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Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: July 28, 2026

Last Updated: July 28, 2026
 

Welcome to the website of United Way of Greater Oswego County ("United Way," "we," "us," or "our"), accessible at https://oswegounitedway.org/. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our website.

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1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our website, services, online donation platforms, or event registration portals, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

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2. Use of Site Content

All materials on this website—including text, graphics, logos, images, icons, software, and audio/video clips—are the property of United Way of Greater Oswego County or its content suppliers and are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

  • Permitted Use: You may view, download, and print pages or materials from this site solely for personal, non-commercial, educational, or community organizing purposes related to supporting our mission.

  • Prohibited Use: You may not modify, publish, transmit, reproduce, create derivative works from, distribute, or exploit any content from this site for commercial purposes without prior written consent from United Way of Greater Oswego County.

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3. Online Donations and Transactions

  • All online contributions made through our website are processed securely via encrypted third-party payment processing gateways.

  • Donations are considered final and non-refundable unless a clear error occurred in processing, in which case you should contact our office immediately.

  • You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete payment and billing information when making a donation or purchasing event tickets.

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4. User Conduct

When using our website or submitting information (such as contact forms, volunteer applications, or event feedback), you agree not to:

  • Post or transmit any unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or objectionable content.

  • Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the website, servers, or networks connected to the site.

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website, user accounts, or computer systems.

  • Use automated scrapers, bots, or data gathering tools without express permission.

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5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by community partner agencies, sponsors, or third-party service providers. These links are provided solely for your convenience. United Way of Greater Oswego County does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of third-party websites.

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6. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and all content, materials, and services provided herein are offered on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. United Way of Greater Oswego County does not warrant that the website will operate uninterrupted or error-free, or that defects will be corrected.

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7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, United Way of Greater Oswego County, its officers, directors, employees, and volunteers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, this website.

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8. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes will become effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of the website following any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

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9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

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10. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us:

United Way of Greater Oswego County

Address: 1 South First Street, Fulton, NY 13069

Phone: (315) 593-1900

Email: office@oswegounitedway.org

Website: https://oswegounitedway.org/

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Donor Privacy and Bill of Rights

At United Way of Greater Oswego County, philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. We believe that donor trust is essential to fulfilling our mission of changing lives and building a stronger community.

To ensure that donors and prospective donors have full confidence in our organization, we endorse the Donor Bill of Rights (developed by the Association of Fundraising Professionals) and uphold strict donor privacy protections.

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The Donor Bill of Rights

As a donor to United Way of Greater Oswego County, you have the right to:

  1. Be informed of the organization's mission, the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.

  2. Be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization’s governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.

  3. Have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements and official disclosures.

  4. Be assured your gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.

  5. Receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.

  6. Be assured that information about your donation is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.

  7. Expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.

  8. Be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization, or hired solicitors.

  9. Have the opportunity for your name to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.

  10. Feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful, and forthright answers.

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Our Commitment to Donor Privacy

In addition to the rights above, United Way of Greater Oswego County maintains specific policies regarding donor records and personal data:

  • No Sale or Renting of Donor Lists: We will never sell, trade, rent, or lease our donors’ personal information (including names, addresses, phone numbers, or email addresses) to any third party for commercial or external fundraising purposes.

  • Confidentiality: Donor records are kept strictly confidential. Access to donor information is limited to authorized personnel and trusted service providers bound by strict confidentiality agreements.

  • Anonymous Giving: We respect the wishes of donors who choose to remain anonymous. If you prefer your name not to appear in annual reports, event programs, or public listings, simply notify us at the time of your gift or contact our office.

  • Donor Preferences & Opt-Out: You may request at any time to adjust how frequently we contact you, or opt out of receiving future campaign appeals, newsletters, or mailings entirely.

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Requesting Changes or Removal

To review your donor records, update your contact details, or adjust your communication preferences, please contact our office:

United Way of Greater Oswego County

Attn: Donor Services

Address: 1 South First Street, Fulton, NY 13069

Phone: (315) 593-1900

Email: office@oswegounitedway.org

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