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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Arts Without Borders Corporation d/b/a AWB Houston (“AWB Houston,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and values your support. This page explains how we collect and use information, the terms for text messaging, and our donation refund policy.

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We may collect information you voluntarily provide through our website, including your name, email address, phone number, address, and any other information you submit through forms or messages.

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We may also automatically collect limited technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited on our website.

We use this information to respond to inquiries, provide information about our organization, programs, events, and services, improve our website, communicate with you, and maintain website security.

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We do not sell your personal information.

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We may share information with service providers that help us operate our website or communications, or when required by law.

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Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third party.

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Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and user experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

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Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

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We take reasonable steps to protect the information you submit to us. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

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Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

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If you would like to update or delete information you have submitted, please contact us at info@awbhouston.org or +1 713-338-1191. Those contact details appear on AWB Houston’s public contact page and homepage. 

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We may update this policy from time to time by posting an updated version on this page.

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Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

SMS Terms and Conditions

SMS Terms and Conditions

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By opting into AWB Houston’s text messaging list, you agree to receive text messages from us, including updates, announcements, reminders, and other organization-related communications.

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AWB Houston sends approximately five text messages per month on average.

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For help, reply HELP to any message from us or email info@awbhouston.org. To opt out, reply STOP to any message from us.

 

Terms and Conditions

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1. Introduction
 

Welcome to Arts Without Borders Corporation ("AWB Houston", "Company", "we", "us", or "our"). By accessing or using https://www.awbhouston.org (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access or use the Site.

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2. Intellectual Property Rights
 

Unless otherwise stated, Arts Without Borders Corporation owns the intellectual property rights for all material on this Site, including but not limited to text, images, logos, graphics, and other content. All intellectual property rights are reserved. You may access material from the Site for your own personal, non-commercial use, subject to the restrictions set forth in these Terms.

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3. User Restrictions
 

You are specifically restricted from:

  • Publishing any Site material in any other media without prior written consent.

  • Selling, sublicensing, or otherwise commercializing any Site material.

  • Using this Site in any way that is or may be damaging to the Site.

  • Using this Site in any way that impacts user access to the Site.

  • Using this Site contrary to applicable laws and regulations.

  • Using this Site for any unauthorized advertising, marketing, or data mining purposes.

  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, its servers, or related systems.

 

4. Account Security
 

If you create an account on the Site, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and password and for restricting access to your account. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts at our discretion.

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5. Limitation of Liability
 

In no event shall Arts Without Borders Corporation, nor any of its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, or affiliates, 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 Site. Your use of this Site is at your sole risk.

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6. "As Is" Disclaimer
 

This Site is provided "as is" and "as available," with all faults, and Arts Without Borders Corporation makes no express or implied representations or warranties of any kind related to this Site or the materials contained on this Site. Nothing on this Site shall be construed as professional, legal, financial, or tax advice.

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7. Governing Law
 

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes relating to these Terms shall be subject to the appropriate courts located in Texas.

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8. Changes to Terms
 

We reserve the right to revise or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. By continuing to use the Site after any changes become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.

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Donation Refund Policy

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1. General Policy

Arts Without Borders Corporation d/b/a AWB Houston appreciates your donations and your support of our mission. Because our budgeting and ongoing operations rely on contributions that are treated as final donations, all donations are generally considered non-refundable.

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2. Limited Refund Circumstances
 

AWB Houston may consider a refund in limited circumstances, such as:

  • An error in the donation amount;

  • An unauthorized duplicate transaction; or

  • Another payment processing error.

If you believe a donation was made in error, please contact us as soon as possible.

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3. Time Limit for Refund Requests
 

Refund requests should be submitted within 90 days of the original donation date.

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4. Verification of Request
 

We may request proof of identity, payment details, or other information reasonably necessary to review and process a refund request.

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5. Method of Refund
 

If a refund request is approved, the refund will be issued using the original method of payment whenever possible.

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6. Tax Matters
 

You are responsible for consulting your tax advisor regarding any tax consequences related to a refunded donation.

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7. Contact Us
 

If you have questions about this Donation Refund Policy or would like to request a refund, please contact:

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Arts Without Borders Corporation

Email: info@awbhouston.org

Phone: +1 713-338-1191

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