Fundraising Policy

Effective Date: May 7, 2026

These Third-Party Fundraising Terms and Conditions (“Agreement”) govern all fundraising activities conducted by individuals, organizations, companies, schools, teams, vendors, sponsors, or community groups (“Organizer,” “you,” or “your”) for the benefit of RARE Kids Foundation (“RARE Kids,” “Foundation,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

By organizing, promoting, or conducting a fundraising event, campaign, promotion, sale, sponsorship, or charitable initiative benefiting RARE Kids Foundation (collectively, “Fundraising Activity”), you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions.

1. PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIRED

All Fundraising Activities using the RARE Kids Foundation name, logo, branding, or identifying materials must receive prior written approval from RARE Kids Foundation. Submission of a fundraising proposal does not guarantee approval.

2. INDEPENDENT FUNDRAISING STATUS

Organizers are independent third parties and are not employees, agents, partners, joint venturers, or representatives of RARE Kids Foundation. Organizers may not make binding commitments, representations, or contractual obligations on behalf of RARE Kids Foundation.

3. USE OF NAME, LOGOS, AND BRANDING

RARE Kids Foundation grants Organizers a limited, revocable, non-exclusive license to use approved logos, trademarks, and branding materials solely in connection with approved Fundraising Activities. All materials must be reviewed and approved in writing prior to public distribution or publication.

4. FUNDRAISING COMPLIANCE

Organizers are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and international laws, including charitable solicitation, tax, raffle, gaming, alcohol, permitting, insurance, safety, privacy, and employment laws.

5. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Organizers are responsible for all costs, expenses, liabilities, taxes, permits, insurance, vendor fees, and obligations associated with the Fundraising Activity unless otherwise agreed to in writing by RARE Kids Foundation.

6. DONATION REPRESENTATIONS

All promotional materials must accurately describe the portion or amount of proceeds benefiting RARE Kids Foundation. Organizers may not misrepresent donation amounts, tax deductibility, sponsorship arrangements, or Foundation involvement.

7. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

Fundraising Activities may not include unlawful, discriminatory, offensive, dangerous, or inappropriate conduct. RARE Kids Foundation reserves the right to reject or terminate association with any activity deemed inconsistent with the Foundation’s mission, values, reputation, or legal obligations.

8. ONLINE FUNDRAISING AND DIGITAL PLATFORMS

Use of crowdfunding websites, ticketing platforms, peer-to-peer fundraising systems, social media campaigns, or payment processors must comply with all applicable platform rules and security requirements. Organizers are responsible for safeguarding donor information.

9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All RARE Kids Foundation intellectual property, including names, trademarks, logos, graphics, and branding materials, remain the exclusive property of RARE Kids Foundation. No ownership rights are transferred through participation in fundraising activities.

10. MEDIA, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND PUBLICITY

Organizers grant RARE Kids Foundation permission to use photographs, videos, event descriptions, testimonials, and related materials from approved Fundraising Activities for promotional, educational, fundraising, media, and awareness purposes. Organizers represent that they have obtained necessary permissions from participants appearing in media content.

11. PAYMENT AND REMITTANCE

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all proceeds designated for RARE Kids Foundation must be remitted within thirty (30) days following completion of the Fundraising Activity, along with an accounting summary reasonably detailing revenues and expenses.

12. TAX MATTERS

RARE Kids Foundation is solely responsible for issuing tax acknowledgment letters for eligible donations received directly by the Foundation. Organizers may not provide tax advice or issue charitable tax receipts on behalf of the Foundation.

13. DISCLAIMER OF ENDORSEMENT

Approval of a Fundraising Activity does not constitute endorsement of any Organizer, business, product, service, sponsor, or viewpoint by RARE Kids Foundation.

14. INSURANCE AND LIABILITY

Organizers are solely responsible for obtaining any necessary insurance coverage for Fundraising Activities. RARE Kids Foundation shall not be responsible for injuries, losses, damages, claims, accidents, or liabilities arising from Fundraising Activities.

15. INDEMNIFICATION

Organizers agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless RARE Kids Foundation and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, affiliates, and representatives from claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from or related to the Fundraising Activity.

16. TERMINATION

RARE Kids Foundation reserves the right to revoke approval and terminate association with any Fundraising Activity at any time and for any reason, including non-compliance with these Terms and Conditions or conduct inconsistent with the Foundation’s mission.

17. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Connecticut, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under this Agreement shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Connecticut.

18. CONTACT INFORMATION

RARE Kids Foundation
36 Russ Street, 3rd Floor #962
Hartford, Connecticut 06106
United States

Email: info@rarekidsfoundation.org