Terms of Use

Welcome to Vinok Libraries (“Vinok Libraries,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, vinoklibraries.org, and any related services, content, applications, donation programs, volunteer opportunities, and communications provided by Vinok Libraries.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.

1. About Vinok Libraries

Vinok Libraries is a charitable initiative dedicated to providing books, educational materials, and school supplies to Ukrainian students through donations, partnerships, and volunteer support.

Our website is intended to provide information about our mission, facilitate donations, recruit volunteers, and support educational assistance programs.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using this website, you represent that:

You are at least 18 years of age or have permission from a parent or legal guardian;
You have the legal authority to enter into these Terms;
You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations while using the website.
3. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time.

Changes become effective upon posting on this website. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

4. Permitted Use

You may use this website solely for lawful purposes related to:

Learning about Vinok Libraries;
Making charitable donations;
Applying for educational assistance;
Volunteering;
Contacting us;
Accessing publicly available information.

You agree not to:

Violate any applicable law;
Interfere with website operations;
Attempt unauthorized access to systems or data;
Upload malicious software or harmful code;
Use automated systems to scrape or collect data without permission;
Impersonate another person or organization;
Engage in fraudulent or deceptive activities.
5. Donations

Donations made through our website are voluntary contributions supporting the mission of Vinok Libraries.

By making a donation, you:

Represent that you are authorized to use the payment method provided;
Agree that donation amounts are accurate;
Understand that donations may be processed by third-party payment providers.

Unless otherwise required by law, donations are generally non-refundable.

Questions regarding donations may be directed to:

Email: [Insert Contact Email]

6. Volunteer Applications

Submission of a volunteer application does not guarantee acceptance into any volunteer program.

Vinok Libraries reserves the right to:

Accept or decline volunteer applications;
Request additional information;
Remove volunteers whose conduct is inconsistent with our mission or policies.
7. Educational Assistance Applications

Submission of an application for books, educational materials, or school supplies does not guarantee approval.

Vinok Libraries retains sole discretion regarding:

Eligibility criteria;
Availability of resources;
Distribution priorities;
Program modifications.
8. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, all content on this website is owned by or licensed to Vinok Libraries, including:

Text
Graphics
Logos
Photographs
Videos
Documents
Website design
Educational content

These materials are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

View website content for personal, non-commercial use;
Share links to our content.

You may not:

Reproduce content for commercial purposes;
Modify or create derivative works without permission;
Remove copyright or attribution notices.
9. User Submissions

If you submit information, testimonials, photos, stories, volunteer applications, or other content to Vinok Libraries, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, publish, display, and distribute such content in connection with our charitable mission.

You represent that:

You own or have permission to submit the content;
The content does not infringe the rights of others;
The content is accurate and lawful.

We reserve the right to remove or decline any submitted content.

10. Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including donation processors, social media platforms, and partner organizations.

Examples may include:

Givebutter
Shopify
Instagram

We do not control and are not responsible for third-party websites, services, content, or privacy practices.

Use of third-party services is governed by their own terms and policies.

11. Website Availability

We strive to keep the website available and functional, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access.

We may:

Modify website features;
Suspend services;
Perform maintenance;
Remove content;
Discontinue portions of the website without notice.
12. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.”

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VINOK LIBRARIES DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING:

MERCHANTABILITY;
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE;
NON-INFRINGEMENT;
ACCURACY OF INFORMATION;
AVAILABILITY OF SERVICES.

We do not guarantee that the website will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted.

13. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VINOK LIBRARIES, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, VOLUNTEERS, PARTNERS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM:

Use of the website;
Inability to access the website;
Reliance on website information;
Third-party services;
Security incidents beyond our reasonable control.

If liability cannot be excluded under applicable law, our total liability shall not exceed the amount you donated or paid, if any, during the twelve months preceding the claim.

14. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Vinok Libraries and its officers, directors, volunteers, employees, and partners from claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from:

Your use of the website;
Your violation of these Terms;
Your infringement of another person’s rights.
15. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect personal information.

16. Accessibility

Vinok Libraries is committed to improving website accessibility and usability for all visitors.

If you encounter accessibility barriers, please contact us so we can provide assistance and work toward improving access.

Email: [Insert Contact Email]

17. International Users

The website may be accessed from countries outside the United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Users are responsible for complying with local laws applicable to their use of the website.

18. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the courts located within that jurisdiction.

19. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

20. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms, please contact:

Vinok Libraries
Website: vinoklibraries.org
Email: info@vinoklibraries.org
Mailing Address: 1419 Ridgecrest Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28792