Terms of Use

Terms and Conditions

 

Last updated: September 28, 2024.  Welcome to friendsofjames.org. By accessing this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use. Please read these terms carefully before using our website.

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1. Agreement to Terms

By using our website, you agree to these terms and conditions in full. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.

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2. Intellectual Property

The content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of friendsofjames.org and protected by copyright laws. You may view and download content for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you keep all copyright and other proprietary notices intact.

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3. Prohibited Uses

You may use our website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms. You agree not to:

• Use the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website

• Transmit any viruses, malware, or other malicious code

• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate friendsofjames.org or any of its employees

 

4. Disclaimer

The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only. We make no representations or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the website's content.

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5. Limitation of Liability

Friendsofjames.org shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the website.

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6. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the modified terms.

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7. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of New Jersey in the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

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8. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these terms, please contact us at support@friendsofjames.inc.  By using friendsofjames.org, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

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9. Tax-Exempt Status Disclosure

Friends of James is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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10. Charitable Purpose

The purposes of the Corporation, as set forth in the Articles of Incorporation, are exclusively charitable, educational, or religious, within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the corresponding provision of any future Federal tax law (“Section 501(c)(3)”). In furtherance of such purposes, the Corporation shall have the same powers as an individual to do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes, as set forth in the Articles of Incorporation and these Bylaws. 

The specific purposes of the Corporation are to increase awareness of Angelman Syndrome, fund research to advance therapies for treating Angelman Syndrome and to support local initiatives serving people with special needs.

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11. Donation Policy

Friends of James Inc is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We will send it to you upon successful completion of your donation. 

 

12. Political Activity Disclaimer

Friends of James does not participate in political campaign activities for or against any candidates, nor does it engage in substantial lobbying efforts.

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13. Financial Transparency

As a 501(c)(3) organization, our financial information, including annual reports and Form 990, is available for public inspection upon request.

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14. Use of Funds

All funds received by Friends of James are used exclusively for the advancement of our charitable mission and not for the benefit of any private individual or shareholder.

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15. Dissolution Clause

In the event of dissolution, all remaining assets of Friends of James will be distributed to other qualified 501(c)(3) organizations or for public purposes, in accordance with IRS regulations.

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16. Refunds

Friends of James is committed to transparency and fairness in our financial practices. We offer refunds under the following conditions:

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16.1 Donation Refunds

• Donors may request a refund for any online donation made through our website at any time.

• To request a refund, please contact us at support@friendsofjames.org with your name, donation date, and amount.

• Refunds will be processed to the original payment method used for the donation.

• Please note that refunded donations will not be eligible for tax deduction purposes.

 

16.2 Event Ticket Refunds

• Purchasers may request a refund for any ticketed event bought through our website, provided the event has not yet occurred.

• To request a refund for an event ticket, please contact us at support@friendsofjames.org with your name, ticket purchase date, event name, and ticket quantity.

• Refunds will be processed to the original payment method used for the ticket purchase.

• Refund requests must be made at least 7 days before the event date to ensure processing.

• Once an event has occurred, tickets are non-refundable.

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16.3 Processing of Refunds

• We aim to process all refund requests within 7 business days of receiving the request.

• Please allow 4-5 business days for the refund to appear on your account statement, depending on your financial institution.

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16.4 Exceptions

• In the event of unforeseen circumstances or errors on our part, we reserve the right to issue refunds at our discretion, even if the above conditions are not met.

• For any disputes or special circumstances regarding refunds, please contact us directly at support@friendsofjames.org.

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