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
SMS Terms of Service
Your use of the services of Center for Community Stewardship, Inc. at 116 N. Few Street, Madison, WI 53703 (“Center for Community Stewardship”, “we”, or “us”) to receive short message services, multi-media services, and/or successor protocols or technologies (“Messages”) for marketing and non-marketing purposes from us through the Constant Contact, Inc. platform, the Microsoft Teams platform, or other platform providers, phone companies, and other vendors who assist us in the delivery of mobile messages (the “SMS Services”) is subject to these SMS Terms of Service (these “SMS Terms”). The SMS Services and our collection and use of your personal information is also subject to our SMS Privacy Policy. By enrolling to use, using or accessing the SMS Services, you accept and agree to these SMS Terms and our SMS Privacy Policy.
* SMS Services Description: We may send marketing and non-marketing Messages, through the SMS Services which may include transactional Messages. Marketing Messages advertise and promote our products and services and may include promotions, specials, other marketing offers, abandoned checkout reminders and other relevant information. Transactional Messages relate to an existing or ongoing transaction and may include updates and other transaction-related information. Messages may be sent using an automated technology, including an autodialer, automated system, or automatic telephone dialing system. Message frequency will vary. You agree that we and our third-party service providers may send you Messages regarding the foregoing topics and that such Messages and/or calls may be made or placed using different telephone numbers or short codes. We do not charge for Messages sent through the SMS Services but you are responsible for any Message and data rates imposed by your mobile provider, as standard data and Message rates may apply for short Message alerts. We do not share text message opt-in consents or related mobile telephone numbers with third parties, except with our service providers and vendors to provide our SMS Services.
* Eligibility: To receive SMS Services, you must be a resident of the United States and 18 years of age or older.
* User Opt-In: By providing your mobile phone number to us, you are voluntarily opting in to the SMS Services and you agree to receive recurring Messages from us at the mobile phone number associated with your opt-in, even if such number is registered on any state or federal “Do Not Call” list. You represent that any mobile phone number you provide to us is a valid mobile phone number of which you are the valid account owner or authorized user. If you change your mobile phone number or are no longer the valid account owner or authorized user of the mobile phone number, you are responsible for notifying us immediately at stuart@community-stewardship.org. You agree to indemnify us in full for all claims, expenses, and damages related to or caused in whole or in part by your failure to notify us if you change your mobile phone number including, but not limited to, all claims, expenses, and damages related to or arising under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Your use of the SMS Services is not required to make any purchase from us and your use of the SMS Services is completely voluntary.
* User Opt-Out and Support: You may opt-out of the SMS Services at any time. If you wish to opt-out of the SMS Services and stop receiving Messages from us, or you no longer agree to these SMS Terms, reply STOP, QUIT, CANCEL, OPT-OUT, or UNSUBSCRIBE to any Message from us. You may continue to receive Messages for a short period while we process your request and you may receive a one-time opt-out confirmation message. You understand and agree that the foregoing is the only reasonable method of opting out. If you want to use the SMS Services again, just opt-in as you did the first time, or text START to a Message sent by us, and we will start sending Messages to you again. For support, reply HELP to any Message from us.
The SMS Services may not recognize requests that modify the foregoing commands, and you agree that we and our service providers will not be liable for failing to honor requests that do not comply with the requirements in these SMS Terms. We may also change the telephone number or short code we use to operate the SMS Services and we will notify you of any such change. You acknowledge that any requests sent to a telephone number or short code that has been changed may not be received by us and we will not be responsible for failing to honor a request sent to a telephone number or short code that has been changed.
* Costs of Text Messages: We do not charge you for the messages you send and receive via this text message service. But message and data rates may apply, so depending on your plan with your wireless or other applicable provider, you may be charged by your carrier or other applicable provider.
* Disclaimer of Warranty and Liability: The SMS Services are offered on an “as-is” basis and may not be available in all areas, at all times, or on all mobile providers. You agree that neither we nor our service providers will be liable for any failed, delayed, or misdirected delivery of any Message or information sent through the SMS Services. To the fullest extent permissible pursuant to applicable law, we are not responsible and will not be liable for any damages of any nature, including without limitation any incidental, special or consequential damages (such as lost profits or lost business opportunities), punitive damages or attorney’s fees.
* Modifications: We may revise, modify, amend, suspend or cancel all or any part of the SMS Services or any of its features at any time, with or without notice. To the extent permitted by applicable law, we may also modify these SMS Terms at any time. Any such modification will take effect when it is posted to our website or websites associated with the SMS Services. You agree to review these SMS Terms periodically to ensure that you are aware of any modifications. Your continued use of the SMS Services will constitute your acceptance of those modifications or changes.