Welcome to the Advanced Independence Charity (“AIC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) website. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.

1. Who We Are

Advanced Independence Charity is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Sun City, AZ, dedicated to providing support and opportunities for individuals with unique abilities and cognitive differences. These Terms govern your use of our website and services.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.

3. Information Collection and Use

We collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

• Contact details (name, email, phone)
• Donation and payment information
• Information submitted through forms or communications

We may also collect limited technical data through cookies and analytics tools.

We use this information to:

• Process donations and transactions
• Communicate updates, programs, and services
• Respond to inquiries
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

For more details, please review our Privacy Policy.

4. User Rights

You have the right to:

• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Request access to your personal information
• Request correction or deletion of your information

To exercise these rights, contact:
info@aicharity.org

We may verify your identity before processing requests.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

AIC does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information only:

• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect rights, safety, or property
• With trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email systems) strictly for operational purposes.
• In the event of a lawful organizational transition (e.g., merger), under the same privacy protections.

6. Embedded Content and Third-Party Links

Our website may include content or links from third-party platforms (e.g., videos, social media, external websites).

We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of third-party sites.
Accessing them is at your own risk.

7. Intellectual Property

All website content including text, graphics, logos, and media is the property of AIC unless otherwise stated.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without prior written consent, except where permitted by law.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.

However, no system is completely secure. By using this website, you acknowledge and accept this risk.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in our Privacy Policy, including:

• Legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., IRS recordkeeping).
• Operational and administrative needs.

10. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the rights of others
• Interfere with website functionality or security
• Attempt unauthorized access to systems or data
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with AIC “Advanced Independence Charity”.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the website at our discretion if a user violates these Terms or engages in harmful conduct.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided “as is” and “as available.”

We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding:

• Accuracy or completeness of content
• Availability or uninterrupted access
• Fitness for a particular purpose

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, AIC shall not be liable for any damages arising from:

• Use or inability to use the website
• Errors or omissions in content
• Unauthorized access to data

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Arizona.

Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Maricopa County, Arizona.

15. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Updates are effective immediately upon posting.

You are encouraged to review this page periodically.

16. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms:

info@aicharity.org