Terms and Conditions

Welcome to the Forest Refuge Alliance website. By accessing or using our site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue use of the website immediately.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By navigating this site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions, as well as our Privacy Policy. Forest Refuge Alliance is a fiscally-sponsored project of Resources Legacy Fund, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Sacramento, CA. For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions, references to 'the Organization,' 'we,' 'us,' or 'our' refer to Resources Legacy Fund in its capacity as the fiscal sponsor of Forest Refuge Alliance. We reserve the right to update these terms at any time; your continued use of the site signifies acceptance of any changes.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise noted, content, trademarks, and intellectual property on this site are the property of Resources Legacy Fund, managed on behalf of the Forest Refuge Alliance. Forest Refuge Alliance and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for most material on this website. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Logo and branding elements.
• Original photography and videography.
• Articles, blog posts, and research data.

You may:

• View and print pages for personal, non-commercial use.

You must not:

• Republish material from this site without written credit or permission.
• Sell, rent, or sub-license material from the website.
• Reproduce or duplicate material for commercial purposes.

3. User Obligations and Conduct

To keep our digital forest healthy, users agree to use the website only for lawful purposes. You are prohibited from:

• Engaging in any data mining, data harvesting, or similar activity.
• Using the site to transmit "spam" or unsolicited commercial communications.
• Attempting to bypass security measures or introducing malicious software (viruses, trojans, etc.).
• Posting defamatory, obscene, or harassing content in comment sections or forums.

4. Donations and Commercial Transactions

All donations made through this website are processed and received by Resources Legacy Fund, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3). Donations are subject to a fiscal sponsorship agreement and are restricted for the charitable purposes of the Forest Refuge Alliance project.

If you choose to support the Forest Refuge Alliance through donations or the purchase of merchandise:

• Accuracy: You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate purchase and account information.
• Payments: All transactions are processed through secure third-party gateways. We do not store your full credit card details.
• Refunds: Donations are generally non-refundable unless a clerical error has occurred.

5. Limitation of Liability

The information on this website is provided "as is." While we strive for 100% accuracy in our conservation data and reporting, Resources Legacy Fund and Forest Refuge Alliance make no warranties regarding the completeness or accuracy of the material. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Resources Legacy Fund, its officers, directors, and employees, as well as the Forest Refuge Alliance project staff, from any claims arising out of your use of the website.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential, or special liability arising out of or in any way related to your use of this website.

6. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external websites (e.g., partner organizations or news outlets). We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.

7. Data Protection

Your privacy is paramount. Use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with relevant data protection laws (such as GDPR or CCPA where applicable).

8. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

These terms are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Sacramento County, CA.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Forest Refuge Alliance Office: PO Box 337, Troy, MT 59935

Email: [email protected]

Fiscal Sponsor Office: Resources Legacy Fund, 555 Capitol Mall, Suite 1095, Sacramento, CA 95814