TERMS & CONDITIONS

Welcome to kcgift.org, the website of Generating Income for Tomorrow (“KC G.I.F.T.,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the website.

About KC G.I.F.T.

KC G.I.F.T. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works to create economic opportunity by investing in Black-owned businesses and providing resources, education, programming, community connections, and access to capital.

Information provided on this website is intended to help visitors learn about our organization, programs, services, events, funding opportunities, and ways to support our mission.

Permitted Use of This Website

You may use this website for lawful, personal, informational, charitable, or business-related purposes consistent with the services KC G.I.F.T. provides.

You agree not to:

Use the website for unlawful, fraudulent, abusive, or harmful purposes
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, its systems, accounts, or data
Interfere with the security or operation of the website
Introduce viruses, malicious software, automated attacks, or other harmful technology
Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
Submit knowingly false or misleading information through applications, forms, or registrations
Copy, reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit protected website content without permission

KC G.I.F.T. reserves the right to restrict access to the website when reasonably necessary to protect our organization, users, systems, or programs.

Grant Applications and Funding

Information regarding KC G.I.F.T. grants, eligibility requirements, application periods, award amounts, review procedures, and related services may change from one grant cycle to another.

Submitting an application does not guarantee:

Eligibility
Advancement through any review stage
Selection as a finalist
Receipt of a grant
Receipt of a particular amount of funding
Participation in any specific KC G.I.F.T. service

All funding decisions are subject to the criteria, resources, review process, and requirements applicable to the relevant grant cycle.

KC G.I.F.T. may request additional documentation or information during the application process and may verify information submitted by an applicant.

Classes, Coaching and Business Services

Availability of classes, coaching, workshops, workspace, studio services, accounting assistance, marketing support, and other Business Center resources may vary.

KC G.I.F.T. may change instructors, schedules, program requirements, locations, capacity, availability, or service offerings when necessary.

Information provided through educational programming, coaching, workshops, articles, or other KC G.I.F.T. resources is intended for general educational and informational purposes. It should not be interpreted as individualized legal, tax, accounting, financial, medical, or other regulated professional advice unless specifically provided by an appropriately qualified professional within the scope of an established professional relationship.

Events

KC G.I.F.T. may host or promote events, markets, networking opportunities, workshops, community gatherings, and other experiences.

Event dates, locations, participants, schedules, vendors, speakers, and programming may change.

Registration may be handled through KC G.I.F.T. or a third-party platform such as Eventbrite. Additional terms established by an event venue, ticketing provider, vendor, sponsor, or partner may also apply.

Donations

Donations made to KC G.I.F.T. may be processed through third-party fundraising and payment platforms.

By submitting a donation, you represent that you are authorized to use the payment method provided and that the information submitted is accurate.

KC G.I.F.T. is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Donors should consult their own tax professionals regarding the deductibility or tax treatment of individual contributions.

Recurring donations will continue according to the terms selected by the donor until canceled.

Questions regarding a donation may be directed to KC G.I.F.T. using the contact information below.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, the design, written content, branding, logos, graphics, videos, photographs, program materials, downloadable resources, and other materials appearing on this website are owned by KC G.I.F.T., licensed to KC G.I.F.T., used with permission, or otherwise lawfully made available for use.

Some photographs, historical materials, logos, trademarks, or other content may belong to third parties and remain subject to the rights of their respective owners.

You may view, download, or print website materials for ordinary personal or informational use unless otherwise stated.

You may not reproduce, republish, sell, modify, distribute, or commercially exploit protected materials without appropriate permission.

Business Listings and the Black Business Passport

KC G.I.F.T. may feature Black-owned businesses, community organizations, restaurants, retailers, entrepreneurs, events, or other third parties through the Black Business Passport, blog posts, business profiles, social media, or other content.

The inclusion of a business does not constitute a guarantee regarding its products, services, availability, pricing, quality, licensing, safety, or future operation.

Business information may change after publication. Visitors should confirm important details directly with the business before making purchasing, travel, or other decisions.

Third-Party Websites and Services

This website may link to websites or services operated by third parties, including donation platforms, event-registration services, social media platforms, businesses, community partners, and other organizations.

KC G.I.F.T. does not control these third parties and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, privacy practices, products, services, or policies.

A link does not necessarily constitute an endorsement unless KC G.I.F.T. expressly states otherwise.

Website Information

KC G.I.F.T. works to provide useful and accurate information. However, information may occasionally become outdated, incomplete, unavailable, or inaccurate.

We may update, modify, remove, or correct website information at any time without prior notice.

We do not guarantee that the website will always be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or available.

Disclaimer of Warranties

To the extent permitted by law, this website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

KC G.I.F.T. makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the availability, accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the website or its content for a particular purpose.

Nothing on this website constitutes a promise or guarantee of business success, financial performance, funding, employment, investment results, or other outcomes.

Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, KC G.I.F.T., its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, contractors, and representatives will not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or similar damages resulting from use of, or inability to use, this website or reliance on information provided through it.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude liability that cannot legally be excluded.

Privacy

Your use of this website is also subject to the KC G.I.F.T. Privacy Policy.

Please review that policy for information about how personal information may be collected, used, and protected.

Accessibility

KC G.I.F.T. is committed to making its website and digital resources accessible to as many people as reasonably possible.

Please review our Accessibility Statement for additional information or to report an accessibility issue.

Changes to These Terms

KC G.I.F.T. may update these Terms & Conditions periodically.

Changes become effective when the revised Terms are posted on this website unless otherwise stated.

Continued use of the website following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by law.

Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Missouri and applicable federal law, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect to the extent permitted by law.

Questions regarding these Terms & Conditions may be directed to:

Generating Income for Tomorrow (KC G.I.F.T.)
5008 Prospect Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64130

Phone: 816-766-7860
Email: contact@kansascitygift.org
Website: kcgift.org