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Animal Victory Disaster & Abuse Fund
1319 Military Cutoff Road, Unit 101 Suite CC
Wilmington, NC 28403
info@animalvictory.org
800-634-3439
Effective Date: December 16, 2025
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website, petitions, donation tools, communications, and services (collectively, the “Platform”) operated by Animal Victory Disaster and Abuse Fund (“AVDAF,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
By accessing or using the Platform — including signing petitions, making donations, or submitting information — you agree to be legally bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any additional policies referenced herein. If you do not agree, do not use the Platform.
Animal Victory Disaster and Abuse Fund is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting animals affected by abuse, neglect, cruelty, and natural disasters through emergency aid, relief efforts, advocacy, and public awareness.
AVDAF is not a government agency and does not provide legal, medical, or professional services.
The Platform exists to:
Raise awareness of animal abuse and disaster-related emergencies
Mobilize public support through petitions and advocacy campaigns
Accept charitable donations to fund animal rescue, medical care, shelter, disaster response, and related charitable activities.
Communicate with supporters about mission-related efforts
Use of the Platform does not create any legal relationship, fiduciary duty, partnership, or obligation of representation between you and AVDAF.
You must be at least 13 years old to use the Platform.
If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian.
All donations made to AVDAF are voluntary.
Donations are non-refundable, except where required by law or approved at AVDAF’s sole discretion.
Donations support AVDAF’s charitable mission and may be allocated to the area of greatest need within that mission.
Donor designations are honored only if expressly accepted in writing by AVDAF.
AVDAF retains exclusive discretion over the use, allocation, timing, and distribution of donated funds.
AVDAF is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donors are responsible for retaining receipts and consulting their own tax advisors.
By signing or participating in a petition, you acknowledge that:
Petitions are advocacy tools only
AVDAF cannot guarantee any legal, governmental, or policy outcome
Signing a petition does not create any legal obligation on third parties
AVDAF does not control decisions made by courts, prosecutors, agencies, or elected officials
You agree not to:
Submit false, misleading, defamatory, or unlawful content
Harass, threaten, or abuse others
Impersonate any individual or organization
Interfere with the operation or security of the Platform
Use the Platform for illegal or unauthorized purposes
AVDAF reserves the right to remove content or restrict access at its sole discretion.
All content on the Platform — including text, petitions, graphics, logos, images, videos, and designs — is owned by AVDAF or licensed to AVDAF and protected by intellectual property laws.
No content may be copied, reproduced, modified, or distributed without prior written permission.
THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.”
AVDAF MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
Accuracy or completeness of information
Availability or uninterrupted access
Petition effectiveness or outcomes
Results of advocacy efforts
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AVDAF — INCLUDING ITS BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AGENTS, AND VOLUNTEERS — SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO:
Use of or inability to use the Platform
Petition participation or advocacy outcomes
Donation decisions or allocation of funds
Errors, omissions, or third-party content
Data breaches or unauthorized access beyond reasonable safeguards
YOUR SOLE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THE PLATFORM.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless AVDAF and its Board of Directors, Officers, employees, volunteers, contractors, and agents from any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:
Your use or misuse of the Platform
Content you submit
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any law or third-party rights
The Platform may link to or integrate with third-party tools (payment processors, media platforms, advocacy tools). AVDAF is not responsible for its content, availability, or practices.
AVDAF may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in North Carolina.
Animal Victory Disaster and Abuse Fund
1319 Military Cutoff Road, Unit 101, Suite CC
Wilmington, NC 28403
Email: info@animalvictoryfund.org
Effective Date: December 16, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Animal Victory Disaster and Abuse Fund (“AVDAF,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information.
We may collect:
Name, email address, mailing address
Donation and transaction information
Petition signatures and comments
Communication preferences
Technical data (IP address, browser type, device data)
We use information to:
Process donations and issue receipts
Administer petitions and advocacy campaigns
Communicate mission-related updates
Maintain records required by law
Improve platform functionality
AVDAF may use shared technology platforms, databases, or communication tools in coordination with its affiliated for-profit organization, Animal Victory, for administrative efficiency.
Supporters who interact with both organizations may appear in shared systems.
Each organization remains responsible for compliance with applicable laws.
AVDAF does not sell, rent, or trade donor or supporter information as a commercial asset.
In the event of corporate changes involving affiliated entities, any continued use of shared systems will remain subject to this Privacy Policy, donor preferences, and opt-out rights.
We may share information:
With service providers (payment processors, email platforms)
When required by law or legal process
To protect rights, safety, or prevent fraud
We do not sell personal information.
Emails are sent for mission-related purposes
Every email includes an unsubscribe option
Requests are honored promptly
We comply with CAN-SPAM, GDPR (where applicable), and CASL.
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards.
However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Information is retained only as long as necessary for operational, legal, or regulatory purposes.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access or correct personal information
Request deletion
Opt out of communications
Requests may be submitted to info@animalvictoryfund.org.
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.
Animal Victory Disaster and Abuse Fund
1319 Military Cutoff Road, Unit 101, Suite CC
Wilmington, NC 28403
Email: info@animalvictoryfund.org
1319 Military Cutoff Road, Unit 101 Suite CC
Wilmington, NC 28403
info@animalvictory.org
800-634-3439
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