Terms of Service
The Open Lunch Project
Effective Date: July 6, 2026
Last Updated: July 6, 2026
1. Acceptance of These Terms
Welcome to The Open Lunch Project ("OLP," "we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website, www.openlunchproject.org (the "Site"), you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the Site.
We may revise these Terms from time to time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. About The Open Lunch Project
The Open Lunch Project is a Virginia nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing its charitable mission through community engagement, education, fundraising, and related activities.
3. Permitted Use
You may use this Site to:
Learn about our mission and programs.
Make charitable donations.
Register for events.
Volunteer.
Subscribe to our communications.
Contact us.
You agree not to:
Violate any applicable law.
Attempt unauthorized access to the Site or its servers.
Introduce viruses or malicious software.
Interfere with the operation or security of the Site.
Use automated systems to scrape or harvest Site content or personal information.
Misrepresent your identity.
Use the Site for fraudulent or commercial purposes unrelated to our mission.
4. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, all content on this Site—including text, photographs, graphics, logos, videos, artwork, publications, designs, and other materials—is owned by The Open Lunch Project or used with permission and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may:
View and download materials for personal, educational, or noncommercial use.
Share links to our website.
You may not:
Copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, sell, or commercially exploit our content without prior written permission.
The Open Lunch Project name and logo may not be used in a manner that suggests endorsement or affiliation without our written consent.
5. Donations
All donations made to The Open Lunch Project are voluntary charitable contributions.
Donations are generally non-refundable.
If you believe a donation was made in error or you wish to request that your contribution be allocated to a particular program or purpose, please contact us promptly by email at contact@openlunchproject.org or by using the contact form available on our website. While we cannot guarantee every request can be accommodated, we will make reasonable efforts to honor donor designation requests whenever feasible and consistent with our charitable mission and legal obligations.
Online donations are processed securely through trusted third-party payment processors.
6. User Communications
If you submit information through our website—including contact forms, volunteer forms, newsletter signups, or other communications—you represent that the information you provide is accurate.
We reserve the right to remove or decline submissions that are unlawful, abusive, fraudulent, or otherwise inappropriate.
7. Third-Party Services and Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or integrate third-party services, including payment processors, social media platforms, embedded videos, and email service providers.
We are not responsible for the content, availability, security, or privacy practices of third-party websites or services.
8. Disclaimer
The information provided on this Site is for general informational purposes only.
Although we strive to keep information accurate and current, The Open Lunch Project makes no warranties or representations regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability of any information on this Site.
Nothing on this Site constitutes legal, tax, financial, or professional advice.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Open Lunch Project, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from or relating to your use of the Site.
10. Privacy
Your use of this Site is also governed by our Website & Cookie Privacy Policy and our Donor Information Security & Privacy Disclosure Policy.
11. Accessibility
The Open Lunch Project is committed to making this website accessible to everyone.
If you encounter accessibility barriers while using the Site, please contact us at contact@openlunchproject.org, and we will make reasonable efforts to assist you.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.
Any legal dispute relating to these Terms or use of this Site shall be resolved in the appropriate state or federal courts located within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
13. Contact Information
The Open Lunch Project
700 East Main St, #103
Richmond, VA 23218
DONATION REFUND POLICY
The Open Lunch Project
Effective Date: July 6, 2026
Last Updated: July 6, 2026
Donation Policy
The Open Lunch Project greatly appreciates every charitable contribution made in support of our mission.
Because charitable donations are immediately used to support our programs, operations, and community initiatives, all donations are considered final and are generally non-refundable.
If a donor wishes to request that their contribution be allocated to a particular program, initiative, or purpose, we encourage them to contact us as soon as possible after making the donation. While we cannot guarantee that every designation request can be accommodated, we will make reasonable efforts to honor donor preferences whenever feasible and consistent with our charitable mission, legal obligations, and any applicable restrictions.
If you believe a donation was submitted in error or have questions regarding a contribution, please contact us promptly by email at contact@openlunchproject.orgor by using the contact form on our website.
The Open Lunch Project reviews donation inquiries individually and will respond as quickly as reasonably possible.
Online donations are securely processed through trusted third-party payment providers. We do not store complete payment card information on our own systems.