Terms of Use

Effective Date: April 19, 2026
Last Updated: April 19, 2026

Welcome to sdchip.org (the “Site”), operated by CHIP (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Use of the Site

The Site is provided for informational purposes to support CHIP’s mission of improving childhood health in San Diego County. You may use the Site for lawful, personal, educational, and professional purposes consistent with our mission.

You agree not to:

– Use the Site in any way that violates applicable local, state, federal, or international law
– Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, its servers, or related systems
– Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers connected to the Site
– Use automated scripts, bots, or scrapers to collect information from the Site without our written permission
– Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code
– Impersonate any person or organization or misrepresent your affiliation
– Use the Site to harass, harm, or threaten others
– Copy, reproduce, or distribute Site content in violation of Section 3

2. Informational Content Only

Content on the Site is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, legal, nutritional, or professional advice. Nothing on the Site should be used as a substitute for consultation with a qualified healthcare provider or other professional. Always seek the advice of a qualified professional regarding any questions you may have about a medical or health condition.

CHIP makes no warranties about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of Site content for any particular purpose. Reliance on any information provided on the Site is at your own risk.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site — including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and the selection and arrangement of that content — is the property of CHIP or its content partners and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

– View, download, and print Site content for personal, non-commercial, or educational use
– Share links to Site pages on social media or in other communications
– Quote short excerpts with proper attribution to CHIP and a link back to the source page

You may not:

– Use Site content for commercial purposes without our written permission
– Remove or alter copyright notices, trademarks, or other proprietary markings
– Republish substantial portions of Site content on another website
– Use the CHIP name or logo in a way that suggests endorsement or affiliation without permission

To request permission for other uses, contact us at [contact email].

4. Third-Party Services and Links

The Site links to external services and websites, including Eventbrite (for event registration) and PayPal (for donations and payments). These services are operated by third parties under their own terms and privacy policies. CHIP is not responsible for the content, practices, or policies of any third-party site or service.

When you use third-party services linked from the Site, you are subject to their terms, not ours.

5. Donations

Donations made through the Site are processed by PayPal. All donations are voluntary and, unless otherwise stated, are not refundable. CHIP is a [insert 501(c)(3) status or other tax status] organization; donations may be tax-deductible as permitted by law. Consult a tax advisor for advice specific to your situation.

6. User-Submitted Information

If you submit information to us through a contact form, event registration, or email, you represent that the information is accurate and that you have the right to share it. Please do not send us confidential or proprietary information through the Site, as we cannot guarantee its confidentiality in transit.

Your personal information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

7. Accessibility

CHIP is committed to making the Site accessible to people with disabilities. See our Accessibility Statement for details. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please contact us so we can address them.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

CHIP DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT ANY DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CHIP, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, AND PARTNERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE.

IN NO EVENT WILL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SITE EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100) OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO CHIP, IF ANY, IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of certain warranties or liabilities, so some of the above may not apply to you.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CHIP, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and partners from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Site.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Site will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in San Diego County, California, and you consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to the Site, at our discretion, if we believe you have violated these Terms.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Email: chipinfo@sdchip.org
Phone: 858.609.7960
Mailing Address:
5095 Murphy Canyon Road Suite #105
San Diego, CA 92123