Terms of Use

By accessing or using the Medical Benevolence Foundation website located at MBF.org (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). MBF seeks to steward its online presence with integrity, transparency, and respect for those we serve and those who support our mission.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Medical Benevolence Foundation website located at MBF.org (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

MBF seeks to steward its online presence with integrity, transparency, and respect for those we serve and those who support our mission.

Medical Benevolence Foundation (“MBF,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. Your use of the Site is also governed by MBF’s Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

2. About MBF

Medical Benevolence Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in the State of Texas. MBF’s mission is to strengthen mission hospitals, clinics, colleges, and schools through organizational, clinical, and spiritual impact in underserved regions around the world. Donations to MBF are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

3. Intellectual Property

3.1 MBF Content

All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, photographs, impact stories, videos, graphics, logos, and the MBF name and brand marks, is the property of Medical Benevolence Foundation or its content partners and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

3.2 Permitted Use

You may access and view Site content for personal, non-commercial informational purposes. You may share links to Site pages. You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or republish Site content without prior written permission from MBF
• Use MBF’s name, logo, or brand marks without written authorization
• Modify or create derivative works based on Site content
• Use Site content for any commercial purpose

3.3 Field Photography and Stories

Photographs, patient stories, and field reports published on this Site involve real individuals and communities. Reproduction or use of this content without express written consent from MBF is strictly prohibited and may violate the privacy rights of the individuals depicted.

4. Online Donations

4.1 Processing

Online donations are processed securely through MBF’s third-party payment processor. MBF does not store credit card or financial account information on its servers. By submitting a donation, you represent that you are the authorized account holder or have authorization to use the payment method provided.

4.2 Tax Receipts

MBF will provide a tax receipt for all donations. Donors are responsible for consulting with a tax advisor regarding the deductibility of their contribution.

4.3 Designated Gifts

Donors may designate gifts to a specific program, country, or initiative. MBF will use designated gifts as directed whenever possible. However, if a project is canceled, completed, fully funded, or no longer requires funding, MBF reserves the right to prayerfully reallocate such funds to other Christ-centered medical ministry initiatives that further MBF’s mission. Donors with questions about gift designations may contact MBF directly.

4.4 Refund Policy

Donations are generally non-refundable. If you believe a donation was made in error, please contact MBF within 30 days of the transaction athello@mbf.org. MBF will review refund requests in good faith and on a case-by-case basis consistent with its stewardship responsibilities and applicable law.

4.5 Recurring Gifts

Donors who establish recurring giving may cancel or modify their recurring gift at any time. Cancellations will take effect before the next scheduled processing date if received with sufficient notice.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes. You may not:

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its related systems
• Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code to the Site
• Use automated systems, bots, scraping tools, or artificial intelligence tools to extract, reproduce, or analyze Site content without MBF’s prior written permission
• Impersonate MBF or any MBF staff member or partner
• Use the Site in any manner that could damage, disable, or impair its operation
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through any Site form

6. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to external websites operated by partner organizations, charity evaluators, or other third parties. These links are provided for informational purposes only. MBF does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third-party site. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk.

7. No Medical Advice

Content provided on the Site is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. MBF does not provide medical care through the Site. Users should consult qualified healthcare professionals regarding any medical concerns.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. MBF DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. MBF MAKES NO WARRANTY REGARDING THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR TIMELINESS OF ANY CONTENT ON THE SITE. INFORMATION REGARDING PROGRAMS, FIELD CONDITIONS, HOSPITAL OPERATIONS, AND MINISTRY ACTIVITIES MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

MBF MAKES NO REPRESENTATION THAT THE SITE OR ITS CONTENT IS APPROPRIATE OR AVAILABLE FOR USE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. USERS WHO ACCESS THE SITE FROM OTHER JURISDICTIONS DO SO AT THEIR OWN INITIATIVE AND ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL LAWS.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, MBF SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE, EVEN IF MBF HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. MBF’S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF ANY DONATION YOU MADE TO MBF IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in [INSERT COUNTY], Texas.

11. Contact

Questions about these Terms may be directed to: