Terms of Service

Effective Date: February 14, 2026 | Last Updated: February 14, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of this website ("Site") and the donation services available through it. This Site is operated by Friends of Cats, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization ("Organization"), and is powered by Bloom (bloomgiving.org), a fundraising platform operated by Bloom One LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Bloom").

By accessing this Site or making a donation, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this Site or make any donations.

1. About This Site

This Site is hosted and managed by Friends of Cats using the Bloom platform. Bloom provides the technology infrastructure, including website hosting, donation processing, and donor management tools. Friends of Cats is solely responsible for the content published on this Site and for the use of donated funds.

2. Donation Terms

Payment Processing

All donations are processed by Bloom One LLC on behalf of Friends of Cats using Braintree (a PayPal service) as the payment processor. Bloom collects the funds and disburses Friends of Cats's share according to its payout schedule.

Processing Fees

Donation processing incurs a fee of 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. You may be given the option to cover this fee so Friends of Cats receives 100% of your intended donation. If you choose to cover the fee, it is added to your total charge (e.g., a $100 donation becomes approximately $103.20). If you do not cover the fee, it is deducted from Friends of Cats's share (e.g., on a $100 donation, Friends of Cats receives approximately $96.80).

Platform Tips

You may be given the option to add a voluntary tip to Bloom to support the platform. Platform tips are separate from your donation to Friends of Cats, retained by Bloom One LLC, and are not tax-deductible as a charitable contribution.

Finality of Donations

All donations are final. Refunds are generally not available except as required by law, at Friends of Cats's discretion, or in cases of verified fraud. If you believe a donation was made in error, contact support@bloomgiving.org within 60 days.

Tax Deductibility

Friends of Cats is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your donation may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. A tax receipt will be sent to the email address you provide. If you choose to cover processing fees so that Friends of Cats receives your full intended donation amount, the total amount charged may be treated as part of your charitable contribution, subject to applicable tax laws. Optional platform tips paid to Bloom One LLC are not charitable contributions and are not tax-deductible. Please consult your tax advisor.

3. Recurring Donations

If you make a recurring donation, you authorize Bloom (via Braintree) to charge your payment method on a recurring basis for the amount you specify. You may cancel at any time by contacting Friends of Cats or emailing support@bloomgiving.org. Cancellation takes effect before the next billing date. Donations already processed are not refundable.

4. Payment Methods

This Site accepts: Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover), PayPal, Venmo, ACH Bank Transfer, Apple Pay, and Google Pay (availability may vary). All payment methods are processed securely through Braintree. Your sensitive payment information is never stored on our servers.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to: make fraudulent donations or use stolen payment methods; attempt to circumvent security measures; use automated tools to submit donations; interfere with the Site's operation; impersonate another person; or use the Site for any unlawful purpose. Bloom reserves the right to refuse or reverse any transaction it believes is fraudulent or unauthorized.

6. Intellectual Property

The content on this Site (text, images, stories, logos) is owned by or licensed to Friends of Cats. The Bloom platform (software, design, technology) is the property of Bloom One LLC. You may not reproduce or create derivative works from this content without permission.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THIS SITE AND THE DONATION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. Neither Bloom nor Friends of Cats warrants that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BLOOM ONE LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. BLOOM'S TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL PROCESSING FEES AND PLATFORM TIPS YOU HAVE PAID IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM. Friends of Cats IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE USE OF DONATED FUNDS.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Bloom One LLC, Friends of Cats, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims arising from your use of this Site, your violation of these Terms, or any fraudulent transaction you initiate.

10. Governing Law & Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware. If you have a dispute, please contact support@bloomgiving.org first. Any unresolved disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Delaware. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DISPUTES WILL BE RESOLVED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT AS PART OF A CLASS ACTION.

11. Changes to These Terms

Bloom may modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be posted on this Site with an updated "Last Updated" date and take effect 30 days after posting. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at support@bloomgiving.org.

This website is powered by Bloom, a fundraising platform for 501(c)(3) nonprofits, operated by Bloom One LLC.