Last Updated: December 15, 2024
Welcome to Bless Foundation Inc ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website at blessfoundationwindermere.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Bless Foundation Inc, a charitable organization located at 4413 Down Point Lane, Windermere, FL 34786, United States.
If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting on the Site.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, donors, volunteers, and others who access or use the Site, including but not limited to individuals seeking information about our philanthropic programs, grantmaking activities, religious services, human services initiatives, and charitable trust operations.
Bless Foundation Inc operates as a public charity and private foundation dedicated to expanding charitable reach through strategic grantmaking and philanthropic initiatives. Our services include but are not limited to:
Grantmaking Services: We provide funding opportunities to qualified organizations and individuals through our grantmaking foundations and charitable trusts. Our grant programs support various causes including religious organizations, human services, education, healthcare, and community development.
Donor Connection Services: We facilitate connections between donors, funders, and charitable organizations to maximize philanthropic impact. Our platform enables donors to identify worthy causes and make informed giving decisions.
Religious and Human Services: We support religious organizations and human services initiatives that align with our mission to serve communities and promote social welfare.
Educational Resources: We provide information, guidance, and resources related to philanthropy, charitable giving, grant applications, and nonprofit management.
The Site serves as an informational platform and communication tool for our charitable activities. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without prior notice.
As a user of our Site, you agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to:
• Provide accurate, current, and complete information when submitting forms, applications, or communications through the Site
• Use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
• Not engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Site
• Not use the Site to transmit any advertising, promotional materials, or solicitations without our express written consent
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or any systems or networks connected to the Site
• Not use any automated means to access the Site for any purpose without our express written permission
• Not impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease.
Bless Foundation Inc is a tax-exempt charitable organization. All donations made through our Site are voluntary and are used to support our philanthropic mission and grantmaking activities. By making a donation, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
Tax Deductibility: Donations to Bless Foundation Inc may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. We will provide donation receipts for tax purposes, but we recommend consulting with a tax professional regarding the deductibility of your specific contribution.
Non-Refundable: All donations are final and non-refundable except as required by law or in cases of processing errors. If you believe an error has occurred, please contact us at manager@blessfoundationwindermere.com or call 272 280 5206.
Use of Funds: Donations are used at the discretion of Bless Foundation Inc to support our charitable programs, grantmaking activities, operational expenses, and mission-related initiatives. While we strive to honor donor preferences when specified, we reserve the right to allocate funds where they are most needed.
Payment Processing: We use third-party payment processors to handle financial transactions. By making a donation, you agree to the terms and privacy policies of these payment processors. We do not store complete credit card information on our servers.
For questions regarding donations, financial transactions, or to request a donation receipt, please contact our office at 4413 Down Point Lane, Windermere, FL 34786, or email manager@blessfoundationwindermere.com.
The Site and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by Bless Foundation Inc, its 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.
These Terms permit you to use the Site for your personal, non-commercial use only. You must not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Site, except as follows:
• Your computer may temporarily store copies of such materials in RAM incidental to your accessing and viewing those materials
• You may store files that are automatically cached by your web browser for display enhancement purposes
• You may print or download one copy of a reasonable number of pages of the Site for your own personal, non-commercial use
• You may share content through social media sharing features provided on the Site
You must not modify copies of any materials from this Site, use any illustrations, photographs, video or audio sequences, or any graphics separately from the accompanying text, or delete or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices from copies of materials from this Site.
The Bless Foundation name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Bless Foundation Inc or its affiliates or licensors. You must not use such marks without our prior written permission. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans on this Site are the trademarks of their respective owners.
If you submit a grant application or funding request through our Site, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms:
Application Review: All grant applications are subject to review by our board of directors and grantmaking committee. We reserve the right to request additional information, conduct due diligence, and verify the accuracy of information provided in applications.
No Guarantee of Funding: Submission of a grant application does not guarantee approval or funding. Funding decisions are made at the sole discretion of Bless Foundation Inc based on our grantmaking priorities, available resources, and alignment with our mission.
Accuracy of Information: You represent and warrant that all information provided in your grant application is true, accurate, and complete. Providing false or misleading information may result in disqualification and potential legal action.
Reporting Requirements: Grant recipients may be required to provide periodic reports on the use of funds and outcomes achieved. Failure to comply with reporting requirements may affect future funding eligibility.
Fund Usage: Grant funds must be used for the purposes specified in the grant agreement. Misuse of funds may require repayment and may result in legal action.
For questions about grant applications, eligibility criteria, or funding decisions, please contact us at manager@blessfoundationwindermere.com or call 272 280 5206.
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and disclosure of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Site, you consent to our collection and use of personal information as outlined in our Privacy Policy.
We collect various types of information in connection with the services we provide, including:
• Personal identification information (name, email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Financial information for donation processing
• Information provided in grant applications and communications
• Technical information about your device and how you interact with our Site
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, but we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for any activities that occur under your account.
