Terms of Service
Welcome to the Friends In Deed website (friendsindeedmi.org). By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
1. About Friends In Deed
Friends In Deed is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 38-2443974) headquartered in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Our mission is to meet urgent needs and build long-term stability for individuals and families in Washtenaw County.
2. Use of This Website
You may use this website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:
- Use the site in any way that violates applicable local, state, federal, or international law.
- Transmit unsolicited commercial communications (“spam”) through our contact forms.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site or its underlying systems.
- Interfere with or disrupt the site’s operation or the servers and networks connected to it.
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or exploit any portion of the site for commercial purposes without our express written consent.
3. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, images, logos, graphics, and code, is the property of Friends In Deed or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce or distribute any content without prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use.
4. Donations
Donations made through this site or linked third-party platforms (such as Network for Good or GiveButter) are processed securely by those providers and subject to their respective terms. All donations are voluntary and non-refundable except at the sole discretion of Friends In Deed. As a 501(c)(3) organization, donations may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Please consult your tax advisor.
5. Program Services
Information on this website about our programs (Essential Services, Circles, Furniture Donation, and Car Donation) is provided for general informational purposes only. Eligibility, availability, and terms of service delivery are determined on a case-by-case basis by Friends In Deed staff and are subject to current funding levels and program capacity. Nothing on this website constitutes a guarantee of services.
6. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. Friends In Deed has no control over, and accepts no responsibility for, the content or practices of any third-party sites. Linking to a third-party site does not imply endorsement.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
This website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Friends In Deed and its officers, directors, employees, and volunteers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Friends In Deed and its staff, volunteers, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the website or violation of these Terms.
10. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by 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 courts of Washtenaw County, Michigan.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Friends In Deed1196 Ecorse Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 484-4357
office@friendsindeed.org