Effective Date: 06/30/25

Welcome to the website of BISHOP PAULIN MAURICE MICHEL FOUNDATION, INC. (“the Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website, services, or content, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement between you and the Foundation regarding your access and use of the website and any related services.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use our website. By using this website, you affirm that you are at least 13 years old.

3. Use of Website

You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes. Prohibited activities include:

• Violating any local, state, national, or international law or regulation

• Posting or transmitting unauthorized or harmful content

• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems

• Interfering with the operation or security of the website

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All materials on our website, including text, images, logos, graphics, videos, and documents, are owned or licensed by the Foundation and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or use any content without prior written consent.

5. User Submissions

Any information, feedback, or materials you submit to us via our website shall be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. By submitting, you grant the Foundation a perpetual, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and publish such content.

6. Donations and Payments

All donations made through the website are voluntary and non-refundable unless otherwise stated. The Foundation uses secure third-party payment processors. We are not responsible for errors or breaches by those processors.

7. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, practices, or privacy policies of those third-party sites.

8. Privacy

Your use of our website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. By using the site, you consent to the practices described therein.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and all content and services are provided “as is” and “as available.” The Foundation makes no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Foundation shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to or use of the website.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Foundation, its directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of your use of the website or violation of these Terms of Use.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or us.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of that state.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. By continuing to use the website after changes are posted, you agree to the revised terms.

15. Contact Us

For questions regarding these Terms of Use, contact us at:

BISHOP PAULIN MAURICE MICHEL FOUNDATION, INC.

[email protected]