Terms & Conditions

Grace Advocacy and Relief Organization (GARO) 01/10/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to the official website of Grace Advocacy and Relief Organization (GARO) (“GARO,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
By accessing or using our website, digital tools, donation portals, volunteer platforms, or any other online resources (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”).

If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of our Services immediately.

2. About GARO

GARO is a worldwide nonprofit humanitarian organization based in the State of Washington, United States of America.
Our mission includes advocacy, community development, emergency relief, education, and support for vulnerable communities across the globe.

All information on our website is intended for informational, humanitarian, and educational

purposes.

3. Use of Our Website

By using the GARO website, you agree to:

• Use the site only for lawful, ethical, and nonprofit-related purposes.

• Not engage in activities that may harm, disrupt, or compromise website security.

• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to GARO systems, data, or user accounts.

• Not upload malicious code or harmful materials.

• Not impersonate any person or entity while interacting with GARO.

GARO reserves the right to suspend or restrict access for any misuse or violation of these Terms.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All materials on the GARO website—including text, images, graphics, videos, logos, publications, and design elements—are owned by GARO or licensed to us and are protected under U.S. and international copyright laws.

You may:

• View, share, and download content for personal, educational, or nonprofit purposes.

You may not:

• Copy, distribute, or modify GARO content for commercial purposes without written

  permission.

5. Donations

When making a donation to GARO, you agree that:

• All donations are voluntary and generally non-refundable, unless a valid error or fraudulent transaction is confirmed.

• GARO may direct funds to the most urgent humanitarian needs unless a specific donor restriction is explicitly agreed upon.

• Online donations are processed securely through trusted third-party payment services.

Please refer to our Donation/Gift Acceptance Policy for more details (available upon request).

6. No Professional Advice

Content on the GARO website does not constitute:

• Medical advice

• Legal advice

• Financial advice

• Emergency or safety instructions

All information is provided for general humanitarian, educational, and advocacy purposes only.

7. User Accounts (If Applicable)

If you create a volunteer profile, donor account, or partner login:

• You are responsible for safeguarding your username and password.

• You agree to provide accurate and truthful information.

• GARO may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or pose security risks.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to external websites operated by third parties.
GARO does not control or endorse third-party content and is not responsible for:

• Accuracy of external information

• Privacy practices

• Security or safety of external sites

Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

9. Safeguarding & Ethical Standards

GARO is committed to protecting:

• Children

• Vulnerable adults

• Conflict-affected populations

• Beneficiaries of humanitarian aid

Any user behavior that violates dignity, safety, or human rights will result in immediate restriction, removal, or referral to authorities where legally required.

10. Privacy & Data Protection

Your use of our Services is governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, store, and protect personal information.

GARO complies with:

• U.S. data protection and nonprofit regulations

• International humanitarian data protection principles

• GDPR standards for users in the European Union

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Washington State and U.S. law:

• GARO is not liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of our website.

• All content is provided “as is,” with no warranties regarding accuracy, completeness, or suitability.

• GARO does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation of the website.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless GARO, its staff, directors, partners, and volunteers from any claims, losses, damages, or expenses arising out of:

• Your misuse of our website

• Violation of these Terms

• Infringement of the rights of others

13. Changes to These Terms

GARO may update these Terms at any time to reflect:

• Legal changes

• Organizational updates

• Website improvements

• Security requirements

Updated Terms become effective immediately upon posting.
Continued use of the Services signifies your acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. Termination of Access

GARO may suspend or terminate access to the website or services, without notice, if:

• You violate these Terms

• You engage in fraudulent or harmful behavior

• Operational or security concerns arise

15. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Washington, United States of America, without regard to conflict-of-law rules.

Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Washington State, and you consent to their jurisdiction.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms or need assistance, please contact us:

Grace Advocacy and Relief Organization (GARO)
Email: graceadvocacy.relif@gmail.com
Address:
Phone: 253-334-1814