Effective Date: June 2025
Welcome to the website of Sur+ (“Surplus”), located at www.surplusfoods.org (the “Site”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). Please read them carefully. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site.
Sur+ (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to respecting the privacy rights of our supporters, allies, partners, volunteers, website visitors, and community members. We created this Terms of Service (“Terms”) and the accompanying Privacy Policy to give you confidence as you engage with our website and to demonstrate our commitment to transparency, ethical practices, and the protection of your information.
These Terms apply specifically to your use of our website. They do not apply to other websites you may access through links on our site, each of which may have its own terms and policies. We encourage you to review those separately.
Sur+ is a nonprofit organization committed to reducing hunger and food waste by connecting surplus food to unmet demand using smart logistics and technology. The Site provides information about our mission, services, impact, partnership and volunteer opportunities, and ways to support our work.
You agree to use this Site for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes only. You may not use the Site in a way that could disrupt its functionality or interfere with others’ access or use. Prohibited activities include attempting to gain unauthorized access to restricted areas, uploading malicious code or content, using automated tools (such as bots or scrapers) without permission, or submitting false or misleading information.We reserve the right to suspend or block access to users who violate these Terms.
The content on this Site is provided for general informational purposes to support the mission of Sur+. Unless otherwise noted, all materials on this Site -- including text, photographs, graphics, images, logos, videos, and design -- are owned or licensed by Sur+ and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws. You may view, share, or download content from the Site for personal or educational use, as long as you do not modify it and credit Sur+. Any commercial use or redistribution requires prior written permission.
From time to time, we may feature content provided by partners or third-party sources. We aim to ensure accuracy, but we do not guarantee the completeness or reliability of external content.
When you submit information through this Site -- such as a form, application, or email -- you represent that the information is accurate, current, and complete to the best of your knowledge.
All content provided through this Site -- including, but not limited to, text, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, illustrations, forms, downloadable materials, data, blog posts, and other features (“Content”) -- as well as all trademarks, service marks, and logos displayed on the Site (“Marks”), are owned by or licensed to Sur+ and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
The Content is provided solely for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works based on any part of the Site’s Content or Marks without prior written permission from Sur+ or the appropriate rights holder. If you download or print any Content, you must retain all copyright and proprietary notices.
You may not use any of the Marks without our express written consent. Nothing on this Site shall be construed as granting any license or right to use any Content or Marks, whether by implication, estoppel, or otherwise.
You agree not to circumvent, disable, or interfere with any security features of this Site, including features that prevent or restrict the use or copying of Content or enforce limitations on its use.
All rights not expressly granted to you are reserved by Sur+ and our licensors.
This Site is intended for personal and non-commercial use in support of the mission of Sur+. You may not use the Site or its content to promote or market any products, services, fundraising campaigns, or commercial activities without our prior written permission.
You also agree not to use any information obtained from this Site -- including names, email addresses, or other submitted data -- to contact, advertise to, solicit, or sell to any user, donor, volunteer, or partner of Sur+.
We reserve the right to restrict or revoke access to anyone who uses the Site for unauthorized commercial purposes.
Online donations to Sur+ are processed securely through the Greater Washington Community Foundation, our fiscal sponsor, using a third-party donation platform. When you make a donation, you are subject to the terms and privacy policy of that platform. Sur+ is not responsible for any issues related to third-party platforms, though we aim to work only with secure, reputable providers.
This Site may contain links to external websites or resources. Sur+ does not control those sites and is not responsible for their content, accuracy, or privacy practices. Linking to them does not imply endorsement.
The Site and all content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. Sur+ does not guarantee that the Site will be error-free, uninterrupted, or secure, or that content is complete or current. We are not liable for any loss or damage resulting from your use of or reliance on the Site.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Sur+ and its directors, employees, and affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of your use of the Site or content.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sur+, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, affiliates, contractors, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses -- including reasonable attorney’s fees -- arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another. This indemnity obligation will survive your use of the Site.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to conflict of law principles.
If you have questions about these Terms or the Site, please contact us: hello@surplusfoods.org.
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