Terms of Use

Terms governing your use of this site.

This site is operated by Healing Roots Outreach Collective ("HROC"), a Washington nonprofit corporation and IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity. By using hrocinc.org, you agree to these terms. Effective date: 2026-05-16.

Informational purpose

The content on this site is for general informational purposes about HROC's services, mission, governance, and donation opportunities. Nothing on this site is medical advice, legal advice, treatment guidance, or a substitute for direct contact with qualified service providers. If you or someone you know is in immediate crisis, call or text the phone numbers listed on this site or dial 911.

No warranty

HROC provides this site on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or fitness for any particular purpose of the content. To the extent permitted by law, HROC disclaims all warranties.

Acceptable use

You agree not to use this site in any way that:

  • Violates applicable laws or regulations.
  • Attempts to gain unauthorized access to the site, its servers, or related systems.
  • Interferes with the site's normal operation (denial of service, scraping at abusive rates, etc.).
  • Misrepresents your identity to HROC, its donors, or its service recipients.
  • Uses the site to harass, defame, or harm others.

Links to third-party sites

This site may link to third-party websites (Every.org for donations, Google Fonts, the Washington Secretary of State charities portal, and others). HROC does not control and is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or operations of third-party sites. Use them at your own risk and under their own terms.

Donations

HROC is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Contributions to HROC are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. EIN 39-3295288. HROC issues acknowledgment letters for donations of $250 or more, as required by IRS regulations. Donations processed through Every.org or other third-party platforms are subject to those platforms' fees and terms.

Intellectual property

Original content on this site — text, photography, and graphics — is the property of HROC unless otherwise noted. You may quote brief excerpts for non-commercial, educational, or journalistic purposes with attribution. For other use, including reproduction or distribution, contact admin@hrocinc.org for permission.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Washington law, HROC, its directors, officers, employees, and volunteers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this site.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Any dispute arising under these terms is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in King County, Washington.

Changes to these terms

HROC may revise these terms from time to time. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after a revision constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact

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