Terms of Use — Lasting Hugs Foundation

The Lasting Hugs Foundation website provides information regarding the Foundation's mission, programs, charitable activities, bereavement resources, end-of-life support, educational materials, community initiatives, fundraising opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and related services.

Use of this website does not guarantee eligibility for any Foundation program or service.

Website information is provided for general educational and supportive purposes and is subject to the Foundation's Website Disclaimer.

Nothing on this website should be interpreted as medical, mental-health, legal, financial, or other licensed professional advice.

You agree not to use this website to:

• • Violate applicable law
• • Attempt unauthorized access to Foundation systems or information
• • Introduce viruses, malicious code, or harmful technology
• • Harass or impersonate another person
• • Submit knowingly false or fraudulent information
• • Interfere with website operation
• • Misuse Foundation intellectual property
• • Collect information about other users without authorization
• • Use the Foundation's name or materials in a misleading manner

Unless otherwise indicated, website content — including text, graphics, program names, logos, photographs, designs, educational materials, downloads, trademarks, and other original materials — is owned by or licensed to Lasting Hugs Foundation and is protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.

Content may be viewed and shared for personal, noncommercial purposes where appropriate.

You may not reproduce, sell, alter, distribute, commercially exploit, or represent Foundation materials as your own without permission.

The name Lasting Hugs Foundation, Foundation logos, program identities, graphics, and related branding may not be used in a manner suggesting sponsorship, endorsement, partnership, or affiliation without written authorization.

If the Foundation permits users to submit photographs, stories, testimonials, memorial information, comments, or other materials, you represent that you have the right and authority to provide that material.

Submission does not automatically authorize public publication. Separate consent or media-release requirements may apply when the Foundation intends to publicly use identifiable stories, photographs, videos, or sensitive information.

Donations are charitable contributions intended to support the mission and programs of Lasting Hugs Foundation.

Unless specifically designated and accepted for a restricted purpose, donations may be used where the Foundation determines they are most needed in furtherance of its charitable mission, subject to applicable law.

Tax deductibility depends upon the Foundation's applicable tax status and the donor's individual circumstances. Donors should consult their own tax professionals regarding deductibility.

Foundation programs and services may depend upon eligibility requirements, geographic availability, volunteers, funding, staffing, supplies, community partnerships, and other considerations.

The Foundation may modify, suspend, discontinue, or establish eligibility criteria for programs when appropriate.

Links to third-party websites are provided for convenience. Lasting Hugs Foundation is not responsible for third-party content, security, availability, privacy practices, or services.

The website and its content are provided on an "as available" basis to the fullest extent permitted by law.

The Foundation does not guarantee uninterrupted access, error-free operation, completeness of information, or suitability of content for any particular purpose.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Lasting Hugs Foundation and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, contractors, and representatives shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or similar damages arising from website use or reliance upon general website information.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded.

To the extent permitted by law, users agree to be responsible for claims, damages, or expenses resulting from their unlawful misuse of the website, infringement of another person's rights, or violation of these Terms.

These Terms shall be interpreted under applicable federal law and the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, unless another law is required to apply.

The Foundation may revise these Terms periodically. Continued use of the website after revisions are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Questions concerning these Terms may be directed to:

Lasting Hugs Foundation Email: [email protected] Website: lastinghugsfoundation.com