Terms of Use

Effective Date: March 9, 2026 Last Updated: March 9, 2026

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of hoodhuggersfoundation.org (the "Site"), operated by Hood Huggers Foundation ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Use of the Site

You may use this Site for lawful, personal, and informational purposes only. You agree not to use the Site in any way that violates applicable local, state, or federal law, infringes on the rights of others, or interferes with the Site's operation or security. You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, scrape or harvest content without permission, or use the Site to transmit harmful, offensive, or misleading content.

2. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, images, graphics, logos, and program materials — is the property of Hood Huggers Foundation or its content contributors and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish any content from this Site without our prior written permission.

3. Donations

Donations made through this Site are processed by Zeffy, a third-party payment platform. By making a donation, you agree to Zeffy's terms of service. Hood Huggers Foundation is a registered nonprofit organization; donations may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Please consult a tax advisor regarding your specific situation. All donations are considered final and non-refundable unless otherwise determined at our sole discretion.

4. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services, including program partners, funders, and community resources. These links are provided for convenience only. Hood Huggers Foundation does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party site. We encourage you to review the terms and policies of any external site you visit.

5. Email and Communications

By subscribing to our newsletter or submitting a contact or interest form, you consent to receive communications from Hood Huggers Foundation. You may opt out of email communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly. For more information on how we handle your data, please review our Privacy Page.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied. Hood Huggers Foundation does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site at any time without notice.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hood Huggers Foundation and its staff, volunteers, board members, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

8. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

Hood Huggers Foundation Asheville, NC

Phone: (828) 419-0743

Email: connect@hoodhuggersfoundation.org