1. Acceptance of the Terms and Conditions
These Terms and Conditions (the "Terms") are entered into by and between you and Ripples from the Well Inc, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization ("Ripples from the Well", "we", "us", or "our"). These Terms govern your access to and use of ripplesfromthewell.org (the "Website").
Please read these Terms carefully before you start to use the Website. By using the Website or by clicking to accept or agree to the Terms when this option is made available to you, you accept and agree to abide by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, found at ripplesfromthewell.org/privacy, incorporated herein by reference.
If you do not want to agree to these Terms or the Privacy Policy, you must not access or use the Website.
2. Changes to the Terms
We may revise and update these Terms from time to time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them and apply to all access to and use of the Website thereafter.
3. Accessing the Website and Account Security
To access the Website or some of the resources it offers, you may be asked to provide certain registration details or other information. It is a condition of your use of the Website that all the information you provide on the Website is correct, current, and complete.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information, including your password, and for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to or use of your username or password or any other breach of security.
4. User Contributions
The Website may contain features that allow users to post, submit, publish, display, or transmit to other users or other persons content or materials (collectively, "User Contributions") on or through the Website.
All User Contributions must comply with the Content Standards set out in these Terms.
Any User Contribution you post to the site will be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. By providing any User Contribution on the Website, you grant us the right to use, reproduce, modify, perform, display, distribute, and otherwise disclose to third parties any such material for any purpose.
5. Content Standards
These content standards apply to any and all User Contributions and use of the Website. User Contributions must not:
- Contain any material which is defamatory, obscene, indecent, abusive, offensive, harassing, violent, hateful, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable.
- Promote sexually explicit or pornographic material, violence, or discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age.
- Infringe any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other intellectual property rights of any other person.
- Violate the legal rights (including the rights of publicity and privacy) of others or contain any material that could give rise to any civil or criminal liability under applicable laws or regulations or that otherwise may be in conflict with these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
The Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof), are owned by us, our licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.
7. International Data Transfers
Your personal information, which we collect, will be stored and processed in the United States of America where our servers are located. We will comply with GDPR requirements providing adequate protection for the transfer of personal information from Europe to the U.S. By using our website and providing us with your personal information, you consent to these transfers in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
8. Rights of EEA Users
For users based in the European Economic Area (EEA), in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have certain rights in relation to your personal information.
- Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you and to check that we are lawfully processing it.
- Right to Correction: You have the right to request that any incomplete or inaccurate data we hold about you is corrected.
- Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the erasure of your personal data where there is no good reason for us to continue processing it.
- Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to us processing your personal data where we are relying on a legitimate interest and there is something about your particular situation which makes you want to object to processing on this ground.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data. This allows you to ask us to suspend the processing of personal data about you.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request the transfer of your personal data to another party.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the "Contact Us" section of these Terms and Conditions.
9. Linking to the Website and Social Media Features
You may link to our homepage, provided you do so in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage our reputation or take advantage of it, but you must not establish a link in such a way as to suggest any form of association, approval, or endorsement on our part.
10. Links from the Website
If the Website contains links to other sites and resources provided by third parties, these links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.
11. Dispute Resolution
If a dispute arises out of or relates to this contract, or the breach thereof, and if the dispute cannot be settled through negotiation, the parties agree first to try in good faith to settle the dispute by mediation administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Mediation Procedures before resorting to arbitration.
12. Governing Law
All matters relating to the Website and these Terms and any dispute or claim arising therefrom or related thereto, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Kansas without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule.
13. Donation Details
Tax Deductibility: Ripples from the Well is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Donors should consult with their tax advisor regarding the deductibility of their donation.
Secure Processing: Donations are securely processed through Reach, our donation software, on both our main website (https://ripplesfromthewell.org) and our dedicated donation page (https://ripplesfromthewell.reachapp.co/). We ensure certified Level 1 PCI DSS compliance, the highest standard of security and privacy for your personal and financial information on both sites.
14. Donation Policy
Donations (General): We may offer a number of alternative donation opportunities from time to time, including one-time donations and recurring donations. These may be restricted or unrestricted. Details will be disclosed at the time of your selection or in other communications made available to you. You can find specific details regarding the additional donations you have committed to by visiting the Ripples from the Well website and clicking on the “Sign In” link available at the top of the pages and navigating to “My Profile”.
Updating Your Payment Methods: You can update your Payment Methods by going to the “My Profile” page dropdown and clicking “Update Payment Information”. We may also update your Payment Methods using information provided by or with authorization from your Payment Method Provider. Following any update, you authorize us to continue to charge the applicable Payment Method(s).
Cancellation: You can cancel your recurring donations to Ripples from the Well at any time, including your Child Sponsorship plan. Donations are not refundable. To cancel future on-going donations, please provide at least 3 working days before your Billing Date to avoid any future charges by emailing sponsor@ripplesfromthewell.org for sponsorship donations and info@ripplesfromthewell.org for general recurring donations.
Child Sponsorship:
- Different Child Sponsorship Plans/Shares: We may offer a number of different Child Sponsorship or donation plans (“Shares”), each with different donation amounts which will be disclosed at the time of your selection or in other communications made available to you. You can find specific details regarding your sponsorships and other donations by visiting the Ripples from the Well website and clicking on the “Sign In” link available at the top of the pages and navigating to “My Profile”.
