General Disclaimer

National Charitable Endowment is the brand name for an independent public charity which manages a donor-advised fund program. All contributions to National Charitable Endowment (“NCE”) are irrevocable. Recommendations from donors are subject to review and approval by NCE.

NCE does not provide legal or tax advice. Information on the NCE website is general and educational in nature. Rules and regulations as relates to tax deductions for charitable giving may vary at the state level and combined with other factors this may affect the accuracy of the information provided herein.  Current donors, potential donors, and their financial advisors should seek advice based on their individual circumstances from an independent tax advisor.

National Charitable Endowment (“NCE”) has contracted with multiple third-party providers to supply support where needed. Each of these third-parties is compensated for the services provided.

Terms of Use

Welcome to the National Charitable Endowment (“NCE”) website. The information, content, products, services, and tools of this website are owned by National Charitable Endowment, and in some cases by third-party content providers. The Terms of Use include important information and disclosures that are relevant to products and services offered by National Charitable Endowment.

The NCE website is protected by applicable copyright laws, and in using this website you agree to follow and be bound by these Terms of Use. Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using this website. Nothing contained in these Terms of Use is intended to modify or amend any other written agreement.

NCE may amend, terminate or restrict the use and availability of any portion of this website at any time without notice or liability. Individual access and use of this website may be monitored by NCE and used for NCE’s internal business purposes without liability. Please review our Privacy Policy for more information.

NCE may, from time to time, make alterations to these Terms of Use and any changes will be effective immediately. NCE recommends that users periodically check these Terms of Use for amendments or alterations.

Limited License and Restrictions on Use

National Charitable Endowment (“NCE”) grants you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, nontransferable license to view, store, bookmark, download and print the pages within this website, solely for your personal, informational and non-commercial use or as expressly authorized by NCE in writing. Accordingly, you agree not to:

• Limited License. Modify, copy, distribute, reproduce, license, create derivative works from, transfer, sell or exploit any data, information, content, reports, software, products, services or other materials on, generated by or obtained from NCE, whether through this website or otherwise (collectively, “Materials”);
• Unauthorized Access. Attempt to probe, scan or test the vulnerability of any Materials, services, systems, networks, servers or accounts related to this website or attempt to gain unauthorized access to the same through hacking, password or data mining or any other means of circumventing any access-limiting, user authentication or security device of any Materials, services, systems, networks, servers or accounts related to this website;
• Trademark Protection. Replicate, alter obscure, remove or display NCE’s name, logo, trademarks, or content without NCE’s clear written permission;
• Interruption of Site. You agree not to use any device, software or routine that could interfere with the proper working of the website or that could damage or disable this website, any systems, networks, servers, accounts; Materials or services provided through this website; or that would interfere with any other party’s use of the website.

NCE reserves all rights not expressly outlined in these Terms of Use.

Third-Party Content

The website may include general information, interactive tools, news, commentary, research and data concerning philanthropic trends and other subjects. Some of this content is supplied by companies that are not affiliated with National Charitable Endowment (“NCE”). All such third-party content is clearly identified on the website.  NCE has not been involved in the preparation, adoption or editing of third-party content and does not explicitly or implicitly endorse or approve such content, which has been provided as-is solely for informational and educational purposes. Third party providers provide disclaimers of their own on their own websites.

THE THIRD-PARTY CONTENT PROVIDERS AND THEIR PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, SERVICE PROVIDERS, LICENSORS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND EMPLOYEES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE THIRD-PARTY CONTENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE DAMAGES, EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Account Authorization and Use

If you have an account or plan to open one with National Charitable Endowment (“NCE”), then you agree to provide NCE with current, complete and accurate information as requested during the registration process, and you further agree to regularly update this information in order to maintain its completeness and accuracy. You agree to use this website to access only those accounts on which you are authorized to act and to use your own user details when accessing accounts on which you are authorized to act. You are solely responsible for all activities that occur in connection with your password. Accordingly, you should take steps to protect the confidentiality of any account information, usernames, sign-ins and passwords that you use to access any page or feature on this website.

If you become aware of any suspicious, questionable, or unauthorized conduct concerning your accounts or any related information, you agree to contact NCE immediately. NCE will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with these Terms of Use.

Foreign Investors

National Charitable Foundation’s (“NCE”) website and related Materials are intended to be made available only to individuals who reside in the United States. Due to the global nature of the Internet, you agree to comply with all local rules with respect to your account and conduct, including all laws, rules, codes and regulations of the country in which you reside and the country from which you access this website, including without limitation, all laws, rules, codes, regulations, decrees, acts, orders, directives, legislation, bills, and statutes pertaining to tax, contracts, intellectual property, securities, e-commerce, banking, technology, computers, fraud and privacy. In addition, you agree to comply with all applicable laws, rules, codes, and regulations regarding the transmission of technical data exported from the United States.

