Terms of Use

Welcome to the website of the Madera County Sheriff’s Foundation (“Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of maderacsf.org and any related online services or content we provide.

By accessing or using the website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

1. About the Foundation

The Madera County Sheriff’s Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We are not a government agency and are not part of the Madera County Sheriff’s Office or any larger corporation. Our purpose is to support law enforcement through scholarships, equipment, K9 programs, training, and community engagement.

2. Acceptable Use

You may use the website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

Use the site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the site, servers, or related systems
Interfere with or disrupt the site or servers
Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
Scrape, harvest, or collect data from the site in an automated way without our prior written permission
Impersonate the Foundation, its officers, or any other person or entity
Use the site to solicit donations or promote commercial activities unrelated to the Foundation without authorization

3. Intellectual Property

All content on the website (text, graphics, logos, images, and design) is owned by or licensed to the Foundation and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may view and print content for personal, non-commercial use related to supporting the Foundation’s mission. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our prior written permission, except as allowed by fair use or other applicable law.

4. Donations and Membership

Donations and membership contributions are voluntary and may be made by PayPal, Venmo, cash, or check.

Our website does not process payments or collect payment card information. When you click a donation link, you will be directed to a third-party platform (PayPal or Venmo). Those platforms have their own terms of service and privacy policies, which govern any information you provide to them.

We reserve the right to decline or return any contribution. Information about tax deductibility is provided for general guidance only; please consult your tax advisor.

5. Third-Party Links and Services

The website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of those sites. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding accuracy, completeness, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose. We do not guarantee that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Foundation and its officers, directors, 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) the website, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability for any claim arising from these Terms or the website shall not exceed $100.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Foundation and its officers, directors, volunteers, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your use of the website or violation of these Terms.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Madera County, California, and you consent to personal jurisdiction there.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. The “Last Updated” date will reflect changes. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

12. Contact

Questions about these Terms may be directed to:

Madera County Sheriff’s Foundation
2370 W Cleveland Ave, Box 201, Ste 108
Madera, CA 93637

Phone: (559) 694-1369
Email: info@maderacsf.org