Terms of Service

Terms and Conditions for www.community-stewardship.org

Effective Date: September 17, 2025

Use of the Site

You may use this Site for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations.

  • Interfere with or disrupt the Site or its servers.

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site.

Intellectual Property

All content on this Site—including text, graphics, logos, images, and software—is the property of Community Stewardship or its content providers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any content without prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use.

User Contributions

If you submit content (e.g., comments, articles, photos), you grant Community Stewardship a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and publish that content. You are responsible for ensuring your contributions do not infringe on the rights of others or violate any laws.

Donations

Donations made through this Site are voluntary and non-refundable unless otherwise stated. By donating, you confirm that:

  • You are authorized to use the payment method.

  • You understand that your donation supports the mission of Community Stewardship.

  • You may receive a receipt for tax purposes, but Community Stewardship does not guarantee tax deductibility in all jurisdictions.

  • We use secure third-party payment processors and do not store your financial information.

Event Registration

By registering for an event through this Site, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate information during registration.

  • Comply with any event-specific terms, including cancellation and refund policies.

  • Allow Community Stewardship to contact you with event-related updates.

  • We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule events and will notify registrants accordingly.

Code of Conduct

Community Stewardship is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment. All interactions on this Site—including comments, messages, event participation, and donations—must be conducted with kindness, respect, and in alignment with our mission and operational values.

We expect users to:

  • Engage constructively and respectfully with others.

  • Avoid discriminatory, harassing, or offensive language or behavior.

  • Uphold the values of stewardship, equity, and community care.

  • We reserve the right to moderate or remove content and restrict access for users who violate this Code of Conduct.

Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

GDPR and CCPA Compliance

We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR and CCPA. Users have rights to access, correct, delete, and restrict the use of their personal data. EU residents may request data portability and object to processing. California residents may request to know, delete, or opt out of the sale of their personal information. We do not sell personal data.

Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or practices of those sites and encourage you to review their terms and policies.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the Site will be error-free, secure, or continuously available.

Limitation of Liability

Community Stewardship shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of the Site, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Contact Us

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

📧 info[@]community-stewardship.org

📍 116 N. Few Street, Suite 3, Madison, WI 53703