Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: July 7, 2026

Use of Website

This website is operated by the Cedarburg Community Scholarship Fund ("CCSF"), a nonprofit organization. It is intended for individuals seeking to learn more about our programs, apply for scholarships, or make charitable donations.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use this website.

Eligibility and Age Restrictions

Our website and scholarship applications are intended for individuals who are at least 13 years of age or older. If you are under the age of 18, you represent that you have obtained the consent of a parent or legal guardian to use this website, submit a scholarship application, or make a donation.

Donations

  • Voluntary Nature: All donations made through our website are voluntary and non-refundable.

  • Tax Status: CCSF is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Please consult your tax advisor regarding your specific situation.

  • Payment Security: Your personal and payment information is securely processed through a third-party payment processor. CCSF does not store full credit card or bank account details.

Scholarship Applications

  • Accuracy of Information: By submitting a scholarship application, you agree that all information provided is accurate, complete, and truthful to the best of your knowledge.

  • Verification & Revocation: CCSF reserves the right to verify any submitted information and to reject applications or revoke awarded scholarships if they contain false, misleading, or plagiarized details.

  • Review Process: Submitted application materials may be reviewed by CCSF board members, scholarship committee reviewers, and designated donors or partners. Award decisions are final and made at the absolute discretion of the scholarship committee.

  • Funding Availability: All scholarship awards are subject to the availability of funds. CCSF reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel any scholarship program or individual award amount at any time without prior notice.

  • Publicity Release: By accepting a scholarship award, recipients grant CCSF permission to use their name, likeness, high school affiliation, and award details in CCSF’s promotional materials, website, social media, and press releases, unless prohibited by law.

User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Misuse the site or interfere with its normal, secure operation.

  • Submit false or fraudulent information, or impersonate another individual.

  • Upload or distribute harmful content, including malware, spyware, viruses, or spam.

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, data, or user accounts.

Intellectual Property

All content on this website (including text, logos, graphics, icons, software, and images) is the property of CCSF or its content partners and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. It may not be used, reproduced, or distributed without our express written permission.

Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. CCSF takes reasonable steps to protect the privacy and confidentiality of your information but cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Services

Our website contains links to third-party services (e.g., payment processors, scholarship application management platforms). We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party services. You access them at your own risk.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and all content, forms, and services provided herein are provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. CCSF does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, CCSF, its board members, officers, volunteers, and agents shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website. This includes, but is not limited to, inaccuracies, transmission errors, service interruptions, loss of data, or the unauthorized actions of hackers.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless CCSF, its board members, officers, volunteers, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms and Conditions or your misuse of this website.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action, suit, or proceeding arising under or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.

Changes to Terms

CCSF reserves the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact Us

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