Legal Notice

Last Updated: October 2025

Welcome to Lifeline Power - A Ripple Foundation Project website (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Ripple Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing reliable backup power solutions to first responders and their families. By using our website, donating, registering for support, or otherwise interacting with our content, you agree to the following terms and conditions.

Please read this page carefully. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of our website.

Legal Status

Ripple Foundation is a charitable organization recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Our Federal Tax Identification Number (EIN) is 33-6478496.

Use of Website

All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, and layout — is the property of Ripple Foundation or its respective content creators and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.

Certain photographs and visual elements are sourced from Unsplash, accessed through Squarespace’s integrated image library, and are used in accordance with the Unsplash License. These images remain the property of their photographers.

You may view and download information for personal, noncommercial use only. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of site materials or imagery is strictly prohibited.

You agree not to:

Disrupt or damage the functionality of the website.
Attempt unauthorized access to our systems or data.
Use the website for illegal, fraudulent, or harmful purposes.

Donations and Transactions

Donations made through our website are processed using Squarespace’s secure payment integrations, which may include Stripe, PayPal, or other PCI-compliant processors.
Ripple Foundation does not store or directly handle full credit card information.

By making a donation, you acknowledge that:

All contributions are voluntary and non-refundable unless a processing error occurs.
Tax-deductible receipts will be issued for qualifying donations.
We reserve the right to use donations in the manner most consistent with our mission and operational priorities.

If you experience a payment issue, please contact us promptly at info@lifelinepowerfoundation.org.

Registration and Support Requests

Our online forms allow first responders to register interest in support. Submission of an application does not guarantee immediate approval.
Eligibility is determined by our review process and available funding. All information submitted through Squarespace forms is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Squarespace’s own data-handling terms.

Privacy and Data Protection

We respect your privacy. Information collected through our website (via forms, donations, or analytics) is used solely for foundation operations, communication, and compliance.
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
Our site is hosted on Squarespace 7.1, which uses industry-standard encryption and data protection.

For full details on information use and security, please review our Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Links

Our site may include links to third-party websites. Ripple Foundation is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of those external sites. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

While we make reasonable efforts to maintain accurate and current content, the website and its materials are provided “as is.”
We do not guarantee error-free or uninterrupted operation.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ripple Foundation and its affiliates shall not be liable for any damages resulting from the use of, or inability to use, this website.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ripple Foundation, its directors, officers, employees, and volunteers from any claims, liabilities, or expenses arising out of your use of the site or violation of these terms.

Changes to These Terms

We may update this Legal Notice periodically.
Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Continued use of our site constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed under the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to its conflict-of-law rules.

IRS Determination Letter

Ripple Foundation is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Contributions to the Foundation are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.

A copy of our IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter can be viewed here or obtained by request.

Contact Information

For legal inquiries, questions about these terms, or requests for documentation, please contact:

Ripple Foundation
145 Coolidge Ave, Englewood, NJ 07631
Email: info@lifelinepowerfoundation.org
Phone: 1(657) 288-1507