Website Terms of Use
Introduction
Welcome to the website of Jewish Education Fund of America (“JEFA”), operated by New Jersey Jewish Education Fund, a nonprofit organization, at www.jefamerica.org (the “Website”).
By accessing or using this Website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the Website.
1. Eligibility and Authority
This Website is intended for individuals who are at least 18 years old or who have the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
Individuals submitting donations, scholarship applications, school information, or other official forms must have the legal authority to do so.
By submitting information, you represent that it is accurate, current, and complete to the best of your knowledge.
2. Changes to These Terms or the Website
JEFA reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time.
Changes become effective when posted on the Website, unless otherwise specified. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
JEFA may also modify, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the Website or its services at any time, subject to applicable law.
3. Registration, Accounts, and Security
Certain services may require users to access separate donor, parent, or school portals.
Users who establish accounts through these systems agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete registration information.
- Maintain the confidentiality of their login credentials.
- Notify JEFA or the applicable portal administrator of suspected unauthorized access.
- Refrain from accessing accounts or information belonging to others without authorization.
Users are responsible for activities conducted through their accounts to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Additional terms and security requirements may apply to individual portals.
4. Acceptable Use
Users agree not to:
- Submit false, misleading, fraudulent, or unlawful information.
- Attempt unauthorized access to the Website, portals, servers, or databases.
- Upload or transmit viruses, malicious software, or harmful code.
- Interfere with the Website's operation or other users' access.
- Collect personal information about other users without authorization.
- Impersonate another individual, school, organization, or representative.
- Use Website content or services for unlawful or unauthorized commercial purposes.
JEFA may restrict or terminate access to users who violate these Terms of Use or applicable law.
5. Donations and Tax Information
JEFA is a nonprofit organization recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donations made to JEFA may qualify for federal or state tax benefits, subject to applicable laws and eligibility requirements.
JEFA intends to administer scholarship programs consistent with applicable federal and state requirements, including the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit under Internal Revenue Code Section 25F.
No tax benefit is guaranteed. The availability, amount, and treatment of any tax deduction or credit depend on applicable law, the donor's circumstances, and satisfaction of all relevant requirements.
Information on the Website is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal, financial, or tax advice. Donors should consult qualified tax professionals regarding their individual circumstances.
Donations are subject to JEFA's applicable donation acceptance policies, program requirements, and any restrictions accepted by JEFA.
6. Scholarship Information and Eligibility
Information provided on the Website concerning scholarships, participating schools, student eligibility, application procedures, or anticipated awards is for general informational purposes.
Scholarship eligibility and awards are subject to applicable federal and state laws, available funding, program policies, and verification requirements.
Submission of an application does not guarantee approval, funding, or placement at any particular school.
JEFA reserves the right to establish and administer scholarship procedures consistent with applicable law and its charitable mission.
7. Intellectual Property
All Website content, including text, graphics, logos, photographs, designs, documents, and other materials, is owned by JEFA or used with appropriate permission, unless otherwise indicated.
Such content is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
Visitors may view, download, or print Website materials for lawful personal, educational, or informational purposes, provided they do not modify the materials or remove applicable copyright notices.
Commercial reproduction, redistribution, or unauthorized use of JEFA's name, logo, or proprietary materials requires prior written permission.
Requests for permission may be directed to infojefamerica.org.
8. External Links and Third-Party Services
The Website may contain links to third-party websites, service providers, payment processors, and scholarship-related platforms.
JEFA does not control independently operated third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, or privacy practices.
Access to third-party services may be subject to separate terms and privacy policies.
9. Privacy
Information collected through the Website is handled in accordance with JEFA's Privacy Policy.
By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have been provided access to that policy.
10. Termination of Access
JEFA may suspend or terminate access to the Website or related services when reasonably necessary to address violations of these Terms, suspected fraud, security concerns, or unlawful activity.
Termination does not affect provisions that by their nature are intended to survive, including intellectual property protections, disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnification, and governing law.
11. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, JEFA disclaims all warranties, express or implied, concerning Website availability, accuracy, reliability, security, and fitness for a particular purpose.
JEFA does not guarantee that the Website will operate without interruption, errors, or technical difficulties.
JEFA makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate information but does not warrant that all content will be complete, current, or free from errors.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, JEFA and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, and service providers shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from use of or inability to use the Website.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.
13. Indemnification
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless JEFA and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents from third-party claims, losses, liabilities, and reasonable expenses arising from your unlawful use of the Website, material violation of these Terms, or infringement of another party's rights.
14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey and applicable federal law, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Subject to applicable law, disputes arising from these Terms or use of the Website shall be brought in the appropriate state or federal courts located in New Jersey.
15. Miscellaneous
These Terms of Use constitute the agreement between JEFA and Website users regarding use of the Website, except where separate terms expressly govern particular services or portals.
If any provision is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.
JEFA's failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of its right to enforce that provision in the future.
16. Contact Us
Questions concerning these Terms of Use should be directed to:
Jewish Education Fund of America (JEFA)
New Jersey Jewish Education Fund
Website: www.jefamerica.org
Email: infojefamerica.org
Effective Date: October 12, 2026