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Terms of Service

Effective date: October 12, 2026 · Last updated: October 20, 2026

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of deporteedefense.org (the “Site”), operated by Deportee Defense Inc. (“Deportee Defense,” “we,” “us”), a nonprofit corporation recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 42-4881048). By using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. We are not a law firm

Deportee Defense raises and directs charitable funds to support legal defense for people facing deportation. We are not a law firm, we do not provide legal advice or representation, and nothing on the Site creates an attorney-client relationship. Information on the Site is general and educational only. Immigration law is complex and changes often. If you need legal help, please consult a licensed immigration attorney or an accredited legal services organization.

2. Stories and case information

The Site shares stories about people and families affected by deportation. These stories are shared to illustrate our mission. Outcomes described are specific to each case, and nothing on the Site promises or predicts the outcome of any legal matter. Where possible, we take care to protect the privacy of the people we feature.

3. Donations

  • Tax status. Deportee Defense Inc. is recognized as exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services are provided in exchange for gifts unless a receipt says otherwise. Please keep your receipt for your records and consult your tax advisor about your own situation.
  • Use of funds. Gifts support our charitable mission of funding legal defense and related services. Our Board of Directors directs how funds are used. When a campaign or story is fully funded, or when circumstances change, we may apply gifts to similar charitable purposes within our mission.
  • Refunds. Gifts are generally non-refundable. If you believe you made a gift in error, email info@deporteedefense.org promptly and we will review your request.
  • Your authority to give. By donating, you confirm that you are authorized to use the payment method you provide.

4. Acceptable use

You agree not to misuse the Site. This includes attempting to gain unauthorized access, interfering with its operation, introducing malicious code, collecting information about other users, using the Site for unlawful purposes, or submitting false or misleading information. We may restrict access to the Site if we reasonably believe these Terms are being violated.

5. Intellectual property

The Site’s content, including text, design, graphics, photographs and video, is owned by or licensed to Deportee Defense and is protected by copyright and other laws. You may view and share links to the Site and its pages for personal, non-commercial purposes. Please do not copy, modify, distribute or reuse our content, name or logo without our written permission.

6. Third-party links and content

The Site may link to third-party websites and sources. We do not control and are not responsible for their content, accuracy or practices. A link does not mean we endorse the site or its owner.

7. Disclaimers

The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, to the fullest extent permitted by law. We do not guarantee that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure or free of errors, or that its information is complete or current.

8. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Deportee Defense and its directors, officers, volunteers and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site or reliance on its content. Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be limited under applicable law.

9. Privacy

Our Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal information and forms part of these Terms.

10. SMS Terms of Service (text messaging program)

By opting into SMS from a web form or other medium, you are agreeing to receive SMS messages from Deportee Defense Inc. This includes SMS messages for updates about our work, donation requests, donation confirmations and thank-you messages, and replies to your inquiries. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. See privacy policy at https://deporteedefense.org/privacy-policy. Message HELP for help. Reply STOP to any message to opt out.

Types of messages you can expect:

  • Updates about our work: news, stories, and announcements from Deportee Defense.
  • Donation requests: fundraising appeals and campaign messages asking for your support.
  • Donation confirmations: thank-you messages and receipts for gifts you make.
  • Replies to your inquiries: responses to questions you send us through our contact form or by text.

Program details:

Other terms:

  • You must be the subscriber or the authorized user of the mobile number you provide.
  • Consent to receive text messages is optional and is not a condition of donating, contacting us, or receiving any service.
  • Wireless carriers and their affiliates are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
  • We do not send legal advice or case details by text. Please do not send case details to us by text message.

We handle your mobile number and your consent as described in our Privacy Policy. We do not sell or share SMS opt-in data or phone numbers with third parties or affiliates for the purpose of SMS. No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. You can opt in to text messages on our sign-up page at deporteedefense.org/sms-signup. SMS consent is not shared with third parties. We may update or end the text messaging program at any time.

11. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The effective date above shows when they were last revised. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.

12. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict-of-law rules. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Site will be brought in the state or federal courts located in Pinellas County, Florida, and you consent to their jurisdiction.

13. Contact us

Deportee Defense Inc.
7901 4th St N, Ste 300
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Email: info@deporteedefense.org