Welcome to the website of Ronald McDonald House SWFL, Inc. (“Ronald McDonald House® SWFL,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
These Terms & Conditions govern your access to and use of rmhcswfl.org, including any content, forms, donation features, event registrations, resources, and other services made available through the website.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the website.
Use of This Website
This website is provided to share information about Ronald McDonald House® SWFL, our mission, programs, services, events, volunteer opportunities, fundraising initiatives, and ways to support the families we serve.
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with the operation, security, or accessibility of the website or the ability of others to use it.
You may not:
- Use the website for fraudulent, unlawful, or unauthorized purposes
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, servers, databases, accounts, or systems
- Introduce viruses, malicious code, or other harmful technology
- Interfere with or disrupt website functionality or security
- Use automated tools to scrape, copy, collect, or extract website content without authorization
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with another person or organization
- Use Ronald McDonald House® SWFL’s name, materials, or website in a manner that is misleading or harmful
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the website when we reasonably believe these Terms & Conditions have been violated.
Donations and Online Transactions
Ronald McDonald House® SWFL provides opportunities to make charitable contributions through our website and through authorized third-party donation or payment platforms.
By submitting a donation, you represent that:
- The information you provide is accurate and complete
- You are authorized to use the payment method provided
- You authorize the applicable donation amount and any associated transaction you have selected
Once a donation has been successfully processed and confirmed, it is generally considered a voluntary and unconditional charitable gift.
Ronald McDonald House® SWFL generally does not issue refunds for completed charitable contributions. Exceptions may be considered in circumstances such as duplicate transactions, processing errors, or other payment mistakes. If you believe a donation was made or processed in error, please contact us as soon as possible.
Where available, donors may also choose to make recurring contributions. By establishing a recurring gift, you authorize the applicable donation platform or payment processor to charge the selected payment method according to the frequency and amount you selected until the recurring contribution is changed or canceled.
Specific payment, cancellation, or transaction terms of third-party platforms may also apply.
Tax-Deductibility of Donations
Ronald McDonald House® SWFL is recognized as a tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
The tax treatment of a particular contribution depends on the donor’s individual circumstances.
Nothing on this website is intended to constitute legal, tax, accounting, investment, or financial advice. Donors should consult their own qualified professional advisors regarding the tax or financial implications of a charitable gift.
Events, Registrations, and Programs
The website may allow visitors to register for events, programs, volunteer opportunities, tours, or other activities.
Additional terms, eligibility requirements, participation guidelines, fees, waivers, cancellation policies, or other conditions may apply to specific activities. When additional terms are presented during registration, those terms will also apply.
Ronald McDonald House® SWFL reserves the right to modify, postpone, cancel, or otherwise change an event, program, or activity when reasonably necessary.
Submitting an application, request, registration, or form does not guarantee acceptance, participation, accommodation, volunteer placement, or access to a particular Ronald McDonald House® SWFL program or service.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, the text, graphics, photographs, videos, website design, downloadable materials, logos, trademarks, and other content appearing on this website are owned by, licensed to, or used with permission by Ronald McDonald House SWFL their respective affiliates, or other rights holders.
The Ronald McDonald House SWFL name, Ronald McDonald House® SWFL name, Ronald McDonald House SWFL name, Ronald McDonald House Family Room name, Ronald McDonald House Care Mobile name, associated logos, and related trademarks are protected intellectual property. Ronald McDonald House® SWFL’s current website identifies these marks as being owned by McDonald’s Corporation and its affiliates.
Website content may be viewed, downloaded, or printed for personal, informational, and noncommercial use unless otherwise stated.
You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, sell, license, display, or otherwise exploit website content for commercial purposes without prior written permission from the applicable rights holder.
Nothing on this website grants any license or right to use a trademark, logo, service mark, or other protected material without authorization.
Use of Ronald McDonald House® SWFL Name and Logo
Use of the Ronald McDonald House® SWFL name, logo, trademarks, or other branded materials in connection with fundraising, promotional activities, advertising, events, products, or services requires prior authorization.
Third-party fundraising activities must not be presented in a way that suggests Ronald McDonald House® SWFL sponsors, operates, endorses, or manages the activity unless Ronald McDonald House® SWFL has expressly agreed to that relationship.
Ronald McDonald House® SWFL’s published community fundraising guidelines likewise require prior written approval for use of its name or logo in connection with third-party fundraising activities.