For detailed information about our privacy practices, please review our Privacy Policy.
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by Bless Foundation Inc. These links are provided for your convenience and information only. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
When you access third-party websites or services, you do so at your own risk. We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit. Your interactions with third-party organizations and individuals found on or through our Site, including payment and delivery of goods or services, are solely between you and such organizations or individuals.
We may use third-party service providers to facilitate our services, including payment processors, email service providers, analytics providers, and hosting services. These third parties have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
We are not liable for any loss or damage of any sort incurred as a result of any dealings with third parties or as a result of the presence of such third parties on our Site.
The information provided on this Site is for general informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the Site or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the Site.
Disclaimer of Warranties: THE SITE AND ALL INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES INCLUDED ON OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH THIS SITE ARE PROVIDED BY BLESS FOUNDATION INC ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN WRITING. BLESS FOUNDATION INC MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE OPERATION OF THE SITE OR THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES INCLUDED ON OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH THIS SITE, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN WRITING.
TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY APPLICABLE LAW, BLESS FOUNDATION INC DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BLESS FOUNDATION INC DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE, ITS SERVERS, OR EMAIL SENT FROM BLESS FOUNDATION INC ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
Limitation of Liability: IN NO EVENT SHALL BLESS FOUNDATION INC, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, EVEN IF BLESS FOUNDATION INC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages. Accordingly, some of the above limitations may not apply to you. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Bless Foundation Inc, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:
• Your violation of these Terms of Service
• Your use of the Site, including but not limited to your user content or any content you post or submit
• Your violation of any law or the rights of a third party
• Any unauthorized use of your account or password
• Your breach of any representation or warranty contained in these Terms
This indemnification obligation will survive the termination or expiration of these Terms and your use of the Site. We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will cooperate with us in asserting any available defenses.
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation, or validity thereof, including the determination of the scope or applicability of this agreement to arbitrate, shall be determined by arbitration in Windermere, Florida, before one arbitrator. The arbitration shall be administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules.
Judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. This clause shall not preclude parties from seeking provisional remedies in aid of arbitration from a court of appropriate jurisdiction.
Class Action Waiver: You agree that any arbitration or proceeding shall be limited to the dispute between us and you individually. To the full extent permitted by law, (a) no arbitration or proceeding shall be joined with any other; (b) there is no right or authority for any dispute to be arbitrated or resolved on a class action-basis or to utilize class action procedures; and (c) there is no right or authority for any dispute to be brought in a purported representative capacity on behalf of the general public or any other persons.
If any provision of this arbitration agreement is found unenforceable, the unenforceable provision shall be severed, and the remaining arbitration terms shall be enforced.
These Terms and your use of the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida and the United States of America, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. You agree that any legal action or proceeding between you and Bless Foundation Inc for any purpose concerning these Terms or the parties' obligations hereunder shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Orange County, Florida.
You hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts and waive any objection to such jurisdiction or venue. Any claim under these Terms must be brought within one (1) year after the cause of action arises, or such claim or cause of action is barred.
If you are accessing the Site from outside the United States, you are responsible for compliance with local laws in your jurisdiction. We make no representation that materials on the Site are appropriate or available for use in locations outside the United States.
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will make reasonable efforts to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.
By continuing to access or use our Site after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you are no longer authorized to use the Site.
We may also, in the future, offer new services and/or features through the Site. Such new features and/or services shall be subject to the terms and conditions of these Terms. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site (or any part or content thereof) at any time with or without notice to you, and we will not be liable to you or any third party should we exercise such rights.
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease.
All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
If you wish to terminate your account or cease using our services, you may simply discontinue using the Site. If you have created an account with us, you may request account deletion by contacting us at manager@blessfoundationwindermere.com.
Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and Bless Foundation Inc concerning the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written, between you and us.
Severability: If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or if such modification is not possible, such provision shall be severed from these Terms. The validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected or impaired.
Waiver: No waiver by Bless Foundation Inc of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of Bless Foundation Inc to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
Assignment: You may not assign or transfer these Terms, by operation of law or otherwise, without our prior written consent. Any attempt by you to assign or transfer these Terms without such consent will be null and void. We may freely assign or transfer these Terms without restriction. Subject to the foregoing, these Terms will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors, and permitted assigns.
Force Majeure: We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance under these Terms due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.
Headings: The section headings in these Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about these Terms of Service, please contact us using the information below:
Bless Foundation Inc
4413 Down Point Lane
Windermere, FL 34786
United States
Phone: 272 280 5206
Email: manager@blessfoundationwindermere.com
Website: blessfoundationwindermere.com
We strive to respond to all inquiries within 2-3 business days. For urgent matters, please call our office during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST).
For information about our services, grant programs, or donation opportunities, please visit our Services page or Contact us directly.
By using the Bless Foundation Inc website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Bless Foundation Inc. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately cease using our Site and services.