Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: July 28, 2026

Welcome to The First Draft Foundation website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use this website.

Website Purpose

This website is owned and operated by The First Draft Foundation, a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to encouraging purposeful post-secondary planning through educational grants and related initiatives.

Our website provides information about our mission, grant opportunities, partner schools, charitable giving, and Foundation activities.

Use of the Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with its operation or the ability of others to use it.

You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website or use the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations.

Grant Applications

Submission of a grant application does not guarantee selection or the receipt of funding.

The Foundation reserves the right to establish, modify, interpret, and apply eligibility requirements, application procedures, selection criteria, deadlines, and grant amounts at its sole discretion.

All decisions of the Foundation regarding grant awards are final.

Donations

Donations made through this website are voluntary charitable contributions to The First Draft Foundation.

Unless specifically designated for an approved Foundation campaign, donations will be used to further the Foundation's charitable mission in accordance with applicable law and the discretion of the Foundation's Board of Directors.

Payment transactions are securely processed by trusted third-party payment providers. The First Draft Foundation does not store credit card information.

Intellectual Property

All content on this website—including text, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, design elements, and other materials—is the property of The First Draft Foundation unless otherwise indicated and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws.

No content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from the Foundation.

User-Submitted Materials

By submitting application materials or other information through this website, you represent that the information is accurate to the best of your knowledge and that you have the legal right to submit all materials provided.

Applicants retain ownership of their original work. By submitting materials, applicants grant The First Draft Foundation permission to review those materials solely for purposes related to the administration of its grant programs. No application materials will be publicly displayed without the applicant's permission.

Third-Party Services

This website may utilize or link to third-party services, including payment processors, website hosting providers, analytics services, and other external websites. The Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party services.

Disclaimer

The information provided on this website is intended for general informational purposes only. While we strive to keep information accurate and current, The First Draft Foundation makes no guarantees regarding the completeness, accuracy, or availability of the website or its contents.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The First Draft Foundation shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, this website.

Changes to These Terms

The Foundation may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Any changes will become effective when posted on this page. Continued use of the website after changes have been posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws of the State of Missouri, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action relating to these Terms shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction located within the State of Missouri.

If you have questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

The First Draft Foundation

Email: info@thefirstdraftfoundation.org

Website: www.thefirstdraftfoundation.org