Terms & Conditions
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the AmaWaterways River Borne Foundation website (“River Borne Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), submitting a donation, or otherwise interacting with us online, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to our website, with the “Last Updated” date revised accordingly. Your continued use of the website following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. About River Borne Foundation
AmaWaterways River Borne Foundation is a nonprofit organization incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware. We have received tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, EIN: 42-2948357. Our mission is to embrace travel as a force for good by empowering communities we serve, places we live, and in destinations we sail.
River Borne Foundation is affiliated with AmaWaterways, LLC. However, River Borne Foundation is a legally separate entity. Donations made through this website are made to River Borne Foundation and not to AmaWaterways, LLC.
3. Donations
General
All donations made through our website are voluntary contributions to support the charitable mission of River Borne Foundation. By submitting a donation, you represent that you are the authorized owner or holder of the payment method used and that the information you provide is accurate and complete.
No Goods or Services in Exchange
Unless explicitly stated at the time of a specific fundraising campaign or event, donors receive no goods or services in exchange for their contribution. Where goods or services are provided, the fair market value of those items will be disclosed, and only the amount exceeding that fair market value may qualify as a charitable deduction. Donors are encouraged to consult a qualified tax advisor regarding deductibility of their gift.
All Donations Are Final
All donations are final and non-refundable except at the sole discretion of River Borne Foundation. If you believe a donation was made in error, please contact us at info@riverborne.org within 30 days of the transaction and we will review your request on a case-by-case basis.
Recurring Donations
If you elect to make a recurring donation, your payment method will be charged automatically at the frequency you select (monthly, quarterly, or annually) until you cancel. To cancel or modify a recurring donation, please contact us at info@riverborne.org or +1 866-526-6078 at least 5 business days before your next scheduled charge. River Borne Foundation is not responsible for charges that process before a cancellation request is received.
Use of Donated Funds
River Borne Foundation will make reasonable efforts to apply donations in accordance with any designation made at the time of giving. However, if a designated program is discontinued, fully funded, or otherwise unable to receive funds, River Borne Foundation reserves the right to redirect contributions to a program of similar charitable purpose at its discretion. Donors will be notified of any such redirection where practicable.
Tax Acknowledgment
River Borne Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. A donation receipt will be sent to the email address provided at the time of your gift. River Borne Foundation does not provide individual tax advice; please consult a qualified tax professional regarding the deductibility of your contribution.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this website — including text, photographs, graphics, logos, project descriptions, and other materials — is the property of AmaWaterways River Borne Foundation or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not, without our prior written permission:
Reproduce, copy, or distribute any content from this website for commercial purposes
Modify or create derivative works based on our content
Use our name, logo, or branding in any manner that implies endorsement or affiliation
Frame or mirror any portion of this website on another site
Personal, non-commercial use of website content (such as sharing a link or printing a page for your own reference) is permitted provided attribution is maintained.
5. Third-Party Links and Affiliated Organizations
Our website may contain links to affiliated charities, partner organizations, or other third-party websites. These links are provided for informational purposes only. River Borne Foundation does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party site. Visiting a linked site is at your own risk, and we encourage you to review the terms and privacy policy of any site you visit.
The presence of a link to an affiliated charity does not constitute a representation that River Borne Foundation has conducted due diligence on, or guarantees the activities of, that organization.
6. Acceptable Use
When using our website, you agree not to:
Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information, including in connection with donations
Use the website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable regulations
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website or its related systems
Transmit any harmful, disruptive, or malicious code or content
Impersonate River Borne Foundation, AmaWaterways, or any other person or entity
Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or extract data from the website without permission
We reserve the right to terminate or restrict access to the website for any user who violates these Terms or whose conduct we determine, in our sole discretion, to be harmful to the Foundation or its community.
7. Volunteer Participation
If our website solicits volunteer participation for Foundation events or programs, the following terms apply:
Volunteers participate on a purely voluntary basis and are not employees or agents of River Borne Foundation.
River Borne Foundation is not responsible for personal injury, loss, or damage arising from volunteer activities, except where required by law.
Volunteers may be asked to sign a separate release and waiver at the time of participation.
River Borne Foundation reserves the right to decline or discontinue any volunteer relationship at its discretion.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
This website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. River Borne Foundation does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We make no representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content on the website.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, River Borne Foundation, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and affiliates (including AmaWaterways, LLC) shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of this website, any donation made through this website, or any content or services provided herein.
In no event shall our total liability to you for any claim arising out of or related to these Terms exceed the amount of the donation, if any, that gave rise to the claim.
10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of this website shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in USA, California, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
Before initiating any legal action, you agree to contact us at info@riverborne.org to attempt to resolve the matter informally. We will make reasonable efforts to address your concern within 30 days of receiving written notice.
11. Privacy
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms or wish to report a concern, please contact us:
AmaWaterways River Borne Foundation
4500 Park Granada
Calabasas, CA 91302
Email: info@riverborne.org
Phone: +1 866-526-6078