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TERMS OF USE

Last updated: June 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the website of The Chris S. Owens Foundation ("Foundation," "we," "us," or "our") at thechrissowensfoundation.org, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.

2. Use of the Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You may not:

  • Use the site to transmit harmful, offensive, or illegal content
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site or its servers
  • Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the site without permission
  • Impersonate the Foundation or any of its staff, volunteers, or partners
  • Use the site in any way that could damage, disable, or impair its operation

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, images, logos, videos, graphics, and program materials — is the property of The Chris S. Owens Foundation or its content partners and is protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content on this site without prior written permission from the Foundation.

4. Donations

Donations made through this website are processed securely via PayPal. All donations to The Chris S. Owens Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Donation receipts will be provided via email. The Foundation reserves the right to use donations at its discretion to further its mission of youth gun violence prevention and community empowerment.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. The Foundation does not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We make no representations about the accuracy or completeness of the content on this site.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Chris S. Owens Foundation shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website or its content, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

7. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. The Foundation does not endorse or control those sites and is not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability.

8. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Brooklyn, New York.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

The Chris S. Owens Foundation

Brooklyn, New York

[email protected]