Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website operated by the Westside Alumni Foundation ("Foundation," "we," "our," or "us") at westsidealumnifoundation.org, including all related services, features, content, and applications offered through the site. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website, submitting a scholarship application, making a charitable contribution, registering for the alumni network, or participating in any foundation program or event, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the website after modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. Material changes will be communicated through a notice posted on this page.

2. Use of Website

You agree to use this website solely for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these Terms. You shall not: (a) attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website or its underlying systems; (b) use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to extract content from the site without prior written permission; (c) transmit any material that is defamatory, obscene, fraudulent, or otherwise objectionable; (d) impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity; or (e) interfere with or disrupt the proper functioning of the website or its associated infrastructure.

3. Scholarship Application Terms

By submitting a scholarship application to the Westside Alumni Foundation, you agree to the following terms:

• Accuracy of Information: All information provided in your application, including academic records, financial documentation, essays, and supporting materials, must be truthful, accurate, and complete. Submission of false or misleading information will result in immediate disqualification and may result in the revocation of any previously awarded scholarship funds.
• Verification Rights: The Foundation reserves the right to independently verify all information provided in your application, including enrollment status, GPA, community service records, and financial need documentation, through direct contact with educational institutions, guidance counselors, and other referenced parties.
• No Guarantee of Award: Submission of an application does not guarantee receipt of a scholarship award. All award decisions are made at the sole discretion of the Foundation's Scholarship Committee and Board of Trustees based on the published evaluation criteria.
• Application Acknowledgment: You will receive an electronic confirmation within twenty-four hours of submitting your application. If you do not receive a confirmation, contact the Scholarship Office at (303) 555-0247, extension 201, to verify receipt.
• Fund Disbursement: Scholarship funds are disbursed directly to the recipient's accredited educational institution and are applied toward tuition, mandatory fees, and approved educational expenses. Funds are not disbursed directly to individual recipients.
• Renewal Requirements: Multi-year scholarship awards require annual proof of continued enrollment, maintenance of the minimum GPA specified in the award letter, and submission of a brief progress report by August 15 of each renewal year.

4. Donation & Charitable Giving Terms

By making a charitable contribution to the Westside Alumni Foundation, you agree to the following terms:

• Tax Deductibility: The Westside Alumni Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (EIN: 47-2918304). All donations are deductible to the fullest extent permitted by applicable federal and state law. You are responsible for consulting your own tax advisor regarding the specific deductibility of your contribution.
• Refund Policy: Donation refunds may be requested within thirty (30) calendar days of the transaction date by contacting our Development Office at (303) 555-0247, extension 203. Refund requests received after thirty days will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Recurring Gift Cancellation: Monthly, quarterly, or annual recurring gifts may be cancelled at any time by contacting the Development Office or by emailing [email protected]. Cancellation requests are processed within three business days, and no further charges will occur after processing.
• Fund Designation: Donors may designate their gifts to a specific program or fund. If a designated fund is discontinued or fully funded, the Foundation will reallocate the contribution to the program area most closely aligned with the donor's original intent, unless the donor provides alternative instructions.
• Acknowledgment: All donors receive a written acknowledgment letter for tax purposes within ten business days of their contribution. For gifts of $250 or more, the acknowledgment will include the required IRS language confirming that no goods or services were provided in exchange for the contribution (or a description and good-faith estimate of value of any benefit received).

5. Alumni Network Membership Terms

Registration in the Westside Alumni Network is subject to verification of your enrollment or graduation records with the Westside Unified School District. Membership is complimentary and carries no annual fee. By registering, you consent to the inclusion of your name, graduation year, and general professional information in the alumni directory, which is accessible only to other verified network members. You may request removal from the directory at any time by contacting Alumni Relations at extension 202.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, data compilations, and software, is the property of the Westside Alumni Foundation or its content licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or commercially exploit any content from this website without prior written consent from the Foundation. The Westside Alumni Foundation name, logo, and all related marks are trademarks of the Foundation and may not be used without written authorization.

7. User-Submitted Content

By submitting content to the Foundation through forms, applications, or other channels on this website, you grant the Foundation a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, and display such content solely for the purpose of operating and promoting the Foundation's programs. You represent that you have the necessary rights to submit such content and that it does not infringe the intellectual property or privacy rights of any third party.

8. Limitation of Liability

The Westside Alumni Foundation provides this website and its contents on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Foundation disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. The Foundation shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of this website, scholarship application outcomes, or donation transactions, regardless of the theory of liability.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Westside Alumni Foundation, its trustees, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your use of this website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any intellectual property or other right of any third party.

10. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Denver County, Colorado. You irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

11. Dispute Resolution

Before initiating any formal legal proceedings, you agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute informally by contacting the Foundation's Executive Director at 1847 Westside Parkway, Suite 305, Denver, CO 80204, or by email at [email protected]. The Foundation will make a good-faith effort to resolve the matter within thirty calendar days of receiving your written notice. If informal resolution is unsuccessful, either party may pursue mediation through the Denver Bar Association's Mediation Program before resorting to litigation.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining provisions of these Terms shall remain in full force and effect.

13. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact:

Westside Alumni Foundation — Legal & Compliance
1847 Westside Parkway, Suite 305
Denver, CO 80204
Phone: (303) 555-0247
Email: [email protected]