ZenTrust Terms

Terms of Service for engaging with ZenTrust online.

Clear expectations protect the community and keep our 501(c)(3) operations transparent. Full details are below.

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Key Terms

These fundamental terms outline the core agreement between you and ZenTrust when using our website and services.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using ZenTrust's website and services, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

User Responsibilities

Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account information and for all activities under their account.

Intellectual Property

ZenTrust content is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Limited license granted for personal use.

Nonprofit Disclaimer

ZenTrust operates as a 501(c)(3) public charity. All services are provided for educational and charitable purposes.

Acceptance & Scope

These terms apply to all users of ZenTrust's website, services, and digital platforms.

Agreement to Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the ZenTrust website (located at zentrust.org), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of these terms and any modifications.

Effective Date: These terms are effective as of July 1, 2025, when ZenTrust received 501(c)(3) status and began operations.

Scope of Services

ZenTrust provides educational content, research publications, program information, donation processing, and community engagement platforms related to regenerative agriculture and ecological restoration.

Included Services

  • • Website browsing and content access
  • • Newsletter subscription and communications
  • • Donation processing and receipts
  • • Program information and updates
  • • Research publications and resources

Service Availability

  • • Subject to maintenance and updates
  • • May be modified or discontinued with notice
  • • Not guaranteed to be error-free
  • • Provided
    • "as is" without warranties

User Responsibilities

Users are expected to use ZenTrust's website responsibly and in accordance with these terms and applicable laws.

Acceptable Use

Lawful Purposes

Use the website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe upon the rights of others or restrict their use of the website.

Account Security

Maintain the confidentiality of any account credentials and promptly notify us of any unauthorized use of your account.

Accurate Information

Provide accurate and truthful information when creating accounts, making donations, or contacting us.

Prohibited Activities

Using the website for any unlawful purpose or to encourage unlawful activities

Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website

Interfering with or disrupting the website or servers

Transmitting viruses, malware, or other malicious code

Impersonating any person or entity, or falsely stating affiliation

Collecting user information without consent

Using automated systems to access the website without permission

Reproducing, distributing, or creating derivative works without authorization

Consequences: Violation of these terms may result in immediate termination of access and potential legal action.

Intellectual Property

ZenTrust owns or licenses all content on this website. We grant limited permission for personal, non-commercial use.

Our Content

All content on the ZenTrust website, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of ZenTrust or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Protected Materials

  • • Website design and layout
  • • Written content and publications
  • • Research findings and data
  • • Educational materials and curricula
  • • Brand elements and logos

Permitted Uses

  • • Personal, non-commercial browsing
  • • Sharing links to our content
  • • Limited quoting with attribution
  • • Educational use with proper credit

User Content

By submitting content to ZenTrust (such as comments, feedback, or materials), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, modify, and distribute that content for our charitable and educational purposes.

Your Rights: You retain ownership of your content but grant ZenTrust permission to use it in support of our mission. We will not sell user content to third parties.

Nonprofit Disclaimer

ZenTrust operates as a 501(c)(3) public charity with specific legal obligations and limitations on its activities.

Charitable Purpose

ZenTrust is organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

EIN: 33-4318487
Status: 501(c)(3) Public Charity

No Professional Advice

Information provided on this website is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute professional, legal, tax, or financial advice.

Consult Professionals: Always consult qualified professionals for advice specific to your situation.

Liability Limitations

ZenTrust's liability is limited as permitted by law. We encourage responsible use of our website and services.

Service Availability

We strive to maintain website availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access.

Content Accuracy

While we aim for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all information is error-free or current.

External Links

We are not responsible for the content or practices of third-party websites linked from our site.

Donation Security

While we use industry-standard security measures, we cannot guarantee absolute security of online transactions.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ZENTRUST SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:

  • • Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the website
  • • Any conduct or content of any third party on the website
  • • Any content obtained from the website
  • • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

IN NO EVENT SHALL ZENTRUST'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID ZENTRUST IN THE LAST TWELVE (12) MONTHS, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, United States, where ZenTrust is incorporated.

Jurisdiction

These terms and your use of the ZenTrust website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Venue: Any legal action or proceeding shall be brought in the courts of Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Resolution

We encourage resolution of disputes through direct communication. However, if formal resolution is necessary, binding arbitration may be used in accordance with Massachusetts law.

First Step: Contact us directly at [email protected] to resolve concerns informally.

Modifications & Contact

These terms may be updated to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

Terms Updates

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via website notice and, where appropriate, email notification.

Continued Use: Your continued use of the website after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Questions About Terms

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us using the information below.

[email protected]
📍 2 Reserve Way, Duxbury, MA 02332
Contact Legal Team

Last Updated: July 1, 2025
Effective Date: July 1, 2025
Version: 1.0