Website Terms of Use

Welcome to the website of the Institute on Generosity, Inc. (“Institute,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this website (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). Your use of the Site indicates you accept the practices described in this policy.

1. About the Institute
The Institute on Generosity, Inc. is a private operating foundation. The Site is provided for the purpose of sharing information, ideas and resources related to generosity and leadership for the benefit of the general public.

2. Use of the Site
You may use the Site for lawful, personal and non-commercial purposes only. You agree not to:

• Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations;
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the Site;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its systems; or
• Use the Site in a manner that could harm the Institute or its reputation.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Site at our discretion if we believe these Terms have been violated.

3. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and other materials (collectively, “Content”), is owned by or licensed to the Institute on Generosity, Inc. and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved.
You may quote or reference Content from the Site for non-commercial purposes, provided that proper attribution is given to the Institute on Generosity and the source is clearly identified. Any other use, reproduction, modification, distribution, or display of the Content—including for commercial, promotional, or derivative purposes—without proper citation or express written permission from the Institute—is strictly prohibited and constitutes a violation of these Terms and applicable intellectual property laws.

4. Mailing List and Communications
The Site may allow you to sign up for a quarterly newsletter or other communications. By subscribing, you agree to receive communications from us in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails.

5. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources for convenience or informational purposes. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and its Content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. While we strive to ensure accuracy and reliability, the Institute makes no warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, regarding the Site or its Content, including but not limited to accuracy, completeness, or availability.

7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Institute on Generosity, Inc. shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Site or its Content, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

8. Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect personal information. Please review the Privacy Policy carefully.

9. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or operational reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles.

11. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms or the Site, please contact us at: connect@instituteongenerosity.org