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Terms & Conditions

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website of The Newberry Institute, Inc. (“TNI”, “we”, “us”, or “our”)—including all subdomains, services, forms, and digital content—or by participating in any of our programs, you (“you” or “user”) agree to be bound by the following Terms & Conditions (“Terms”). These Terms govern your use of TNI’s online and offline services and your participation in our initiatives. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the website or engage with our services.

About The Newberry Institute

The Newberry Institute, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization located in Hawkinsville, Georgia, committed to building resilient communities through initiatives in food access, education, civic engagement, environmental justice, interfaith dialogue, and cultural preservation.

Use of Website and Services

You agree to use our website and services for lawful purposes only. You must not:

  • Use the website to transmit false, misleading, or harmful content

  • Attempt to breach or bypass any security measures on the website

  • Disrupt or interfere with the operation of the website or its servers

  • Reproduce, distribute, or exploit content for commercial purposes without express written permission from TNI

  • Submit fraudulent, abusive, or defamatory information in forms, surveys, or program applications

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access at any time for violation of these Terms.

Intellectual Property

All content on this website—including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, videos, and downloadable materials—is the property of The Newberry Institute or its content contributors and is protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

 

You may view, download, or print pages for your personal, non-commercial use. Any other use, including modification, republication, or distribution of content, requires prior written consent from TNI.

User Submissions

By submitting information, feedback, testimonials, or media (including photos and videos) to TNI via this website or any of our platforms, you:

  • Grant TNI a royalty-free, perpetual, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, publish, and distribute that content for promotional, programmatic, or documentation purposes

  • Affirm that you own or have rights to submit the material

  • Waive any claims against TNI for the use of such submissions in a lawful and mission-aligned manner

Donations and Payments

TNI accepts online donations and payments through secure, third-party payment processors. By submitting payment information, you represent that:

  • You are authorized to use the payment method provided

  • You understand and accept the terms of the third-party processor

  • Donations are generally non-refundable unless a clear error has occurred; contact us promptly in such cases

TNI does not store full credit card or banking details on its servers.

Privacy

Our collection, use, and protection of personal information are governed by our Privacy Policy. By using our website or engaging in our programs, you consent to the data practices described therein.

External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. TNI is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of those sites. Inclusion of such links does not imply endorsement or affiliation.

Disclaimer of Warranties

TNI provides this website and its content “as is” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not guarantee that:

  • The site will be error-free or uninterrupted

  • Content will be accurate, current, or complete

  • Files available for download are free of viruses or malware

You assume full responsibility for your use of the site and any linked sites.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, TNI shall not be liable for any damages, including indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, arising from the use or inability to use the website, participation in our programs, or any errors or omissions in content.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Newberry Institute, its officers, staff, board members, volunteers, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the website or violation of these Terms.

Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms & Conditions at any time. Updates will be posted with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the site or services after changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal action related to these Terms shall be filed in a court of competent jurisdiction within Georgia.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact:


The Newberry Institute, Inc.
📍 89 Commerce St
Hawkinsville, GA 31036, USA
📧 Email: info@thenewberryfoundation.org
📞 Phone: 478-285-9358

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