Terms & Conditions
These Terms and Conditions (the “Terms of Use”) apply to the Room to Read® (“Room to Read”) web site located at www.SheCreatesChange.org and all associated sites linked to such websites by Room to Read (collectively, the “Site”). The Site is the property of Room to Read. BY USING THE SITE, YOU AGREE TO THESE TERMS OF USE; IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT USE THE SITE.
Room to Read Content
All materials, text, graphics, interfaces, videos, films, podcasts, curricula, documentation, plans, guides, images, audio files, content, trademarks, logos, sounds, music, artwork, lesson plans and software (collectively, “Content”) included or made available on the Site is owned or licensed by Room to Read and is protected by copyright, trade dress, patent and trademark laws, and various other intellectual property rights.
Except as expressly provided in these Terms of Use, no part of the Site and no Content may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, publicly displayed, encoded, translated, transmitted or distributed in any way for publication or distribution or for any purpose, without Room to Read’s prior written consent.
From time to time, Room to Read may make certain Content available for downloading (“Downloaded Content”). You will ensure that any information provided to Room to Read in connection with obtaining access to such Downloaded Content is complete, truthful and accurate. Downloaded Content may only be used for the following purposes, in all cases, on a non-commercial basis: (a) as educational tools to further Room to Read’s mission of creating a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality through education and its related programs in support of such mission (together, the “Mission”), (b) to assist Room to Read in its fundraising efforts, for the benefit of Room to Read only, and (c) create awareness of the Mission, provided that you do not make any commitments, representations or warranties to third parties relating to such Content or on behalf of Room to Read. Nothing in this Agreement grants you a right to bind Room to Read or act as Room to Read’s agent or representative, or purport to do so.
All Content other than the Downloaded Content may only be used for your personal non-commercial information purposes only and may not be copied, displayed or performed by you.
Notwithstanding anything in these Terms of Use, you may not modify (including by removing or obscuring any notices) or create derivative works of the Site or its Content, without Room to Read’s prior written consent. Even if such consent is provided, any such modification or derivative works shall retain the integrity and quality of the Content, and be consistent with the Mission.
You shall indemnify and hold Room to Read and its affiliates, and their officers, directors, employees, subcontractors, agents, successors and assigns, harmless from any demands, loss, liability, claims or expenses (including attorneys’ fees), made against Room to Read by any third party due to or arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site or any Content.
Trademarks
The following is a non-exhaustive list of Room to Read’s trademarks and service marks. The absence of a product or service name or logo from this list does not constitute a waiver of Room to Read’s trademark or other intellectual property rights concerning that name or logo.
Room to Read®
World Change Starts With Educated Children.®
She Creates Change®
Room to Read logo
The Room to Read Brand Guidelines also govern and apply to your use of the Site and Content, and they are incorporated herein by this reference: room_to_read_external_guidelines_dec_2024.pdf
Uploading Material to the Site
Any content you upload to the Site will be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary, and Room to Read has the right to use, copy, distribute and disclose to third parties any such content for any purpose. You represent, warrant, and shall ensure that any content uploaded by you does not infringe, violate or misappropriate any third party’s rights. Room to Read also has the right to disclose your identity to any third party who is claiming that any content posted or uploaded by you to the Site constitutes a violation of their intellectual property rights, or of their right to privacy.
Room to Read will not be responsible, or liable to any third party, for the content or accuracy of any materials posted by you or any other user of the Site.
Room to Read has the right to remove any content or posting you make on the Site, if, in our opinion, such material is not suitable for the Site.
Linking
You may provide hot links to this Site provided: (a) you do not remove or obscure, by framing or otherwise, advertisements, the copyright notice, or other notices on this Site; (b) you give Room to Read notice of such link by sending an e-mail to; and (c) you discontinue providing hot links to this Site if notified by Room to Read.
Use of Site
You may not and may not attempt to: (a) use any automatic device, program, algorithm or methodology, or any similar process (manual or otherwise), to access, extract or monitor any portion of the Site or any Content, (b) gain unauthorized access to any portion or feature of the Site, or any other systems or networks connected to the Site, (c) take any action that imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on the Site or its related or connected servers or systems, (d) use any device, software or routine to interfere or attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Site, (e) pretend that you are, or that you represent, someone else who is not you, or impersonate any other individual or entity when providing information to Room to Read in connection with the Site or Content, (f) use the Site or any Content for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms of Use, or (g) export or re-export any Content or any copy, modification or derivative thereof in violation of any applicable laws or regulations, including export laws and regulations.
Disclaimers
THIS SITE AND THE CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS”, “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS AND ROOM TO READ EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT.
