Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: March 3, 2025

1. Organization Information

Assistivity is a nonprofit organization headquartered in New York State. Our mission is to provide assistive technologies to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.

For questions or concerns, please contact us using this form

2. Donation Process

We accept donations through our secure payment processor, Stripe. Donations can be made using major credit cards, debit cards, and other payment methods supported by Stripe. All financial transactions on our website are encrypted and secure.

3. Refund and Dispute Policy

We appreciate your support of our nonprofit mission. If you've made a donation in error or have concerns about your contribution, please contact us using this form within 30 days of your donation. We will review refund requests on a case-by-case basis and process approved refunds to the original payment method. For any disputes or questions about your donation, please contact us directly before initiating a chargeback with your payment provider.

4. Privacy Policy

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information:

Information Collection: We collect personal information such as your name, email address, mailing address, and payment information solely for the purpose of processing donations, providing tax receipts, and as necessary to enable the assistive technologies we develop.
Information Use: Your information may be used to process donations, send receipts, provide updates about our organization, and comply with legal requirements. We will not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
Data Security: We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Cookies: Our website may use cookies to enhance your experience. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, although this may limit certain website functionalities.
Third-Party Services: We use Stripe for payment processing. Their use of your information is governed by their respective privacy policies.

5. Tax Deductibility Statement

Assistivity is currently in the process of applying for 501(c)(3) status with the IRS. Donations made at this time may not be tax-deductible. Once our 501(c)(3) status is approved, donations may be tax-deductible retroactively to the date of our incorporation, subject to IRS rules. We will notify donors of any changes to our tax status. Please consult with a tax professional regarding the deductibility of your specific contribution.

In the event our 501(c)(3) application is denied, we will notify all donors promptly and provide information about options regarding their donations.

6. Use of Funds

Donations to Assistivity are used to support our mission of developing and distributing assistive technologies. Funds are allocated to:

Research and development of new assistive technologies
Equipment and computing resources necessary for technology development
Distribution of assistive devices to individuals in need
Administrative costs necessary to maintain our operations
Community outreach and education programs

We are committed to financial transparency and publish an annual report detailing our use of funds on our website.

7. Donor Recognition

Unless you choose to remain anonymous, we may acknowledge your donation in our publications, website, annual report, and other materials. No specific donation amounts will be disclosed without your explicit permission.

If you prefer to remain anonymous or have specific preferences regarding recognition, please indicate this at the time of donation or contact us using this form.

8. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or additional information about our Terms and Conditions, please contact us using this form

9. Amendment Clause

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. Significant changes will be communicated via email to donors who have shared their contact information with us. Your continued use of our services or website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Westchester, New York.