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The Chaîne Foundation

TERMS OF USE

Terms of Use for The Chaîne Foundation

Effective Date: [9/28/26]

Terms at a Glance

  • This Website is provided for informational and educational purposes.
  • Website content may not be copied, reproduced, or used for commercial purposes without permission.
  • You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes.
  • Our Contact Us form is provided for general inquiries and communications.
  • We may link to third-party websites and services, but we are not responsible for their content or practices.

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to the Website of The Chaîne Foundation (“Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the Website. These Terms apply to all visitors and users of the Website.

2. Purpose of the Website

This Website is provided to share information about The Chaîne Foundation, its mission, programs, scholarships, initiatives, events, and related activities. Content provided through the Website is for general informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered legal, financial, tax, or other professional advice.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes. You may not:
  • Use the Website in violation of any applicable law or regulation
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, its server, or connected systems
  • Introduce viruses, malicious code, or other harmful material
  • Interfere with the operation, security, or availability of the Website
  • Use automated systems to improperly access, scrape, copy, or disrupt Website content
  • Use the Website or its content for fraudulent, misleading, or unlawful purposes

4. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the content available through this Website, including text, graphics, photographs, logos, designs, and other materials, is owned by, licensed to, or used with permission by The Chaîne Foundation or the applicable content owner. Website content may not be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed, republished, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from the appropriate rights holder. Trademarks, logos, names, and other intellectual property belonging to third parties remain the property of their respective owners.

5. Contact Us Form

Our Website includes a Contact Us form that allows visitors to communicate with The Chaîne Foundation. When you submit the form, you may provide information such as your:
  • Name
  • Email address
  • Subject
  • Message or inquiry
We may use the information you provide to review and respond to your inquiry. Submitting a Contact Us form does not create a contractual, professional, fiduciary, or other formal relationship between you and The Chaîne Foundation. Please do not submit sensitive or confidential personal, financial, medical, or payment information through the Contact Us form. For additional information regarding how information submitted through the Website is handled, please review our Privacy Policy.

6. Third-Party Websites and Links

Our Website may contain links to websites, resources, organizations, or services operated by third parties. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes. The Chaîne Foundation does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, terms, or privacy practices. Your use of third-party websites is subject to the terms and policies of those third parties.

7. Donations and Third-Party Services

Our Website may provide links to third-party platforms used for donations, events, membership, or other Foundation-related activities. Transactions conducted through a third-party platform are subject to that provider’s own terms, conditions, and privacy practices. The Chaîne Foundation is not responsible for the operation or availability of third-party platforms or services.

8. Accuracy of Information

We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and current information on our Website. However, we do not guarantee that all information will always be complete, accurate, current, or free from errors. Information regarding scholarships, programs, events, initiatives, leadership, or other Foundation activities may be updated or changed without notice.

9. Website Availability

We may update, modify, suspend, restrict, or discontinue any portion of the Website at any time. We do not guarantee that the Website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or free from technical errors or harmful components.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Chaîne Foundation makes no warranties or representations, express or implied, regarding the operation, availability, accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the Website or its content.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Chaîne Foundation and its officers, directors, trustees, employees, volunteers, representatives, and affiliates will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or other damages resulting from your access to, use of, or inability to use this Website or any third-party website linked from it.

12. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Chaîne Foundation and its officers, directors, trustees, employees, volunteers, representatives, and affiliates from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your misuse of the Website or violation of these Terms of Use.

13. Governing Law

These Terms of Use and your use of the Website will be governed by applicable federal law and the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time to reflect changes to our Website, practices, or applicable requirements. Any updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact: The Chaîne Foundation Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Foundation 1 Gatehall Dr., Suite P013 Parsippany, NJ 07054 Email: kathya@chaineus.org Phone: 973.360.9200 Website: chainefoundation.org