Privacy Policy & Terms of The Grati Award. PRIVACY POLICY Effective Date: August 20, 2026 The Grati Award Team operates www.gratiaward.org This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information we receive from users of the Site. 1. Information Collection and UseWhile using our Site, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. This includes, but is not limited to:Contact Data: Your name, email address, and phone number when you submit a nomination or contact form.Nomination Data: Publicly available information regarding creators or organizations you submit for award consideration. 2. Log Data & CookiesLike many site operators, we collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Site. This may include your computer's Internet Protocol ("IP") address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Site that you visit, and the time and date of your visit. We may use cookies to improve user experience and analyze traffic patterns. 3. Data Protection & Security The security of your Personal Information is highly important to us. We implement standard security practices to protect your data. However, remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. We never sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. 4. Changes to This Privacy Policy We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time. Your continued use of the Service after we post any modifications to the Privacy Policy on this page will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide and be bound by the modified Privacy Policy.
TERMS OF SERVICE
Effective Date: August 20, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using www.gratiaward.org, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.
2. Nature of the Award
The Grati Award is an independent, non-commercial, grassroots recognition initiative.
No Monetary Value: The Grati Award holds zero financial, monetary, or commercial value. It does not carry cash prizes, physical assets, or commercial endorsements.
Independent Selection: Inductions into the "Hall of Gratitude" are determined independently by our team based on public impact and community goodwill.
3. Intellectual Property & Fair Use
The content, layout, logos, and digital certificates displayed on this Site are the property of The Grati Award Team.
Honoree Rights: Inducted award recipients are granted a perpetual, royalty-free license to download, display, print, and share their official award certificates and digital badges on their personal or commercial platforms.
Media Assets: Any public imagery, logos, or video links used to describe honorees are utilized under Fair Use guidelines for commentary, reporting, and non-profit educational celebration.
4. User-Submitted Nominations
By submitting a nomination through our website, you warrant that the information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge and does not violate the privacy or intellectual property rights of any third party. We reserve the right to reject or remove any nomination or induction at our sole discretion.
5. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall The Grati Award Team or its affiliates be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on the Site.