Terms and Conditions
Knox Family Foundation
Effective Date: January 01, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Knox Family Foundation website (“Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use this Site.
These Terms apply to all visitors, donors, volunteers, partners, and users of our services.
2. About Knox Family Foundation
The Knox Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering communities through its six pillars:
Leadership
Education
Advancement
Development
Health
Wellness
All content and services provided through this Site support our mission and community impact initiatives.
3. Use of Website
You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes. You may not:
Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or data
Interfere with the Site’s functionality or security
Use the Site to transmit harmful or malicious content
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to users who violate these Terms.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site-including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and program materials-is the property of the Knox Family Foundation unless otherwise stated.
You may:
View and use content for personal, non-commercial purposes
You may not:
Reproduce, distribute, or modify content without written permission
Use our name, logo, or branding without authorization
5. Donations and Payments
A. Donations
All donations made to the Knox Family Foundation are voluntary and non-refundable unless an error has occurred.
B. Payment Processing
We use secure third-party payment processors to handle transactions. We do not store full payment card information on our servers.
C. Donor Acknowledgment
Donors may be publicly recognized unless anonymity is requested.
6. Volunteer and Program Participation
By registering for or participating in our programs, events, or services, you agree to:
Provide accurate and complete information
Follow all program guidelines and expectations
Acknowledge that participation is voluntary
We reserve the right to remove participants who violate policies or disrupt programming.
7. User Submissions
If you submit content (e.g., testimonials, photos, comments):
You grant us permission to use, reproduce, and share the content for marketing and outreach purposes
You confirm that your submission does not violate any third-party rights
We reserve the right to remove inappropriate or harmful content.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. These are provided for convenience only. The Knox Family Foundation does not control or endorse these sites and is not responsible for their content or practices.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
This Site is provided “as is” and “as available.” We do not guarantee:
That the Site will be error-free or uninterrupted
That information is always complete or up to date
Use of the Site is at your own risk.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Knox Family Foundation shall not be liable for any damages arising from:
Use or inability to use the Site
Errors or omissions in content
Unauthorized access to user data
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Knox Family Foundation, its leadership, staff, and partners from any claims, damages, or liabilities resulting from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.
12. Privacy
Your use of this Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review it to understand how your information is collected and used.
13. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
14. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict of law principles.
15. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to the Site without notice for conduct that violates these Terms or is harmful to our organization or users.
16. Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
Knox Family Foundation
4747 Lincoln Mall Drive, Matteson, IL 60443
info@knoxfamilyfoundation.org
708-470-1224
17. Commitment to Integrity
The Knox Family Foundation is committed to transparency, ethical practices, and community trust in all digital and in-person engagements.