Terms of Service

About this website

These Terms of Service apply to smithandmooreupliftscholarship.com, the informational website of the Smith & Moore Uplift Scholarship, based in Houston, Texas. By using this website, you agree to these terms to the extent permitted by applicable law. If you do not agree, discontinue using the website.

Scholarship information and applications

The website provides program information, scholar stories, event photographs, and links to application and donation services. Dates, eligibility, award amounts, and recipient information may change or be corrected. Before applying, review the current scholarship listing on Bold.org. Applying does not guarantee an award. The applicable Bold.org listing, Official Scholarship Rules, and Terms of Use govern applications on that platform; these website terms do not replace them.

Donations

Donations are completed through the official Bold.org fund page, rather than processed by this website. Review the terms, fees, refund rules, and tax documentation presented by Bold.org and the Bold Foundation before contributing. Questions about processing, receipts, refunds, or platform records should be directed to Bold.org. Nothing on this website provides individualized tax, financial, or legal advice.

Acceptable use

Use the website lawfully and respectfully. Do not attempt unauthorized access, introduce malicious software, interfere with site operation, impersonate others, harvest personal information for unsolicited contact, or misuse scholar photographs or profiles. We may take reasonable steps to protect the website and its visitors from abuse.

Content, photographs, and permissions

Website text, branding, logos, photographs, and other material belong to their respective owners and remain subject to applicable rights. You may view the website and share links for personal, educational, or community purposes. Unless permitted by law or the rights holder, do not reproduce or use material commercially, remove ownership notices, imply endorsement, or reuse student photographs or personal information. A photograph appearing here does not grant permission to use a person’s likeness elsewhere.

External services and privacy

Links to Bold.org, Google Drive, and other services are provided for convenience. Their operators control their content, availability, and services, and their own terms and privacy policies apply. We do not control those services. Read our Privacy Policy for information about this website, communications, and externally hosted gallery content.

Availability and limitations

We aim to keep information useful and accurate, but the website may contain errors, experience interruptions, or link to material that changes. To the extent permitted by law, the website is provided as available without guarantees of uninterrupted access or completeness. Smith & Moore Uplift Scholarship is not responsible for losses resulting from reliance on outdated website information or failures of external services, except where applicable law provides otherwise. Nothing in these terms excludes liability or rights that cannot lawfully be excluded.

Texas law

These terms are governed by the laws of Texas and applicable United States law, without overriding protections that apply under other mandatory laws. The scholarship is based in Houston, Texas. These terms do not require arbitration or waive statutory consumer rights.

Changes and contact

We may revise these terms for future website use and will update the effective date. Changes do not alter existing scholarship awards or completed donations; those remain subject to their applicable agreements. Questions or concerns: Smith & Moore Uplift Scholarship, Houston, Texas; support@smithandmooreupliftscholarship.com.