TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Effective Date: April 1, 2026

Welcome to the website of Common Ground Fox Cites, Inc. d/b/a Common Ground Fox Cities (“Common Ground,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website at www.commongroundfoxcities.org (the “Site”), you agree to these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Who We Are

Common Ground is a nonprofit organization that brings people together across differences to build meaningful relationships, engage in open dialogue, and create initiatives that strengthen the well-being of the Fox Cities.

2. Use of the Site

You may use this Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

use the Site in any way that violates applicable law
attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, or related systems
interfere with the operation or security of the Site
impersonate another person or organization
submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
copy, scrape, reproduce, republish, or distribute Site content without permission, except as allowed by law

We may suspend or restrict access to the Site at any time if we believe a user has violated these Terms or is using the Site improperly.

3. Donations

The Site may allow users to make one-time or recurring donations to support our mission.

By making a donation, you represent that:

the payment information you provide is accurate and authorized
you are authorized to use the payment method submitted
you understand your donation is voluntary

Unless otherwise required by law or approved by us in our discretion, donations are nonrefundable. If you believe a donation was made in error, please contact us promptly at info@commongroundfoxcities.org.

EIN: 41-3958748.

Receipt of an EIN does not, by itself, mean an organization is recognized as tax-exempt. Donors should consult Common Ground directly and/or their own tax advisor regarding deductibility.

4. Memberships and Recurring Payments

The Site may offer annual memberships or sponsorship levels. By purchasing a membership, you agree to the membership terms displayed at checkout, including pricing, benefits, and renewal terms.

If a membership renews automatically, you authorize the applicable payment processor to charge your selected payment method on the recurring schedule shown at checkout unless and until you cancel in accordance with the cancellation terms provided at checkout or by contacting us.

Membership fees already paid are generally nonrefundable, except where required by law or approved by us in writing.

We reserve the right to modify membership offerings, pricing, benefits, eligibility, or availability at any time, provided changes will not retroactively alter commitments already accepted unless required for legal, operational, or security reasons.

5. Events, Trainings, and Programs

We may offer workshops, trainings, dialogues, gatherings, and other programs through the Site. Descriptions of these offerings are for general informational purposes only. We reserve the right to change dates, speakers, facilitators, locations, formats, availability, or other program details.

If registration is required, you agree to provide accurate information. Additional event-specific terms may apply and will control if they conflict with these Terms.

6. Communications

If you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, donate, or become a member, you may receive transactional or administrative communications from us, including confirmations, receipts, updates, notices related to your participation, and responses to inquiries.

If you opt in to marketing or newsletter communications, you may also receive emails about our programs, dialogues, workshops, trainings, fundraising, and community updates. You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link or contacting us.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, photos, videos, downloads, page design, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to Common Ground unless otherwise stated and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, or print limited portions of the Site for personal, noncommercial use only. You may not otherwise reproduce, modify, distribute, display, publish, sell, or exploit Site content without our prior written consent.

8. User Submissions

If you submit information to us through a contact form, registration form, application, survey, testimonial, or other submission channel, you represent that the information is accurate and that you have the right to provide it.

Unless we expressly agree otherwise in writing, any ideas, suggestions, comments, or feedback you submit may be used by us to improve our programs, communications, and operations, without compensation to you, subject to our Privacy Policy.

9. Third-Party Services and Links

This Site may use third-party platforms or link to third-party websites, including payment processors, social media platforms, embedded services, and analytics or email tools. We are not responsible for third-party content, privacy practices, availability, or terms. Your use of third-party services is governed by their own terms and policies.

10. Disclaimer

The Site and its contents are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not guarantee that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of harmful components.

Information on the Site is provided for general informational and community engagement purposes only. It is not legal, tax, medical, mental health, or other professional advice.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Common Ground and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, contractors, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Site.

To the extent liability cannot be excluded, our liability will be limited to the amount you paid to us through the Site in the 12 months preceding the event giving rise to the claim, if any.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Common Ground and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, contractors, and agents from and against claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Site.

13. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

14. Changes to the Site or These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Any revised version will be posted on this page with a new effective date. By continuing to use the Site after the updated Terms are posted, you agree to the revised Terms.

