Terms of Use

Effective Date: April 16, 2026

 

Welcome to truehawaii.org, the official website of the TRUE Initiative (Technology Readiness User Evaluation), a Hawaii-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.

Use of This Website

This website is provided for informational purposes about the TRUE Initiative, its programs, events, and resources. You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe upon or restrict the use and enjoyment of the site by others.

You may not:

  • Use this website in any way that violates applicable federal, state, or local laws
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website or its systems
  • Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or extract content without prior written consent
  • Transmit any harmful, threatening, abusive, or otherwise objectionable material
  • Impersonate the TRUE Initiative or misrepresent your affiliation with our organization

Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and design elements, is the property of the TRUE Initiative or its content providers and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this site without prior written permission from the TRUE Initiative.

Limited use of our content for personal, non-commercial, educational, or news reporting purposes may be permitted under fair use principles, provided proper attribution is given to the TRUE Initiative.

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including platforms for event registration, donation processing, and partner organizations. These links are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement by the TRUE Initiative. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party website. Your use of third-party sites is governed by their respective terms and policies.

Newsletter and Communications

By subscribing to our newsletter or submitting a contact form, you consent to receive communications from the TRUE Initiative. You may opt out of these communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us at [email protected].

Donations

Online donations for TRUE Initiative events are processed through third-party platforms such as Zeffy. The TRUE Initiative does not collect or store your financial information. All donation transactions are subject to the terms and privacy policies of the respective payment platform. Donations to the TRUE Initiative are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. The TRUE Initiative does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of any content on this website. Any reliance on the information provided is at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the TRUE Initiative, its directors, officers, employees, and volunteers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use this website, including but not limited to damages for loss of data, revenue, or goodwill.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the TRUE Initiative, its directors, officers, employees, and volunteers from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising from your use of this website or your violation of these Terms of Use.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Hawaii, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Modifications to These Terms

The TRUE Initiative reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

 

Organization: TRUE Initiative (Technology Readiness User Evaluation)

Email: [email protected]

Website: truehawaii.org