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Effective Date: July 1, 2025

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the Custos Foundation website (www.custosfoundation.org), SMS services, donation tools, mailing list, and other online content and communications provided by the Custos Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using any of our services, you agree to comply with these Terms.

1. Organization Overview

The Custos Foundation is a nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.

EIN/Tax ID: 87-3902137

Mailing Address: Ivy Hall, 6331 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151

2. Website and Content Usage

The content on this site—including text, images, videos, and branding—is owned by the Custos Foundation unless otherwise noted. Content may not be copied, republished, or commercially reused without prior written permission.
You may download or print content for personal, non-commercial use, provided the content is not modified and retains all copyright or trademark notices.

3. Donations and Payment Processing

All donations made through the Custos Foundation website are processed securely via Donorbox and PayPal. All transactions are encrypted and compliant with PCI standards.
Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You will receive a digital acknowledgment or receipt at the time of your donation. We are not responsible for delays or errors in third-party processing platforms.
If you need assistance with a donation or receipt, contact us at info@custosfoundation.org.

4. User Responsibilities

By using our website or subscribing to communications, you agree not to:
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Use the site to transmit spam or unsolicited communications
  • Upload or introduce malicious code, viruses, or exploits
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
  • Attempt to access restricted portions of the site without authorization
We reserve the right to terminate your access to our services for any misuse.

5. SMS Terms and Consent

By opting into our SMS messaging program, you agree to receive recurring informational and promotional texts from the Custos Foundation. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.
  • To opt out, reply STOP to any message.
  • For assistance, reply HELP or email info@custosfoundation.org.
Your mobile number will never be shared or sold for third-party marketing.

6. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party providers to manage portions of our services:
  • Donorbox – donation form and donor management
  • PayPal – payment processing
  • Mailchimp – email list management
  • Google Analytics – website usage tracking
  • Ultimate GDPR & CCPA plugin – user privacy and cookie compliance
We are not responsible for the content, availability, or privacy practices of these external services. You should review their individual policies before using their features via our site.

7. Accessibility

We strive to ensure that our digital content is accessible to users with disabilities. If you encounter any barriers or require assistance accessing content, contact us at info@custosfoundation.org.

8. Limitation of Liability

The Custos Foundation is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our website or services. All services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to the site, and we reserve the right to modify or discontinue any part of the website or services at any time.

9. Privacy

Our collection and use of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is hereby incorporated into these Terms by reference.

10. Copyright & Trademark Notice

All trademarks, logos, and service marks displayed on the website are the property of the Custos Foundation or respective third parties. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

12. Modifications

We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Your continued use of our website and services constitutes acceptance of those changes.

13. Contact Information

Custos Foundation

Ivy Hall

6331 Lancaster Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19151

USA

Phone: +1 (215) 473-2521

Email: info@custosfoundation.org

For data or records-related inquiries:

Records Manager

Gina DeColli

Email: gdecolli@custosfoundation.org

Phone: +1 (215) 203-4759

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