These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the website and services operated by Betty And Karl Search Scholarship Fund ("the Fund," "we," "our," or "us"), a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 25-6699396) with a mailing address of PO BOX 505, Saint Louis, MO 63166. By accessing or using our website or submitting any application or donation to the Fund, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our website or services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using our website, participating in any Fund programs, or making a donation, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and the Fund. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use following posted changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. Scholarship Application Terms
Eligibility and Truthfulness. All scholarship applicants warrant that the information submitted in their application is truthful, accurate, and complete. Submission of false, misleading, or plagiarized materials is grounds for immediate disqualification, revocation of any award already granted, and referral to appropriate academic or legal authorities.
No Guarantee of Award. Submission of a scholarship application does not guarantee selection for an award. The Fund's scholarship committee retains full and final discretion in all scholarship decisions. Decisions are not subject to appeal except in documented cases of procedural error.
Award Conditions. Scholarship recipients must maintain enrollment in their stated program, meet the minimum GPA requirements of their respective award, and provide annual progress documentation. The Fund reserves the right to revoke any award for failure to meet ongoing eligibility requirements, academic dishonesty, criminal conviction, or conduct deemed contrary to the values of the Fund by a majority vote of the board.
Disbursement. All scholarship funds are disbursed directly to the recipient's accredited institution, not to the recipient personally, unless an exception is approved in writing by the Executive Director.
3. Donation Terms
Tax-Deductibility. The Betty And Karl Search Scholarship Fund is a recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization under the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions made to the Fund are generally tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Donors are responsible for verifying their own tax situation with a qualified tax professional.
No Refund Policy. All donations to the Fund are generally non-refundable. If you believe a donation was made in error, please contact us at info@bettyandkarlsearchscholarshipfund.org within five (5) business days of the transaction. We will evaluate refund requests on a case-by-case basis at our sole discretion.
Restricted and Unrestricted Gifts. Unless otherwise specified in writing at the time of donation, all gifts are considered unrestricted and may be directed by the Fund toward the greatest area of need, including scholarship awards, program administration, and outreach activities.
Recurring Donations. If you authorize a recurring monthly donation, you authorize us to charge your designated payment method on the same date each month until you cancel. You may cancel at any time by contacting us at info@bettyandkarlsearchscholarshipfund.org. Cancellations received after your billing date for any given month will take effect the following month.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this website โ including text, images, graphics, logos, and the overall design โ is the property of Betty And Karl Search Scholarship Fund or its licensors and is protected by applicable U.S. copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this site without our express written permission. Limited use for personal, non-commercial educational purposes is permitted, provided you include appropriate attribution.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
This website and all content, information, and services provided herein are offered on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The Fund makes no warranty that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Betty And Karl Search Scholarship Fund, its directors, officers, employees, and volunteers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of or inability to use this website or our services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount of any donation you made to us in the 12 months preceding the claim.
7. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Betty And Karl Search Scholarship Fund and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and volunteers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of your use of our website, your violation of these Terms, your violation of any law or third-party rights, or any information you submit to us.
8. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in St. Louis County, Missouri.
9. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.
10. Contact Information