ROOM TO READ DISCLAIMS ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY LOSS, INJURY, CLAIM, LIABILITY, OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM, ARISING OUT OF, OR ANY WAY RELATED TO: (A) ANY ERRORS IN OR OMISSIONS FROM THIS SITE AND ITS CONTENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO TECHNICAL INACCURACIES AND TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS; (B) ANY THIRD PARTY WEB SITES OR CONTENT THEREIN DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ACCESSED THROUGH HOT LINKS IN THIS SITE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY ERRORS IN OR OMISSIONS THEREFROM; (C) THE UNAVAILABILITY OF THIS SITE OR ANY PORTION THEREOF; (D) YOUR USE OF THIS SITE OR CONTENT; OR (E) YOUR USE OF ANY EQUIPMENT OR SOFTWARE IN CONNECTION WITH THIS SITE OR CONTENT.
Limitation of Liability
A COVERED PARTY (AS DEFINED BELOW) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS) IN ANY WAY DUE TO, RESULTING FROM, OR ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THIS SITE, INCLUDING ITS CONTENT, REGARDLESS OF ANY NEGLIGENCE OF ANY COVERED PARTY. “COVERED PARTY” MEANS ROOM TO READ, ITS AFFILIATES, AND ANY OFFICER, DIRECTOR, EMPLOYEE, SUBCONTRACTOR, AGENT, SUCCESSOR, OR ASSIGN OF ROOM TO READ OR ITS AFFILIATES.
Product & Service Availability in Foreign Countries
This Site may contain references or cross references to Room to Read programs and services that are not available in every country.
Governing Laws in Case of Dispute; Jurisdiction
All matters relating to your access to or use of the Site or Content, including all related disputes, will be governed by the laws of the United States and by the laws of the State of California, USA without regard to its conflicts of laws provisions. You agree to the personal jurisdiction by and venue in the state and federal courts in the State of California, USA, and waive any objection to such jurisdiction or venue. Any claim under these Terms of Use must be brought within one year after the cause of action arises, or such claim or cause of action is barred.
Changes to Site and these Terms and Conditions
This Site and these Terms of Use may be changed by Room to Read with or without notice. Please review this link on a regular basis for changes. Continued use of this Site or any Content following any change constitutes your acceptance of the change.
Entire Agreement; Severability
These Terms of Use incorporate by reference any notices contained on this Site or Content and constitute the entire agreement with respect to your access to and use of this Site. If any provision of these Terms of Use is unlawful, void, or unenforceable, then that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary and replaced with a valid provision that best embodies the intent of these Terms of Use, so that these Terms of Use shall remain in full force and effect.
Privacy
Room to Read’s Privacy Policy applies to use of this Site. To view Room to Read’s Privacy Policy, click https://www.roomtoread.org/privacy-policy/.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE…
IF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE IN FULL, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY TERMINATE YOUR USE OF THIS SITE OR ANY CONTENT.
Disclosure Statements
Room to Read’s financial report is always sent free to anyone requesting a copy. Certain states require us to advise you that a copy of our financial report is available from them. Information concerning Room to Read, including financial or charitable purposes, may be obtained, without cost, by writing to our principal place of business at the following address: Room to Read, 465 California Street, Suite 1000, San Francisco, CA, 94104, or by calling 415-839-4400. In addition, residents of the following states may obtain financial and/or licensing information from their states, as indicated. Registration with these states, or any other state, does not imply endorsement by the state.
Florida: A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Florida Registration #CH35867
- 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352)
- www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com
Georgia: The following will be sent upon request: a full and fair description of the programs and activities of Room to Read; and a financial statement or summary, consistent with the requirements of Georgia Code § 43-17-5.
Maryland: Copies of documents and information submitted by Room to Read under the Maryland Solicitations Act are available for the cost of copies and postage from the Secretary of State, Statehouse, Annapolis, MD 21401, 1-410-974-5534.
Mississippi: The official registration and financial information of Room to Read may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling 1-888-236-6167. Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement by the Secretary of State.
New Jersey: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING (973) 504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/charfrm.htm. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT.
New York: New York residents may obtain a copy of Room to Read’s annual report by writing to the Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.
North Carolina: Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-888-830-4989 (within North Carolina) or 919-807-2214 (outside of North Carolina). The license is not an endorsement by the State.
Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of Room to Read may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
Virginia: A copy of Room to Read’s financial statement is available from the State Office of Consumer Affairs, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218.
Washington: Financial or other information is available from the Corporations Division, Office of the Secretary of State, PO Box 40234. Olympia, WA 98504-0234 or by calling 1-800-332-4483 (within state) or 1-360-725-0378.
West Virginia: West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. Registration does not imply endorsement.
