Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault website at prairiecasa.org (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

PCASA reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

Use of the Site

Permitted Use

The Site is provided for informational purposes — to share resources about sexual assault prevention, crisis services, community programs, events, and donation opportunities. You may access and use the Site for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes.

Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its related systems;
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to collect data from the Site without express written permission;
• Transmit any harmful, offensive, or disruptive content through any form or communication feature on the Site;
• Impersonate PCASA, its staff, or any other person or organization;
• Use the Site in any way that could damage, disable, or impair its functionality.

Donations

Donations made through the Site are processed by a third-party payment provider (Stripe). All donations to PCASA are voluntary. PCASA is a registered nonprofit organization and donations may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Please consult your tax advisor for guidance specific to your situation.

PCASA reserves the right to use donations in accordance with its mission and organizational needs, unless a specific designation is made and confirmed in writing.

All donation transactions are final. If you believe a transaction was made in error, please contact us promptly and we will do our best to assist.

Intellectual Property

All content on the Site — including text, graphics, logos, images, and other materials — is the property of Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault or its content providers and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish any content from the Site without the prior written consent of PCASA, except for personal, non-commercial use (such as printing a page for your own reference).

Third-Party Links and Resources

The Site may contain links to external websites and resources for your convenience. These links do not constitute an endorsement of those sites or their content. PCASA is not responsible for the accuracy, content, or privacy practices of any third-party sites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties, express or implied. PCASA makes no representations or warranties that:

• The Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or harmful components;
• The information on the Site is complete, accurate, or up to date;
• The Site will meet your specific needs or expectations.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, PCASA disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, or statutory, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, PCASA, its officers, directors, employees, and volunteers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Site or its content, even if PCASA has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

In no event shall PCASA's total liability to you for all claims arising from your use of the Site exceed $100.

Crisis Resources and Emergency Situations

The Site provides access to crisis resources and information, including our 24/7 hotline (217-753-8081). The information on this Site is intended to be helpful but does not constitute professional legal, medical, or therapeutic advice.

Confidentiality of Users in Vulnerable Situations

PCASA recognizes that many visitors to our Site may be seeking help in sensitive or dangerous situations. We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality and safety of all individuals who contact us or use our Site. For information on the Safety Exit feature and how to protect your browsing activity, see the safety notice on our Site.

Privacy

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

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Sangamon County, Illinois.

Changes to Terms

PCASA reserves the right to revise these Terms at any time. We will indicate the date of the most recent update at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your agreement to the updated Terms.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault
3 W Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701
Phone: 217-744-2560
24/7 Hotline: 217-753-8081
Website: prairiecasa.org