The agreement between us.

Acceptance of terms.

By accessing nsilenthands.com, making a donation to Nita's Silent Hands, Inc., or registering for any program, event, or class offered by the organization, you agree to be bound by these terms of service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the website or our programs.

About Nita's Silent Hands, Inc.

Nita's Silent Hands, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 84-3851508, organized under the laws of the State of North Carolina. Our mission is to bridge the gap between the Deaf and hearing communities through the GEAR method (Give, Educate, Awareness, Resources), one community at a time, through agape love.

Use of the website.

You may use nsilenthands.com for personal, non-commercial purposes consistent with our mission. You agree not to use the website in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our servers or networks, or interfere with any other party's use of the site.

You agree not to attempt unauthorized access to any portion of the website, accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the website. You agree not to use the website for fraudulent purposes or to upload or transmit any harmful code.

Intellectual property.

All content on nsilenthands.com, including text, graphics, logos, images, the GEAR method framework, brand language, the Nita Award concept, and the organizational identity of Nita's Silent Hands, Inc., is the intellectual property of Nita's Silent Hands, Inc. or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

The GEAR method (Give, Educate, Awareness, Resources) is a proprietary methodology of Nita's Silent Hands, Inc. References to GEAR in academic, journalistic, or educational contexts are welcome with proper attribution. Commercial use, derivative frameworks, or unauthorized adaptation requires written permission from Nita's Silent Hands, Inc.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, or commercially exploit any content from this website without our express written permission, except as expressly permitted by these terms or applicable copyright fair use principles.

Donations.

Donations to Nita's Silent Hands, Inc. are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Donors will receive a written receipt for each gift. Recurring monthly donors (Hands of Unity members and Impact Circle partners) will receive an annual giving statement at the end of each tax year.

All donations are final upon processing and are non-refundable except in cases of demonstrable error (such as duplicate charges or incorrect amounts). Refund requests should be sent to [email protected] within thirty days of the original transaction.

Recurring donations may be cancelled at any time by contacting [email protected]. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing cycle. No partial refunds are issued for cancelled monthly memberships.

Programs and events.

When you register for ASL classes, gala tickets, programs, or any other Nita's Silent Hands, Inc. event, you agree to comply with the policies and conduct expectations of the program or event. We reserve the right to remove or refuse service to any participant whose conduct is disruptive, harmful, or contrary to the values of the organization.

Refund and cancellation policies for paid programs and events are communicated at the time of registration and may vary by program. Where program-specific policies conflict with these general terms, the program-specific policy governs.

Communications.

By providing your email address through any form on this website, you consent to receive communications from Nita's Silent Hands, Inc. related to your interaction with us. This may include receipts, program confirmations, organizational updates, and occasional newsletters. You may unsubscribe from any non-transactional communication at any time.

Disclaimers.

The information on nsilenthands.com is provided for general informational purposes related to our mission and programs. While we strive for accuracy, we do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure. Use of the website is at your own risk.

Nita's Silent Hands, Inc. does not provide legal, medical, financial, or professional advice through the website. Information about Deaf culture, ASL education, and our programs is offered for educational and community-building purposes.

Limitation of liability.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Nita's Silent Hands, Inc., its officers, directors, volunteers, and contractors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the website or participation in our programs. Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid to Nita's Silent Hands, Inc. in the twelve months preceding the claim.

Governing law.

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any dispute arising from these terms or your use of the website shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in North Carolina, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

Changes to these terms.

We may update these terms from time to time as our practices, programs, or applicable law evolve. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the most recent update. Significant changes will be communicated to active program participants and recurring donors by email. Continued use of the website after the effective date of any update constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact us about these terms.

For any questions about these terms of service, contact us at [email protected] or by mail at 121 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052.