Terms & Conditions
Effective date: 2/1/2026
Welcome to Rising Tide’s website (“Site”). By using this Site, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.
Who We Are
Rising Tide is a nonprofit organization providing direct support to students and families.
Use of the Site
You agree to use the Site lawfully and not to harm or disrupt the Site or others’ use of it. You will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or data.
Information & Content
Site content is for general information only and may change. We make reasonable efforts for accuracy, but do not warrant completeness, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose.
Donations & Payments
Donations are processed by third‑party payment processors. By submitting a donation, you authorize the charge. Recurring donations continue until you cancel (see Refunds/Cancellations below).
Intellectual Property
All content (logos, text, graphics) is owned by Rising Tide or licensed to us and protected by law. You may not use our trademarks or content without permission.
User Submissions
If you submit content (stories, testimonials, messages), you grant Rising Tide a non‑exclusive, royalty‑free license to use it for mission‑related purposes (e.g., anonymized impact stories), subject to privacy protections and any written consent requirements for student information.
Third‑Party Links
We’re not responsible for third‑party sites or resources linked from our Site.
Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability
The Site is provided “as is.” To the fullest extent permitted by law, Rising Tide disclaims warranties and is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations—your rights may vary.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify Rising Tide for losses arising from your misuse of the Site or violation of these Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict‑of‑law principles. Venue for disputes shall be in the state or federal courts located in Brevard County, Florida.
Changes
We may update these Terms periodically. Continued use of the Site means you accept the changes.