Terms of Use
Effective Date: October 28, 2026
Welcome to Birch Hill Collective. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of our website, www.birchhillcollective.com (the “Website”).
Birch Hill Collective, Inc. (“Birch Hill Collective,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a Michigan nonprofit corporation recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
By using this Website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.
1. Purpose of Our Website
Our Website provides information about Birch Hill Collective, our mission, charitable initiatives, opportunities to volunteer or partner with us, and ways to support our work.
We strive to provide accurate and helpful information. However, the information presented may change as our programs, partnerships, and organizational activities develop.
2. Appropriate Use
You agree to use our Website for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with its operation or the experience of other visitors.
You may not:
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Use the Website for fraudulent, misleading, or unlawful activities.
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Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems.
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Introduce malicious software or interfere with the Website's security or functionality.
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Submit false information or impersonate another individual or organization.
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Use our name, logo, or content in a manner that falsely suggests our endorsement or authorization.
We reserve the right to restrict access or take other appropriate action in response to misuse of the Website.
3. Donations
Birch Hill Collective accepts charitable contributions through our Website to support our mission and organizational activities.
Donations may be processed through third-party payment service providers. By making a donation, you may also be subject to the applicable provider's terms and policies.
Birch Hill Collective is recognized as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3). Contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by applicable law. Donors are encouraged to consult their tax advisors regarding their individual circumstances.
Unless otherwise stated, donations support Birch Hill Collective's general charitable purposes. We strive to honor applicable restrictions on gifts that we have expressly accepted.
If you have a question about a donation, including an accidental or duplicate transaction, please contact us at info@birchhillcollective.com. Refund requests will be reviewed individually, subject to applicable law and payment-processing requirements.
4. Volunteer and Partnership Inquiries
Submitting a volunteer interest form, partnership inquiry, or other request through our Website does not guarantee participation in a program, acceptance as a volunteer, or the establishment of a partnership.
Opportunities and organizational needs may vary. Any formal partnership, volunteer assignment, or service arrangement may require additional communication, review, or documentation.
5. Information and Resources
Content on our Website is provided for general informational purposes. It should not be interpreted as individualized legal, financial, medical, or other professional advice.
Information about our initiatives or available resources does not guarantee eligibility for assistance or the availability of particular services.
6. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, the Website's original content, graphics, logos, branding, and other materials are owned by Birch Hill Collective or used with permission.
You may view and share links to our publicly available Website content for personal, informational, and noncommercial purposes.
Reproducing, modifying, distributing, or using our branding or materials for commercial purposes or in a way that suggests an unauthorized affiliation requires our prior written permission, except where permitted by law.
7. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services, including donation processing and website technology.
We do not control the content, availability, security, or privacy practices of external websites. Accessing those services is subject to their respective terms and policies.
8. Privacy
Your privacy matters to us. Our collection and use of personal information through the Website are described in our Privacy Policy, available on our Website.
Please review that policy to understand how information submitted through forms, donations, and other interactions may be handled.
9. Website Availability and Disclaimer
We work to maintain a reliable and accessible Website, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access or that all content will always be complete, current, or free from errors.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Website and its content are provided on an “as available” basis without warranties of uninterrupted operation or fitness for a particular purpose.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Birch Hill Collective and its directors, officers, volunteers, and representatives will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, this Website.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use as our Website, activities, or legal obligations evolve.
When changes are made, we will update the effective date or otherwise indicate the date of the latest revision. Continued use of the Website after updated Terms are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes to the extent permitted by law.
12. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the applicable laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Use or our Website, please contact:
Birch Hill Collective, Inc.
Email: info@birchhillcollective.com
Website: www.birchhillcollective.com