How It’s Supposed to Work Foundation (HISW)
San Francisco, California

Last Updated: December 10, 2025

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website operated by How It’s Supposed to Work Foundation (“HISW,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By using the site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the site.

1. Purpose of the Website

This site provides information about HISW, its programs, learning materials, and opportunities to participate or donate. All content is for general informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this site constitutes legal, financial, medical, safety, professional, or individualized advice.

2. Eligibility

The site is intended for users located in the United States and is not directed to children under 13. If you are outside the United States, you use the site at your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

3. Use of Content

All text, graphics, images, design elements, and other materials (“Content”) are owned by HISW or licensed to us.

You may:
• Access and print Content for personal, noncommercial, educational use.

You may not:
• Copy, modify, distribute, publish, display, sell, or exploit Content without prior written permission.
• Use HISW’s marks, branding, or logos without permission.
• Misrepresent your affiliation with HISW or imply endorsement.

4. User Submissions

If you submit information (forms, inquiries, emails), you:
• Represent that the information is accurate
• Grant HISW a nonexclusive right to use the information for operational and compliance purposes
• Agree not to submit unlawful, defamatory, harmful, or misleading content

The site does not permit public posting or hosting of user-generated content. If this ever changes, HISW will publish a DMCA notice and agent.

5. Donations and Payments

Donations made through the website are processed by Givebutter, Stripe, PayPal, or other third-party providers. HISW does not store full credit card or bank information.

All donations are subject to applicable IRS rules and HISW’s internal donation and refund policies. Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

6. Third-Party Links and Tools

The site may include links to external websites or embedded third-party tools. HISW is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of those sites. Accessing them is at your own risk.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The site and all Content are provided “as is” and “as available.”
HISW makes no warranties, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, reliability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Information may change without notice.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, HISW is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or relating to your use of the site.

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the site is to stop using it.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold HISW and its officers, directors, employees, and volunteers harmless from claims, liabilities, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your misuse of the site or violation of these Terms.

10. Privacy

Your use of the site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and share personal information.

11. Changes to the Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Changes take effect when posted. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Governing Law and Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California. Any dispute must be brought exclusively in state or federal courts located in California.

13. Contact

How It’s Supposed to Work Foundation
San Francisco, CA
info@howitssupposedtowork.org