Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website (the "Site"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this Site. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and donors who access or use the Site.

2. About Smile Givers International

Smile Givers International (SGI) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 61-2107558). Our mission is to provide humanitarian aid, emergency relief, and sustainable development support to vulnerable communities in Gaza, Syria, Sudan, and other regions in need.

3. Donations

3.1 Donation Processing

All donations made through this Site are processed securely through our payment processors. By making a donation, you represent that you are authorized to use the payment method provided and that the information you provide is accurate and complete.

3.2 Tax Deductibility

Donations to Smile Givers International are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law in the United States. Donors will receive an email receipt that can be used for tax purposes. For donations of $250 or more, a formal acknowledgment letter will be provided upon request.

3.3 Refund Policy

If you believe an error has occurred in connection with your donation, please contact us at info@sgi.ngo within 30 days of the donation date. Refund requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and granted at our sole discretion.

3.4 Use of Funds

While we make every effort to direct donations to specific campaigns as requested by donors, SGI reserves the right to allocate funds where they are most needed if a specific campaign is fully funded or circumstances change. We maintain a 100% transparency policy and provide regular impact reports to donors.

4. Zakat and Religious Donations

4.1 Zakat Policy

SGI operates under a strict 100% Zakat policy. This means that 100% of Zakat donations are distributed directly to eligible recipients according to Islamic guidelines. No administrative fees or overhead costs are deducted from Zakat funds.

4.2 Islamic Compliance

Our Zakat distribution follows Islamic principles and is overseen by qualified advisors. We ensure that Zakat reaches the eight categories of recipients as specified in the Quran (Surah At-Tawbah 9:60).

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of Smile Givers International or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content without our express written permission.

6. User Conduct

When using this Site, you agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site
• Submit false or misleading information
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Engage in any activity that could harm minors
• Upload or transmit viruses or malicious code

7. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by SGI. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that SGI shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party website.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. SGI makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the operation of the Site or the information, content, materials, or products included on the Site. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.

9. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Smile Givers International, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Site.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Smile Givers International and its licensees, licensors, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Texas.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms of Service at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Contact Information

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