Terms of Use

1. Introduction

Welcome to Ovis Alms Foundation ("OAF," "the Foundation," "we," "us," or "our").

These Terms of Use explain the conditions that apply when you visit our public website, explore its content, or use the services we make available.

Our website introduces the Foundation, our charitable mission, and initiatives such as GraManna. It also offers ways to contact us, support our work, and express interest in future program availability.

We want our website to be a welcoming, reliable source of information. These Terms set reasonable expectations for its use while helping us protect the integrity of our services.

GraManna is a charitable initiative of Ovis Alms Foundation delivered through a separate application. Its account features, participation requirements, and assistance programs may be governed by additional terms, privacy notices, and program rules.

2. Using Our Website and Acceptance of Terms

Our public informational pages are available to visitors without requiring an account or a separate agreement.

These Terms describe the conditions governing the Foundation's website and its available services.

Certain activities may require you to acknowledge applicable terms before proceeding. Where agreement is necessary, we will provide clear notice and an opportunity to review those terms.

Merely visiting an informational page does not constitute an affirmative acknowledgment of these Terms.

Services offered through GraManna or independently operated third-party platforms may have their own agreements and participation requirements.

Nothing in these Terms limits rights or protections that cannot lawfully be waived.

3. Responsible Use of Our Website

We welcome visitors who wish to learn about the Foundation, support our charitable mission, or explore the work being developed through GraManna.

We ask that you use our website responsibly and respect its security, integrity, and intended purpose.

When submitting information through our website, please provide accurate information to the best of your knowledge.

You must not use our forms or communication services to impersonate others, submit fraudulent information, distribute spam, harass or threaten others, or engage in unlawful activity.

You must also refrain from attempting to gain unauthorized access, bypass security measures, introduce harmful software, interfere with normal website operations, or deliberately overwhelm our services.

When necessary, we may take reasonable steps to prevent misuse, including restricting access to affected website features.

Additional conduct and participation requirements may apply within GraManna's separate application.

4. Age Requirements and Eligibility

The Ovis Alms Foundation website is intended for a general audience. Visitors of all ages may learn about our charitable mission and programs.

Children under 13 should not independently submit personal information through website forms. Parents or legal guardians may contact the Foundation on their behalf.

GraManna's registration policy establishes a minimum age of 13. Children under 13 are not eligible to register for an account. Additional requirements and protections may apply to users who are minors or to particular activities within the application.

Individuals making charitable donations must have the legal authority to authorize those contributions and comply with applicable payment-provider requirements.

Access to our website, meeting an age requirement, or registering for GraManna does not automatically establish eligibility for charitable assistance or other program benefits.

5. Contact Forms, State Requests, and Notifications

Our website provides several ways to communicate with the Foundation and express interest in GraManna.

You may contact us with questions about our charitable work, programs, or services.

The State Request feature allows visitors to express interest in GraManna becoming available in a particular U.S. state. Submitting a request helps us understand public interest. It is not an application for assistance, a reservation of benefits, or a guarantee that services will become available.

Visitors may also choose to receive announcements about GraManna's web application, mobile releases, or availability in selected states.

Notification subscriptions require applicable consent and may involve email confirmation. Available management tools allow subscribers to update their communication preferences or unsubscribe.

We make reasonable efforts to maintain these services, but submitting a request or subscribing does not guarantee that a particular announcement will be delivered, that a release will occur on a specific date, or that services will become available in a requested location.

Information submitted through these features is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

6. Donations and Payment Processing

Ovis Alms Foundation welcomes voluntary contributions that support our charitable mission and programs.

Our public website may direct donors to authorized third-party payment services. When you make a contribution through one of these services, the provider's applicable payment terms and security practices also apply.

We provide or facilitate appropriate donation confirmations and receipts. The tax treatment of a charitable contribution depends on applicable law and the donor's circumstances.

If you believe a donation was made in error, processed more than once, or submitted without authorization, please contact us at contact@ovisalmsfoundation.org.

We review donation-related concerns individually. Refund requests, payment corrections, and disputes are addressed according to applicable law, the circumstances of the transaction, and relevant payment-provider requirements. A refund is not guaranteed in every case.

Donating to the Foundation does not establish eligibility for charitable assistance or guarantee that assistance will be provided to a particular individual.

Charitable assistance administered through GraManna remains subject to the program's applicable rules and authorized decisions.

7. GraManna and Other Foundation Programs

GraManna is an initiative of Ovis Alms Foundation designed to connect generosity with meaningful assistance.

Our website provides general information about the program's purpose, development, and relationship to the Foundation.

The GraManna application is the environment through which its account services, participation features, and charitable assistance processes are being developed and operated as they become available.

Some features described on our website may still be in development. Program details, eligibility requirements, geographic availability, and supported services may evolve.

We cannot guarantee that every planned feature will be released, that GraManna will become available in every location, or that any particular individual will qualify for assistance.

Official program rules and authorized eligibility decisions govern participation. General descriptions on the Foundation's website do not replace those requirements.

8. Intellectual Property and Website Content

Original text, photographs, graphics, illustrations, and other protected materials appearing on our website belong to Ovis Alms Foundation or their respective rights holders.

The names, logos, and identifying materials associated with Ovis Alms Foundation and GraManna may be protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

We welcome people who wish to share information about our charitable mission. You may link to our publicly available pages and refer to our work for lawful informational, educational, or charitable purposes.

However, access to our website does not transfer ownership of its content or authorize uses that infringe applicable intellectual property rights.

You may not reproduce, distribute, sell, or commercially exploit protected website materials without appropriate permission or another lawful basis.

The Foundation's or GraManna's names, logos, and identifying materials may not be used in ways that falsely suggest sponsorship, endorsement, affiliation, or authorization.

Nothing in these Terms restricts lawful uses, including fair use.

If you have questions about using our materials or believe that content on our website infringes your rights, please contact contact@ovisalmsfoundation.org.

9. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may include links to services and resources operated by other organizations.

Some of these links lead to authorized donation platforms. Others may direct visitors to educational materials, charitable resources, or information related to our mission.

When you visit an external website, that organization's own terms, privacy policies, and security practices may apply.

We take reasonable care when selecting services associated with our activities, but we do not control the content or independent operations of other websites.

Providing a link does not necessarily mean that Ovis Alms Foundation endorses every statement, product, or service offered by the external organization.

When an authorized third-party platform processes donations on our behalf, the Foundation remains responsible for its own applicable obligations concerning those contributions.

You may contact us about donations made to Ovis Alms Foundation, even when they were processed through an external service.

10. Website Information and Availability

We make reasonable efforts to keep the information on our website accurate, clear, and current.

Our charitable activities and programs continue to evolve. As a result, information about planned features, services, program operations, or geographic availability may change.

Although we aim to provide reliable information, we cannot guarantee that every page will always be complete, current, or free from errors.

Website services may occasionally be unavailable because of maintenance, technical difficulties, security concerns, or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

We may also update content, modify features, or temporarily suspend services when reasonably necessary.

Information published on the Foundation's website is provided to help visitors understand our mission and programs. It does not, by itself, establish eligibility for charitable assistance or promise a particular program outcome.

Official eligibility and program decisions remain subject to the applicable governing rules.

11. Privacy and Personal Information

We respect the privacy of people who visit, communicate with, or support Ovis Alms Foundation.

Our Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, maintained, protected, and shared through the Foundation's public website and related services.

It also describes your choices concerning notification subscriptions, communication preferences, and requests involving personal information.

We encourage you to review our Privacy Policy, which is available through the legal links on our website.

Additional privacy notices may apply to GraManna's application-specific activities or services operated independently by third parties.

12. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Ovis Alms Foundation strives to provide accurate information, dependable website services, and a secure online experience.

Nevertheless, websites and electronic services can experience interruptions, technical failures, or other difficulties. We cannot guarantee that our website will always operate without interruption or error.

General information on our website should not be interpreted as a guarantee of charitable assistance, program participation, future availability, or a particular outcome from supporting the Foundation.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Ovis Alms Foundation and its authorized representatives are not liable for indirect or consequential losses arising from ordinary website use, temporary service interruptions, or reliance on general website information.

External websites and services operate independently. While we do not assume responsibility for their independent operations, this does not relieve the Foundation of its own legal obligations.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for fraud, intentional wrongdoing, gross negligence, violations of law, or other responsibilities that cannot lawfully be excluded.

These limitations are intended to reflect the reasonable risks of using online services, not to remove protections provided by law.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms of Use are generally governed by the laws of the State of California and applicable federal law, except where other laws or mandatory legal protections must apply.

We believe that questions and disagreements are often best resolved through direct communication.

If you have a concern involving our website or its services, we encourage you to contact us at contact@ovisalmsfoundation.org. We will make reasonable efforts to review and address the matter.

If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, either party may pursue available legal remedies in a court with appropriate jurisdiction, subject to applicable law.

These Terms do not require mandatory arbitration or waive lawful collective-action rights.

If any provision is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to apply to the extent permitted by law.

Nothing in this section changes the separate agreements that may apply to GraManna or independently operated third-party services.

14. Changes to These Terms

Ovis Alms Foundation may revise these Terms of Use as our website, charitable activities, and services evolve, or when changes in applicable law make revisions necessary.

When we update the Terms, we will publish the revised version on our website and identify the applicable effective and last-updated dates.

If a change materially affects visitors' rights or obligations, we will provide additional notice or obtain agreement when required by law.

Revised Terms generally apply from their stated effective date. Changes do not automatically alter previously established rights, obligations, or completed transactions where applicable law requires their preservation.

We encourage visitors to review these Terms periodically.

15. Contact Ovis Alms Foundation

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, our website, charitable donations, or related services, please contact us.

Ovis Alms Foundation

Email: contact@ovisalmsfoundation.org

You may also reach us through the Contact page on the Foundation's official website.