Terms of Service
Effective Date: September 29, 2025
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These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website operated by the Mt. Pleasant Education Foundation, Inc. ("MPEF," "we," "us," or "our") at https://www.mtpef.org/ (the "Site"). As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to enriching education, we value your support and your compliance with these Terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree
to these Terms, you must not access or use the Site.
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2. Services and Purpose
The Site is primarily provided for informational purposes related to MPEF's mission, including:
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Providing information about our mission, grants, and programs.
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Facilitating event registration and ticket purchases (e.g., Golf Outing, Turkey Trot).
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Processing donations and sponsorship registrations.
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Offering newsletter sign-up services.
3. Event and Transaction Policies
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Registration and Payment: All transactions (event tickets, sponsorships, and donations) conducted through or linked from the Site are final unless otherwise specified in writing. MPEF uses third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, or ticketing platforms) to handle all monetary transactions. MPEF is not responsible for any errors or security breaches arising from the use of such third-party processors.
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Refunds: Refund policies for specific events will be posted on the relevant event page. Donations are generally non-refundable unless MPEF determines, at its sole discretion, that an error occurred in the donation process.
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Sponsorship Recognition: Any use of MPEF's trademarks, logos, or content by sponsors must be pre-approved in writing by MPEF.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, event names, and software, is the property of MPEF or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content without explicit written permission from MPEF.
5. User Conduct and Obligations
You agree not to use the Site to:
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Engage in any unlawful or fraudulent activity.
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Impersonate any person or entity.
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Post or transmit any material that is defamatory, obscene, indecent, offensive, or otherwise objectionable.
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Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site or the servers or networks connected to the Site.
6. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites (such as ticketing providers, payment processors, or community partners). These links are provided solely as a convenience. MPEF has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.
7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
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Disclaimer: The Site and all content are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. MPEF makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the Site or the information, content, or materials included on the Site.
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Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, MPEF, its directors, employees, and volunteers shall not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of this Site, including, but not limited to, direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless MPEF and its affiliates, officers, directors, agents, and employees from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.
9. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
10. Changes to the Terms
MPEF reserves the right to make changes to the Site, our policies, and these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
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Mt. Pleasant Education Foundation, Inc.
825 Westlake Drive,
Thornwood, NY 10594
Email: mtpef.org@gmail.com