Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website located at humanisticfoundation.org (the “Site”), you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this Site.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, donors, volunteers, and others who access or use the Site. Humanistic Foundation Incorporated (“we,” “us,” or “our”) reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. Use of This Website

You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the Site. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to:

• Transmitting any unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, or otherwise objectionable content
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its related systems
• Using automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to collect data from the Site without our prior written consent
• Impersonating any person, organization, or entity
• Uploading or transmitting viruses or any other malicious code
• Interfering with or disrupting the integrity or performance of the Site

We reserve the right to terminate access to the Site for any user who violates these Terms.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, program descriptions, and organizational materials — is the property of Humanistic Foundation Incorporated and is protected by applicable United States and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print content from this Site solely for personal, non-commercial, informational purposes, provided you do not modify the content and retain all copyright and proprietary notices. Any other use — including reproduction, distribution, public display, or creation of derivative works — requires our prior written permission.

The Humanistic Foundation name, logo, and associated marks are trademarks of Humanistic Foundation Incorporated. Unauthorized use of these marks is strictly prohibited.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site and all content, materials, and information provided through it are offered on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Humanistic Foundation Incorporated disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or harmful components
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content on the Site

We make no guarantees regarding the availability of our programs, services, or facilities, which are subject to change based on capacity, funding, and regulatory requirements.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Humanistic Foundation Incorporated, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of — or inability to use — this Site or its content.

This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of data, loss of goodwill, or other intangible losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total aggregate liability for any claims arising under these Terms shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100).

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

6. No Professional or Clinical Advice

Information about our programs, treatment approaches, and services is provided to help families, referring agencies, and community members understand our work — not to substitute for a qualified professional assessment. If you or someone you know is in crisis or requires immediate mental health support, please contact 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or your local emergency services.

Program eligibility, placement decisions, and treatment plans are determined by our licensed clinical team in accordance with applicable law and county regulations — not by information presented on this website.

7. Donations & Contributions

Humanistic Foundation Incorporated is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 95-4503668). Donations made through this Site are tax-deductible to the full extent permitted by law. A donation receipt will be provided for all qualifying contributions.

By making a donation through this Site, you confirm that:

• The funds are not the proceeds of any unlawful activity
• You are the authorized account holder or have authorization to use the payment method provided
• You understand that donations are generally non-refundable, except in cases of unauthorized or fraudulent transactions

We are committed to using all contributions in furtherance of our charitable mission. For questions about how donations are used, please review our publicly available Form 990 filings or contact us directly.

Donations are processed through a secure third-party payment processor. We do not store full payment card details on our servers.

8. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites, including county agencies, government portals, or community resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party websites.

Your use of any linked third-party site is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of that site.

9. User-Submitted Content

If you submit information through our contact form or any other input on this Site, you represent that the information is accurate and that you have the right to submit it. You grant Humanistic Foundation Incorporated a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use that content solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry or fulfilling your request.

We do not accept unsolicited submissions of program ideas, creative materials, or business proposals. Any such submissions will not be treated as confidential and may be used or disclosed without restriction.

10. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or related to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California.

You waive any objection to venue in Los Angeles County and agree that such courts have personal jurisdiction over you.

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes will be posted to this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your agreement to the revised Terms.

If we make material changes that affect your rights or obligations in a significant way, we will make reasonable efforts to notify users by posting a prominent notice on our Site.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us: