Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: May 29, 2026

Welcome to The Water Project of Utica website ("Website"). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use this Website.

1. About Us

The Water Project of Utica ("The Water Project," "we," "our," or "us") is a community initiative dedicated to promoting water access, community engagement, education, advocacy, and related charitable activities.

2. Website Use

This Website is intended for informational, educational, and community engagement purposes. You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with the rights or use of others.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the Website at any time without notice.

3. Donations

We may accept donations of bottled water, supplies, or materials to support our mission.

All donations are voluntary. Acceptance of donations is at our sole discretion. We reserve the right to decline any donation for any reason.

Unless otherwise required by law, donations are non-refundable.

4. Volunteer Participation

Volunteer opportunities may be offered through The Water Project. Participation in any volunteer activity is entirely voluntary.

By participating in volunteer activities, individuals acknowledge that they assume responsibility for their own actions and participation. The Water Project is not responsible for injuries, losses, damages, or other claims arising from participation in volunteer activities, except as required by applicable law.

Participants are responsible for complying with all safety instructions and applicable laws.

5. Community Voices and User Submissions

Our Website may provide opportunities for users to submit stories, testimonials, comments, photographs, or other content.

By submitting content, you grant The Water Project of Utica a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, publish, modify, distribute, and display such content for educational, promotional, reporting, advocacy, and marketing purposes.

You represent that any content submitted is your own or that you have permission to share it.

We reserve the right to edit, remove, or decline submissions at our discretion.

6. No Professional Advice

Information provided on this Website is for general informational and educational purposes only.

Nothing on this Website constitutes legal, medical, financial, engineering, environmental, or professional advice. Users should consult qualified professionals regarding specific situations.

7. Events and Programs

Participation in events, programs, workshops, giveaways, or community activities sponsored by The Water Project is voluntary.

We reserve the right to modify, postpone, cancel, or limit participation in any event without prior notice.

8. Intellectual Property

All Website content, including logos, graphics, text, designs, photographs, videos, and materials, is owned by or licensed to The Water Project of Utica unless otherwise stated.

No content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, or used without prior written permission.

9. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites for convenience.

We do not control or endorse third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, policies, services, or practices.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and all content are provided "as is" and "as available."

We make no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information provided on the Website.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Water Project of Utica, its founders, officers, volunteers, partners, affiliates, sponsors, and representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to:

• Use of or inability to use the Website;

• Participation in volunteer activities;

• Attendance at events or programs;

• Reliance on information provided on the Website;

• Donations or contributions made to the organization;

• User-submitted content.

Your use of the Website and participation in any activities are at your own risk.

12. Indemnification

You agree to  indemnify hold harmless The Water Project of Utica and its representatives from any claims, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Website.

13. Privacy

Any information collected through the Website is subject to our Privacy Policy.

14. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting to the Website.

Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

15. Contact Us

Questions regarding these Terms may be directed to:

The Water Project of Utica
Email: thewaterprojectutica@gmail.com