Terms of Service

Effective Date: May 14, 2026 · Last Updated: May 14, 2026

These Terms govern your use of the Carry the Torch website. By using the site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

1. About Us

"Carry the Torch," "the Organization," "we," "us," and "our" refer to Carry the Torch, a Texas nonprofit corporation. "You" and "your" refer to anyone who accesses or uses our website (and any subdomains, the "Site").

2. Acceptance of These Terms

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms of Service and to our Privacy Policy. We may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

3. Permitted Use

You may use the Site for lawful, personal, and informational purposes. You agree not to:

• Use the Site in a manner that violates any applicable law or regulation
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its systems, or any related networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site or the servers and networks connected to it
• Use any automated means (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the Site without our express written permission
• Impersonate any person or organization, including misrepresenting your affiliation with Carry the Torch
• Use the Site to transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Use the Site to harass, abuse, defame, or otherwise harm any person

4. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site — including text, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, design elements, and the "Carry the Torch" name and logo — is the property of Carry the Torch or its licensors and is protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print pages from the Site for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, transmit, display, perform, license, or create derivative works from any content on the Site without our prior written permission, except as expressly permitted under applicable copyright law (such as fair use).

5. Donations

Donations made through or in connection with the Site are processed by third-party payment processors. By making a donation, you authorize the processing of that donation and agree to the terms of the applicable payment processor.

Donations are generally non-refundable. Once a donation is processed, it is considered a charitable gift to the Organization. We may, in our sole discretion, refund donations made in error (for example, duplicate transactions or incorrect amounts) if you contact us promptly. Refund requests should be sent to giving@carrythetorch.io.

See our Donor Disclosure page for information about the tax-deductibility of donations, state-specific disclosures, and other relevant details.

6. Newsletter and Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or other communications, you may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any message we send or by contacting us. We will continue to send transactional communications (such as donation receipts) as required by law.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Carry the Torch. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party site. You access third-party sites at your own risk.

8. No Professional Advice

Content on the Site is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, financial, medical, or any other professional advice. You should consult with a qualified professional before making any decision based on information found on the Site.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING OUT OF COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT THE INFORMATION ON THE SITE WILL BE ACCURATE OR COMPLETE.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL CARRY THE TORCH, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT, IF ANY, YOU DONATED TO US IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Carry the Torch and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Site.

12. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Texas, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Donor Disclosure, constitute the entire agreement between you and Carry the Torch regarding your use of the Site.

15. Contact

Questions about these Terms may be directed to hello@carrythetorch.io.