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License

Unless otherwise stated, MissionRural and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all material on MissionRural. All intellectual property rights are reserved. You may access this from MissionRural for your personal use, subject to restrictions set in these terms and conditions.

You must not:

Republish material from MissionRural

Sell, rent, or sub-license material from MissionRural

Reproduce, duplicate, or copy material from MissionRural

Redistribute content from MissionRural

This Agreement shall begin on the date hereof.

Hyperlinking to our Content

The following organizations may link to our Website without prior written approval:

Government agencies;

Search engines;

News organizations;

Online directory distributors may link to our Website in the same manner as they hyperlink to the Websites of other listed businesses; and

System-wide Accredited Businesses except soliciting non-profit organizations, charity shopping malls, and charity fundraising groups which may not hyperlink to our website.

These organizations may link to our home page, to publications or other Website information so long as the link: (a) is not in any way deceptive; (b) does not falsely imply sponsorship, endorsement, or approval of the linking party and its products and/or services; and (c) fits within the context of the linking party’s site.

We may consider and approve other link requests from the following types of organizations:

commonly-known consumer and/or business information sources;

dot.com community sites;

associations or other groups representing charities;

online directory distributors;

internet portals;

accounting, law, and consulting firms; and

educational institutions and trade associations.

We will approve link requests from these organizations if we decide that: (a) the link would not make us look unfavourably to ourselves or our accredited businesses; (b) the organization does not have any negative records with us; (c) the benefit to us from the visibility of the hyperlink compensates the absence of MissionRural; and (d) the link is in the context of general resource information.

These organizations may link to our home page so long as the link: (a) is not in any way deceptive; (b) does not falsely imply sponsorship, endorsement, or approval of the linking party and its products or services; and (c) fits within the context of the linking party’s site.

If you are one of the organisations listed in paragraph 2 above and are interested in linking to our website, you must inform us by sending an e-mail to MissionRural. Please include your name, your organization name, and contact information as well as the URL of your site, a list of any URLs from which you intend to link to our Website, and a list of the URLs on our site to which you would like to link. Wait 2-3 weeks for a response.

Approved organizations may hyperlink to our Website as follows:

By use of our corporate name; or

By use of the uniform resource locator being linked to; or

By use of any other description of our Website being linked to that makes sense within the context and format of content on the linking party’s site.

No use of MissionRural’s logo or other artwork will be allowed for linking absent a trademark license agreement.

iFrames

Without prior approval and written permission, you may not create frames around our web pages that alter in any way the visual presentation or appearance of our Website.

Content Liability

We shall not be held responsible for any content that appears on your Website. You agree to protect and defend us against all claims that are rising on your Website. No link(s) should appear on any Website that may be interpreted as libellous, obscene or criminal, or which infringes, otherwise violates, or advocates the infringement or other violation of, any third-party rights.

Donations

MissionRural may accept donations to support its activities. By donating, you agree that MissionRural has full discretion over the use of donated funds and is not obligated to provide any specific services or benefits in return for donations unless otherwise stated explicitly.

Scope of Services

MissionRural provides information and resources related to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and nonprofit activities, including project ideas, best practices, and case studies. However, MissionRural does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of the information provided. Users are encouraged to verify the information and seek professional advice before implementing any projects or initiatives based on the information obtained from MissionRural.

Execution of Projects (CSR and Nonprofit)

MissionRural provides general guidance on executing CSR and nonprofit projects but does not directly manage or oversee project execution. Users are solely responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring projects based on their circumstances and requirements. MissionRural is not liable for any outcomes or consequences resulting from the execution of projects based on information obtained from the website.

Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights related to the content and materials on MissionRural belong to MissionRural or its licensors. Users may not use, reproduce, distribute, or modify any content or materials from MissionRural without prior written consent.

Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold MissionRural harmless from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of MissionRural or your violation of these terms and conditions.

Privacy

MissionRural values your privacy and collects, uses, and protects your personal information through its Privacy Policy. By using MissionRural, you consent to collecting and using your personal information as described in the Privacy Policy.

Sensitive Information

MissionRural may collect sensitive information from users for specific purposes such as donations or membership registrations. MissionRural takes all necessary measures to protect sensitive information and complies with relevant data protection regulations. By providing sensitive information to MissionRural, you consent to its collection, storage, and use for the specified purposes.

Governing Law And Dispute Resolution

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use 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 [Your Jurisdiction] before a single arbitrator. The arbitration shall be administered by [Arbitration Administration Body] by its Commercial Arbitration Rules. Judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.

The prevailing party in any arbitration or litigation arising out of or related to these Terms of Use shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, such provision shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, enforceable, and consistent with the original intent of the provision, and the remaining provisions of these Terms of Use shall continue in full force and effect.

Data Privacy

MissionRural is committed to protecting the privacy of its users. Any personal information collected through the use of MissionRural will be handled by our Privacy Policy. By using MissionRural, you consent to the collection, processing, and storage of your personal information as described in the Privacy Policy.

We may collect personal information such as name, email address, and contact information when you interact with MissionRural, such as when you register for an account, make a donation, or subscribe to our newsletter. This information is used to provide you with the services you request and to communicate with you about MissionRural-related activities and updates.

MissionRural may also collect non-personal information, such as demographic information or website usage data, to improve our services and better understand the needs and preferences of our users.

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

MissionRural employs industry-standard security measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information collected by MissionRural. If you would like to exercise any of these rights or have any questions about our data privacy practices, please contact us at [email protected].

By using MissionRural, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of our Privacy Policy, you should not use MissionRural.

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy periodically for any updates or changes. Your continued use of MissionRural after any modifications to the Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of those changes.

Thank you for trusting MissionRural with your personal information. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and providing you with a secure and enjoyable experience on our website.

These Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between MissionRural and you concerning your use of the MissionRural website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, between MissionRural and you regarding the subject matter herein.

By using MissionRural, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use MissionRural.

These Terms of Use comprise the full and complete agreement between You and MissionRural concerning the use of our website and supersede and cancel all prior communications, understandings, and agreements between You and MissionRural, whether written or oral, expressed or implied with respect thereto. Nothing herein creates any power or authority for any party, nor does anything herein contain any provision to assume or create any obligation or responsibility on any party on behalf of each other. The Terms of Use will not be construed to create or imply any partnership, agency, or joint venture relationship.

MissionRural shall be entitled to assign its rights and obligations hereunder to any affiliate, third party, or as part of any restructuring, business combination, merger, or acquisition without any prior notice provided to any other party.

Any notice to be given in connection with these Terms of Use shall be delivered via email to MissionRural at [email protected] or to You at the email address provided by You in Your profile. You consent to the use of electronic communications to the electronic delivery of notices about any matter under these Terms of Use.