Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using the website of The Humble Travelers Foundation. By accessing or using this website, participating in our programs, or making a donation, you agree to be bound by these terms. These terms are written in plain language wherever possible because we believe clarity and accessibility matter — even in legal documents.
If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website or services.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the website located at humbletravelers.org (the "Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. These terms apply to all visitors, users, volunteers, program participants, donors, and any other individuals who access or use the Website or engage with The Humble Travelers Foundation in any capacity.
Your continued use of this Website following the posting of any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
These Terms apply whether you are browsing our website, submitting a community idea, registering for a program, volunteering, or making a financial contribution.
About Our Organization
The Humble Travelers Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in the State of Oregon.
- Legal Name: The Humble Travelers Foundation
- EIN: 39-3828731
- Address: 9715 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97266
- Email: info@humbletravelers.org
- Phone: (503) 568-1435
- Website: humbletravelers.org
Our mission is to strengthen communities by fostering inclusion, meaningful connection, and community-led action. We work to bridge cultural divides, empower residents, promote equity, and cultivate safe, supportive environments through grassroots engagement, acts of kindness, and measurable community impact.
Use of This Website
You may use this Website for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes consistent with the mission of The Humble Travelers Foundation. By using this Website, you agree that you will not:
- Use the Website in any way that violates applicable local, state, national, or international laws or regulations
- Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, spam, or any other form of solicitation
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website, server, or network connected to the Website
- Upload or transmit any material that contains viruses, malicious code, or any other harmful components
- Use the Website to collect or harvest personally identifiable information about other users
- Impersonate The Humble Travelers Foundation, its staff, volunteers, or any other person or entity
- Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone else's use or enjoyment of the Website
- Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to access or extract data from the Website without written permission
We reserve the right to terminate or restrict access to the Website for any user who violates these terms, at our sole discretion and without notice.
Intellectual Property
All content on this Website — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, program descriptions, copy, photographs, audio, video, and the overall design and layout — is the property of The Humble Travelers Foundation or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use this Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:
- Reproducing, duplicating, copying, selling, or exploiting any portion of the Website for commercial purposes
- Modifying or creating derivative works based on the Website content without written permission
- Using THTF's name, logo, branding, or identity in any context without prior written consent
- Downloading or copying account information for the benefit of any third party
If you would like to share our content, quote our materials, or use our branding for community or educational purposes, we welcome that conversation. Please reach out to us at info@humbletravelers.org.
Donations & Financial Transactions
The Humble Travelers Foundation accepts online donations through our authorized third-party donation platform, Zeffy. By making a donation, you agree to the following:
- Tax Deductibility: The Humble Travelers Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by applicable law. You will receive a donation receipt for your records.
- No Refund Policy: All donations are final and non-refundable except in cases of documented processing error. If you believe an error has occurred, please contact us at info@humbletravelers.org within 30 days of the transaction.
- Use of Funds: Donations support the general mission and programs of The Humble Travelers Foundation. Unless a specific fund or program is designated at the time of giving, the Foundation retains discretion to allocate contributions where they are most needed.
- Third-Party Processing: Online transactions are processed through Zeffy. Your payment information is subject to Zeffy's privacy policy and terms of service. We do not store your payment card information on our systems.
- Recurring Gifts: If you enroll in a recurring monthly donation, you authorize us to charge your designated payment method on a monthly basis until you cancel. You may cancel at any time by contacting us at info@humbletravelers.org.
Important: The Humble Travelers Foundation will never solicit donations via unsolicited phone calls, text messages, or emails that direct you to an unfamiliar payment portal. If you receive a suspicious request, please contact us directly to verify.
Volunteer & Program Participation
By volunteering with or participating in programs offered by The Humble Travelers Foundation, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
- Voluntary Participation: All volunteer activities and community programs are participated in voluntarily. You are not an employee of the Foundation and are not entitled to compensation.
