Welcome
These Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”) govern your use of the EEUM Building Project website at sdaunited.org and any related donation pages (together, the “Site”). By visiting the Site or making a donation through it, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
We have written these Terms in plain language. They sit alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle the information you share.
About the Project
The EEUM Building Project is a fundraising effort conducted in support of the Eastern Ethiopian Union Mission (EEUM). The Site is operated to share information about the project, receive donations, and keep supporters informed of progress.
Eligibility
To make a donation through the Site, you must be at least 18 years old and have the legal authority to make the contribution from your own funds or with proper authorization. By donating, you confirm that the payment information you provide is your own and that you are using it lawfully.
Donations
All gifts to the EEUM Building Project are voluntary. When you make a donation through the Site:
- Donations are processed securely in U.S. dollars
- Your gift will be applied to the Building Project, except where you have selected another designated fund
- You will receive an electronic acknowledgment of your gift at the email address you provide
- Donor recognition tiers, where listed, are honorary and do not entitle the donor to goods, services, or any controlling interest in the project
Refunds. Because donations are used promptly to advance the Building Project, gifts are generally non-refundable. If you believe a donation was made in error, was duplicated, or was unauthorized, please contact us as soon as possible and we will review the matter in good faith.
Tax deductibility. Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by applicable law. We are not able to provide tax advice, and donors should consult their own tax advisor regarding the deductibility of any contribution.
SMS Messaging Program
The EEUM Building Project operates an optional SMS messaging program (the “Program”) for supporters who voluntarily opt in. The following terms apply to the Program.
Program name. EEUM Building Project SMS.
Description. Subscribers receive text messages directly related to this fundraising effort, including: a one-time welcome message confirming subscription, acknowledgments of donations you have notified us about, reminders for our online fundraising events streamed on YouTube, and periodic updates on the construction progress of the Building Project.
How to subscribe (opt-in). The only way to subscribe to the SMS Program is by texting the keyword JOIN to +1-361-400-0080 from your own mobile phone. We do not enroll phone numbers in the SMS Program through any donation or pledge form on this Site, through any printed materials, or through any in-person sign-up. The pledge form may optionally collect a phone number for one-off follow-up by our treasurer, but providing a phone number on the pledge form does not subscribe you to the SMS Program. By texting JOIN to +1-361-400-0080, you expressly consent to receive recurring SMS messages from the EEUM Building Project. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of making any donation or pledge.
Message frequency. Message frequency varies based on project activity and event schedules. You may receive several messages per month at most.
Cost. Message and data rates may apply. The Program itself is free, but your mobile carrier may charge for sending or receiving text messages depending on your mobile plan.
How to unsubscribe. You may opt out of the Program at any time by replying STOP to any message we send. Your opt-out request is honored immediately, and you will receive a final confirmation that you have been unsubscribed. No further messages will be sent unless you opt in again.
How to get help. Reply HELP to any message in the Program to receive support contact information, or email us anytime at contact@sdaunited.org.
Carrier disclaimer. Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Delivery of messages is subject to effective transmission by your mobile carrier and is not guaranteed.
Supported carriers. The Program is available on AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, U.S. Cellular, and most other major U.S. mobile carriers. T-Mobile is not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Carrier support may change at any time without notice.
Privacy. Your phone number, SMS consent records, and any messages you send to us by text are handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We do not share, sell, rent, or transfer SMS data to any third party for any purpose, including marketing.
Acceptable Use
When using the Site, you agree not to:
- Use the Site for any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purpose
- Submit false, misleading, or stolen payment information
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, or any related systems
- Interfere with the operation of the Site or the experience of other users
- Upload or transmit viruses, malicious code, or harmful content
- Copy, scrape, or reproduce content from the Site without permission, except for personal, non-commercial reference
Intellectual Property
All text, graphics, logos, images, and other content on the Site are owned by or licensed to the EEUM Building Project and are protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws. You may share links to the Site and reference its content for personal or supportive purposes, but you may not republish, modify, or commercially use Site content without our written permission.
Any messages or feedback you voluntarily submit through the Site may be used by us for the purposes of administering and communicating about the project, but we will not publish your name or message publicly without your consent.
Third-Party Services and Links
The Site may use third-party services to support its operation and may link to external websites for reference. Your use of any such services is subject to their own terms and privacy policies, and we are not responsible for the content, availability, or practices of external sites.
Disclaimers
The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. While we work to keep the Site accurate and reliable, we do not guarantee that it will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from technical issues at all times.
Information shared on the Site about the Building Project's progress, goals, or timelines is provided in good faith and may be updated as the project develops.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the EEUM Building Project, its volunteers, and its affiliated ministry organizations will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site, including any loss of data or interruption of service. Nothing in these Terms is intended to limit liability where such limitation is not permitted by law.
Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes the limited information we collect and how we use it. Please review it together with these Terms.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will post the revised version on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute relating to the Site or these Terms will be handled in the appropriate state or federal courts of the State of California, except where applicable law provides otherwise.
Contact Us
For questions about these Terms or the Site, please reach out:
May the building rise as a witness to His faithfulness.