Welcome to the website of the Jim Knute Schafer Foundation ("Foundation," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of this website and the information, materials, features and services made available through it.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the website.
1. About the Foundation
The Jim Knute Schafer Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for young people, student-athletes, families and communities through charitable support, resources, mentorship and related activities.
This website is intended to provide information about the Foundation, its mission, activities, programs, stories, events and opportunities to support or become involved with its work.
2. Permitted Use of This Website
You may use this website for lawful, personal, informational and noncommercial purposes consistent with the mission and activities of the Foundation.
You agree not to:
- Use the website for any unlawful, fraudulent, abusive or harmful purpose;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, its servers, accounts or related systems;
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation, availability or security of the website;
- Introduce malicious code, viruses or other harmful technology;
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with the Foundation;
- Use Foundation content in a manner that falsely suggests sponsorship, endorsement or affiliation;
- Copy, reproduce or commercially exploit Foundation content except as permitted by law or with appropriate authorization.
3. Informational Purpose
The information provided through this website is intended for general informational purposes. While the Foundation seeks to provide accurate and useful information, we do not guarantee that all website information will always be complete, current, accurate or free from errors.
Information concerning Foundation programs, activities, events, eligibility, assistance or opportunities may change without notice.
4. Donations & Charitable Contributions
The website may provide opportunities to make charitable contributions to the Foundation. Donations may be processed through third-party payment processors or financial service providers.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, making a donation does not create a contractual, fiduciary, employment, partnership or other legal relationship between the donor and the Foundation.
The Foundation retains discretion over the use of charitable contributions consistent with its mission, charitable purposes, donor restrictions accepted by the Foundation, and applicable law.
The Jim Knute Schafer Foundation is represented on this website as an organization recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by applicable law. Donors should consult their own tax advisers regarding individual tax consequences.
5. Foundation Programs & Assistance
Information about Foundation assistance, programs, sponsorships, scholarships, grants, community support or other opportunities does not constitute a promise or guarantee that any person, family, team, organization or applicant will receive assistance.
The Foundation may evaluate requests and determine whether and how to provide support based on available resources, charitable priorities, eligibility, circumstances and other factors the Foundation considers appropriate.
6. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, the content presented on this website—including text, graphics, Foundation branding, logos, designs, photographs, video, audio, stories, documents and other materials—is owned by, licensed to, used with permission by, or otherwise lawfully used by the Foundation or applicable rights holders.
Foundation content may not be reproduced, modified, distributed, republished, displayed, sold, licensed or commercially exploited without permission from the applicable rights holder, except as otherwise permitted by law.
Nothing on this website grants any license or right to use the Foundation's name, logo, marks or other branding in a manner that suggests endorsement, sponsorship, affiliation or approval without prior authorization.
7. Photographs, Video & Stories
This website may include photographs, video, interviews, historical materials, testimonials and stories involving athletes, coaches, families, community members, Foundation supporters and other individuals or organizations.
These materials are provided for informational, historical, educational and mission-related purposes and remain subject to applicable intellectual property, privacy, publicity and other rights.
Questions or concerns regarding particular media or materials appearing on the website may be submitted to the Foundation through the Contact page.
8. Under the Boards & Related Materials
The website may contain information, photographs, video, artwork, promotional materials or other content relating to Under the Boards and related creative or media projects.
The appearance of such materials on this website does not grant visitors any ownership, license or other right to reproduce, distribute, modify, publish or commercially use those materials. Applicable rights remain with their respective owners and rights holders.
9. User Submissions & Communications
If you submit information, messages, requests, inquiries or other materials through this website, you represent that you have the right to provide that information and that your submission does not violate applicable law or the rights of another person.
Submission of information through the website does not obligate the Foundation to provide assistance, enter into a relationship, respond within a particular period or take any particular action.
10. Third-Party Websites & Services
This website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, payment processors, video platforms, event services or other external resources.
These third-party services are operated independently. The Foundation does not control and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, privacy practices or terms of use.
A link to a third-party website or service does not necessarily constitute an endorsement by the Foundation.
11. Privacy
Your use of this website is also subject to the Foundation's Privacy Policy, which describes how information may be collected, used, disclosed and protected.
Review Our Privacy Policy12. Disclaimer of Warranties
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, this website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
The Foundation does not warrant that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure or free from errors, viruses or other harmful components.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Foundation and its directors, officers, volunteers, representatives and service providers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special or similar damages arising from or relating to your use of, inability to use, or reliance upon this website or its content.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.
14. Indemnification
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Foundation and its directors, officers, volunteers, representatives and service providers from claims, liabilities, damages, losses or expenses arising from your unlawful or unauthorized use of this website or your violation of these Terms.
15. Changes to the Website or These Terms
The Foundation may modify, suspend or discontinue any portion of this website and may revise these Terms from time to time.
Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised Last Updated date. Continued use of the website following the posting of revised Terms constitutes acceptance of those Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.
16. Governing Law
These Terms are intended to be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable law requires otherwise.
17. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect to the fullest extent permitted by law.
18. Contact Us
Questions regarding these Terms of Use may be submitted to the Jim Knute Schafer Foundation through our website.
Contact the Foundation