Policies and Disclaimers for GuideStar Users

Your access to and continued use of the GuideStar Web site constitutes your acceptance, without limitation, of these policies and disclaimers.

The GuideStar site is for personal, informational use only. Any other use, including resale of this information or use for commercial gain, is prohibited, except in accordance with a GuideStar licensing agreement.

Ownership

All materials appearing on www.guidestar.org are the property of Philanthropic Research, Inc. (also known as GuideStar^®), unless otherwise indicated.

Copyright Protection

All materials appearing on www.GuideStar.org are protected by United States copyright laws. Any reproduction or distribution, except for personal, informational use, is a violation of our copyright. If you would like to make copies and/or distribute any portion of this site, please contact us.

You may link to GuideStar's home page. You must contact GuideStar Customer Service if you wish to link to any page other than the home page.

Trademark Protection

GuideStar is a registered service/trademark of Philanthropic Research, Inc. (PRI). All other trademarks referred to on this Web site are service/trademarks of their respective owners.

Accuracy Disclaimer

GuideStar does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, quality, completeness, currency, or validity of any information on its Web site or linked from the site. All information contained on this Web site has been obtained from sources believed by GuideStar to be accurate and reliable. The descriptive information is derived from IRS Forms 990 and Forms 990EZ filed by the nonprofit organizations or their voluntary responses to a GuideStar questionnaire. The financial data are taken from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS Forms 990, Forms 990EZ, or information provided to GuideStar by organizations that are not required to file returns with the IRS. The classified ads, press releases, and newsletters are also provided by the organizations. GuideStar does not edit or control the financial information it receives, although it may note obvious mathematical errors that have been discovered.

Due to the possibility of human and mechanical error, neither GuideStar nor any of the contributors to this site is responsible for any errors or omissions. All information is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. Neither GuideStar nor the contributors to the site make any representations as to the accuracy or integrity of the information. They disclaim all express, implied, and statutory warranties of any kind, including warranties as to accuracy, timeliness, completeness, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Neither GuideStar nor its contributors will be liable for any damages of any kind incurred as a result of the information posted on this site.

Endorsement Disclaimer

GuideStar does not endorse, support, sanction, or verify the information or material that is provided on this site or linked to this site. Unless otherwise specifically indicated, GuideStar has no affiliation with any of the organizations mentioned or described on the web site, and it makes no representations or warranties with regard to those organizations. Nor does GuideStar endorse or affiliate itself with any of the organizations which are linked to or from this Web site.

Disclaimer Regarding Financial and Legal Advice

The information on this site, including but not limited to reports, newsletters, articles, and opinions, is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to provide legal, accounting, or tax advice and should not be relied on in that respect. We suggest that you hire an attorney, accountant, and/or financial advisor to answer any financial or legal questions.

General Disclaimer

GuideStar is not responsible for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or any other damages arising out of or in connection with the use of this Web site or in reliance on the information available on the site. This includes any personal injury, business interruption, loss of use, lost data, lost profits, or any other pecuniary loss, whether in an action of contract, negligence, or other tortious action, even if GuideStar has been informed of the possibility.

Classified Ads Disclaimer

GuideStar and its affiliates make no representations or warranties of any kind either express or implied regarding the information contained in the Resource Exchange. Classified ads have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed. Use the information at your own risk.

GuideStar is not responsible for relationships between nonprofits and Web developer volunteers. We recommend that nonprofit managers discuss such issues as Web site ownership and access before accepting the services of Web development volunteers.

Response to Comments Disclaimer

GuideStar appreciates hearing from you. All efforts will be made to respond to your comments, but GuideStar cannot guarantee it will do so. Any response will be for informational or educational purposes only and will not constitute legal or financial advice. GuideStar makes no warranties, express or implied, about the information in these responses.

Privacy Policy

GuideStar values your privacy. Although our site compiles standard log files to measure the site's traffic, these files do not specifically identify users’ e-mail addresses. Nor do we share e-mail addresses or other personal information provided by GuideStar Plus users, newsletter subscribers, and customers who purchase or subscribe to our products and services, except to the extent necessary to complete transactions. Information collected from log files and our users is utilized to improve our Web site, products, and services and is not shared with other organizations or individuals.