At the Islamic Center of Cape Cod Inc. (“ICCC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), we value and appreciate the generous contributions from our community. This policy outlines the terms regarding donations, the use of funds, comments on our website, and our refund process.

Use of Donations

1. Transaction Fees: Please be aware that a portion of your donation will be used to cover transaction fees imposed by our payment processors. However, you have the option to cover these fees on our behalf during the donation process, ensuring that 100% of your donation goes directly to supporting our mission.
2. Application of Funds: Donations made to ICCC are used to support the operation and maintenance of our mosque and community center. This includes:
   • Paying the salaries of our mosque’s imam and other essential staff.
   • Covering maintenance costs for our facilities, including repairs, cleaning, and upkeep.
   • Funding community events and educational programs hosted by ICCC.
   • Paying utility bills and other operational expenses necessary to keep the center running.

Tax Information

1. Tax-Exempt Status: The Islamic Center of Cape Cod Inc. is a registered religious organization and is recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. As such, donations made to ICCC are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
2. Donation Receipts: For every donation made online, we will provide a receipt that can be used for tax purposes. Please ensure that you retain this receipt for your records.

Refund Policy

1. Errors in Donation: We understand that mistakes can happen. If you made an error in your donation, we are happy to honor your request for a refund if it is made within 30 days of the donation date. To request a refund, please contact us, and provide details of the donation including the date, amount, and method of payment.
2. Processing Refunds: Refunds will be processed using the original payment method. Please note that it may take several days for the refund to appear in your account depending on your financial institution.

Comments Policy

We encourage open discussions on our blog, but to maintain a respectful and constructive environment, we ask all users to follow these guidelines:

1. No Advertising or Spam: Comments should not include promotional content, links to unrelated sites, or any form of spam.
2. Relevant to the Topic: Comments must be relevant to the topic of the blog post. Off-topic comments may be removed.
3. Respectful Behavior: Comments should be respectful toward others, including fellow commenters, the author, and the organization. Any form of harassment, hate speech, or inappropriate language will not be tolerated and will be removed.

Website Terms of Use

By using the ICCC website, you agree to the following terms:

1. Acceptable Use: You agree not to engage in any unlawful, harmful, or disruptive activities on the website. This includes, but is not limited to, hacking, distributing malware, or attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems.
2. No Liability for Website Downtime: ICCC does not guarantee uninterrupted access to the website and is not responsible for any loss of data or functionality due to technical issues, maintenance, or outages.

Privacy

All donations and comments are subject to our privacy policy, which governs the collection, use, and protection of your personal information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or any other aspect of your donation, please feel free to contact us using either the contact form or the contact information provided on our contact page.