Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: May 2026

Welcome to the website of the Kearny Komet Foundation (“Foundation,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website, landing pages, funnels, participation in Foundation programs, attendance at events, engagement with our services, and interactions with the Foundation’s educational and nonprofit support initiatives.

By accessing this website, submitting a form, downloading a resource, registering for a webinar or event, making a donation, participating in Foundation programs, working with our student-powered digital marketing initiatives, or otherwise interacting with the Foundation, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of our website and services.

1. Organizational Identity

Kearny Komet Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in San Diego, California.

The Foundation exists to support students, educational programs, athletics, clubs, and community initiatives connected to Kearny High School and its alumni community.

Our initiatives may include:

  • Raising funds for student programs and educational opportunities
  • Supporting athletics, clubs, and extracurricular activities
  • Hosting alumni events and community gatherings
  • Organizing fundraising initiatives and campus events
  • Providing mentorship and leadership development programs
  • Teaching students business, marketing, entrepreneurship, and mindset skills
  • Operating educational programs that expose students to real-world projects and professional environments
  • Operating a student-backed digital marketing agency that supports nonprofit organizations

Through these initiatives, students may gain experience working on supervised projects such as nonprofit marketing campaigns, website improvements, fundraising campaigns, and digital outreach initiatives.

2. Website Use

By accessing our website or any landing pages associated with the Foundation, you agree to use them only for lawful purposes.

You agree not to:

  • Use the website for illegal activities
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or data
  • Distribute malicious code or spam
  • Interfere with website security or operations
  • Submit false or misleading information

The Foundation reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to the website if these terms are violated.

3. Donations

The Foundation accepts voluntary donations to support its mission.

By making a donation, you acknowledge that:

  • Donations are voluntary contributions.
  • Donations are generally non-refundable, except where required by law.
  • Funds may be used at the Foundation’s discretion to support programs, operations, athletics, clubs, mentorship initiatives, digital marketing education programs, and community activities.

Donations may also support initiatives where students gain experience helping nonprofits through supervised digital marketing and fundraising projects.

The Foundation may publicly acknowledge donors unless anonymity is requested.

Donations may be processed through third-party payment providers which may have their own terms and policies.

4. Fundraising Transparency

The Foundation strives to use donated funds responsibly to advance its mission of supporting students and educational programs.

Funds raised may be used to support:

  • Student mentorship programs
  • Athletic and extracurricular initiatives
  • Student entrepreneurship and marketing education
  • Community and alumni engagement events
  • Educational programs that allow students to work on real-world nonprofit marketing initiatives
  • Administrative costs necessary to operate the Foundation

While we strive to allocate funds responsibly, the Foundation reserves the right to direct funds where they are most needed to further its mission.

5. Event Participation

The Foundation hosts and sponsors events including:

  • Alumni gatherings
  • Community fundraising events
  • Student workshops and mentorship sessions
  • Educational seminars related to entrepreneurship, leadership, and marketing
  • Nonprofit collaboration events
  • Webinars, masterclasses, and online educational events

Participation in events is voluntary.

By attending an event, you agree to:

  • Conduct yourself respectfully
  • Follow venue rules and applicable laws
  • Accept that events may be photographed or recorded for promotional purposes

The Foundation reserves the right to modify, reschedule, or cancel events when necessary.

6. Student Mentorship Programs

The Foundation provides mentorship and educational programs designed to help students develop skills including:

  • Business and entrepreneurship
  • Digital marketing and advertising
  • Leadership and communication
  • Personal development and mindset
  • Nonprofit fundraising and outreach strategies

These programs are educational in nature and designed to prepare students for future professional opportunities.

Participation in mentorship programs does not create an employment relationship between students and the Foundation.

7. Student Project Work

Students participating in Foundation programs may contribute to supervised projects designed to simulate or participate in real-world experiences.

These projects may include:

  • Digital marketing campaigns
  • Nonprofit fundraising strategy
  • Website improvements
  • Branding and messaging projects
  • Social media campaigns
  • Content creation and marketing research

These projects are provided as educational experiences, and the Foundation does not guarantee commercial results or outcomes from student-involved work.

8. Student-Powered Nonprofit Digital Marketing Initiatives

As part of its educational mission, the Foundation may operate a student-backed digital marketing initiative that provides assistance to nonprofit organizations.

These services may include:

  • Digital marketing strategy guidance
  • Website improvements or consultation
  • Nonprofit storytelling and messaging support
  • Google Ad Grant education and campaign support
  • Online fundraising strategy
  • Marketing campaign development

These services are intended primarily as educational opportunities for students while simultaneously helping nonprofit organizations expand their digital presence.

All nonprofit marketing work involving students is supervised by Foundation mentors, advisors, or professionals when appropriate.

The Foundation does not guarantee specific results, advertising performance, fundraising outcomes, or marketing performance from these initiatives.

9. Google Ad Grant Support and Digital Marketing Services

Through its educational programs, the Foundation may assist nonprofit organizations with digital marketing services including guidance related to the Google Ad Grant program and related digital marketing strategies.