- Code of Conduct: All volunteers and program participants are expected to treat others with dignity, respect, and kindness — consistent with our core values of inclusion, equity, and community-led action. Discrimination, harassment, or conduct that creates an unsafe environment will not be tolerated.
- Safety & Responsibility: Participants are responsible for their own safety during volunteer activities and community events. The Foundation will make reasonable efforts to provide safe programming, but cannot guarantee the absence of all risk.
- Photography & Media: The Foundation may photograph or record events and activities for documentation, outreach, and marketing purposes. By participating in public programs or events, you consent to being photographed or recorded. If you do not wish to be photographed, please notify a staff member or volunteer coordinator prior to the event.
- Community Submissions: When you submit a community idea, recipe, story, or other content through our Website or programs, you grant The Humble Travelers Foundation a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and share that content in connection with our mission and programming.
Privacy & Data Collection
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and transparency. The information we collect is used solely to further our mission, communicate with supporters and participants, and improve our programs.
- Information We Collect: We may collect your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other information you voluntarily provide through contact forms, program registrations, or donation transactions.
- How We Use Your Information: We use your information to communicate about programs and events, process donations, respond to inquiries, and improve our services. We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
- Communications: If you provide your email address, you may receive updates about our programs, events, and impact. You may unsubscribe from communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.
- Cookies: Our Website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience and gather basic usage analytics. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, this may affect Website functionality.
- Data Security: We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties. Your trust means everything to us. If you have questions about how your data is handled, please contact info@humbletravelers.org.
Third-Party Links & Services
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services — including our social media profiles, Zeffy (our donation platform), and community partner organizations. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only.
The Humble Travelers Foundation has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, practices, or terms of any third-party websites or services. Accessing third-party links from our Website is done at your own risk.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies and terms of any third-party sites you visit. The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement by The Humble Travelers Foundation.
Disclaimer of Warranties
This Website and all content, information, materials, and services provided through it are offered on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Humble Travelers Foundation expressly disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:
- Implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
- Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or harmful components
- Warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information on the Website
- Warranties regarding the results that may be obtained from use of the Website
We make every reasonable effort to keep our content accurate and up to date, but we cannot guarantee that all information is current or free from error.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Humble Travelers Foundation, its officers, directors, volunteers, employees, agents, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to:
- Your use of, or inability to use, this Website or its content
- Any errors or omissions in Website content
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
- Participation in any volunteer activities, events, or programs
- Any other matter relating to the Website or our services
In no event shall our total liability to you for all claims arising from or relating to the Website or these Terms exceed the amount you donated or paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or one hundred dollars ($100), whichever is greater.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liability. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Humble Travelers Foundation and its officers, directors, volunteers, employees, agents, and partners from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:
- Your violation of these Terms and Conditions
- Your use of the Website in a manner not authorized by these Terms
- Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
- Content or materials you submit to or through the Website
- Any claim that your submitted content infringes the rights of a third party
Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall first be addressed through good-faith communication with The Humble Travelers Foundation. We are committed to resolving concerns respectfully and directly whenever possible.
If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, you agree that any legal action shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Multnomah County, Oregon, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.
We always prefer to resolve concerns directly and respectfully. Please reach out to us at info@humbletravelers.org before pursuing any formal action — we genuinely want to make things right.
Changes to These Terms
The Humble Travelers Foundation reserves the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. For material changes, we may also provide additional notice, such as a notice on our homepage or an email to subscribers.
Your continued use of the Website after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, please discontinue use of the Website.
We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to these Terms and Conditions, please contact us. We are committed to being accessible, transparent, and responsive.
- Email: info@humbletravelers.org
- Phone: (503) 568-1435
- Mailing Address: The Humble Travelers Foundation, 9715 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97266
- Website: humbletravelers.org
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days. Thank you for taking the time to read and understand our Terms and Conditions. We are grateful for your trust and your role in building stronger communities together.