Terms of Use Policy

Effective Date: December 1, 2024 

Introduction

Welcome to Kanu Hawai‘i. By accessing or using our websites, including but not limited to kanuhawaii.org, donate.kanuhawaii.org, vol.kanuhawaii.org and pledge.kanuhawaii.org (collectively referred to as “the Websites”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please refrain from using the Websites.

Use of the Websites

  1. Eligibility: You must be at least 13 years old to use the Websites. By using the Websites, you affirm that you meet this age requirement.
  2. Acceptable Use:
    • You agree to use the Websites only for lawful purposes.
    • You will not use the Websites in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Websites or interfere with any other party’s use and enjoyment of the Websites.
  3. Account Registration:
    • Certain features of the Websites, such as creating an organization profile or signing up for volunteer events, may require you to register for an account.
    • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and password.
    • You agree to provide accurate and complete information during registration and to update it as necessary.

Content and Intellectual Property

  1. Ownership: All content on the Websites, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Kanu Hawai‘i or its content providers and is protected by intellectual property laws.
  2. License: Kanu Hawai‘i grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Websites for personal or organizational purposes.
  3. Restrictions:
    • You may not modify, reproduce, distribute, create derivative works, or exploit the content of the Websites without prior written consent from Kanu Hawai‘i.
    • You may not use any automated means to access the Websites or scrape information from the Websites.

User-Submitted Content

  1. Responsibility: You are solely responsible for any content you submit to the Websites, including but not limited to volunteer event RSVPs, organization profiles, or comments.
  2. License to Use: By submitting content to the Websites, you grant Kanu Hawai‘i a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display the content for purposes related to the Websites.
  3. Prohibited Content: You agree not to submit any content that:
    • Violates any applicable laws or regulations.
    • Infringes on the intellectual property rights of others.
    • Is defamatory, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate.

Third-Party Services and Links

The Websites may include links to third-party services, such as Stripe, PayPal, and GiveWP. Kanu Hawai‘i is not responsible for the content, terms, or practices of these third-party services. Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.

Donations and Payments

  1. Processing: Donations made through donate.kanuhawaii.org are processed via third-party platforms, including Stripe and PayPal.
  2. Refund Policy: Donations are generally non-refundable. Any refund requests should be directed to privacy@kanuhawaii.org for review.
  3. Security: While we take reasonable measures to secure your payment information, Kanu Hawai‘i is not responsible for any breaches or unauthorized access occurring on third-party platforms.

Disclaimers

  1. Accuracy: While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information on the Websites, we make no guarantees as to the completeness or accuracy of the content.
  2. Availability: The Websites are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
  3. Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, Kanu Hawai‘i is not liable for any damages arising from your use of the Websites.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Kanu Hawai‘i, its officers, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of your use of the Websites or violation of these Terms.

Termination

Kanu Hawai‘i reserves the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Websites, without notice, for any violation of these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Hawai‘i, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the courts located in Honolulu, Hawai‘i.

Changes to These Terms

Kanu Hawai‘i reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Websites. Your continued use of the Websites after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

Contact Information

For questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:

Kanu Hawai‘i

Email: privacy@kanuhawaii.org

Mailing Address: 1050 Queen Street, Suite 100, Honolulu, HI  96814

By using the Websites, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Use.