Terms of Service (TOS)
Privacy Policy
Copyright & Intellectual Property Policy
This agreement governs your use of AstoundJ.com and all related services operated by AstoundJ LLC. By accessing or using our site, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you disagree with any part, do not use the website.
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. You may not:
Reproduce, resell, or exploit any portion of the site without permission.
Misuse sponsorship forms or impersonate our organization.
Attempt to bypass security or data systems.
All site content, including but not limited to logos, text, photos, videos, artwork, and designs, is owned by AstoundJ LLC or its licensors.
You may not copy, redistribute, modify, or publicly display any material without written consent.
Unauthorized reproduction or redistribution will result in immediate legal action under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
All sponsorships, whether one-time or recurring, are voluntary and non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
Funds may be used for operational, outreach, and expansion purposes as outlined by AstoundJ LLC.
By sponsoring, you acknowledge that funds are applied where needed most, and no sponsor retains ownership over how sponsorships are distributed.
AstoundJ provides its content and services “as is.”
We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted or error-free.
AstoundJ LLC, its affiliates, or its employees are not liable for any damages (direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential) arising from use of the website or reliance on its information.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless AstoundJ LLC, its officers, employees, and partners against any claims arising from misuse of our website or violation of these Terms.
Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in San Francisco, California, in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
These Terms represent the entire agreement between you and AstoundJ.
We may update them periodically, and continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any revisions.
We collect limited personal information such as:
Name, email, and payment details (for sponsorships or subscriptions)
IP address, device type, and browsing activity (for site analytics)
We use this information to:
Process donations and send receipts
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
Send updates or newsletters (opt-in only)
Improve site functionality and user experience
We never sell your data to third parties.
We may share information only with trusted partners who help us operate our website and sponsorship systems (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, or email providers).
All third-party processors comply with strict data-protection standards.
Data is retained as long as necessary for operational, legal, or audit purposes.
You can request deletion of your data at any time by emailing privacy@astoundj.com.
If you’re visiting from outside the United States, please note that your data will be processed and stored in the U.S.
You have the right to:
Access your personal information
Request correction or deletion
Withdraw consent to receive communications
We use SSL encryption, firewalls, and secured payment gateways to protect all sensitive information.
AstoundJ LLC
Email: care@astoundj.com
Address: San Francisco, California, USA
We may update this policy from time to time. The date of the latest revision will appear at the top of this page.
For any privacy concerns, contact care@astoundj.com.
All materials, concepts, and original artwork (including but not limited to the AstoundJ logo, brand name, videos, and digital content) are the exclusive property of AstoundJ LLC.
We actively monitor for unauthorized reproduction or imitation.
If any entity copies or misrepresents AstoundJ’s work, we will issue a DMCA takedown notice and pursue damages.
If you suspect misuse of our brand or content, please email care@astoundj.com with supporting details.
Limited portions of text or images may be quoted for non-commercial, educational, or journalistic purposes only with proper credit and prior written permission.