Terms and Conditions of Use & Donation

Welcome to POPOLOGY.org, the official website of the POPOLOGY Academy for Media Arts (P.A.F.M.A Inc), a New Jersey-based nonprofit educational organization recognized under IRC Section 501(c)(3).

By accessing or using this website—including making a donation, downloading educational resources, or engaging with our digital services—you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not accept these terms, you should refrain from using the site

Organization Overview

P.A.F.M.A Inc (EIN: [Insert EIN]) is a New Jersey non profit corporation headquartered in [Insert City], NJ. Our mission is to promote media literacy, civic participation, and digital education, including stewardship of the Public Trust Ledger blockchain for lawful and ethical data use.

Charitable Registration (NJ Law Compliance)

P.A.F.M.A Inc is registered with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Charitable Registration & Investigation Section, as required under NJSA 45:17A-24 et seq.To verify our registration status or for more information, please visit:https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/charities.

Use of Donations

All donations support our IRS-recognized charitable purpose.Unless otherwise specified in writing, donations are unrestricted and may be used for:• Student training and educational workshops• Platform maintenance and curriculum distribution• Community and public service events• Blockchain governance and data ethics operations• General operating expensesRestricted donations must be accompanied by a formal letter or agreement outlining use terms.

Refund Policy

All donations are non-refundable, unless a processing error is confirmed or otherwise required by law. Refund requests must be made within 15 days of the donation and are subject to verification.

Tax Deductibility

Your donation may be tax-deductible under IRS Code §170. Always consult with your tax advisor.• You will receive a written acknowledgment.• Donations of $250 or more will receive a taxcompliant receipt.• P.A.F.M.A Inc does not assign value to in-kind donations—donors are responsible for valuations.

Educational and Creative Content Licensing

All curriculum, digital resources, blog content, and educational materials on POPOLOGY.org are:• Owned or licensed to P.A.F.M.A Inc.• Provided solely for educational, non-commercial use.Users may not reproduce, distribute, or modify our materials without express written permission, except as allowed under fair use doctrine.

Public Trust Ledger & Blockchain Data Stewardship

P.A.F.M.A Inc is the non profit operator of the Public Trust Ledger blockchain and facilitator of media identity compliance• Users maintain ownership of their data.• All opt-in user data is protected and governed via smart contract.

• Revenue from lawful licensing of user data is split 50/50 with the user via our POPtoken ecosystem.• No sale or use of data occurs without user consent.

Security and Accessibility

• Our website is monitored for malware and intrusion attempts.

• We are committed to ADA accessibility compliance.

• Users encountering difficulty may contact: info@popology.org.

Limitation of Liability

P.A.F.M.A Inc provides all content and services “as is.” We disclaim all warranties and are not liable for:• Inaccuracies or interruptions in service• Loss of data due to third-party providers

• Any indirect damages arising from website use

Dispute Resolution

All disputes shall be governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey.• Users agree to binding arbitration in Camden County, NJThe prevailing party may recover legal fees

Modifications

We reserve the right to amend these Terms at any time. Updates will be reflected on this page and apply immediately unless stated otherwise

Contact & Official Notices

For questions or legal notices:POPOLOGY Academy for Media Arts (P.A.F.M.A Inc)[Insert Mailing Address]Email: info@popology.org

Website: https://www.popology.org

For records of charitable registration:New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs – Charitable Registration 124 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ 07102https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/charities