We may also change, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time without liability.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin, without regard to conflict of law rules.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be brought in the state or federal courts located in Wisconsin, and you consent to that jurisdiction and venue.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact:

Common Ground Fox Cites, Inc.
2104 N Drew St
Appleton, WI 54911
Email: info@commongroundfoxcities.org
Phone: 920-882-7872
EIN: 41-3958748

PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: April 1, 2026

Common Ground Fox Cites, Inc. d/b/a Common Ground Fox Cities (“Common Ground,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit www.commongroundfoxcities.org (the “Site”), make a donation, purchase a membership, sign up for emails, register for a program, or otherwise interact with us online.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Information You Provide Directly

You may provide us with personal information such as:

name
email address
phone number
mailing address
organization or affiliation
payment or billing details
donation amount and donation frequency
membership selection and related registration details
event or training registration details
any message, question, or other content you submit through forms, surveys, emails, or other communications

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we or our service providers may automatically collect certain information, such as:

IP address
browser type
device type
operating system
pages viewed
referring website
dates and times of visits
approximate location based on IP
usage and interaction data collected through cookies or similar technologies

C. Information From Third Parties

We may receive information from service providers and platforms we use to operate the Site and our communications, such as website hosting, payment processing, email marketing, analytics, or form tools.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information when you:

browse or interact with the Site
complete a contact form
subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
make a donation
purchase or renew a membership
register for an event, workshop, or training
communicate with us by email or other channels
respond to surveys, feedback forms, or questionnaires

3. Why We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

operate, maintain, and improve the Site
process donations, memberships, and related transactions
send receipts, confirmations, and administrative messages
respond to your inquiries and provide support
communicate about programs, workshops, trainings, dialogues, and events
send newsletters and fundraising communications, where permitted
maintain internal records and donor/member records
understand Site usage and improve user experience
protect the security and integrity of the Site
comply with legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, and reporting obligations

4. Legal Bases for Processing

If and to the extent applicable under privacy laws such as the GDPR, we process personal information on one or more of the following bases:

your consent
performance of a contract or transaction with you
compliance with legal obligations
our legitimate interests in operating, improving, securing, and communicating about our mission and activities, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

service providers that help us operate the Site, process payments, send emails, manage forms, host data, or analyze traffic
Wix and related website infrastructure providers, to host and operate the Site
payment processors, to securely process donations or membership payments
email and communications platforms, to send newsletters and updates
professional advisors, such as accountants, auditors, lawyers, or insurers, where reasonably necessary
government authorities or other parties, when required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect rights, safety, or property
successors or reorganized entities, if our organization undergoes a merger, restructuring, or transfer of assets, to the extent legally permitted

We may also share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably identify you.

6. Donations, Donor Privacy, and Recognition

If you make a donation, we may keep records of your donation for accounting, tax, donor stewardship, and legal compliance purposes.

Unless you request anonymity or we tell you otherwise at the time of donation, we may acknowledge donors publicly in general donor recognition materials. If you do not want your name publicly listed, contact us at info@commongroundfoxcities.org.

We do not publish full payment card information and do not ourselves store complete payment card details except as provided through secure payment processing workflows.

Organization contact information:
Common Ground Fox Cites, Inc.
2104 N Drew St
Appleton, WI 54911
info@commongroundfoxcities.org
920-882-7872
EIN: 41-3958748

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site may use cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies to:

enable core site functionality
remember preferences
understand traffic and engagement
improve performance and content
support analytics, security, and communications tools

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services integrated with the Site. Those providers may have their own privacy policies and practices.

You can often manage cookies through your browser settings. If your Site uses a cookie banner or consent tool, visitors can also manage preferences there, where available.

8. Email Communications and Opt-Out

If you subscribe to our newsletter or otherwise opt in, we may send you emails about our mission, events, workshops, trainings, fundraising, and community updates.

You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email or contacting us at info@commongroundfoxcities.org. Even if you opt out of marketing messages, we may still send transactional or service-related communications, such as donation receipts, membership notices, or responses to your inquiries.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including to:

provide requested services
maintain donor, membership, and communication records
comply with legal, tax, audit, and accounting obligations
resolve disputes
enforce our agreements

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and legal requirements.

10. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information. However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to request that we:

provide access to personal information we hold about you
correct inaccurate or incomplete information
delete certain personal information
limit or object to certain processing
withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
provide a copy of certain information in a portable format

To make a request, contact us at info@commongroundfoxcities.org. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request. We may also retain certain information where required or permitted by law.

12. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 without appropriate authorization. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the Site, contact us and we will review and address the matter as appropriate.

13. International Visitors

Common Ground is based in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. Those countries may have data protection laws different from those in your jurisdiction.

14. External Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, content, or security. Please review their policies before providing personal information.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated version on this page and revise the effective date above. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated Policy, to the extent permitted by law.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact: