Last Updated: July 1, 2026

Welcome to the website of Royal Arch Research Assistance, Inc. (“R.A.R.A.”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of www.GiveToRARA.org, including all content, information, donation pages, forms, and services made available through the website.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website.

Nonprofit Mission

Royal Arch Research Assistance, Inc. is a nonprofit charitable organization recognized as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. R.A.R.A. supports research and charitable efforts related to Central Auditory Processing Disorder and related purposes consistent with its mission.

Use of Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with the operation, security, accessibility, or enjoyment of the website by others.

You agree not to:

• Use the website for unlawful, fraudulent, harmful, or misleading purposes.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website, server, or related systems.
• Upload or transmit viruses, malicious code, spam, or harmful materials.
• Use the website to harass, defame, threaten, or harm others.
• Copy, reproduce, or exploit website content except as permitted by these Terms.

Donations

Donations made through this website are voluntary charitable contributions made in support of R.A.R.A.’s mission. Unless otherwise stated or accepted by R.A.R.A. in writing, donations are considered unrestricted and may be used where most needed to advance the organization’s charitable purposes.

Online donations may be processed by third party payment processors. By making an online donation, you may also be subject to the terms, privacy policy, and security practices of the applicable payment processor.

Tax Deductibility

Royal Arch Research Assistance, Inc. is recognized as a nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are generally tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

R.A.R.A. does not provide tax, legal, or financial advice. Donors should consult their own tax or financial advisor regarding the deductibility of any contribution.

Donation Receipts

R.A.R.A. or its third party payment processor may provide donation acknowledgments or receipts. Donors are responsible for maintaining appropriate records for tax purposes.

Donation Refund Policy

If you believe a donation was made in error, please contact us promptly through the contact information provided on our website. Refund requests will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

Approved refunds may be returned through the original payment method when available and may be subject to payment processor rules, limitations, or fees.

Designated Gifts

If a donor expresses a preference that a gift be used for a particular purpose, R.A.R.A. will make reasonable efforts to honor that preference. However, unless a restriction is expressly accepted by R.A.R.A. in writing, donations may be used for any lawful charitable purpose consistent with the mission of the organization.

If a designated purpose becomes impracticable, impossible, unnecessary, or inconsistent with organizational needs, R.A.R.A. may redirect the gift to a purpose consistent with its charitable mission.

No Goods or Services

Unless specifically stated in writing, donations made through this website are charitable contributions and no goods or services are provided in exchange for the contribution.

Website Content

The content on this website is provided for general informational, educational, charitable, and fundraising purposes. We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and current information, but we do not warrant that website content is complete, accurate, current, or free from error.

We reserve the right to update, modify, remove, or correct website content at any time without prior notice.

Medical Information Disclaimer

Information on this website relating to Central Auditory Processing Disorder, hearing research, medical research, scientific studies, or health related subjects is provided for general educational and informational purposes only.

Nothing on this website is intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or professional healthcare guidance. Visitors should consult qualified healthcare professionals regarding any medical condition, diagnosis, treatment, or health related decision.

Research Information Disclaimer

R.A.R.A. may share information regarding research, grants, funded investigators, partners, or related charitable initiatives. Such information is provided for educational and informational purposes and does not constitute a guarantee of any research outcome, treatment result, medical benefit, or scientific conclusion.

Third Party Payment Processors

Online donations and related transactions may be processed through third party payment providers. R.A.R.A. is not responsible for the privacy, security, technical operation, fees, delays, errors, or practices of third party payment processors.

Please review the terms and privacy policies of any third party payment processor before submitting payment information.

Third Party Links

This website may contain links to third party websites, services, articles, videos, forms, partner organizations, or external resources. These links are provided for convenience only.

R.A.R.A. does not control and is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, security, accuracy, availability, or practices of third party websites or services. A link to a third party website does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or approval unless expressly stated.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, designs, page layouts, downloadable materials, and other content, is owned by or licensed to Royal Arch Research Assistance, Inc. and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may access and use website content for personal, informational, charitable, or educational purposes only.

