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This website is owned and operated by TEEFS Foundation (“Company,” “we,” or “us”), a Colorado nonprofit public benefit corporation organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
This Disclaimer, together with our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy, governs your access to and use of our website and any related content, functionality, resources, programs, and services offered through the Website (the “Website”), whether as a guest or registered user.
By using this Website, you accept and agree to be bound by this Disclaimer. If you do not agree, you must not access or use the Website.
The information contained on this Website and the resources, guides, materials, webinars, blog posts, partnership information, and downloadable tools (collectively, the “Resources”) are provided for educational and informational purposes only.
TEEFS Foundation advances animal welfare through education, collaboration, fundraising initiatives, and organizational support. We do not operate as an animal rescue, shelter, veterinary clinic, or adoption agency.
The information contained on this Website and in the Resources is not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, legal advice.
While we may provide general information related to nonprofit governance, rescue operations, compliance practices, or organizational sustainability, nothing on this Website constitutes legal advice. You should consult with a licensed attorney regarding your specific situation before making legal decisions.
TEEFS Foundation expressly recommends seeking professional legal counsel before taking action based on any information provided on this Website.
Information related to fundraising, nonprofit sustainability, grants, budgeting, donations, or financial management is provided for general educational purposes only and is not financial or tax advice.
You should consult with a qualified accountant, tax professional, or financial advisor before making financial decisions.
TEEFS Foundation is not responsible for any financial decisions made based on the information provided on this Website.
Any information provided regarding animal welfare, responsible pet ownership, emergency preparedness, or rescue best practices is educational in nature and is not veterinary or medical advice.
TEEFS Foundation does not provide veterinary services or medical treatment. You should consult a licensed veterinarian or qualified medical professional regarding any health concerns for animals or individuals.
The information contained on this Website is not intended as professional advice of any kind, including legal, medical, veterinary, financial, or other specialized advice.
Your use of this Website does not create any professional-client, advisor-client, rescue-client, or fiduciary relationship between you and TEEFS Foundation.
TEEFS Foundation is not a rescue organization, animal shelter, veterinary clinic, foster network, or adoption agency.
We do not:
All rescue, adoption, veterinary, or placement decisions are made solely by the individual organizations involved.
Participation in the Friends of TEEFS or Heart of TEEFS programs indicates that an organization or business has met internal vetting and mission-alignment standards.
However:
By using this Website, you accept personal responsibility for your actions.
You agree to use your judgment and conduct appropriate due diligence before implementing any strategy, recommendation, or guidance provided through this Website.
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Results vary based on individual effort, organizational structure, market conditions, and numerous external factors beyond our control.
Testimonials or success stories shared on this Website reflect individual experiences and are not guarantees of similar results.
Any testimonials provided represent real experiences but are not necessarily typical.
This Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party sites.
Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, TEEFS Foundation shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Website or reliance on any information provided.
All information is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.
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Last Updated: February 11, 2026
The following Terms and Conditions of Use (“Terms”) are entered into by and between TEEFS Foundation (“Company,” “we,” or “us”) and you (“User,” “you”).
TEEFS Foundation is a nonprofit public benefit corporation organized in the State of Colorado and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, govern your use of our website and any subdomains (the “Website”), including all materials, resources, information, partnerships, and services offered through the Website.
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Website.
Your use of the Website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. Your agreement to the Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms.
Your use of the Website is also subject to our Disclaimer, which limits our liability and explains the educational nature of our content. Your agreement to the Disclaimer is incorporated into these Terms.
To access or use the Website, you must be at least 18 years old. By using this Website, you represent that you are 18 years of age or older.
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes. You agree not to:
You are financially responsible for any donations, purchases, or transactions made by you or on your behalf through the Website.
TEEFS Foundation:
We provide educational resources, partnership programs, and collaborative initiatives designed to support animal welfare organizations.
Any decisions made by rescue organizations, sanctuaries, or third-party partners are solely their responsibility.
All donations made through the Website are voluntary.
TEEFS Foundation is recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
We do not guarantee that donated funds will be allocated to a specific rescue, sanctuary, event, or initiative unless expressly stated in writing.
We reserve the right to allocate donations in a manner consistent with our charitable mission and operational needs.
Refund requests for donations will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed.
Participation in the Heart of TEEFS program is subject to application, review, and approval. Acceptance does not constitute endorsement, guarantee of funding, or ongoing obligation of support.
Friends of TEEFS businesses are vetted for mission alignment. However:
Users engage third-party partners at their own discretion and risk.
We may offer downloadable guides, educational materials, and other resources (“Content”).
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use Content for personal or internal organizational use only.
You may not:
All intellectual property rights remain with TEEFS Foundation.
If you submit comments, testimonials, feedback, images, or other materials (“Submissions”), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use such Submissions for educational, promotional, and operational purposes.
You represent that you own or have permission to submit such materials.
We are not obligated to publish any Submission and may remove content at our discretion.
All Website content, including text, graphics, logos, program names, documents, and materials, is the property of TEEFS Foundation unless otherwise noted.
You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or exploit any content without prior written permission.
Unauthorized use may result in termination of access and legal action.
The Website and all content are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE.”
We make no warranties regarding:
We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Website.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, TEEFS Foundation shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of:
In jurisdictions that do not allow limitation of liability, liability shall be limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.
Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless TEEFS Foundation, its directors, officers, volunteers, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising out of:
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado.
Any legal action arising out of these Terms shall be filed in the appropriate courts located in the State of Colorado. You consent to jurisdiction in those courts.
Before filing legal action, the parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith mediation conducted in Colorado.
We may update these Terms at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and TEEFS Foundation regarding use of the Website.
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Last Updated: February 11, 2026
TEEFS Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the “Website”), make a donation, apply to our programs, register for events, or otherwise interact with us.
TEEFS Foundation is a Colorado nonprofit public benefit corporation organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
We may collect the following types of information:
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
This may include:
We use Givebutter to process online donations.
When you make a donation:
Givebutter has its own Privacy Policy governing how it processes payment data. We encourage you to review Givebutter’s Privacy Policy on their website.
When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:
We may use cookies and analytics tools to improve Website performance and user experience.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some Website features may not function properly.
We use your information to:
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers that assist us in operating our organization, including:
We may also disclose information:
We do not sell or rent donor information to third parties.
We retain donor and organizational records as required for:
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for legitimate organizational and legal purposes.
If you donate, subscribe, or otherwise provide your email address, you may receive communications from us related to:
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails.
We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information.
However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Under the Colorado Privacy Act, you may have the right to:
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you may have the right to:
Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.
To exercise your rights, contact us below.
Our Website is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are effective upon posting to the Website. The “Last Updated” date reflects the most recent revision.