Such assistance may include:

  • Guidance on applying for the Google Ad Grants program
  • Educational support related to campaign setup and optimization
  • Nonprofit digital advertising education
  • Marketing strategy insights

The Foundation is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google, and participation in any marketing initiative does not guarantee acceptance into or performance within any advertising program.

Results Disclaimer: Any results, outcomes, traffic levels, donor conversions, or advertising performance discussed in connection with Google Ad Grant services — including in ebooks, webinars, masterclasses, audits, or consultations — are for educational and illustrative purposes only. Individual results will vary based on factors outside the Foundation’s control. Nothing provided constitutes a guarantee of specific advertising performance, fundraising results, or return on investment.

10. Student Eligibility and Participation

Participation in Foundation programs may be limited to students associated with Kearny High School or approved participants.

Certain programs may require:

  • Parental or guardian consent for minors
  • Adherence to program guidelines
  • Participation in mentorship training

The Foundation reserves the right to remove participants who violate program standards.

11. Volunteer Participation

Volunteers may assist the Foundation in supporting students, organizing events, mentoring students, or advising projects.

Volunteer participation is voluntary and does not constitute employment.

Certain volunteer roles may require background checks when working with minors.

12. Alumni Engagement

The Foundation may organize events and communications intended to engage alumni of Kearny High School.

Alumni may be invited to participate in:

  • Networking events
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Fundraising initiatives
  • Educational programming

Participation in alumni communications is voluntary.

13. Media and Photography

Foundation events and programs may be photographed or recorded.

Media may be used in:

  • Websites and landing pages
  • Newsletters and email communications
  • Social media
  • Fundraising campaigns
  • Marketing materials

Participants may notify the Foundation if they prefer not to appear in media when possible.

Additional parental consent may be required for minors.

14. Intellectual Property

All website content, branding, logos, and educational materials are the property of the Foundation unless otherwise stated.

Student-created work may be showcased for educational or promotional purposes, including examples of nonprofit marketing projects.

Use of Foundation materials without permission is prohibited.

15. Privacy and Data Protection

The Foundation may collect personal information through:

  • Donation forms
  • Event registrations
  • Program applications
  • Volunteer applications
  • Nonprofit partnership inquiries
  • Opt-in forms on landing pages and funnels

Information may be used to communicate with donors, students, volunteers, alumni, nonprofit partners, and individuals who have requested resources or registered for programs.

Additional information regarding data collection, email marketing, Google Ads tracking, and your California privacy rights may be outlined in the Foundation’s Privacy Policy at kearnykometfoundation.org/privacy-policy/.

16. Email Communications and Opt-In Terms

By submitting a form on any Foundation website, landing page, or funnel — including forms to download free resources, register for webinars, request an audit, or access educational content — you agree to the following:

  • You consent to receive email communications from the Kearny Komet Foundation, which may include educational content, free resources, program announcements, event invitations, and information about Foundation services.
  • You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email or by contacting us directly at admin@kearnykometfoundation.org.
  • Submitting a form on a Foundation landing page or website constitutes agreement to these Terms and Conditions and the Foundation’s Privacy Policy.
  • The Foundation will not sell or rent your email address or personal information to third parties.

Transactional emails related to your specific requests (such as delivery of a requested ebook or webinar access link) may be sent regardless of marketing email preferences.

17. Third-Party Services

The Foundation may use third-party tools or platforms for services such as:

  • Payment processing
  • Marketing analytics
  • Advertising platforms including Google Ads
  • Email communications and marketing automation
  • CRM and contact management platforms
  • Landing page and funnel builders
  • Event management

These services may be subject to their own terms and policies. The Foundation is not responsible for the practices of third-party service providers.

18. Code of Conduct

Participants in Foundation programs and events are expected to behave respectfully.

Harassment, discrimination, or abusive behavior will not be tolerated.

Individuals violating these standards may be removed from programs or events.

19. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Foundation shall not be liable for damages arising from:

  • Use of the website or any associated landing pages or funnels
  • Participation in Foundation programs or events
  • Reliance on educational or marketing guidance provided through Foundation initiatives
  • Results or outcomes from Google Ad Grant campaigns or digital marketing services
  • Reliance on information provided in ebooks, webinars, masterclasses, or audits

Participation in Foundation activities is voluntary and undertaken at the participant’s own risk.

20. Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Foundation, its directors, volunteers, mentors, and partners from claims arising from participation in programs, use of services, or misuse of the website.

21. Website Availability

The Foundation does not guarantee uninterrupted access to the website and may modify website content or features at any time.

22. External Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites.

The Foundation is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of external sites.

23. Program Changes

The Foundation may modify, suspend, or discontinue programs, services, or initiatives at its discretion.

This includes educational programs, marketing initiatives, nonprofit collaborations, and events.

24. Dispute Resolution

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of California.

Any legal disputes shall be handled in courts located within San Diego, California.

25. Modifications to Terms

The Foundation may update these Terms and Conditions at any time.

Updates will be posted on this page along with the revised date.

Continued use of the website, landing pages, or participation in Foundation activities constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

Kearny Komet Foundation

1954 Komet Way, San Diego, CA 92111

Email: admin@kearnykometfoundation.org

Phone: 619-261-9350

Website: https://kearnykometfoundation.org

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