Terms of service.

Welcome to The Village Cooperative’s donation and engagement platform. By accessing, browsing, or donating through our website, you agree to be bound by the following terms and services. Please review this document carefully. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you should not use our services.

1. General Terms

  • The Village Cooperative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on community resilience, sustainable food production, and cooperative economic development. All donations and other engagements are subject to the terms and conditions herein.

2. Donations

  • Tax Deductibility: The Village Cooperative is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. We recommend consulting a tax advisor regarding specific tax deductibility.

  • No Goods or Services: No goods or services will be provided in exchange for donations unless otherwise specified for specific donation events or campaigns.

  • Refunds: Donations are typically non-refundable. If you believe there has been an error in processing your donation, please contact us at [contact email] within 30 days of the transaction.

3. Privacy Policy

  • We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. By donating or using our services, you agree to the collection and use of your information as outlined in our Privacy Policy, which can be accessed here.

4. Intellectual Property

  • All content on The Village Cooperative’s website—including text, graphics, logos, and images—is owned by or licensed to The Village Cooperative. This content is protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or display any of the content without our prior written consent.

5. User Conduct

  • You agree to use our website and services only for lawful purposes. You may not use our services in any way that could damage, disable, or impair our website or interfere with any other party's use of the services.

6. Limitation of Liability

  • In no event shall The Village Cooperative or its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, our services.

7. Indemnification

  • You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Village Cooperative, its directors, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses arising from your use of our services, your breach of these terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

8. Changes to Terms and Services

  • We may revise these terms from time to time. The most current version of the terms will be available on our website, and any changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Continued use of our services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

9. Governing Law

  • These Terms and Services are governed by the laws of the state of Utah without regard to its conflict of law principles.

10. Contact Us

Thank you for supporting The Village Cooperative. Together, we’re building a sustainable future and a stronger community.