Effective Date: 01/01/2022
Last Updated: 01/30/2026

Welcome to Expedition Reading (“we,” “our,” “us”).

By accessing or using our website, making a donation, volunteering, or engaging with our programs, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our website.

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1. About Expedition Reading

Expedition Reading is a recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to improving childhood literacy through book donations, school partnerships, hospital outreach, and collaboration with community organizations.

All activities and programs are conducted in accordance with applicable nonprofit laws and regulations.

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2. Use of Website

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

• Infringe upon the rights of others

• Disrupt or interfere with website functionality

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or data

We reserve the right to suspend or restrict access if misuse is detected.

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3. Donations

A. General Donation Terms

By making a donation to Expedition Reading, you:

• Confirm that you are authorized to use the payment method provided

• Agree that your donation is voluntary

• Understand that donations are used to further our nonprofit mission

Unless otherwise stated, donations are considered non-refundable.

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B. PayPal Donations

We use PayPal as a third-party payment processor for online donations.

By clicking the PayPal donation button:

• You will be redirected to PayPal’s secure payment platform

• Your payment information is processed directly by PayPal

• Expedition Reading does not store full credit card or banking details

PayPal transactions are subject to:

• PayPal’s Terms of Service

• PayPal’s Privacy Policy

We are not responsible for errors, delays, or issues caused by PayPal’s systems.

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C. Tax Receipts

Expedition Reading provides donation acknowledgments for tax purposes in accordance with U.S. nonprofit regulations.

It is the donor’s responsibility to retain documentation for tax filing purposes.

Please consult a tax professional regarding deductibility.

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4. In-Kind Book Donations

When donating books or materials:

• Donors confirm they have the legal right to donate such items

• Items must meet quality and safety standards

• Expedition Reading reserves the right to decline items not aligned with our mission

Once donated, items become property of Expedition Reading and may be distributed, redirected, or responsibly disposed of at our discretion.

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5. Partnerships and Third Parties

We collaborate with schools, hospitals, and nonprofit partners.

Expedition Reading is not responsible for:

• Independent actions of partner organizations

• Content or privacy practices of third-party websites

• External program implementation decisions

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6. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including:

• Text

• Logos

• Graphics

• Images

• Branding elements

• Program descriptions

is the property of Expedition Reading unless otherwise noted.

You may not:

• Reproduce

• Modify

• Distribute

• Commercially exploit

any content without prior written permission.

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7. Volunteer Participation

Volunteers agree to:

• Conduct themselves professionally

• Follow safety and conduct guidelines

• Represent Expedition Reading respectfully

We reserve the right to discontinue volunteer participation at our discretion.

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8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available.”

We make no warranties regarding:

• Accuracy

• Completeness

• Availability

• Security

We do not guarantee uninterrupted website access.

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9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Expedition Reading shall not be liable for:

• Indirect or consequential damages

• Loss of data

• Loss of donations due to third-party processor issues

• Technical interruptions

Your use of the website is at your own risk.

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10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Expedition Reading, its directors, volunteers, and affiliates from any claims arising from:

• Your misuse of the website

• Violation of these Terms

• Unauthorized donation disputes

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11. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

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12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of [Insert State], without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any disputes shall be resolved in the appropriate courts within that jurisdiction.

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13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time.

Changes will be posted with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.

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Contact Information

Expedition Reading
contact@expeditionreading.org