Last Updated: August 17, 2026


Welcome to the website of Jefferson Rising Fund (“Jefferson Rising Fund,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of this website, including any content, features, forms, services, donation pages, and other functionality made available through the website (collectively, the “Site”).


By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Site.


1. Use of the Site

The Site is provided for informational, educational, advocacy, fundraising, and other lawful purposes related to the activities of Jefferson Rising Fund.

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

You may not:

  • Use the Site in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law or regulation;
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, accounts, systems, or networks;
  • Interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the Site;
  • Introduce viruses, malicious code, automated scripts, bots, or other harmful technology;
  • Use automated means to scrape, collect, copy, or extract content or information from the Site without our written permission;
  • Impersonate Jefferson Rising Fund, its representatives, or another person or organization;
  • Use the Site to transmit fraudulent, misleading, defamatory, threatening, abusive, or unlawful material; or
  • Use content from the Site in a manner that falsely suggests endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation with Jefferson Rising Fund.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Site for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or applicable law.


2. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, all content appearing on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, designs, photographs, videos, illustrations, software, page layouts, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to Jefferson Rising Fund and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, or print materials from the Site for your personal, non-commercial use, provided that you do not remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices.

Except as expressly permitted by these Terms or applicable law, you may not reproduce, modify, distribute, republish, display, transmit, sell, license, create derivative works from, or otherwise exploit Site content without prior written permission from Jefferson Rising Fund or the applicable rights holder.


3. Contributions and Donations

The Site may provide opportunities to make contributions or donations to Jefferson Rising Fund.

All contributions are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including any applicable eligibility requirements, contribution limits, disclosure requirements, and reporting obligations.

By submitting a contribution, you represent that the information you provide is true and accurate and that you are legally permitted to make the contribution.

Jefferson Rising Fund reserves the right to reject, refund, or otherwise address a contribution when necessary to comply with applicable law or when we determine that the contribution was made in error or is otherwise improper.

Unless otherwise required by law, contributions are final and non-refundable.


4. Information You Provide

When you submit information through the Site, including through forms, petitions, registrations, surveys, contribution pages, email sign-ups, or other features, you agree to provide accurate and current information.

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

You are responsible for ensuring that any information you submit through the Site does not violate the rights of another person or applicable law.


5. Email and Text Communications

If you choose to provide your email address or mobile phone number and opt in to receive communications from Jefferson Rising Fund, we may send you updates, alerts, fundraising communications, event information, advocacy messages, and other communications consistent with your consent.

For recurring SMS/MMS messages, message frequency may vary and message and data rates may apply. You may reply STOP to opt out of text messages or HELP for assistance.

Consent to receive marketing or promotional text messages is not a condition of making a contribution, donation, or purchase.

Additional information regarding how we collect, use, and protect information associated with email and SMS communications is available in our Privacy Policy.


6. Third-Party Websites and Services

The Site may contain links to websites, platforms, payment processors, social media services, or other resources operated by third parties.

These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes. Jefferson Rising Fund does not control and is not responsible for the content, security, availability, privacy practices, or terms of third-party websites or services.

Your use of third-party websites and services is subject to their respective terms and policies.


7. Accuracy of Information

We strive to provide accurate and current information on the Site. However, we do not guarantee that all information will always be complete, accurate, current, or error-free.

Information on the Site may be updated, modified, corrected, or removed at any time without notice.

Nothing on the Site should be construed as legal, financial, tax, or other professional advice.


8. User Submissions

If you voluntarily submit comments, feedback, suggestions, photographs, testimonials, stories, or other materials to Jefferson Rising Fund, you represent that you have the right to provide those materials and that their use will not violate the rights of another person or entity.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, you grant Jefferson Rising Fund a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, and adapt materials you voluntarily submit for purposes related to our activities and communications.

This provision does not alter the treatment of personal information under our Privacy Policy.


9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, JEFFERSON RISING FUND DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, FREE FROM VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT ANY DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED.


10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, JEFFERSON RISING FUND AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, VENDORS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE, THE SITE.

THIS INCLUDES DAMAGES ARISING FROM RELIANCE ON INFORMATION PROVIDED THROUGH THE SITE, INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE, LOSS OF DATA, OR THIRD-PARTY CONTENT OR SERVICES.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where such liability cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.


11. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Jefferson Rising Fund and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or related to your misuse of the Site, violation of these Terms, or violation of the rights of another person or entity.


12. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, disclosure, and protection of personal information is described in our Privacy Policy.

By using the Site, you acknowledge that you have reviewed our Privacy Policy.


13. Children

The Site is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and Jefferson Rising Fund does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe a child has provided personal information through the Site, please contact us so that we may take appropriate action.


14. Governing Law

These Terms and your use of the Site will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable federal law controls.

Any legal action arising from or relating to these Terms or the Site will be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction as permitted by applicable law.


15. Changes to These Terms

Jefferson Rising Fund may update or modify these Terms from time to time.

When changes are made, the revised Terms will be posted on the Site and the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be updated.

Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.


16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.


17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies or notices expressly incorporated by reference, constitute the agreement between you and Jefferson Rising Fund regarding your use of the Site.


18. Contact Us

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

Jefferson Rising Fund
P.O. Box 9891
Arlington, VA 22219

Email: [email protected]