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Terms & Conditions

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of eiof.org (the “Website”), which is operated by Eastern Iowa Outdoors Foundation (“EIOF,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

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By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website.

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About EIOF

Eastern Iowa Outdoors Foundation is a nonprofit organization recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
 

EIOF works with landowners, donors, public agencies, conservation organizations, businesses, and community partners to protect important land, expand outdoor recreation, and create lasting public access throughout Eastern Iowa.


Website Content

The Website provides general information about EIOF, its mission, projects, partnerships, fundraising activities, and opportunities to become involved.
 

We make reasonable efforts to keep the Website accurate and current. However, conservation projects, land acquisitions, funding needs, partnerships, public-access plans, timelines, and other circumstances may change.
 

Website content is provided for general informational purposes and should not be interpreted as a guarantee that:

  • A proposed project will be completed

  • A property will be acquired, restored, or opened to the public

  • A particular amount of funding will be raised

  • A specific partner will participate

  • A project will be completed within a particular timeframe

  • Public access will include particular activities, amenities, or uses

 

EIOF may revise, remove, or update Website content at any time without notice.

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No Professional Advice

Information provided through the Website does not constitute legal, financial, investment, real-estate, conservation, accounting, or tax advice.

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Landowners, donors, partners, and other visitors should consult qualified professional advisors before making decisions involving property, charitable giving, taxes, estate planning, conservation easements, land transactions, or other legal or financial matters.

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Donations

Donations made to EIOF support its charitable mission and related organizational activities.

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Tax Deductibility

Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The deductibility of a particular contribution depends on the donor’s circumstances, the nature of the contribution, and whether the donor receives goods or services in return.

Donors should consult their own tax advisors regarding the deductibility and reporting of contributions. EIOF will provide donation acknowledgments as required by applicable law.

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Donation Processing

Online donations may be processed by an independent payment provider. By submitting a donation, you authorize the applicable processor to charge the selected payment method for the amount shown.

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The payment provider’s own terms and privacy policy may also apply to the transaction. EIOF is not responsible for disruptions, errors, or security incidents caused solely by an independent payment processor.

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Donor Designations

When EIOF accepts a contribution designated for a particular project or purpose, EIOF will use the contribution in a manner consistent with the applicable gift terms, charitable purpose, donor communication, and legal requirements.

If a designated project becomes fully funded, impracticable, impossible to complete, or materially changes, EIOF will address the contribution in accordance with applicable law and any relevant donor agreement.

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Donors interested in making a substantial, restricted, planned, noncash, or property-related contribution should contact EIOF before completing the gift so that its purpose and terms can be properly documented.

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Refunds

Charitable contributions are generally final and nonrefundable. EIOF may consider a refund when:

  • A donation was made in error

  • An incorrect amount was charged

  • A duplicate transaction occurred

  • The payment method was used without authorization

  • A refund is otherwise required by law

 

Refund requests should be submitted promptly using the contact information below. Approval of a refund is subject to verification and applicable legal, accounting, and payment-processing requirements.

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Submitting Land or Project Information

The Website may allow visitors to tell EIOF about land, conservation projects, partnership opportunities, or other potential initiatives.

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Submitting information does not:

  • Create an agency, advisory, fiduciary, partnership, or contractual relationship

  • Require EIOF to evaluate or pursue the opportunity

  • Constitute an offer or acceptance involving real property

  • Guarantee confidentiality unless EIOF has agreed to it separately in writing

  • Authorize EIOF to act on behalf of a landowner or other party

  • Guarantee that EIOF will provide funding, acquire property, or participate in a project

 

Do not submit confidential property, financial, legal, or personal information through a general Website form. Contact EIOF directly if sensitive information needs to be discussed.

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Any land acquisition, conservation arrangement, restricted contribution, partnership, or project commitment must be documented in a separate written agreement signed by the appropriate parties.

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Permitted Use

You may use the Website only for lawful, personal, educational, charitable, or informational purposes.

You agree not to:

  • Use the Website in violation of any law or regulation

  • Submit false, misleading, fraudulent, or unlawful information

  • Impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation with an organization

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems

  • Interfere with the Website’s security, availability, or operation

  • Introduce viruses, malicious code, automated attacks, or harmful technology

  • Collect information about other visitors without authorization

  • Use automated tools to scrape, copy, or extract substantial Website content

  • Use EIOF’s name, logo, photographs, or content in a way that suggests an unauthorized endorsement or partnership

  • Use Website content for commercial purposes without written permission

 

EIOF may restrict or terminate access to the Website when it reasonably believes these Terms have been violated.


Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise identified, the Website and its content—including text, logos, graphics, photographs, videos, project descriptions, designs, and other materials—are owned by EIOF or used with permission and are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.

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You may view, download, or print limited portions of the Website for personal, educational, or noncommercial use, provided that you:

  • Do not alter the content

  • Retain applicable copyright and ownership notices

  • Do not suggest that EIOF endorses a person, organization, product, or position

  • Do not reproduce or distribute the content on a substantial or ongoing basis

 

Any other reproduction, publication, modification, distribution, display, licensing, or commercial use requires prior written permission from EIOF or the applicable rights holder.
 

EIOF Name and Logo

The Eastern Iowa Outdoors Foundation name, logo, and related brand elements may not be used without prior written permission.

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Listing an organization on the Website as a project participant, donor, sponsor, or partner does not authorize either party to use the other party’s trademarks except as separately agreed.
 

Photographs and Project Materials

Photographs, maps, renderings, boundaries, acreage figures, project concepts, and other visual materials may be illustrative, preliminary, or provided by third parties.

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Maps and boundary illustrations should not be relied upon as legal surveys, property descriptions, navigation tools, or authoritative statements of ownership or permitted use.

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Visitors are responsible for observing posted rules, property boundaries, seasonal restrictions, closures, and applicable laws when visiting public lands or project locations.


Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to public agencies, conservation organizations, payment processors, social-media platforms, project partners, and other third-party websites.

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These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes. EIOF does not control and is not responsible for the content, accessibility, security, availability, privacy practices, or terms of third-party websites.

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A link does not necessarily constitute EIOF’s endorsement of the third party or all information, products, services, or opinions presented on its website.

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Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by EIOF’s Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, retain, and share information.

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By using the Website, you acknowledge the practices described in the Privacy Policy.

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Disclaimer of Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

EIOF does not guarantee that:

  • The Website will always be available, uninterrupted, or error-free

  • Website content will be complete, current, or free from inaccuracies

  • The Website will be free from viruses or other harmful components

  • Defects or technical problems will be corrected immediately

  • The Website will meet every visitor’s needs or expectations

 

Some jurisdictions may not permit certain warranty exclusions, so portions of this section may not apply to every visitor.
 

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, EIOF and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, representatives, and service providers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or related to:

  • Access to or use of the Website

  • Inability to access or use the Website

  • Reliance on Website content

  • Third-party websites or services

  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of information

  • Technical errors, interruptions, or security incidents outside EIOF’s reasonable control


Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.

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Indemnification

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless EIOF and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, representatives, and service providers from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and reasonable expenses arising from:

  • Your unlawful or unauthorized use of the Website

  • Information or material you submit through the Website

  • Your violation of these Terms

  • Your violation of another person’s rights

 

This provision does not apply to the extent a claim results from EIOF’s own unlawful conduct or other liability that cannot legally be limited.
 

Changes to the Website or These Terms

EIOF may modify, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the Website at any time.

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We may also update these Terms to reflect changes in our Website, activities, technology, or legal obligations. Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

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Your continued use of the Website after revised Terms are posted constitutes acceptance of those revisions.


Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Iowa, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

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Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Website will be brought in a state or federal court with appropriate jurisdiction in Iowa, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

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Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permitted, and the remaining provisions will remain in effect.

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No Waiver

EIOF’s failure to enforce a provision of these Terms does not waive its right to enforce that provision or any other provision in the future.

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Entire Agreement

These Terms and the Privacy Policy constitute the general agreement between you and EIOF regarding use of the Website.

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Separate written agreements may apply to donations, land transactions, conservation arrangements, sponsorships, partnerships, volunteer activities, events, or other relationships. If a separate signed agreement conflicts with these Terms, the separate agreement will control with respect to its subject matter.

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Contact Us

Questions about these Terms and Conditions may be directed to:

Eastern Iowa Outdoors Foundation
Attn: Privacy Director

18936 Shooting Star Rd,
Anamosa, IA 52205

ilable at eiof.org/contact-us.

You may also contact us through the form available at eiof.org/contact-us.

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