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Terms of Use

Terms of Use

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Draft. These terms are a working document prepared in good faith and should be reviewed by the foundation's legal counsel before public launch. Governing-law jurisdiction, dispute resolution, and program-specific terms may need adjustment based on the foundation's operations.

Welcome to The Friend Foundation. By accessing or using this website (the "Site") or participating in any of our programs, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. About the Foundation

The Friend Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to build communities of UpStanders — people who meet others where they are and walk with them — through the practice of friendship.

2. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site in a lawful and respectful manner. Specifically, you agree not to:

  • Use the Site in a way that could harm, disable, or impair it.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its underlying systems.
  • Use the Site to send spam, harass others, or distribute malicious content.
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or organization when using the Site.

3. Donations

Donations to the Foundation are processed by PayPal. By making a donation, you confirm that:

  • The payment method you use is your own and is authorized for the donation.
  • Your gift is voluntary and, unless explicitly stated otherwise, non-refundable.
  • You acknowledge that the Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and your donation may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor for guidance.

If you believe a donation was made in error, please contact us and we will work with you in good faith to address the situation.

4. Participation in programs

Participation in any Foundation program (including the HUDDLE, Friendship Academy, Circle of Friends, Voices of Change, or the UpStander Program) is voluntary and subject to additional program-specific guidelines that we will share with you when you join.

You agree to engage with other participants — UpStanders, neighbors, partners, and staff — with respect and good faith. The Foundation reserves the right to ask anyone to step back from a program if their conduct creates harm or risk for others in the community.

5. Intellectual property

All content on this Site — including text, logos, graphics, photographs, and design — is the property of The Friend Foundation or its licensors and is protected by copyright and trademark law. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use such as sharing a link.

The "Friend Foundation" name, logo, and the "UpStander" terminology are associated with the Foundation's mission and may not be used in a way that implies endorsement or affiliation without our permission.

6. External links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including PayPal and research publications. We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their content or practices. Linking to a third-party site does not imply endorsement.

7. Disclaimers

The Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. While we work to keep the information on this Site accurate and up to date, we make no warranties or representations about its accuracy, completeness, or suitability for any purpose. Nothing on this Site is intended to be medical, mental health, legal, or financial advice — please consult an appropriate professional for those needs.

8. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Friend Foundation, its directors, officers, employees, and volunteers will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site or participation in our programs.

9. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the Terms were most recently revised. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

10. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which The Friend Foundation is registered, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Site will be resolved in the courts of that jurisdiction.

11. Contact us

If you have questions about these Terms, please reach out through our contact page.