Terms of Use

Welcome to Guiding Harbor (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Organization”).
By accessing or using our website https://guidingharbor.org (“the Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use.
If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Site.


1. About Guiding Harbor

Guiding Harbor is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing safe and supportive environments for youth and families in need.

The information on our Site is provided to educate visitors about our mission, programs, and opportunities to get involved.


2. Acceptance of Terms

By using this Site, you agree to these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Terms”).
We may update or modify these Terms at any time.
Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.


3. Use of the Site

You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others or restrict their use of the Site.

You may not:

  • Use the Site for fraudulent or unlawful purposes

  • Interfere with or disrupt Site functionality or servers

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or related systems

  • Use automated means (such as bots or scrapers) to collect data without permission

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to anyone violating these Terms.


4. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, photos, videos, and design elements — is owned or licensed by Guiding Harbor and protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • View, download, and print materials for personal, noncommercial use only

  • Share links to our Site for educational or outreach purposes (with attribution)

You may not:

  • Modify, reproduce, or distribute our content without written permission

  • Use our name, logo, or materials for commercial or misleading purposes

For permissions, please contact us.


5. External Links and Third-Party Services

Our Site may contain links to other websites, including third-party donation platforms or partner organizations.
These links are provided for convenience only.

Please note:

  • We do not control or endorse the content, privacy practices, or terms of those external websites.

  • If you make a donation through an external link (e.g., PayPal, Network for Good, Donorbox, etc.), your transaction and personal information are governed by that platform’s terms and privacy policy — not ours.

We encourage you to review those third-party policies before engaging with them.


6. Donations and Contributions

All donations to Guiding Harbor are voluntary and non-refundable unless otherwise required by law.
Donations are processed securely through third-party payment providers. Guiding Harbor does not collect or store payment information.

If you have questions about a donation, please contact us.


7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The information provided on our Site is offered “as is” and “as available.”
While we strive to ensure accuracy, we make no warranties or representations regarding:

  • The completeness or reliability of information

  • The availability or functionality of the Site

  • Freedom from errors, viruses, or other harmful components

Your use of the Site is at your own risk.


8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Guiding Harbor and its officers, employees, and volunteers are not liable for any damages or losses arising from:

  • Your use of or inability to use the Site

  • Reliance on information obtained from the Site

  • Any technical issues or unauthorized access to your data

This includes indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.


9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Guiding Harbor, its affiliates, employees, and volunteers from any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.


10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Belleville, Michigan.


11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.


12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us.