TERMS & CONDITIONS

Last Updated: 11/29/2025
Website: https://firstresponderrelieffund.org/

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this Website (the “Site”), you agree to these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”), our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws and regulations.
If you do not agree, you must not use the Site.

These Terms constitute a binding agreement between you and the First Responder Relief Fund (“FRRF,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

2. Eligibility & Geographic Use

This Site is intended for individuals located within the United States.
While FRRF may perform disaster response activities internationally, our digital services are primarily designed for U.S.-based users.

Users outside the U.S. who access this Site do so at their own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

3. Personal Information & Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
The Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

4. Volunteer Accounts

Volunteers may create accounts to access FRRF programs and tools.
By creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide true, accurate, and complete information
• Keep your login credentials confidential
• Not share your account with others
• Be responsible for all activity occurring under your account
• Notify FRRF immediately of any unauthorized use
• Accept that FRRF may suspend or terminate your account for misuse, violation of these Terms, or for any reason at the sole discretion of FRRF 

You may request deletion of your account by contacting
📩 Privacy@FirstResponderReliefFund.org

5. Donations and Payments

FRRF uses GiveButter as its third-party donation processor.
By donating, you also agree to GiveButter’s separate terms and privacy practices.

FRRF:

• Does not collect or store credit card information
• Is not responsible for payment processor errors
• May provide donor receipts or communications as required

6. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Copy, reproduce, or distribute FRRF content without permission
• Use FRRF logos, trademarks, photos, or branding without written authorization
• Misrepresent your affiliation with FRRF
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Scrape or harvest data from the Site
• Interfere with the operation of the Site
• Engage in abusive, harassing, or harmful behavior toward staff, volunteers, or users
• Post unlawful, harmful, defamatory, obscene, or inappropriate content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to FRRF systems

Violation of these rules may result in termination of access, legal action, or both.

7. User-Generated Content

7.1 Types of Content Allowed

Users may submit:

• Reviews
• Testimonials
• Personal stories
• Nominations for awards
• Thank-you letters to first responders
• Volunteer support materials
• Other content supporting FRRF’s mission

All submissions must be respectful, lawful, and mission-aligned.

7.2 Rights You Grant to FRRF

By submitting content, you grant FRRF a:

Worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive license
to:

• Use
• Reproduce
• Modify
• Publish
• Display
• Distribute
• Create derivative works
• Use the content in promotional, educational, or marketing materials

You also confirm:

• You own or have permission to submit the content
• Your content does not infringe on any third-party rights
• You waive any claims to compensation for FRRF’s use of your content

7.3 FRRF Rights Over Submitted Content

FRRF may remove, modify, or reject any submitted content at our sole discretion, especially if:

• It is inappropriate
• It violates these Terms
• It jeopardizes safety, privacy, or legal compliance

8. Intellectual Property

All materials on this Site—including:

• Logos
• Graphics
• Images
• Photos
• Text
• Manuals
• Volunteer guides
• Documents
• Design elements
• Branding assets
• Website content

—are the exclusive property of FRRF and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws.

You may not:

• Copy
• Reproduce
• Modify
• Distribute
• Display
• Sell
• Reverse engineer
• Create derivative works

…without express written permission from FRRF National Headquarters.

9. Third-Party Services and Links

This Site may contain links to third-party platforms (e.g., GiveButter, analytics services, email marketing tools).

FRRF is not responsible for:

• The content
• Privacy practices
• Policies
• Security
• Actions

…of these external websites or services.

Connecting to third-party services is at your own risk.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided “as is” and “as available.”

FRRF makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding:

• Accuracy
• Completeness
• Reliability
• Availability
• Security
• Functionality

FRRF does not guarantee:

• Uninterrupted access
• Error-free operation
• Virus-free content
• Compatibility with your device or browser

Use of the Site is at your own risk.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, FRRF, its board members, officers, volunteers, affiliates, and partners shall not be liable for:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Loss of data, profits, or goodwill
• Service interruptions
• Third-party actions
• Unauthorized access
• Errors or omissions in content
• Issues arising from user-generated content

This limitation applies even if FRRF was advised of the possibility of such damages.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless FRRF and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or liabilities arising from:

• Your use of the Site
• Your submitted content
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party

13. Termination

FRRF reserves the right to:

• Suspend
• Terminate
• Restrict

…your access to the Site or volunteer account for any violation of these Terms or for conduct determined to be harmful to FRRF, its volunteers, or its mission.

14. Governing Law & Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas.

Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Collin County, Texas

15. Changes to These Terms

FRRF may update or modify these Terms at any time.
The “Last Updated” date will reflect the most recent version.

Continued use of the Site indicates acceptance of any updated Terms.

16. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact Support@FirstResponderReliefFund.org