User Submissions
The website may allow you to submit information through forms, applications, surveys, comments, stories, photographs, testimonials, or other features.
You are responsible for ensuring that information you submit is accurate and that you have the right to provide it.
You may not knowingly submit content that:
- Violates applicable law
- Infringes another person’s rights
- Contains malicious code
- Is fraudulent or intentionally misleading
- Violates another person’s privacy
- Contains unauthorized copyrighted or trademarked material
If you submit photographs, stories, testimonials, or other materials for potential publication, separate permissions or releases may apply.
Submission of content does not guarantee that Ronald McDonald House® SWFL will publish, use, or respond to that content.
Privacy
Your use of this website is also subject to our Privacy & Cookies Notice, which explains how information may be collected, used, shared, and protected when you interact with the website.
Please review the Privacy & Cookies Notice for additional information about our privacy practices and your choices.
Third-Party Websites and Services
This website may contain links to websites, services, platforms, or resources operated by third parties.
These may include donation processors, event platforms, social media networks, partner organizations, payment providers, or other external services.
These third-party services are provided for convenience and do not necessarily represent an endorsement by Ronald McDonald House® SWFL.
Ronald McDonald House® SWFL does not control and is not responsible for the availability, content, privacy practices, security, accuracy, policies, or terms of third-party websites or services.
When you leave our website or use a third-party platform, you are responsible for reviewing the terms and privacy policies that apply to that service.
Website Information
We make reasonable efforts to provide useful and accurate information through the website. However, website content is provided for general informational purposes and may occasionally contain errors, omissions, or outdated information.
Information regarding programs, events, services, eligibility, availability, staff, giving opportunities, schedules, or other matters may change without notice.
Ronald McDonald House® SWFL reserves the right to modify, correct, remove, or update website content at any time.
For information relating to an important decision, program eligibility, medical needs, financial matters, or participation requirements, please contact Ronald McDonald House® SWFL directly.
No Medical, Legal, Tax, or Financial Advice
Information provided through this website is for general informational purposes only.
Nothing on this website should be interpreted as medical, legal, tax, accounting, financial, or investment advice.
Ronald McDonald House® SWFL does not provide medical care through this website. Families should rely on their healthcare providers for medical guidance, diagnosis, and treatment.
Individuals considering charitable, planned, securities, estate, or other financial gifts should consult qualified legal, tax, and financial professionals regarding their individual circumstances.
Website Availability
We strive to keep the website accessible and functioning properly, but we do not guarantee that it will always be available, uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from harmful components.
The website may occasionally be unavailable because of:
- Maintenance
- Technical problems
- System updates
- Hosting disruptions
- Security incidents
- Events outside our reasonable control
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue all or part of the website at any time without prior notice.
Disclaimer of Warranties
To the extent permitted by applicable law, this website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
Ronald McDonald House® SWFL makes no warranties or representations, express or implied, regarding the website’s availability, accuracy, completeness, reliability, suitability, or fitness for a particular purpose.
Nothing in this section is intended to exclude any warranty or right that cannot lawfully be excluded.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Ronald McDonald House® SWFL and its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, representatives, and service providers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or similar damages arising out of or related to your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, this website.
This includes damages arising from reliance on website content, third-party services, interruptions, errors, data loss, or unauthorized access.
Nothing in these Terms & Conditions limits liability where such limitation is prohibited by applicable law.
Indemnification
To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ronald McDonald House® SWFL and its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, representatives, and agents from claims, damages, liabilities, losses, or expenses arising from your unlawful use of the website, your violation of these Terms & Conditions, or your infringement of another person’s rights.
Changes to These Terms & Conditions
We may revise these Terms & Conditions periodically to reflect changes to our website, services, organizational practices, or applicable requirements.
When changes are made, the Last Updated date at the top of this page will be revised.
Your continued use of the website after updated Terms & Conditions are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions are governed by applicable federal law and the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Any dispute concerning these Terms & Conditions or use of the website will be handled in accordance with applicable law and any legally enforceable requirements governing jurisdiction and venue.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact:
Ronald McDonald House SWFL, Inc.
16100 Roserush Court
Fort Myers, FL 33908
Phone: 239-437-0202
You may also contact us through the Contact Us section of rmhcswfl.org.