, Rockworld Media. By purchasing merchandise, you agree to Rockworld Media's terms and conditions. All sales are final unless the item is defective or incorrectly fulfilled.

6. Privacy

Your use of our Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by the Foundation. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED ON THE SITE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE FOUNDATION DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

• The Site will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The Site or servers are free of viruses or harmful components
• The information on the Site is accurate, complete, or current

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE FOUNDATION, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND VOLUNTEERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:

• Your use or inability to use the Site
• Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Site
• Any content obtained from the Site
• Any errors or omissions in any content

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Foundation, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Michigan.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Foundation regarding the use of our Site.

15. Contact Information

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

Thank you for supporting the Chad Smith Foundation and our mission to inspire the next generation of musicians!