Terms of Use
Welcome to In Defense of Animals (“IDA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this website, including any content, services, donation forms, advocacy tools, petitions, email subscriptions, or other features made available through the site (collectively, the “Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use.
If you do not agree with these Terms of Use, please do not use this Site.
1. Purpose of the Site
The Site is operated to provide information about In Defense of Animals’ programs, campaigns, advocacy efforts, educational resources, events, fundraising initiatives, and opportunities to support animal protection efforts worldwide.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Site, you confirm that you are at least 13 years old and legally capable of entering into this agreement. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of these Terms and any future updates.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes become effective immediately upon posting to the Site. We encourage users to review these Terms periodically.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise stated, all content on the Site — including text, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, campaign materials, designs, software, and other materials — is owned by or licensed to In Defense of Animals and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
You may:
- View and print pages from the Site for personal, non-commercial use
- Share links to Site content for educational or advocacy purposes, provided attribution is maintained
You may not:
- Reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, sell, or exploit Site content for commercial purposes without prior written permission
- Remove copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
- Use IDA’s name, logo, or branding in a misleading or unauthorized manner
- Requests for permission may be sent to:
info@idausa.org
4. Donations and Financial Contributions
Donations made through the Site are voluntary and generally non-refundable unless otherwise required by law or expressly stated.
IDA uses secure third-party payment processors to process donations and transactions. By making a donation, you agree to provide accurate and current payment information.
Tax deductibility of donations depends on applicable laws and your individual circumstances.
5. Advocacy Actions and User Submissions
Certain Site features may allow users to submit petitions, comments, testimonials, photos, messages, or other materials (“User Content”).
By submitting User Content, you:
- Represent that you own or have permission to share the content
- Grant IDA a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, publish, display, and distribute the content in connection with our mission and operations'
- Agree not to submit unlawful, abusive, defamatory, infringing, fraudulent, or harmful content
- IDA reserves the right to remove or refuse any User Content at its sole discretion.
6. Prohibited Uses
You agree not to:
- Use the Site in violation of any law or regulation
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to Site systems or data
- Disrupt or interfere with Site functionality or security
- Upload malicious software, viruses, or harmful code
- Use automated systems to scrape, harvest, or extract Site content without authorization
- Impersonate another person or entity
7. Third-Party Links and Services
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or platforms for convenience and informational purposes.
IDA does not control or endorse third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability. Accessing third-party services is done at your own risk.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and all content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
IDA does not guarantee:
- That the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of Site content
- That defects or vulnerabilities will be corrected
- To the fullest extent permitted by law, IDA disclaims all warranties, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, In Defense of Animals and its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, affiliates, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to:
- Your use of or inability to use the Site
- Reliance on Site content
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your information
- Technical interruptions or errors
- Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Site is to discontinue use.
10. Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy:
Please review it carefully to understand how information is collected, used, and protected.
11. Copyright Complaints (DMCA)
IDA respects intellectual property rights and responds to valid copyright infringement notices in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
If you believe material on the Site infringes your copyright, please send a written notice including:
- Your contact information
- A description of the copyrighted work
- The URL or location of the allegedly infringing material
- A statement made in good faith
- Your signature or electronic equivalent
- Notices may be sent to:
info@idausa.org
12. Mobile Messaging
In Defense of Animals will send you no more than four text messages per month on average. For help, text HELP or contact info@idausa.org. Text STOP to opt-out of text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. In Defense of Animals: Fighting for Animals, Humans and the Environment Since 1983.
13. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of the Site shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in California.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
15. Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:
In Defense of Animals
www.idausa.org
Email: info@idausa.org