Nothing on the website shall be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security or any other product or service to any person in any jurisdiction where such offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the laws of such jurisdiction.

Disclaimer of Warranties

NCE DOES NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND ABOUT THE WEBSITE INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE WEBSITE IS MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” AND NCE DOES NOT WARRANT THAT ANY INACCURACIES WILL BE CORRECTED.

NCE DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL MEET YOUR NEEDS OR THAT IT WILL BE TIMELY, SECURE, UNINTERRUPTED, OR ERROR-FREE. NCE ALSO MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT THE RESULTS OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SITE WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE OR THAT THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION OR OTHER MATERIAL PURCHASED OR OBTAINED BY YOU THROUGH THE SITE WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS.

Limitation of Liability

NCE WILL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANYONE ELSE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS, TRADING LOSSES OR DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM USE OR LOSS OF USE OF THE SITE AND THIRD-PARTY CONTENT, INCONVENIENCE OR DELAY). THIS IS TRUE EVEN IF NCE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSSES.

NCE WILL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANYONE ELSE FOR ANY LOSS RESULTING FROM A CAUSE OVER WHICH NCE DOES NOT HAVE DIRECT CONTROL. THIS INCLUDES FAILURE OF ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT OR COMMUNICATIONS LINES (INCLUDING TELEPHONE, CABLE AND INTERNET), UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, VIRUSES, THEFT, OPERATOR ERRORS, SEVERE OR EXTRAORDINARY WEATHER (INCLUDING FLOOD, EARTHQUAKE OR OTHER ACTS OF GOD), FIRE, WAR, INSURRECTION, TERRORIST ACT, RIOT, LABOR DISPUTE AND OTHER LABOR PROBLEMS, ACCIDENT, EMERGENCY OR A GOVERNMENT ACTION.

IF YOU LIVE IN A STATE THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY OR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR IF YOU ACCESS THE SITE SOLELY THROUGH AN ARRANGEMENT WITH YOUR EMPLOYER OR PLAN SPONSOR, SOME OR ALL OF THESE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

ANY MATERIALS DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THIS SITE ARE DONE AT YOUR OWN RISK. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR OTHER EQUIPMENT OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM SUCH DOWNLOAD.

Indemnification

As a condition of your use of the Site, you agree to indemnify and hold NCE and all third-party content providers harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, liability, costs and expenses (including, but not limited to, attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the website or from your violation of these Terms of Use.

Termination

The rights granted to you herein terminate immediately upon any violation by you of these Terms of Use. NCE, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to temporarily or permanently terminate your access to and use of this website at any time and for any reason whatsoever, without notice or liability.

Governing Law

Unless otherwise agreed, these Terms of Use and their enforcement are governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut, without regard to conflicts of law, and shall inure to the benefit of NCE’s successors and assigns, whether by merger, consolidation, or otherwise.

These Terms of Use were last modified on May 7, 2018.

Privacy Policy:

Privacy protection is an essential priority for our business. Since our founding, National Charitable Endowment (“NCE”) has been committed to maintaining the integrity, confidentiality, and security of the personal information that is entrusted to us by current donors, potential donors, and their advisors.

NCE employs extensive physical, electronic, administrative, operational, and procedural protection mechanisms, and we regularly review and, as needed, adapt these policies. NCE may also place cookies and similar files on your hard drive for security purposes, to facilitate site navigation, and to personalize your experience on the website.

As with other organizations with an online presence NCE receives standard tracking data: information from your browser, including your IP address and the page you visited, is recorded in NCE’s website server logs. This data is analyzed internally, is not disseminated externally, and no personal information is collected during the tracking process.

Information that you provide to us by filling out online forms is located on a secure server. We have put appropriate procedures in place to safeguard and secure the information we collect online. When using our forms to register or receive information from NCE, we use the Secure Service Layer (SSL) encryption method for all secure submissions. This method is generally accepted to ensure that the transmission of personal information is secure. The most common browsers, Google Chrome and Internet Explorer, make it obvious when information is being passed in a secure manner by displaying either a completed key or a closed lock on the screen.

Any personal or professional information which is shared with NCE remains confidential. NCE will not share any information you provide with any individual or organization.

If you should like to review, change or update the information that you have provided to us; request that you be removed from a mailing list; or address any other privacy concerns you may have, please contact us by phone at: 203-303-7722, by email at: DonorCare@natcharitable.org, or by mail at: National Charitable Endowment, 23 Old Kings Highway South, Darien, CT 06820.

National Charitable Endowment may amend this privacy policy from time to time. Such changes will be publicly posted in this area of our website.