Terms of Use

Effective Date: September 6, 2026

Organization: Quisqueya Life & Emergency Services Foundation, Inc. (“Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”)

Website: https://www.quisqueyafoundation.org/

Please read these Terms of Use ("Terms") carefully before using this website. By accessing or using the website operated by the Quisqueya Life & Emergency Services Foundation, Inc., you agree to be bound by these Terms and our [Privacy Policy]. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not access or use this website.

1. Ownership & Intellectual Property Rights

All content published on this website—including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, video footage, documentary clips, audio, software, and website design—is the exclusive intellectual property of the Quisqueya Life & Emergency Services Foundation, Inc. or its content suppliers, and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

Media Protection: Photos, video recordings, and media depicting frontline emergency operations, equipment distribution, training academies, and partner facilities are hosted strictly for informational and mission-advancement purposes.
Prohibited Use: You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publish, or commercially exploit any material from this website without explicit, written authorization from the Foundation.

2. Permitted Website Usage

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use this website strictly for personal, non-commercial, and educational purposes.

You agree NOT to:

Use the website or its content for any unlawful purpose or in violation of federal, state, or local laws.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website, server, database, or network connected to the Foundation.
Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to extract data, text, or media from this website.
Interfere with or disrupt the security, integrity, or operational performance of the website.
Misrepresent your affiliation with the Foundation or falsely claim to represent or collect funds on behalf of the Quisqueya Life & Emergency Services Foundation, Inc.

3. Donations & Financial Contributions

The Quisqueya Life & Emergency Services Foundation, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity.

Tax Deductibility: Contributions made to the Foundation are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law under U.S. Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). Donors will receive an official tax acknowledgment or receipt for eligible financial contributions.
Finality of Donations: All donations and financial contributions made through our website, online payment portals, or third-party processors are voluntary and considered final non-refundable gifts supporting the overall tax-exempt mission of the organization, unless required by law or in the case of verified technical billing errors.
Secure Processing: Online financial transactions are processed securely through certified third-party payment processing platforms (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Donorbox). The Foundation is not responsible for errors, delays, or service disruptions caused by external payment processors.

4. Third-Party Links & External Content

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, partner organization portals, governmental agencies, or educational institutions (e.g., the Florida State Fire College or local fire departments). These links are provided solely as a convenience to visitors.

The Foundation does not control, endorse, monitor, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, safety, or practices of any third-party websites.
Accessing third-party links is entirely at your own risk.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and all information, content, media, materials, and services included on or otherwise made available through this site are provided by the Foundation on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis, without representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied.

To the fullest extent permissible by law, the Foundation disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or that the website will operate uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

6. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the Quisqueya Life & Emergency Services Foundation, Inc., its founders, officers, directors, board members, employees, instructors, volunteers, or agents be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with:

Your access to, use of, or inability to use this website;
Any reliance placed on information or content presented on this site;
Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data; or
Any transaction conducted through or facilitated by this website.

7. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Quisqueya Life & Emergency Services Foundation, Inc., its officers, directors, volunteers, and partners from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) resulting from your violation of these Terms of Use or your improper use of this website.

8. State Disclosure & Regulatory Compliance

Florida Registration Disclosure:

Quisqueya Life & Emergency Services Foundation, Inc. is registered as a charitable organization in the State of Florida.

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE (1-800-HELP-FLA / 1-800-435-7352) OR VISITING WWW.FLORIDACONSUMERSERVICES.COM. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. REGISTRATION #: #CH84300

9. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms and your use of this website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of these Terms or the website shall be instituted exclusively in the state or federal courts serving Broward County, Florida.

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to revise, update, or modify these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Changes take effect immediately upon being posted on this page. Your continued use of the website following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of and agreement to the updates.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or legal inquiries regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Quisqueya Life & Emergency Services Foundation, Inc.

Attn: Legal & Corporate Governance

Email: admin@quisqueyafoundation.org

Mailing Address: 851 SW 87th Ter, Plantation, FL 33324