Terms of service.
Effective Date: October 2025
Welcome to the website of Ostara Initiative, Inc. (“Ostara Initiative,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). Ostara Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website at www.ostaraiinitiative.org and any related subdomains (collectively, the “Site”).
By using this Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Use of Our Site
You agree to use our Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe upon the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use or enjoyment of the Site. You may not use this Site to transmit unlawful, harmful, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable content.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time without prior notice.
2. Donations
All donations made through our Site support the charitable mission of Ostara Initiative, Inc.
Payment Processing: Donations are processed through secure third-party services such as Squarespace-integrated payment providers, Stripe, PayPal, or Give Lively. By submitting a donation, you also agree to their respective terms and privacy policies.
Tax-Deductibility: Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donors will receive a receipt for tax purposes via email or mail.
Refunds: Donations are generally non-refundable. If you believe a donation was made in error, please contact us within 30 days at admin@ostarainitiative.org.
Recurring Donations: If you authorize recurring donations, you may cancel or update your payment information at any time by contacting us or using the link provided in your donation confirmation email.
3. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, all content on this Site—including text, images, graphics, logos, and design—is owned by Ostara Initiative or used with permission. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or modify any materials without our prior written consent.
You may share our materials for educational or noncommercial purposes, provided proper credit is given and the content is not altered or misrepresented.
4. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of those sites. Accessing them is at your own risk.
5. Privacy
Your use of this Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. Please review it to understand your rights and our practices.
6. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
While we make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information on our Site is accurate and up to date, we make no guarantees of its completeness or accuracy.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ostara Initiative disclaims all liability for any loss or damage arising from your use of the Site or reliance on its content.
7. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
8. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms or about using our Site, please contact us at:
Ostara Initiative, Inc.
Email: admin@ostarainitiative.org