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Terms & Conditions

Welcome to Defendant Support (“Defendant Support,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this website, making a donation, submitting information through our forms, or otherwise interacting with our services, you agree to the following Terms & Conditions.

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Defendant Support is a nonprofit organization organized and operated as a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to supporting justice-impacted individuals through narrative advocacy, mitigation support, and related educational and charitable efforts.

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If you do not agree with these Terms & Conditions, please do not use this website.

1. Informational Purposes Only

The information provided on this website is for general informational and charitable purposes only.

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Defendant Support is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice, legal representation, or legal services. Nothing on this website should be interpreted as legal advice or relied upon as a substitute for consultation with a licensed attorney.

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Your use of this website, including any communications submitted through forms, email, or other methods, does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Defendant Support or any affiliated individual.

2. Communications & Confidential Information

Please do not submit confidential, privileged, or highly sensitive information through this website unless specifically requested by Defendant Support.

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While we take reasonable measures to protect submitted information, communications transmitted through internet forms or email may not always be secure.

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By submitting information through this website, you acknowledge and accept these risks.

3. Donations

Defendant Support accepts charitable donations to support its nonprofit mission and operations.

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Donations made through this website may be processed through secure third-party payment processors, such as Stripe, PayPal, or other financial service providers. Defendant Support does not directly store complete payment card information on its servers.

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Defendant Support is recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Donors should consult their tax advisor regarding deductibility.

4. Donation Refund Policy

All donations are generally considered final and non-refundable.

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If you believe a donation was submitted in error, duplicated unintentionally, or involved an unauthorized transaction, please contact Defendant Support promptly by submitting the form on our Contact page.

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We will review refund requests on a case-by-case basis and reserve the right to determine refund eligibility at our sole discretion.

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Recurring donations, if offered, may be canceled at any time moving forward; however, previously processed donations are generally non-refundable.

5. Website Use

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these Terms & Conditions.

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You may not:

  • attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems;

  • interfere with website functionality or security;

  • use the website to transmit unlawful, harmful, or fraudulent content;

  • impersonate another individual or entity;

  • misuse forms, contact systems, or donation functionality.

 

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the website for violations of these Terms.

6. Intellectual Property

All website content, including text, graphics, branding, logos, images, designs, and written materials, is the property of Defendant Support or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

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No portion of this website may be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, or used commercially without prior written permission from Defendant Support.

7. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites or services for convenience or informational purposes.

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Defendant Support does not control and is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of third-party websites. Accessing third-party sites is done at your own risk.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

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Defendant Support does not guarantee:

  • uninterrupted website access;

  • accuracy or completeness of information;

  • absence of errors, viruses, or harmful components;

  • specific outcomes related to any information or services referenced on the site.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Defendant Support and its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, affiliates, and representatives shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from:

  • use of or inability to use the website;

  • reliance on website content;

  • donation processing issues;

  • unauthorized access to submitted information;

  • interactions arising from website communications.

 

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the website is to discontinue use of the website.

10. Privacy

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

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By using this website, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in the Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to These Terms

Defendant Support reserves the right to update or modify these Terms & Conditions at any time without prior notice.

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Changes become effective upon posting to this website. Continued use of the website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding these Terms & Conditions or wish to contact Defendant Support regarding donations or website use, please complete the form on our Contact page.

We will make reasonable efforts to respond in a timely manner.

Effective Date: May 26, 2026

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