Legal

Legal Notice

Effective Date: 5/20/2025

This Legal Notice governs your use of the HopeBuilt website and platform. By accessing or using HopeBuilt, you agree to the terms set forth below and within our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the platform.

1. No Legal, Financial, or Medical Advice

HopeBuilt is a fundraising platform that enables users to create and support campaigns for personal, community, or charitable causes. We do not provide legal, medical, or financial advice. Any information presented on our platform—including campaign content, testimonials, or success stories—should not be interpreted as professional advice or guidance.

Always consult with a licensed professional for legal, medical, or financial matters.

2. User-Generated Content

Campaign pages, images, stories, and comments are created and managed by users, not by HopeBuilt. While we strive to review and verify campaigns to the best of our ability, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or legitimacy of every submission.

HopeBuilt is not responsible for:

  • Misstatements or misrepresentations by campaign creators

  • The use or misuse of donated funds

  • Campaign outcomes or fundraising results

3. Liability Disclaimer

HopeBuilt, including its founders, employees, partners, and affiliates, shall not be held liable for:

  • Any direct or indirect losses, damages, or claims arising from your use of the platform

  • Platform downtime, technical issues, or payment processing errors

  • Loss of data, unauthorized access, or any breach resulting from user negligence

You use HopeBuilt at your own risk. All donations are made voluntarily, and while we offer refund protection (see our Giving Guarantee), outcomes are not guaranteed.

4. Intellectual Property

All branding, logos, designs, and original content on HopeBuilt (excluding user-generated content) are the exclusive intellectual property of HopeBuilt and may not be copied, reproduced, or used without express written permission.

5. External Links

HopeBuilt may include links to third-party websites for additional context or resources. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or security of external sites. Visiting them is at your own discretion.

6. Jurisdiction & Governing Law

HopeBuilt is operated in [Insert State/Country]. Any disputes arising from the use of our platform shall be governed by the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

7. Changes to This Legal Notice

We reserve the right to modify this Legal Notice at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of the platform constitutes your acceptance of any changes.

8. Contact

If you have questions about this Legal Notice or need to report a violation, contact us at:
legal@hopebuilt.org

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Reach out to us using the form below and tell us a bit about your situation. A member of our campaign team will contact you directly to discuss your goals, answer any questions, and explore promotional options tailored to your needs. Let’s build hope together, one story at a time.