Terms of Service

Putumayo Education Foundation Inc. · Last Updated: Oct 22, 2026

1. Service Description and Acceptable Use

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website and platform provided by The Putumayo Education Foundation Inc ("we," "our," or "us"), a tax-exempt nonprofit organization based in Seminole, Florida, USA (EIN 46-3486740). Our services include our website at https://spirit-africa.org/, information about our art and education programs, online donations, volunteer and sponsorship sign-ups, event registrations, and email and SMS updates about our work.

By donating to, subscribing to, or using The Putumayo Education Foundation Inc, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you may not access or use the website or our services. You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

2. User Responsibilities

By donating to, subscribing to, or using our services, you represent and warrant that:

• All information you provide is accurate and up to date

• You will maintain the accuracy of your information

• You have the legal capacity to agree to these Terms

• You are authorized to use any payment method you provide, and any donation you make is made voluntarily

• You will not use bots, scripts, or automated methods to access our services beyond the website's intended features

• You will not misrepresent your identity, impersonate others, or solicit funds in our name without our written permission

3. Donations & Payments

Donations may be made as one-time or recurring contributions through our third-party payment processor. You may cancel a recurring donation at any time; cancellation stops future charges but does not refund contributions already processed. Donations are voluntary and, except where required by law or approved by us in writing, are non-refundable. If you believe a charge was made in error, contact us promptly at the billing address in Section 13 so we can review it. We are a nonprofit organization recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code; tax deductibility depends on your own circumstances and local law, and we encourage you to consult a tax advisor. We reserve the right to change donation options, suggested amounts, and payment processing upon reasonable advance notice.

4. Programs and Use of Funds

We use donations to support our charitable mission, including art and education programs for children and communities, and the administrative and fundraising costs needed to run them. Program details, locations, and priorities are described on our website and may change over time. We apply gifts where they are most needed, and we may redirect a donation designated for a specific project to a similar purpose if that project is completed, fully funded, or no longer feasible. Volunteer, sponsor, and event participation is confirmed by us and may be limited by capacity, safety, or program requirements.

5. No Guarantee of Results

We strive to use every contribution responsibly and to deliver meaningful educational and cultural opportunities, but we do not guarantee a specific number of participants, program outcomes, event dates, or results. Program activity depends on funding, community needs, weather, safety conditions, local regulations, and other factors outside our control.

Supported Carriers: Our SMS program works with all major U.S. wireless carriers, including AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, and most regional carriers.

6. Privacy of Personal & Donor Information

The Putumayo Education Foundation Inc understands the sensitive nature of the information shared by donors, volunteers, and supporters who use our website.

• We handle donor, volunteer, and supporter information, including contact details and consent records, with care and discretion

• Information collected through donation forms, event or volunteer sign-ups, or account registration may be shared with third-party service providers, such as our payment processor, email/CRM tools, and SMS/email delivery providers, solely to operate the website and our programs

• You agree to notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized use or disclosure of information submitted through our website

7. SMS Text Messaging Terms & Conditions

By opting in to The Putumayo Education Foundation Inc SMS updates, you agree to receive automated marketing, promotional, and transactional messages such as event reminders, donation receipts, program updates, account notifications, and fundraising appeals.

Opt-In & Opt-Out Instructions

You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text "STOP" to unsubscribe. After you send the SMS message "STOP" to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. If you want to join again, just sign up as you did the first time and we will start sending SMS messages to you again.

If you are experiencing issues with the messaging program you can reply with the keyword HELP for more assistance, or you can get help directly at [email protected]

Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

By using this website and agreeing to these Terms and Conditions, you warrant and represent that you are at least 18 years of age. If you are under 18, you may not use this website or service.

As always, message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and to us from you. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, it is best to contact your wireless provider.

If you have any questions regarding privacy, please read our privacy policy:

https://spirit-africa.org/privacy-policy

8. Intellectual Property

All website content, program materials, artwork, photographs, videos, branding, and other materials on this website are owned by or licensed to The Putumayo Education Foundation Inc and are protected by applicable laws. You may not copy, reproduce, or use them for commercial purposes without our written permission. You retain ownership of any content you submit, and you grant us a non-exclusive license to use it to operate and promote our programs.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Putumayo Education Foundation Inc will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of data or lost profits, arising from your use of our website or services. Our total liability to you for any claim arising out of these Terms is limited to the amount you donated or paid to us in the three months preceding the claim.

10. Termination of Service

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our website or services at any time for violations of these Terms, including noncompliant use of SMS or email communications, fraudulent or unauthorized payment activity, or misuse of our name, programs, or materials.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Privacy Policy

Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review it here:

https://spirit-africa.org/privacy-policy

13. Contact Information

Questions about these Terms may be directed to:

The Putumayo Education Foundation Inc

10764 70th Ave Unit 5106, Seminole, FL 33772, USA

General: [email protected]

+1 727-346-8747

https://spirit-africa.org/