Effective Date: November 7, 2025

Welcome to scholarships4eca.org. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Organization Information

The Way They Should Go Fund is a Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) certified by the Ohio Attorney General, supporting students attending Emmanuel Christian Academy through Ohio’s state tax credit program.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.

3. Donations and Contributions

3.1 Tax Credit Program

Contributions to The Way They Should Go Fund may qualify for Ohio state tax credits as described on our website. Tax credit eligibility is subject to Ohio Revised Code requirements and individual tax circumstances.

3.2 Donation Processing

• All donations are voluntary and non-refundable unless required by law
• We will issue confirmation letters for tax filing purposes
• Donation amounts and eligibility for tax credits should be verified with your tax consultant
• We reserve the right to refuse or return any donation at our discretion

3.3 Use of Funds

Donations are used to provide scholarships for students to attend Emmanuel Christian Academy. We reserve the right to allocate funds as needed to fulfill our mission within applicable legal requirements.

4. Tax and Legal Disclaimers

• Information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice
• Tax credit amounts, eligibility, and procedures are subject to change based on Ohio law
• We strongly recommend consulting with a tax professional regarding your specific tax situation
• We are not responsible for any tax consequences resulting from your donations
• Tax credits are non-refundable and cannot be carried forward

5. Website Use

5.1 Permitted Use

You may use this website for lawful purposes related to learning about and supporting our scholarship programs.

5.2 Prohibited Activities

You may not:

• Use the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the website’s operation
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
• Transmit malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Collect or harvest information about other users

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of The Way They Should Go Fund, Emmanuel Christian Academy, or our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without express written permission.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (including payment processors and government resources). We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of these external sites. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any information.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THIS WEBSITE AND ALL INFORMATION, CONTENT, AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

• The website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Information provided is complete, accurate, or current
• Defects will be corrected
• The website is free from viruses or harmful components

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE WAY THEY SHOULD GO FUND, EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, AND THEIR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE OR SERVICES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, data, or use
• Business interruption
• Personal injury or property damage
• Tax consequences or lost tax benefits

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Way They Should Go Fund, Emmanuel Christian Academy, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from:

• Your use of the website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party

11. Privacy

Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

13. Modifications to Website

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the website at any time without notice.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts located in Clark County, Ohio.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Way They Should Go Fund regarding use of the website and supersede all prior agreements.

17. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

18. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

The Way They Should Go Fund
2177 Emmanuel Way
Springfield, OH 45502
Email: support@scholarships4eca.org
Phone: 937-390-3777

19. Acknowledgment

BY USING THIS WEBSITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM.