Terms & Conditions

Tom of Finland Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy of Tom of Finland and supporting LGBTQIA+ artists, archives, scholarship, and cultural programming. Information on this Website is provided for general informational and educational purposes. It does not constitute legal, financial, medical, or professional advice.

You may use the Website only in compliance with these Terms & Conditions and all applicable laws. You agree not to: Use the Website for any unlawful, fraudulent, or unauthorized purpose; Interfere with or disrupt the Website or its servers, networks, or security; Attempt to gain unauthorized access to accounts, systems, or information; Copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or exploit Website content without permission; Use automated systems, including bots, crawlers, or scraping tools, to access or collect content without our prior written consent; Upload or transmit malicious code, viruses, or harmful material; Impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation with the Foundation; or Submit content that is abusive, defamatory, discriminatory, invasive of privacy, or otherwise unlawful. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Website if we believe these Terms & Conditions have been violated.

Unless otherwise indicated, the Website and its contents—including text, photographs, illustrations, artwork, logos, trademarks, videos, audio, design elements, archival materials, and other media—are owned by, licensed to, or used with permission by the Foundation and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws. The name Tom of Finland, related marks, and associated imagery may be protected by intellectual-property rights belonging to the Foundation or other rights holders. You may view and access Website content for personal, noncommercial, and informational purposes. You may not reproduce, publish, distribute, sell, license, modify, publicly display, publicly perform, create derivative works from, or otherwise exploit Website content without prior written permission from the applicable rights holder.

You agree to provide accurate and complete information when making a donation or transaction. Donations are processed through third-party payment providers and may be subject to their terms and privacy policies. Unless otherwise stated: Donations are voluntary contributions to support the Foundation’s charitable mission; Donations are generally nonrefundable, except where required by law or determined by the Foundation; Any tax-deductibility information provided is for general guidance only; and You should consult a qualified tax professional regarding your individual circumstances. Product descriptions, prices, availability, event details, and program information may change without notice. We reserve the right to correct errors and to cancel or modify transactions where necessary.

Programs, exhibitions, events, residencies, grants, and other opportunities described on the Website may be subject to separate eligibility requirements, application procedures, deadlines, policies, or agreements. Publication of information about a program or opportunity does not guarantee admission, selection, funding, participation, or continued availability. We may modify, postpone, or cancel programs and events when circumstances require.

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, payment processors, social-media services, or other resources. These links are provided for convenience and do not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, availability, security, privacy practices, or terms of third-party services. Your use of third-party websites is subject to their applicable terms and policies.

Our collection and use of personal information are described in our Privacy Policy. By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have reviewed the Privacy Policy.

We seek to provide accurate, timely, and reliable information, but we do not guarantee that the Website or its content will always be complete, current, uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. The Foundation may update, change, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website at any time without notice. Historical, archival, artistic, and institutional information may reflect the sources available to us and may be revised as additional information becomes available.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Website and all content, services, and materials made available through it are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. The Foundation disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, noninfringement, accuracy, availability, and security.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Foundation and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, representatives, affiliates, licensors, and service providers will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Website or its content. Nothing in these Terms & Conditions excludes or limits liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Foundation and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, representatives, affiliates, licensors, and service providers from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses—including reasonable attorneys’ fees—arising out of or related to: Your use or misuse of the Website; Your violation of these Terms & Conditions; Your User Submissions; or Your violation of another person’s rights or applicable law.

We may revise these Terms & Conditions from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms & Conditions.

If any provision of these Terms & Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. These Terms & Conditions, together with any policies or additional terms referenced here, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Foundation regarding your use of the Website.