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Terms Of Use

Last Modified: May 16, 2025

OVERVIEW

Welcome to GivingGrid.com, a service of 2Cool Corporation (collectively referred to as "2CC/GIVINGGRID," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms").

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and 2CC/GIVINGGRID and govern your use of our site and services. We may update these Terms periodically without notice. Your continued use of 2CC/GIVINGGRID after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

1. SERVICES DESCRIPTION

2CC/GIVINGGRID operates a crowdfunding platform enabling organizations to raise funds for charitable causes. Our services include various communications tools, personalized content, images, and related resources (collectively, the "Site").

You acknowledge that:

  • The Site includes certain communications from 2CC/GIVINGGRID, such as service announcements and administrative messages that are considered part of our service
  • Any new features or enhancements to the current Site will be subject to these Terms
  • The Site is provided "AS-IS" with no guarantees regarding timeliness, deletion, delivery, or storage of user communications or settings

2. ELIGIBILITY AND REGISTRATION

To use our services, you represent that you:

  • Are of legal age to form a binding contract
  • Are not barred from receiving services under applicable laws
  • Will provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • Will maintain and promptly update your information to keep it accurate, current, and complete

If you provide information that is false, inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete, 2CC/GIVINGGRID reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account and refuse any current or future use of the Site.

Age Restrictions: Persons under 18 are prohibited from using the Site without supervision by a legal guardian. Legal guardians are responsible for determining whether any services or content are appropriate for minors.

3. USER CONDUCT

You are solely responsible for all content you upload, post, email, transmit, or otherwise make available through the Site. 2CC/GIVINGGRID does not control user-generated content and makes no guarantees about its accuracy, quality, or appropriateness.

Prohibited Activities: You agree not to use the Site to:

  • Post unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or objectionable content
  • Harm minors or animals in any way
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Upload content you don't have the right to share
  • Infringe on patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights, or other proprietary rights
  • Distribute unsolicited advertising, promotional materials, spam, or pyramid schemes
  • Upload viruses or other malicious code
  • Interfere with the Site or connected networks
  • Violate any applicable laws
  • Stalk or harass others

2CC/GIVINGGRID reserves the right to:

  • Review, refuse, or remove any content at our sole discretion
  • Access, preserve, and disclose account information when legally required or to protect our rights, property, or safety

4. CUSTOMER SUPPORT

We strive to provide timely customer support to all users. However, we reserve the right to limit or discontinue support for users who are abusive, disrespectful, or submit excessive support requests.

5. CONTENT OWNERSHIP AND LICENSING

2CC/GIVINGGRID does not claim ownership of content you submit. However, by submitting content, you grant 2CC/GIVINGGRID a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, distribute, reproduce, modify, adapt, publicly perform, and publicly display such content for the purposes of providing and promoting our services. This license exists only while your content remains on the Site.

6. GIVINGGRID TO THE RESCUE PROGRAM

By creating a campaign supported by the GivingGrid to the Rescue program, you authorize 2CC/GIVINGGRID to:

  • Make changes, deletions, or additions to your campaign as deemed necessary for presentation, promotion, and support
  • Use your charitable organization's name to support campaigns or solicit donations on your behalf

7. DATA PRIVACY AND EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS

2CC/GIVINGGRID will not sell, rent, share, or otherwise provide any email addresses collected through donations or user registrations to any third-party organizations. However, by providing your email address, you grant 2CC/GIVINGGRID permission to contact you directly with service-related communications, updates about campaigns you've supported, and promotional content related to our platform's charitable initiatives. You may opt out of promotional communications at any time through mechanisms provided in our emails or by contacting customer support.

8. TAX RECEIPTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Tax Receipts: All nonprofit/charitable organizations fundraising through 2CC/GIVINGGRID authorize us to provide tax donation receipts on their behalf.

Tax Obligations: You are responsible for determining what taxes apply to donations received through the Site and for assessing, collecting, reporting, and remitting applicable taxes to the appropriate authorities.

9. FEES AND PRICING

2CC/GIVINGGRID currently provides its services free of charge. We reserve the right to change our pricing policies at any time without notice. Please refer to our FAQ or Help section for current information.

10. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless 2CC/GIVINGGRID and its affiliates, officers, agents, partners, and employees from any claims or demands, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising from:

  • Donations you make
  • Content you submit or post
  • Your use of the Site
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights

11. RESTRICTIONS ON SITE USE

You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Site for commercial purposes.

12. MODIFICATIONS TO SITE AND TERMS

2CC/GIVINGGRID reserves the right to modify or discontinue the Site temporarily or permanently at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any modifications.

13. ACCOUNT TERMINATION

2CC/GIVINGGRID may terminate your account and access to the Site without prior notice for reasons including but not limited to:

  • Violations of these Terms
  • Requests from law enforcement or government agencies
  • User requests
  • Service discontinuation or modification
  • Technical or security issues
  • Extended inactivity
  • Suspected illegal activity
  • Use from unsupported regions
  • Unethical, abusive, or immoral conduct

Account termination includes removing access to all services, deleting your account information, and barring further Site use. 2CC/GIVINGGRID is not liable for any consequences of account termination.

14. THIRD-PARTY INTERACTIONS

Advertisers

Your dealings with advertisers found through the Site, including payment and delivery of goods or services, are solely between you and the advertiser. 2CC/GIVINGGRID is not responsible for any loss or damage resulting from such dealings.

External Links

The Site may provide links to third-party websites or resources. 2CC/GIVINGGRID is not responsible for the availability, content, or practices of such external sites or resources.

15. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

You acknowledge that the Site and related software contain proprietary information protected by intellectual property laws. Except as expressly authorized, you agree not to modify, rent, lease, loan, sell, distribute, or create derivative works based on the Site or its software.

2CC/GIVINGGRID grants you a personal, non-transferable, non-exclusive license to use the Site and software, provided you do not:

  • Copy, modify, or create derivative works
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to discover source code
  • Sell, assign, sublicense, or transfer rights
  • Access the Site through unauthorized interfaces

16. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT:

  • YOUR USE OF THE SITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK
  • THE SITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND
  • 2CC/GIVINGGRID MAKES NO WARRANTIES REGARDING SITE RELIABILITY, ACCURACY, OR QUALITY
  • YOU DOWNLOAD OR OBTAIN MATERIAL THROUGH THE SITE AT YOUR OWN RISK
  • NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION FROM 2CC/GIVINGGRID CREATES ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THESE TERMS
  • WHEN DONATING, YOU UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT THE RISK THAT FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED EXACTLY AS INTENDED. 2CC/GIVINGGRID IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE USE OF DONATIONS BY BENEFICIARIES

17. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

2CC/GIVINGGRID SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING FROM:

  • Use or inability to use the Site
  • Cost of substitute services
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
  • Statements or conduct of third parties
  • Any other matter relating to the Site

18. NOTICES

2CC/GIVINGGRID may provide notices via email, regular mail, or postings on the Site. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Site with or without notice.

19. COPYRIGHT POLICY

2CC/GIVINGGRID respects intellectual property rights and expects users to do the same. We may terminate accounts of users who repeatedly infringe others' copyrights.

DMCA Compliance

If you believe content on our Site infringes your copyright, please submit a DMCA Notice including:

  1. Identification of the copyrighted work allegedly infringed
  2. Identification of the infringing material and its location
  3. Your contact information
  4. A statement of good faith belief that the use is unauthorized
  5. A statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
  6. Your electronic or physical signature

Submit notices to: 2CC/GivingGrid Copyright Agent
50991 Washington Street A262
La Quinta, CA 92253

20. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and 2CC/GIVINGGRID regarding the Site.

Waiver and Severability

2CC/GIVINGGRID's failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver. If any provision is found invalid, parties agree that the court should honor the parties' intentions, and all other provisions remain enforceable.

Statute of Limitations

Any claim related to the Site or these Terms must be filed within one (1) year after the cause of action arose.

21. APPLICABLE LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

These Terms are governed by California law without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any dispute relating to the Site shall be submitted to confidential arbitration in Los Angeles, California. For intellectual property violations, we may seek injunctive relief in California state or federal courts, to which you consent to jurisdiction and venue.

Arbitration shall be conducted under American Arbitration Association rules. The arbitrator's decision shall be binding and enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction. No arbitration shall be joined with any other proceeding.