Terms of Use
Effective Date: April 21, 2026
Welcome to the website of the Romare Bearden Foundation (“Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, including any content, features, donation pages, forms, and links made available through the site (the “Website”).
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
1. Use of the Website
You may use the Website for lawful, personal, non-commercial, educational, and informational purposes only. You agree not to:
- use the Website in any way that violates applicable law or regulation;
- interfere with the operation, security, or accessibility of the Website;
- attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, its servers, or related systems;
- copy, scrape, reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from Website content except as expressly permitted by law or with our prior written permission;
- use the Website or its content for commercial exploitation without authorization.
2. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, the Website and its contents, including text, design, layout, graphics, logos, photographs, audio, video, and other materials, are owned by or licensed to the Foundation and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Images and works by Romare Bearden and other artists may be subject to separate rights, restrictions, and permissions requirements. Nothing on this Website grants any license or right to use any artwork, image, trademark, or other protected material without prior written permission from the applicable rights holder.
3. Rights and Permissions
Requests to reproduce, publish, license, or otherwise use artwork, archival material, images, or other protected content should be directed to the Foundation or the appropriate rights representative identified by the Foundation.
4. Donations
The Website may provide links to donation pages or third-party donation processors. Donations are subject to the terms, conditions, and privacy practices of the applicable payment processor. We are not responsible for the practices of third-party processors, though we strive to work with reputable providers.
Unless otherwise stated, donations are charitable contributions to the Romare Bearden Foundation and are generally nonrefundable except where required by law or in cases of clear error.
5. Shop and Third-Party Retail Links
The Website may include product listings or links to third-party retailers or partners. If you choose to leave the Website and complete a purchase on a third-party site, your transaction will be governed by that third party’s terms and privacy policy, not ours.
We are not responsible for the content, availability, pricing, accuracy, shipping, or practices of third-party sites or services.
6. User Submissions
If you submit information to us through a contact form, email signup, event registration, donation form, or similar feature, you represent that the information you provide is accurate and that you have the right to provide it.
By sending us messages, feedback, or suggestions, you understand that we may use that information to respond to you, improve our operations, or support our programs, subject to our Privacy Policy.
7. No Warranties
The Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the Website, including without limitation any warranties of accuracy, availability, reliability, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
We do not guarantee that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Foundation and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, and affiliates 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 Website.
9. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Foundation and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Website.
10. Privacy
Your use of the Website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and share personal information.
11. Changes to 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. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact:
Romare Bearden Foundation
info@beardenfoundation.org
(212) 665-9550
2214 Frederick Douglass Blvd., Suite #235
New York, NY 10026
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 21, 2026
The Romare Bearden Foundation (“Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website or otherwise interact with us online.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly
We may collect personal information you choose to provide, including:
- your name;
- email address;
- mailing address;
- phone number;
- information you include in messages, contact forms, event registrations, or other submissions;
- donation-related information you provide through our donation pages;
- newsletter or mailing-list signup information;
- any other information you voluntarily submit to us.
Information collected automatically
Like many websites, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit the site, such as:
- IP address;
- browser type;
- device type;
- operating system;
- referring pages;
- pages viewed;
- date and time of access;
- approximate location based on IP address;
- information collected through cookies or similar technologies.
2. How We Use Information
We may use personal information to:
- operate, maintain, and improve the Website;
- respond to inquiries and requests;
- process donations and related acknowledgments;
- send newsletters, updates, event announcements, and other communications;
- manage registrations, requests, and participation in Foundation programs or events;
- understand how visitors use the Website;
- protect the security and integrity of the Website and our organization;
- comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.
3. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with:
- service providers that support our website, communications, CRM, email, donation processing, hosting, or related operations;
- payment processors or donation platforms when you make a contribution;
- event, program, or technology partners when reasonably necessary to administer a request or program;
- legal, regulatory, or governmental authorities where required by law or to protect rights, safety, or property;
- successor entities in the unlikely event of a merger, restructuring, or transfer of substantially all organizational assets.
4. Donations and Payment Information
When you make a donation, you may be directed to a third-party payment or donation platform. Payment card and financial transaction information is generally collected and processed directly by that third-party provider, not stored in full on our Website servers.
We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party donation processor before submitting payment information.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Website may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, or similar technologies to improve functionality, understand traffic patterns, and enhance user experience.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse or limit cookies. Please note that some Website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (“DNT”) setting. At this time, the Website does not respond to DNT signals in a uniform way because there is no universally accepted standard for doing so.
7. Email Communications
If you sign up for our mailing list or otherwise opt in to receive communications, we may send you newsletters, program updates, event invitations, fundraising appeals, or related messages. You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us directly.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to maintain records, administer donations and communications, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
9. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information. However, no website, database, email transmission, or internet-based system can be guaranteed completely secure.
10. Children’s Privacy
This Website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 without appropriate consent where required by law. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information through the Website, please contact us so we can review and delete the information as appropriate. This is especially important if you ever create kid-directed features, because COPPA can impose additional notice and consent requirements.
11. Your Choices and Requests
You may contact us to:
- update or correct your information;
- ask to unsubscribe from communications;
- request deletion of information you have submitted, where appropriate;
- ask questions about how your information is used.
We will consider and respond to requests in accordance with applicable law and our legitimate operational, recordkeeping, and legal obligations.
12. External Links
The Website may link to third-party websites, donation pages, retailers, video platforms, social media platforms, or partner resources. We are not responsible for the privacy, security, or content practices of those third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing information. The current site already includes outbound donation and retail links.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Website after an updated Privacy Policy is posted means you accept the revised policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to make a request regarding your information, contact:
Romare Bearden Foundation
info@beardenfoundation.org
(212) 665-9550
2214 Frederick Douglass Blvd., Suite #235
New York, NY 10026