Terms of Use Policy
Effective Date: April 21, 2025

Terms of Use Policy
Effective Date: April 21, 2025

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 to these terms, please do not use our website.

1. Who We Are
AIC is a registered non-profit organization based in Sun City, AZ, dedicated to providing specialized care and support for individuals with disabilities and cognitive differences. These terms govern your interaction with our organization and use of our website and services.

2. Acceptance of Terms
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, as well as our Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

3. Information Collection and Use
We collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including contact details, donation and payment information, and any information submitted through forms or correspondence. We may also collect device and usage data via cookies and similar technologies.

We use your information to:

Process donations and transactions

Communicate with you about our programs, services, and updates

Respond to inquiries and requests

Improve our website and services

Comply with legal obligations

For more details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

4. User Rights
You have the right to:

Opt out of marketing communications at any time

Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information

Exercise these rights by contacting us at info@aicharity.org

We may verify your identity before processing such requests to ensure your privacy and security.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
AIC does not sell, rent, or exchange your personal information for marketing purposes. Information may be shared only as required by law, for legal compliance, or in the event of a business transfer (such as a merger or acquisition). Any such transfer will be subject to the same commitments set forth in our Privacy Policy.

6. Embedded Content and Third-Party Links
Our website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images) from third-party websites. Such content is subject to the terms and privacy policies of those third parties. AIC is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of embedded third-party content, and users interact with such content at their own risk.

7. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, unless otherwise stated, is the property of AIC. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without our express written permission, except as permitted by law.

8. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. By using our website, you acknowledge and accept these inherent risks.

9. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in our Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law (e.g., seven years for donation records per IRS regulations).

10. User Conduct
You agree not to:

Violate any applicable laws or regulations

Infringe on the rights of others

Disrupt or interfere with the website’s security or operation

Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with AIC

11. Termination
AIC reserves the right to terminate or restrict your access to the website at our discretion, particularly if you violate these Terms of Use or engage in conduct harmful to our organization or community.

12. Limitation of Liability
AIC is not liable for any damages arising from your use of the website, including but not limited to indirect or consequential damages. Use of the website and its content is at your own risk.

13. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Arizona. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the website shall be resolved in the courts of Maricopa County, Arizona.

14. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. It is your responsibility to review these terms periodically.

15. Contact Information
For questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
info@aicharity.org

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Use.