Introduction

Welcome to the Green WildLife Sanctuary website. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Green WildLife Sanctuary website (greenwildlife.org) and all content, services, and products available through the site.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website or services.

Definitions

"Website" refers to the Green WildLife Sanctuary website, accessible at greenwildlife.org "We," "us," and "our" refer to Green WildLife Sanctuary"You" refers to the user or viewer of our website"Content" refers to all materials, information, documents, images, graphics, photos, text, services, products, and software made available through our website

SMS/Text Message Program

Program Name and Description

The "Green WildLife Updates" is our SMS/text messaging program through which we send:

Informational messages about our programs, events, and servicesDonation confirmations and receiptsRegistration confirmations for tours or educational programsReminders about upcoming events or activitiesImportant updates about our organization and conservation effortsEmergency notifications related to our programs or events

Consent

By providing your mobile phone number and opting in to receive text messages from Green WildLife Sanctuary, you agree to receive recurring automated marketing messages at the phone number provided. Consent is not a condition of any purchase.

Message Frequency and Rates

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Please consult your wireless service provider regarding your text messaging plan and any associated fees.

Opt-Out Instructions

You may opt-out of receiving text messages from us at any time by replying STOP to any message, contacting us at 972-971-5366, or emailing us through our contact form at greenwildlife.org/contact.

Rejoining Instructions

If you have previously opted out of our text messaging program and wish to rejoin, you can do so by texting "JOIN" to our shortcode, visiting greenwildlife.org/contact, or calling us at 972-971-5366.

Help Instructions

For help or assistance with our text messaging program, you can reply with "HELP" to any text message you receive from us or contact us at 972-971-5366.

Carrier Liability Disclaimer

The Green WildLife Sanctuary SMS/text messaging program is supported by most major mobile carriers, including AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, and others. Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Message delivery is not guaranteed.

Privacy Policy

Our text messaging program is subject to our Privacy Policy, which can be found at https://greenwildlife.org/privacy. By participating in our text messaging program, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy.

Compliance with Industry Standards

Green WildLife Sanctuary's text messaging program complies with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) guidelines, and other applicable laws and regulations governing text messaging communications.

Legal Compliance Note

By participating in our text messaging program, you warrant that you are at least 18 years of age, or have parental consent, and that you are the authorized account holder of the mobile device you are using to opt in, or have the express permission of the account holder.

Use of Our Website

Acceptable Use

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe upon the rights of others or restrict or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the website. Prohibited behavior includes but is not limited to:

Using the website in any manner that could disable, damage, or impair the site or interfere with any other party's use of the website. Using any robot, spider, or other automatic device to monitor or copy web pages or content without our prior written permission. Attempting to interfere with the proper functioning of the website. Taking any action that imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on our infrastructure. Using the website to distribute malware, viruses, or other malicious code.

User Accounts

Some sections of our website may require you to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information, including your password, and for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

Intellectual Property

Copyright

All content included on this website, such as text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video, data, and software, is the property of Green WildLife Sanctuary or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

Trademarks

The Green WildLife Sanctuary name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Green WildLife Sanctuary or its affiliates. You may not use such marks without the prior written permission of Green WildLife Sanctuary.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the content on our website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:

The right to resell or commercial use of our website or its contentsThe right to collect and use listings, descriptions, or pricesThe right to make derivative use of our website or its contentsAny use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools

Donations

Processing

Donations made through our website are processed by secure third-party payment processors. By making a donation, you acknowledge that you are the authorized holder of the payment method used.

Tax-Deductible Status

Green WildLife Sanctuary is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations made to our organization may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult with a tax professional regarding the deductibility of your donation.

Refund Policy

Donations to Green WildLife Sanctuary are non-refundable. If you believe an error has occurred in your donation, please contact us immediately at 972-971-5366.

Events and Programs

Registration

By registering for events, tours, or educational programs offered by Green WildLife Sanctuary, you agree to comply with all applicable rules, policies, and guidelines for those activities.

Cancellation Policy

We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule events, tours, or programs as necessary. In case of cancellation, we will make reasonable efforts to notify registered participants and provide alternative options.

Participant Conduct

Participants in our events and programs must conduct themselves in a respectful and appropriate manner. We reserve the right to refuse participation or remove any individual who engages in disruptive, unsafe, or inappropriate behavior.

User-Generated Content

Submission of Content

If you submit any content to our website, including comments, feedback, or other materials, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media.

Content Standards

You agree that any content you submit will not:

Contain any material that is defamatory, obscene, indecent, abusive, offensive, harassing, violent, hateful, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionablePromote sexually explicit or pornographic material, violence, or discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or ageInfringe any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other intellectual property rights of any personViolate the legal rights of others or contain any material that could give rise to civil or criminal liability under applicable lawsBe likely to deceive any personPromote any illegal activity or advocate, promote, or assist any unlawful act

Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Green WildLife Sanctuary makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of our website or the information, content, materials, or products included on our website.

To the full extent permissible by applicable law, Green WildLife Sanctuary disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Limitation of Liability

Green WildLife Sanctuary will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of this website, including, but not limited to, direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.

Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by Green WildLife Sanctuary. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policy of any third-party website that you visit.

Changes to Terms and Conditions

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the website. Your continued use of the website after any changes to the Terms and Conditions constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law.

Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising under or relating to these Terms and Conditions shall be resolved exclusively through appropriate legal proceedings in Texas. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located within Texas for the purpose of litigating all such claims.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the Terms and Conditions will otherwise remain in full force and effect.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Green WildLife Sanctuary

Phone: 972-971-5366

Website: greenwildlife.org/contact

Last Updated: May 12, 2025