Terms of Use

Effective Date: 05/01/2026

 

Welcome to thelupefund.org.

 

These Website Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website operated by The Lupe Fund (“The Lupe
Fund,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

 

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the
website.

1. About The Lupe Fund
The Lupe Fund is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping eligible French Bulldogs receive needed veterinary care.
Information provided through this website is intended to explain our charitable mission, programs, application process,
fundraising activities, events, and ways to support the organization.

 

Nothing on this website creates an entitlement to financial assistance or other services.

2. Veterinary Assistance
The Lupe Fund may provide financial assistance toward qualifying veterinary care based on factors including eligibility,
documentation, individual circumstances, available funding, and The Lupe Fund’s review of an application.

 

No Guarantee of Assistance

 

Submitting an application does not guarantee:
● Approval
● Financial assistance
● A particular amount of assistance
● Payment of the full cost of veterinary treatment
● Approval within a particular period of time
● Availability of funding
● A particular medical or veterinary outcome

 

The Lupe Fund reserves the right to approve, deny, prioritize, postpone, or request additional information regarding any
application consistent with its charitable mission and applicable requirements.

 

Required Veterinary Documentation

 

Applicants must provide documentation supporting the veterinary care for which assistance is being requested.

 

This may include:
● A written veterinary estimate
● Treatment plan
● Medical records
● Diagnostic information
● Veterinary provider contact information
● Other documentation requested by The Lupe Fund

 

Information submitted must be truthful, current, and complete.

 

The Lupe Fund may contact the veterinary provider identified in an application to verify submitted information and
coordinate approved assistance.

 

Payments Are Made Directly to Veterinary Providers

 

If assistance is approved, The Lupe Fund sends approved funds directly to the veterinary office providing the qualifying
care.

 

The Lupe Fund does not provide approved assistance funds directly to applicants, pet owners, family members, or other
individuals.

 

Approval of an application does not create an obligation to reimburse veterinary expenses previously paid by an applicant
unless The Lupe Fund expressly agrees otherwise in writing.

3. No Veterinary or Medical Advice
The Lupe Fund is not a veterinary practice and does not provide veterinary, medical, diagnostic, or treatment advice.
Information on this website should not be used as a substitute for professional veterinary care.

 

All decisions regarding diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, medication, surgery, or other veterinary care must be made
between the animal’s owner and a licensed veterinary professional.

 

In an emergency, contact a veterinarian or emergency veterinary facility directly.

 

The Lupe Fund’s decision to provide or decline financial assistance should not be interpreted as an opinion regarding the
necessity, appropriateness, safety, or likely outcome of any veterinary treatment.

4. Applicant Responsibility
Applicants are responsible for providing accurate and complete information.

 

By submitting an application, you represent that:
● You are authorized to submit the application
● Information provided is truthful and accurate to the best of your knowledge
● Submitted documents have not been fraudulently altered or misrepresented
● You authorize The Lupe Fund to verify information with the veterinary provider identified in your application
● You will inform The Lupe Fund of material changes relevant to your request

 

Providing false, misleading, fraudulent, or materially incomplete information may result in denial or cancellation of
assistance.

5. Donations
Donations to The Lupe Fund support its charitable mission and programs.

 

Unless a donation is expressly accepted by The Lupe Fund for a legally restricted purpose, donations may be used where

 

The Lupe Fund determines they are most needed in furtherance of its charitable mission.

 

The availability, amount, and timing of assistance provided in any particular case remain within The Lupe Fund’s discretion
and are subject to available resources.

 

Donating does not give a donor the right to direct the approval or denial of a particular assistance application unless a
specific restricted giving arrangement has been expressly established by The Lupe Fund.

6. Zeffy and Third-Party Transactions
The Lupe Fund currently uses Zeffy, a third-party fundraising platform, to facilitate online donations, event registrations,
ticket purchases, sponsorships, and certain other transactions.

 

When you use Zeffy, your transaction is also subject to Zeffy’s applicable terms, privacy policies, and payment-processing
procedures.

 

The Lupe Fund does not control Zeffy’s website, technology, payment systems, privacy practices, optional contributions, or
terms of service.

 

Questions specifically related to The Lupe Fund’s event, donation campaign, ticket purchase, sponsorship, or refund should
be directed to The Lupe Fund unless otherwise stated.

