Terms of Use

Effective Date: June 1, 2025

Last Updated: June 2, 2025

Welcome to the International Day of Hope website (“Site”), owned and operated by The Shine Hope Company (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our Site.

1. Use of Content

All content on this Site, including text, images, logos, toolkits, and downloads, is the property of The Shine Hope Company or its partners and is protected by intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • View, download, and share resources for personal, educational, or nonprofit use

You may not:

  • Reproduce, sell, or modify content for commercial purposes without permission
  • Use our name, logos, or materials to imply endorsement without written consent

2. User Submissions

By submitting content (e.g., stories, events, images), you:

  • Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, publish, and share your submission in campaigns or media (with attribution unless anonymity is requested)
  • Confirm you have rights to submit the content and that it does not violate any laws or third-party rights

3. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Interfere with the Site’s functionality or security
  • Use the Site for illegal, harmful, or abusive purposes
  • Post false, misleading, or defamatory content 

4. Third-Party Links

This Site may include links to third-party websites (e.g., iFred donation pages or YouTube). We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site and all content are provided “as is.” We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the Site’s accuracy, completeness, or availability.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Shine Hope Company shall not be liable for any damages resulting from your use of this Site or from any content posted or submitted.

7. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Illinois, USA. Any legal action must be filed in the courts of Chicago, IL.

9. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, please contact:
The Shine Hope Company
Email: activate@theshinehopecompany.com