Terms of Service

Welcome to AssistanceFinder.org (the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Nature of the Service

AssistanceFinder.org is an independent informational directory that aggregates publicly available information about government and community assistance programs. The Site is designed to help users discover and learn about programs that may be available to them.

2. Important Disclaimers

Not a Government Entity: AssistanceFinder.org is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any government agency at the federal, state, or local level. We are a private, independent informational resource.

No Guarantee of Eligibility: The information on this Site is provided for general informational purposes only. Inclusion of a program in our directory does not guarantee that you are eligible for that program, that the program is currently accepting applications, or that the information displayed is current or complete.

No Professional Advice: The content on this Site does not constitute legal, financial, medical, or professional advice of any kind. We recommend consulting with qualified professionals or contacting program administrators directly for specific guidance about your situation.

Information Accuracy: While we strive to keep our information accurate and up to date, program details — including eligibility requirements, application procedures, funding status, waitlist status, and availability — can change at any time without notice. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information on the Site. Always verify details directly with the relevant program.

3. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Site in any way that could damage, disable, or impair it, attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, use any automated means to access the Site or collect information from it without our prior written consent, or use the Site to transmit any harmful, offensive, or illegal content.

4. Intellectual Property

The Site and its original content (excluding publicly sourced government data), features, and functionality are owned by AssistanceFinder.org and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Our compilation, organization, and presentation of program data represents original work product.

5. Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites, including government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and program application portals. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Visiting these sites is at your own risk.

6. Advertising

The Site may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense. These advertisements are clearly distinguishable from our editorial content. We do not endorse any products or services advertised on the Site. Advertiser content does not influence our program listings or editorial decisions.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, AssistanceFinder.org and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of (or inability to use) the Site, any reliance on information provided on the Site, any decisions made based on information found on the Site, or any unauthorized access to or alteration of your data.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless AssistanceFinder.org and its operators from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Utah, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at contact@assistancefinder.org.