7. Events and Ticket Purchases
The Lupe Fund may offer tickets or registrations for fundraising events through Zeffy or another third-party platform.

 

Event details, including:
● Date
● Time
● Location
● Ticket inclusions
● Sponsorship benefits
● Cancellation terms
● Refund policies will be governed by the information posted for the applicable event.

 

The Lupe Fund may modify, postpone, relocate, or cancel an event when reasonably necessary.

 

Any applicable refund or transfer policy will be communicated through the event listing or other event materials.

 

8. Tax-Deductibility
The Lupe Fund is recognized as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Contributions may be tax deductible to the extent permitted by applicable law.

 

Certain transactions, including event tickets, sponsorship packages, merchandise purchases, or other transactions involving
goods or services received in return, may not be fully tax deductible.

 

The Lupe Fund does not provide individual tax advice. Donors should consult their own tax advisor regarding their particular
circumstances.

9. Website Content
We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and current information, but website content may occasionally contain
errors, omissions, outdated information, or technical inaccuracies.

 

The Lupe Fund does not guarantee that all website information will always be complete, accurate, or current.
We may update, remove, or change website content at any time without prior notice.

 

10. Stories and Outcomes
The website may feature stories, photographs, testimonials, or information relating to French Bulldogs previously assisted
by The Lupe Fund.

 

Each veterinary and financial situation is unique.

 

A previously featured case should not be interpreted as:
● A guarantee that another applicant will qualify
● A promise of a particular level of financial assistance
● A guarantee of a veterinary outcome
● Evidence that the same treatment is appropriate for another animal

11. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, content appearing on this website, including text, logos, graphics, website design, photographs
owned by The Lupe Fund, and other original materials, belongs to The Lupe Fund or is used with permission.
You may view and share publicly available website pages for personal, charitable, and noncommercial purposes.
You may not reproduce, modify, sell, license, impersonate, misrepresent, or commercially exploit The Lupe Fund’s content,
name, logo, branding, or materials without authorization.

12. Acceptable Use
You agree not to use this website to:
● Submit fraudulent or intentionally misleading applications
● Impersonate another person
● Upload malicious software or harmful code
● Attempt unauthorized access to the website or its systems
● Interfere with website operation
● Scrape or harvest personal information without authorization
● Misuse application forms
● Engage in fraud or unlawful activity
● Misrepresent an affiliation with The Lupe Fund
● Use The Lupe Fund’s name or branding for unauthorized fundraising
The Lupe Fund may restrict access or take other appropriate action in response to suspected misuse.

13. Third-Party Links
The website may contain links to veterinary providers, Zeffy, social media services, partner organizations, sponsors,
resources, or other third-party websites.
Links are provided for convenience and do not necessarily constitute an endorsement.
The Lupe Fund is not responsible for third-party websites, their content, availability, security, privacy practices, products,
services, or actions.

14. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the extent permitted by applicable law, this website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
The Lupe Fund does not warrant that:
● The website will always be available
● The website will be error-free
● Information will always be complete or current
● Third-party services will remain available
● Use of the website will produce any particular result
Nothing in these Terms is intended to waive any right or protection that cannot lawfully be waived.

 

15. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Lupe Fund and its directors, officers, volunteers, representatives, and
agents will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or similar damages arising from use of, or inability to
use, this website.
The Lupe Fund is also not responsible for veterinary treatment decisions, treatment outcomes, actions of veterinary
providers, or services provided by third parties.
Nothing in these Terms limits liability where such a limitation is prohibited by law.

 

16. Privacy
Your use of this website is also subject to The Lupe Fund’s Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and disclose
information.

17. Changes to These Terms
The Lupe Fund may update these Terms periodically.
Changes will become effective when the updated Terms are posted to this website unless otherwise stated.
The effective date appearing at the top of the page will indicate the most recent update.

18. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
To the extent permitted by law, disputes relating to these Terms or use of this website will be subject to the jurisdiction of
the appropriate courts located in Collier County, Florida.

19. Contact Us
Questions about these Terms may be directed to:
The Lupe Fund
7901 4th St N STE 300, Saint Petersburg FL 33702
Email: info@thelupefund.org
Website: thelupefund.org