- Recurring Donations: To ensure your donations are not interrupted, you must provide us with one or more Payment Methods. “Payment Method” means a current, valid, accepted method of payment, as may be updated from time to time, and which may include payment through your account with a third party. If you agree to a monthly donation, your donation will be charged to the Payment Method you provided monthly until you contact us to cancel. By selecting a Sponsorship Plan, you agree that the Payment Method on file will be charged the donation amount then in effect on a recurring basis without any further authorization from you. Your specific monthly payment date (“Billing Date”) may be determined by the day or month you sign up and will be indicated on your “Account” page. Visit the Ripples from the Well website and click on the “Billing details” link on the “Account” page. The terms of your payment may be determined by agreements between you and the financial institution, debit/credit card issuer, or other provider of your chosen payment method (your “Payment Method Provider”). For some Payment Methods, the Payment Method Provider may charge you certain fees, such as foreign transaction fees or other fees relating to the processing of your Payment Method. Check with your Payment Method Provider for details (see “Cancellation” below).
- Changes to the Amount of Child Sponsorship Plans: While we work hard to keep the cost of our programs low, there are rare times where we may need to increase the rate of our Child Sponsorship plans. This is generally due to inflation increasing the cost of providing care to the children we support. While we know that most supporters recognize this challenge and support these rate rises, we also understand that some of our sponsors are already giving at their maximum capacity, and we appreciate that. If we need to take this step in the future, unless stated otherwise in a particular communication, we will provide you at least 30 days' notice and provide you an opportunity to opt out of the increase.
- Ensuring the Safety of Children: We work to ensure that supporters, whether on trips, as volunteers, or financially, do not put the safety of the children we serve at risk or have malicious intent. If we find any malicious intent, we will immediately terminate any relationship and support and may proactively work with law enforcement, or use publicly available information to identify anyone who shows any reasonable threat to the safety of children. Any person listed on a sex offender registry and/or who has been convicted of a sex crime, or living at the same address as such a person, is ineligible to be a sponsor or donor. Ripples from the Well will terminate the sponsorship or donation account of any person found on a sex offender registry and/or who has been convicted of a sex crime, and also terminate the sponsorship or donation account of any persons living at the same address as a registered and/or convicted sex offender.
Restricted Donations: Ripples from the Well is obligated to—and will always—honor the intent of a donor-designated financial contribution. Restricted donations are contributions given with specific stipulations on how the funds must be used. These funds are allocated to particular projects, programs, or purposes within the organization. Below is a detailed list of what constitutes a restricted donation:
- Child Sponsorships: Donations designated to support the ongoing care and development of a specific child. These funds are used for the child's education, healthcare, nutrition, and other personal needs.
- Mission Trips: Contributions specifically intended to fund mission trips. This includes travel expenses, accommodation, supplies, and other related costs for volunteers and staff participating in mission activities.
- Specific Projects: Donations aimed at particular projects such as building infrastructure (e.g., center development, program/department needs, storage), community development programs, and other targeted initiatives.
- Medical Assistance: Funds designated for medical aid, such as supporting a medical camp, providing treatments, or purchasing medical supplies.
- Educational Programs: Donations intended for educational purposes, including scholarships, school supplies, and funding for educational programs and initiatives.
- Disaster Relief: Contributions earmarked for responding to disasters or emergencies, including providing immediate relief, rebuilding efforts, and long-term support for affected communities.
- Construction Funds: Donations allocated for construction projects, such as building or renovating facilities, or community centers.
- Event-Specific Donations: Contributions made for specific events or campaigns, such as fundraising events, awareness campaigns, or seasonal initiatives.
- Designated Fundraising Campaigns: Donations collected during specific fundraising campaigns that have a clear, designated purpose.
- Intent-Based Donations: Contributions made with a clear intention for a specific use are treated as restricted. Donors' designation of a purpose for their gift establishes the restriction, ensuring the funds are used as intended.
Managing Restricted Donations:
- Tracking and Reporting: We ensure detailed tracking and reporting of restricted donations to maintain compliance with the donor's intent. This includes keeping accurate records of how and where the funds are used.
- Communication with Donors: We maintain open and transparent communication with our donors, providing regular updates on the status and impact of their restricted donations.
- Changes to Fulfillment Ability: If circumstances change and we are unable to fulfill the donor's specified restrictions, we will contact the donor to provide alternative uses for the funds that continue to align with our organization's mission.
Transparency and Financial Reporting
Ripples from the Well is committed to ensuring the responsible and transparent use of donations to further our mission to equip the church to care for vulnerable children and cultivate self-sufficient communities that make disciples of Jesus Christ. Donors may request a financial report detailing how their contributions have been utilized. Our IRS Form 990 filings can be found on the IRS website using our EIN: 85-0578258, and financial reports can also be provided upon request. If you have any questions or concerns about this donation policy, or would like further information or reports please contact us directly at info@ripplesfromthewell.org
15. Limitations of Liability
Ripples from the Well, including its directors, officers, employees, and agents, shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your use or inability to use the site; (ii) any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein; (iii) any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from our site; (iv) any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like that may be transmitted to or through our site by any third party; (v) any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage incurred as a result of the use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available through the site; and/or (vi) the defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct of any third party. In no event shall Ripples from the Well Inc’s total liability to you for all claims, damages, losses, and causes of action exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing this site.
16. Contact Us
All feedback, comments, requests for technical support, and other communications relating to the Website should be directed to the contact below:
Ripples from the Well
1125 E 4th Ave Hutchinson, KS 67501
+1 (620) 204-5544
info@ripplesfromthewell.org
