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Terms of Use

Please read these terms carefully before using hand-n-hand.org. By accessing our website, you agree to these terms.

Effective Date: June 1, 2026  ·  Last Updated: June 1, 2026
Section 01

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website located at hand-n-hand.org (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

These Terms apply to all visitors, donors, partners, and others who access the Site. Hand-N-Hand Community Services Foundation, Inc. reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

These Terms of Use govern your use of hand-n-hand.org, operated by Hand-N-Hand Community Services Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located at 160 W. Louis Broer Road, East Palatka, Florida 32131.

Section 02

Purpose of the Site

Hand-N-Hand Community Services Foundation, Inc. operates this Site to:

This Site is operated for educational, charitable, and community development purposes consistent with our 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. It is not operated for commercial gain.

Section 03

Permitted Use

You may use this Site for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

Section 04

Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, project documentation, and design elements — is the property of Hand-N-Hand Community Services Foundation, Inc. or its content partners, and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may share links to our Site and reference our publicly available information for educational, journalistic, or advocacy purposes, provided you attribute the content correctly and do not misrepresent our organization or mission.

For permission to reproduce or use our content in any other manner, please contact us at admin@hand-n-hand.org.

Section 05

Donations

Donations made through this Site are processed by PayPal, a secure third-party payment processor. By making a donation, you agree to PayPal's terms of service and privacy policy in addition to these Terms.

Tax Deductibility: Hand-N-Hand Community Services Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. You will receive a donation acknowledgment for your records. Please consult a tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your specific contribution.

Refund Policy: We make every effort to honor refund requests for donations made in error. If you believe a donation was made in error or you wish to request a refund, please contact us within 30 days of the transaction at admin@hand-n-hand.org or (386) 328-1441. Refunds are issued at the discretion of the organization and subject to PayPal processing timelines.

Use of Funds: All donations are used to support the East Palatka Project and our nonprofit mission as described on this Site. We do not apply donations to unrelated purposes.

Section 06

Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites, including but not limited to PayPal, Facebook, Google, USDA Rural Development, and partner organizations. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only.

Hand-N-Hand Community Services Foundation, Inc. does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Section 07

Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Hand-N-Hand Community Services Foundation, Inc. does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

While we strive to keep information on the Site accurate and current, we make no representations or warranties about the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of any content on the Site. Grant amounts, program timelines, and partnership details are subject to change.

Section 08

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Hand-N-Hand Community Services Foundation, Inc., its officers, directors, employees, and volunteers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of this Site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total liability to you for any claim arising from your use of the Site shall not exceed the amount of any donation you made to us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

Section 09

Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Putnam County, Florida.

Section 10

Accessibility

Hand-N-Hand Community Services Foundation, Inc. is committed to making our website accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to comply with applicable web accessibility standards. If you experience difficulty accessing any content on our Site, please contact us and we will make reasonable efforts to provide the information in an accessible format.

Section 11

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use or need to report a concern about the Site, please contact us:

Legal & Compliance Inquiries

Hand-N-Hand Community Services Foundation, Inc.

160 W. Louis Broer Road
East Palatka, Florida 32131

Email: admin@hand-n-hand.org

Phone: (386) 328-1441

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