Terms of Service

Last updated: May 10, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using NonprofitSpending, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the service. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access NonprofitSpending.

2. Description of Service

NonprofitSpending is a free nonprofit transparency and analysis tool operated by OpenDataHQ. We aggregate publicly available data from the ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer API and IRS 990 electronic filings, then use AI to generate transparency reports. The service is supported by advertising.

3. Not Financial or Tax Advice

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: NonprofitSpending does not provide financial advice, investment advice, tax advice, or donation recommendations. The information, analysis, and scores are for informational and educational purposes only. You should consult qualified financial advisors, tax professionals, or legal counsel before making charitable contributions or financial decisions.

4. AI-Generated Content

NonprofitSpending uses artificial intelligence to analyze nonprofit financial data. AI-generated content may contain errors, inaccuracies, or misinterpretations. Mission scores, red flags, and transparency reports are algorithmically produced and represent automated analysis, not expert human judgment.

5. Data Accuracy & Sources

Data comes from ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer API and IRS 990 electronic filings. We do not guarantee completeness, accuracy, or timeliness. Data may be outdated or contain errors from source filings. Always verify critical information directly with the IRS or the nonprofit organization.

6. Permitted Use

You may use NonprofitSpending for lawful, personal, non-commercial research and informational purposes. You may not scrape or bulk-download data, redistribute content without permission, disrupt the service, or misrepresent our analysis as official government data or professional advice.

7. Intellectual Property

The NonprofitSpending name, design, and original content (including AI-generated analysis) are the property of OpenDataHQ. The underlying nonprofit data is from public government records in the public domain.

8. Advertising

NonprofitSpending is supported by advertising including Google AdSense. Ad content is provided by third-party advertisers; NonprofitSpending does not endorse any advertised products or services. See our Privacy Policy for advertising cookie details.

9. User Conduct

You agree to use NonprofitSpending responsibly and in compliance with all applicable laws. We reserve the right to terminate or restrict access to users who violate these terms or engage in abusive behavior.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NONPROFITSPENDING IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. NONPROFITSPENDING AND OPENDATAHQ SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED $0, AS THIS IS A FREE SERVICE.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless NonprofitSpending, OpenDataHQ, and their officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from your use of the service or violation of these terms.

12. Service Availability

We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the service at any time without prior notice.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms at any time. Changes will be posted with an updated date. Continued use constitutes acceptance of revised terms.

14. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by the laws of the United States. Disputes shall be resolved in courts of competent jurisdiction.

15. Contact Us

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