Terms & Conditions
Last updated: September 22, 2025 — Version 1.0
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using the Mission Athens website, services, or signing up for communications (including text messages or emails), you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use our services or opt into communications.
2. Services
Mission Athens provides community support, event coordination, fundraising, and informational services. Services offered may change over time; Mission Athens reserves the right to modify or discontinue services with or without notice.
3. User Responsibilities
Users agree to provide accurate information when creating accounts or signing up for communications, and to comply with applicable laws when using Mission Athens services. You are responsible for any activity that occurs through your accounts or subscriptions.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on the Mission Athens website (text, graphics, logos, images, and code) is owned or licensed by Mission Athens, unless otherwise stated. Content may not be copied, reproduced, or used without express written permission.
5. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Mission Athens and its officers, directors, employees and agents are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages arising from your use of the site or services.
6. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Mission Athens harmless from any claim, demand, damages, or other losses arising from your violation of these Terms or your use of the services.
7. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Alabama, without regard to conflict of laws rules.
8. Changes to Terms
Mission Athens may update these Terms from time to time. Substantive changes will be posted with a new "Last updated" date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
9. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at: info@missionathens.org.
Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 22, 2025 — Version 1.0
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly, such as name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment details when you register for events or donations. We also collect technical and usage information automatically, including IP addresses, device types, browser information, and cookies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services;
- Communicate with you about events, donations, updates, and promotions;
- Process transactions and send receipts;
- Detect and prevent fraud and abuse;
- Comply with legal obligations.
3. SMS/Text Messaging
By opting in to receive SMS/text messages, you consent to receive promotional and informational messages from Mission Athens. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply according to your mobile plan. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. For help, reply HELP. For more details, see the SMS Disclosure below.
4. Sharing Information
We may share information with service providers who perform services on our behalf (payment processors, email/SMS providers, hosting providers). We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect rights or safety.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no system is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information as long as necessary to provide services and for legitimate business or legal purposes. If you request deletion, we will remove your data unless retention is necessary for legal or regulatory reasons.
7. Children's Privacy
Mission Athens does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If a parent or guardian believes we have collected such data, please contact us to request removal.
8. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal information, and to restrict or object to certain processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@missionathens.org.
10. Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. We will post any changes here with the "Last updated" date. Continued use of services after updates constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
SMS/Text Message Disclosure
By opting in, you agree to receive marketing and promotional text messages from Mission Athens, which may be sent using an autodialer. Consent to receive these messages is not a condition of any purchase or participation in Mission Athens programs. The purpose of this campaign is to share updates, promotions, and information about Mission Athens events and initiatives. Message frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier. For more details, please review our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP, or get help by replying HELP.
SMS Opt-Out
If you no longer wish to receive SMS messages, reply STOP to any message or contact us at privacy@missionathens.org. Opt-out requests will be processed promptly. After opting out you may receive a final confirmation message.
Help & Support
For assistance with SMS messages, contact: support@missionathens.org.