Terms of Use

Effective Date: 08.08.2025

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of the Protecting Our Students, Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our”) website protectingourstudents.org and related services. By accessing or using our site, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use our site.

1. Mission and Purpose

Protecting Our Students, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating school shootings and improving safety in K–12 schools nationwide. All services, resources, and programs provided through our website support this mission.

2. Eligibility

Our website is intended for individuals aged 18 or older. By using the site, you confirm you meet this requirement.

3. Donations

All donations are voluntary and tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Donations are processed through secure third-party payment processors such as Stripe.
No Refund Policy: All donations are final. Because donations are immediately allocated to mission-related programs and may be tax-deductible, we do not offer refunds, in whole or in part, for any reason.
Donors are responsible for ensuring that donation amounts and payment information are correct before submitting.

4. Use of Our Content

Unless otherwise noted, all content on our website — including text, images, graphics, logos, and program materials — is owned by Protecting Our Students, Inc. You may:

View, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use.
Do not modify, distribute, reproduce, or use our content for commercial purposes without our written permission.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to:

Use our site for any unlawful purpose
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Upload or transmit harmful code or content

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and services are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind. We make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or availability of content.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Protecting Our Students, Inc. shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of the site or reliance on its content.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Protecting Our Students, Inc., its officers, employees, and volunteers from any claims, damages, or expenses related to your use of the site or violation of these Terms.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Missouri, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, contact:

Protecting Our Students, Inc.
13612 Mason Oaks Ln.
Saint Louis, MO 63131
Email: robert@protectingourstudents.org
Phone: (636) 254-9193