Terms of Service

1. Use of This Website

This Site is provided for informational and charitable purposes related to IEF's educational mission. You may access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation
• Reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish any content from this Site without prior written permission from IEF
• Frame or in-line link to any page of this Site without written permission
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to collect data from the Site without authorization
• Interfere with or disrupt the security or functionality of the Site
• Impersonate IEF or misrepresent your affiliation with IEF

2. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including but not limited to text, photographs, illustrations, graphics, logos, audio, and video — is the property of International Educational Foundation Inc. or its content licensors and is protected by applicable US and international copyright and trademark law.

You may download or print content from this Site solely for non-commercial personal use, provided you retain all copyright and proprietary notices. No license or right to any trademark, patent, or other intellectual property of IEF is granted to you by these Terms or your use of the Site.

3. Accuracy of Information

IEF makes reasonable efforts to ensure that content on this Site is accurate and current. However, we make no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information on the Site. The Site is provided on an "as is" basis.

IEF reserves the right to correct, update, or remove any content at any time without notice. References to programs, partnerships, or impact figures are provided in good faith and may change over time.

4. Donations

Donations made through this Site are voluntary contributions to IEF's mission. By making a donation, you acknowledge and agree that:

• All donations are non-refundable except at IEF's sole discretion in exceptional circumstances
• IEF is a registered 501(c)(3) organization; contributions may be tax-deductible to the full extent permitted by US law — please consult your tax advisor for guidance specific to your situation
• Donations will be used to support IEF's educational programs and operations as described on this Site
• IEF will provide written acknowledgment of all qualifying donations per IRS requirements

For questions about a specific donation, contact us at [email protected].

5. Communications You Submit

Any message, feedback, idea, or suggestion you transmit to IEF through this Site or by email will be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary (except for personal information, which is handled under our Privacy Policy). IEF is free to use such communications for any purpose without compensation or obligation to you.

6. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. IEF does not control, endorse, or accept responsibility for the content of any linked site. Visiting external links is at your own risk. We encourage you to review the privacy policies and terms of any third-party site you visit.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IEF PROVIDES THIS SITE AND ALL ITS CONTENT "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. IEF DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IEF AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND VOLUNTEERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THIS SITE OR ITS CONTENT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

IEF's total liability to you for any claim arising under these Terms shall not exceed the amount you donated to IEF in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, USA, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of this Site shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Wake County, North Carolina, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.

10. Modifications to These Terms

IEF reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted to this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact: