TERMS & CONDITIONS

Effective Date: May 14, 2026

Welcome to the website of Back To School Marketplace. By accessing or using our website, participating in our programs, purchasing fundraising items, donating, or using any of our online services, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions.

Please read these Terms carefully.

1. About Our Organization

Back To School Marketplace is a nonprofit organization serving families and students throughout Grays Harbor County and Pacific County by providing clothing, shoes, backpacks, school supplies, and related support services to K–12 students and families in need.

We also collect and report community-level data regarding poverty indicators, student needs, and the number of students served through our annual events and programs.

2. Acceptance Of Terms

By using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use this website.

3. Website Use

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:

Violate any laws or regulations
Infringe on the rights of others
Interfere with website security or operation
Attempt unauthorized access to systems or information
Submit false or misleading information

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the website for violations of these Terms.

4. Donations And Fundraising Purchases

Our website may allow users to:

Make charitable donations
Purchase fundraising items
Participate in auctions, raffles, or online fundraising campaigns
Purchase tickets or experiences
Bid on donated items or services

All payments are processed through third-party payment providers. We do not directly store full credit card or payment information on our servers.

5. Auction And Fundraiser Item Terms

Certain fundraiser items, experiences, certificates, travel packages, or donated services may have restrictions or expiration dates.

Examples may include:

Vacation stays
Hotel certificates
Event tickets
Gift certificates
Experience packages

By purchasing or bidding on these items, you acknowledge and agree that:

Expiration dates are final unless otherwise stated
Blackout dates or scheduling restrictions may apply
Some items are non-transferable
No guarantees are made regarding availability outside stated terms
The Organization is not responsible for unused, expired, lost, or forfeited items

Users are responsible for reviewing all item descriptions and conditions before purchase or bidding.

6. Refund Policy

Donations

Charitable donations are generally non-refundable unless an error occurred during processing.

Fundraiser Purchases & Auction Items

All fundraiser sales, auction purchases, raffle entries, and event-related purchases are considered final unless otherwise stated.

Refunds may be granted at the sole discretion of the Organization.

7. Raffles And Sweepstakes

Any raffles, drawings, or sweepstakes conducted by the Organization are subject to applicable Washington State laws and additional rules posted for each event or promotion.

Participants must meet any eligibility requirements listed in the official rules.

8. Community Data Reporting

The Organization may collect statistical and demographic information related to:

Student poverty levels
Economic hardship indicators
School supply and clothing needs
Number of students and families served
Program participation metrics

This information is used for:

Grant applications
Annual reporting
Community outreach
Program planning
Measuring impact

Public reports will use aggregated, non-identifiable data whenever possible.

9. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including:

Logos
Graphics
Photos
Written content
Event materials
Videos
Program descriptions

is the property of [Nonprofit Organization Name] unless otherwise noted and may not be copied, reproduced, or distributed without written permission.

10. Media Release

By attending Organization events, participants may be photographed or recorded for promotional, educational, fundraising, or reporting purposes.

The Organization may use these images or recordings in:

Social media
Marketing materials
Grant applications
Annual reports
Website content

Parents or guardians may contact us to request exclusion from promotional photography when feasible.

11. Third Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, payment processors, sponsors, or partner organizations.

We are not responsible for:

Third-party website content
External privacy practices
Availability of third-party services
Errors caused by third-party providers

Use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their own policies.

12. Disclaimer Of Warranties

This website and all services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

We do not guarantee that:

The website will always be available
Information will always be error-free
Services will be uninterrupted or secure

13. Limitation Of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, [Nonprofit Organization Name] shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from:

Website use
Online purchases
Fundraiser participation
Auction items
Third-party services
Event participation

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless [Nonprofit Organization Name], its board members, volunteers, staff, and partners from claims, damages, or liabilities arising from your misuse of the website or violation of these Terms.

15. Changes To These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time.

Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

16. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington without regard to conflict of law principles.

17. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

Back To School Marketplace
PO BOX 2032
Aberdeen, WA 98520
backtoschoolmarketplace@gmail.com
https://www.backtoschoolmarketplace.com