Terms of Use

Draft – review by counsel before launch. This is not legal advice. [PLACEHOLDER: effective date]

Using this website

By using unitedplates.org, operated by United Plates of America (a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity, EIN 92-2960872), you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site. Please use it lawfully and do not attempt to disrupt it or access it without authorization.

Not for emergencies

This website and its contact forms are not monitored for emergencies. In an emergency call 911; for a mental-health crisis call or text 988; for local help call 211 (Washington: 1-877-211-9274).

Requests for help

Information on this site about our work is general and is not an offer of assistance. If we open a process for requesting help, all requests will be reviewed, and submitting a request does not guarantee that you will receive assistance or any particular amount. [PLACEHOLDER: eligibility and request terms, once decided]

Donations

Donations are voluntary and are processed by a third-party platform ([PLACEHOLDER: platform name]), whose terms also apply. Online giving is not yet available. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donations to United Plates of America are non-refundable. The only exceptions are processing errors, such as a duplicate charge or an incorrect amount, which will be corrected upon the donor’s request. Donors may request a correction within 30 days of the donation. [PLACEHOLDER: recurring-gift terms; restricted vs. unrestricted gifts; what happens if a need is over-funded]

Content & intellectual property

The content on this site, including the name, logo, text and images, belongs to United Plates of America or its licensors. [PLACEHOLDER: permitted-use / permission wording]

Volunteer & partner submissions

Submitting a form does not create a volunteer, employment or partnership relationship. [PLACEHOLDER: any additional terms, waivers or screening requirements]

Third-party links

We link to other websites and services we do not control and are not responsible for their content or practices.

Disclaimers & limits of liability

The site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, to the extent allowed by law. [PLACEHOLDER: attorney-drafted disclaimer and limitation of liability]

Governing law

[PLACEHOLDER: state whose law governs and venue — confirm with counsel]

Changes & contact

We may update these terms by posting a new version here. Questions? Email michael@unitedplates.org.