You may not, without prior written permission from R.A.R.A.:

• Republish website material as your own.
• Sell, rent, sublicense, or commercially exploit website content.
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or redistribute substantial portions of the website.
• Use R.A.R.A. logos, marks, images, or branding in a misleading or unauthorized manner.
• Modify website content in a way that misrepresents R.A.R.A. or its mission.

Permitted Sharing

You may share links to public pages of this website, including donation pages, articles, research updates, and educational materials, provided that the link is not deceptive, does not falsely imply endorsement, and does not misrepresent R.A.R.A., its mission, or its activities.

Use of Name, Logo, and Branding

The name, logo, marks, images, and branding of Royal Arch Research Assistance, Inc. may not be used in a way that suggests endorsement, sponsorship, affiliation, or approval without prior written permission.

User Submissions and Comments

If the website allows visitors to submit comments, messages, forms, testimonials, images, or other content, you are responsible for the content you submit.

You agree that your submissions will not:

• Violate any law or regulation.
• Infringe the rights of any third party.
• Contain defamatory, obscene, offensive, hateful, threatening, or unlawful material.
• Contain spam, advertising, solicitation, or malicious code.
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation.

By submitting content to the website, you grant R.A.R.A. a non exclusive, royalty free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, edit, publish, display, and distribute the content for purposes related to the website, communications, mission, and operations of the organization, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

R.A.R.A. reserves the right to monitor, edit, refuse, or remove any user submitted content at any time.

Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information. Please review the Privacy Policy available on this website.

Cookies

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to support functionality, analyze traffic, improve user experience, and protect website security. By using this website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy.

Accessibility

R.A.R.A. seeks to make its website accessible and usable for visitors. If you experience difficulty accessing any portion of the website, please contact us through the contact information provided on the website so we may review the issue and make reasonable efforts to improve accessibility.

Prohibited Uses

You may not use this website:

• In violation of any applicable law or regulation.
• To solicit others for unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purposes.
• To impersonate any person or organization.
• To interfere with website security or functionality.
• To scrape, harvest, or collect data without authorization.
• To transmit spam, malware, or harmful code.
• To misrepresent R.A.R.A., its officers, partners, mission, or charitable activities.

Website Availability

We strive to keep the website available and functional, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The website may be unavailable from time to time due to maintenance, updates, technical issues, service provider interruptions, or circumstances beyond our control.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, R.A.R.A. disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, reliability, availability, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non infringement.

We do not guarantee that the website will be secure, error free, uninterrupted, or free of viruses or harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Royal Arch Research Assistance, Inc., its officers, directors, volunteers, representatives, agents, affiliates, service providers, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, this website.

This includes damages related to website errors, interruptions, third party services, donation processing issues, unauthorized access, loss of data, or reliance on website content.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Royal Arch Research Assistance, Inc., its officers, directors, volunteers, representatives, agents, affiliates, service providers, and partners from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising out of your use of the website, violation of these Terms, violation of law, or violation of the rights of any third party.

Removal of Links or Content

If you believe any link or content on this website is inaccurate, inappropriate, unlawful, or objectionable, you may contact us. We will review such requests, but we are not obligated to remove content or respond directly.

Linking to Our Website

You may link to our website provided that the link is not deceptive, does not falsely imply sponsorship or endorsement, does not damage the reputation of R.A.R.A., and is consistent with lawful and appropriate use.

We reserve the right to request removal of any link to our website. Upon such request, you agree to remove the link promptly.

Frames and Embedding

You may not frame, embed, or otherwise display our website within another website in a manner that alters the visual presentation, appearance, branding, or content of the website without prior written permission.

Changes to These Terms

We may update or modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective when posted on this page unless otherwise stated. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the revised Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by the laws of the State of Kentucky and applicable federal law, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us through the contact information provided on our website.

Royal Arch Research Assistance, Inc.
Website: www.GiveToRARA.org