Terms & Conditions

Welcome to The Emerald Avenue Foundation website (www.emeraldavenue.org). By accessing or using our Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our Site.

1. Use of the Site

The Emerald Avenue Foundation provides this Site for informational, educational, and community engagement purposes. You may use our Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

You agree not to:

• Use the Site in any way that violates federal, state, or local laws or regulations.

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks.

• Interfere with the proper working of the Site through harmful technology (e.g., viruses, bots, or malicious code).

• Use the Site to impersonate The Emerald Avenue Foundation, our staff, or other users.

2. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, photos, audio, video, and design elements — is the property of The Emerald Avenue Foundation or is used with permission. Content may not be reproduced, distributed, modified, or republished without prior written consent.

Limited use for personal, non-commercial purposes (such as sharing event information, educational resources, or social media promotion with credit to The Emerald Avenue Foundation) is permitted.

3. User Accounts

Some areas of our Site may require registration (e.g., program sign-ups, event participation, or donor portals). You agree to:

• Provide accurate, complete, and current information.

• Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials.

• Accept responsibility for all activity that occurs under your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts if these Terms are violated.

4. Donations and Payments

All donations and payments made through our Site are processed securely. By submitting payment information, you agree that:

• You are authorized to use the payment method provided.

• All donations are final unless otherwise required by law.

• We may use third-party vendors for secure payment processing.

5. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. These sites are not controlled or maintained by The Emerald Avenue Foundation. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Emerald Avenue Foundation provides this Site “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that:

• The Site will always be available or error-free.

• The content will always be accurate, reliable, or up to date.

• The Site will be free of viruses or other harmful components.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Emerald Avenue Foundation shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of the Site, including but not limited to:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

• Loss of data, profits, goodwill, or business opportunities.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Emerald Avenue Foundation, its officers, employees, volunteers, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising out of your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Cook County, Illinois.

10. Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the effective date noted above. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

11. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact:

The Emerald Avenue Foundation
Email: info@emeraldavenue.org
Chicago, IL