Terms & Conditions
​Effective Date: September 11, 2025
Agreement to Terms
By accessing and using the Kinship Bridge website (kinshipbridge.org), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.
About The Kinship Bridge
The Kinship Bridge is a nonprofit organization with a pending application for 501(c)(3) status with the Department of Treasury. Our mission is to promote healing and reconciliation through authentic storytelling, with our primary project being the documentary film "Kinship Bridge."
Use of Website
Permitted Use
You may use our website for:
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Learning about our mission and documentary project
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Making donations to support our work
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Purchasing products (such as books) to support our mission
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Subscribing to newsletters and updates
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Sharing our content for educational and promotional purposes
Prohibited Use
You may not use our website for:
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Any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to engage in unlawful acts
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Violating any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances
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Transmitting or uploading any material that contains viruses, malware, or other harmful computer code
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Harassing, abusing, insulting, harming, defaming, slandering, disparaging, intimidating, or discriminating
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Submitting false or misleading information
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Infringing on intellectual property rights
Donations
Donation Terms
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All donations are voluntary contributions to support The Kinship Bridge's mission
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Donations are processed through secure third-party platforms (such as GoFundMe)
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You are responsible for ensuring your payment information is accurate
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We reserve the right to decline or refund donations at our discretion
Tax Deductibility
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The Kinship Bridge has a pending application for 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
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Donations are not currently tax-deductible
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If our nonprofit status is granted, donations may become tax-deductible retroactively
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Consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of charitable contributions
Refund Policy
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Donation refunds are generally not provided, as funds are used immediately for project expenses
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In exceptional circumstances, refund requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis
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Refund requests must be submitted within 30 days via email to info@kinshipbridge.org
I
ntellectual Property
Our Content
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All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and videos, is the property of The Kinship Bridge or our licensors
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Content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws
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You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without written permission
User-Generated Content
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By submitting content to our website (comments, messages, etc.), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute such content
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You represent that you have the right to grant such license
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You retain ownership of any intellectual property rights in content you submit
Third-Party Content
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Our website may include content from third parties (embedded videos, social media, etc.)
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Such content remains the property of the respective third parties
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We do not claim ownership or responsibility for third-party content
Third-Party Links and Services
External Links
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Our website contains links to third-party websites and services
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We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party sites
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Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms
Third-Party Services
We use various third-party services, including:
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GoFundMe: For donation processing (subject to GoFundMe's terms)
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Amazon: For book sales (subject to Amazon's terms)
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Email services: For newsletters and communications
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Website hosting and analytics services
Privacy and Data
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
Disclaimers
Website Availability
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We strive to keep our website operational, but cannot guarantee continuous availability
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We may temporarily suspend access for maintenance or updates
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We are not liable for any interruption of service
Content Accuracy
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We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information
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However, we make no warranties about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of information
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Content is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
Documentary Project
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Our documentary project is subject to various factors including funding, production schedules, and distribution
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We cannot guarantee specific completion dates, festival acceptances, or distribution outcomes
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Donations support our best efforts to complete and distribute the film
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
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Kinship Bridge shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
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Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to us, if any
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Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Kinship Bridge, its directors, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:
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Your use of our website
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Your violation of these Terms
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Your violation of any third-party rights
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arkansas, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Pulaski County, Arkansas.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
Kinship Bridge
PO Box 21711
Little Rock, AR 72221
Email: info@kinshipbridge.org
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on this website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Kinship Bridge regarding your use of this website.
Age Requirement
Our website is intended for users who are at least 13 years of age. By using this website, you represent that you are at least 13 years old. If you are under 18, you should review these Terms with a parent or guardian.
Electronic Communications
By using our website, you consent to receive electronic communications from us. These communications may include notices about your account, donations, or updates about our services.
These Terms and Conditions were last updated on [Date]. We encourage you to review these terms periodically for any changes.