Donation Terms

Effective Date: July 25, 2026

Thank you for supporting Placer Freedom Foundation ("Placer Freedom Foundation," "we," "our," or "us"). Your generosity helps us advance our mission and serve our community.

These Donation Terms govern all charitable contributions made through www.placerfreedomfoundation.org (the "Website"). By making a donation, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Donation Terms.

1. Charitable Status

Placer Freedom Foundation is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation recognized as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Your donation supports our charitable mission and programs.

2. Voluntary Contributions

All donations made through our Website are voluntary charitable contributions.

Unless expressly stated otherwise in writing, donations do not create any ownership interest, membership rights, voting rights, or entitlement to goods or services from Placer Freedom Foundation.

3. Payment Processing

Donations made through our Website are processed through secure third-party payment providers, such as Wix Payments or another payment processor we may designate in the future.

We do not store or have access to your complete credit card or banking information.

All payment information is handled in accordance with the security and privacy practices of the applicable payment processor.

4. Donation Receipts

After a successful donation, you may receive:

An on-screen confirmation.
An email confirmation.
A donation receipt for your records.

Please retain your receipt for tax and personal recordkeeping purposes.

If you do not receive a receipt within a reasonable period, please contact us at info@placerfreedomfoundation.org.

5. Tax Deductibility

Placer Freedom Foundation is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3).

Contributions may be tax deductible to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Because individual tax situations vary, donors should consult their own tax advisor regarding the deductibility of any contribution.

6. Donation Refund Policy

Charitable donations are generally non-refundable.

We may consider refunds in limited circumstances, including:

Duplicate donations.
Accidental donation amounts.
Unauthorized transactions verified by the payment processor.
Processing errors.

Refund requests should be submitted promptly after the donation by contacting:

Email: info@placerfreedomfoundation.org

We reserve the right to request additional information before approving a refund.

Nothing in these Donation Terms limits any rights you may have under applicable law.

7. Donor Information

When making a donation, you agree to provide accurate and complete information.

You represent that:

You are authorized to use the payment method submitted.
The information you provide is truthful and current.
The donation is made voluntarily.

8. Donor Privacy

Personal information collected in connection with donations is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

We do not sell donor information.

We do not share donor information with advertisers.

We use donor information only as necessary to process donations, maintain records, comply with legal obligations, communicate with donors, and support our charitable operations.

9. Restricted Gifts

Unless a donation is expressly designated and accepted for a specific purpose, all donations are considered unrestricted and may be used where they are most needed to support the mission of Placer Freedom Foundation.

If a donor requests that a contribution be used for a particular program or purpose, we will make reasonable efforts to honor that request. However, Placer Freedom Foundation retains ultimate discretion and control over all donated funds in accordance with applicable nonprofit laws and Internal Revenue Service requirements.

If a designated program has been completed, discontinued, or becomes impracticable, we may redirect the donated funds to a substantially similar charitable purpose that best advances our mission.

10. Recurring Donations

If we offer recurring donations in the future, donors who enroll authorize the selected payment method to be charged automatically at the frequency chosen during enrollment until canceled.

Donors may cancel recurring donations at any time by following the instructions provided with the recurring donation program or by contacting us.

Changes or cancellations may not affect donations already processed before the request is received.

11. Donation Errors

If you believe an error occurred while making a donation, please contact us as soon as possible.

We will make reasonable efforts to investigate and resolve verified processing errors.

12. Fraud Prevention

To protect our donors and organization, we reserve the right to refuse, cancel, or refund any donation that we reasonably believe:

Was submitted fraudulently.
Involves unauthorized payment methods.
Violates applicable law.
Presents a security concern.
Results from a technical or processing error.

13. Securities and Non-Cash Gifts

These Donation Terms apply primarily to online monetary donations.

Acceptance of securities, cryptocurrency, real property, vehicles, or other non-cash gifts is subject to our review and may require additional documentation or a separate gift agreement.

We reserve the right to decline any non-cash gift that is not compatible with our charitable mission, legal obligations, or administrative capabilities.

14. No Goods or Services

Unless expressly stated otherwise in connection with a specific fundraising campaign or event, donations are made without the expectation of receiving goods, services, or other tangible benefits.

If goods or services are provided in exchange for a contribution, we will disclose their estimated fair market value to the extent required by applicable law.

15. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Placer Freedom Foundation shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from or relating to the donation process, payment processing, or use of this Website.

16. Changes to These Donation Terms

We may update these Donation Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our fundraising practices, payment processing, legal requirements, or organizational operations.

The revised version becomes effective upon posting to the Website.

The Effective Date at the top of this page indicates when these Donation Terms were last updated.

17. Governing Law

These Donation Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

Any legal action arising from these Donation Terms shall be brought in the appropriate state or federal court located in California.

18. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding these Donation Terms or a donation made through our Website, please contact us:

Placer Freedom Foundation

Email: info@placerfreedomfoundation.org

Website: www.placerfreedomfoundation.org