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Privacy Policy

Deeds Not Words is committed to protecting the privacy and accuracy of confidential information to the extent possible, subject to provisions of state and federal law. Other than as required by laws that guarantee public access to certain types of information, or in response to subpoenas or other legal instruments that authorize access, personal information is not actively shared. In particular, we do not redistribute or sell personal information collected on our web servers.

Information collected: 

www.deedstx.org servers collect the following analytics: 

  • Internet Protocol (IP) address of the computer being used 

  • web pages requested 

  • referring web page 

  • browser used 

  • date and time

www.deedstx.org does not associate this data to individual user identities.

Cookies:

The www.deedstx.org site may use "cookies" in order to deliver web content specific to individual users' interests or to keep track of online purchasing transactions. Sensitive personal information is not stored within cookies.

Forms:

www.deedstx.org uses Squarespace integration to Zapier forms on this site. These forms require users to give contact information, including first name, last name, email, and phone number. Contact information from the registration form is used only to send material relating to Deeds Not Words for which it was collected and will not be sold to another party. 

Use of collected information:

  • www.deedstx.org will only use personal information collected from this site for the purpose of communication back to individuals who contact us via the site.

  • www.deedstx.org uses browser-IP-address information and anonymous-browser history to report information about site accesses and for profiling purposes. This information is used to improve Web presentation and utilization. IP address information may also be used for troubleshooting purposes.

Distribution of collected information:

  • We will collect and use of personal information solely with the objective of fulfilling those purposes specified by us and for other compatible purposes. www.deedstx.org will not disclose, without your consent, personal information collected about you, except for certain explicit circumstances in which disclosure is required by law or we obtain the consent of the individual concerned.

  • We will collect personal information by lawful and fair means and, where appropriate, with the knowledge or consent of the individual concerned.

  • www.deedstx.org will not distribute or sell personal information to third-party organizations.

Privacy Statement Revisions:

This Privacy Statement was last revised on May 2026. We may change this Privacy Statement at any time and for any reason. We encourage you to review this Privacy Statement each time you visit the website.

If we make a significant change to our Privacy Statement, we will post a notice on the homepage of our website for a period of time after the change is made. 

Responsibility for External Sites:

This website may contain links to other websites. Some of those websites may be operated by third parties. We provide the links for your convenience, but we do not review, control, or monitor the privacy practices of websites operated by others. We are not responsible for the performance of websites operated by third parties or for your business dealings with them. Therefore, whenever you leave this website, we recommend that you review each website's privacy practices and make your own conclusions regarding the adequacy of these practices.

How to contact us:

We are committed to conducting our business in accordance with these principles in order to ensure that the confidentiality of personal information is protected and maintained. While using this website, you may encounter hypertext links to the Web pages of other Deeds Not Words websites or organizations not directly affiliated with Deeds Not Words. Deeds Not Words does not control the content or information practices of external organizations. We recommend you review the privacy statements of these organizations. To contact us, email hello@deedstx.org

Website Terms and Conditions of use

Terms:

By accessing this website, you are agreeing to be bound by these website Terms and Conditions of Use, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site. The materials contained in this website are protected by applicable copyright and trademark law.

Use License:

Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information or software) on Deeds Not Words’s web site for personal, non-commercial, transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license, you may not:

  1. modify or copy the materials;

  2. use the materials for any commercial purpose, or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial);

  3. attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on Deeds Not Words’s web site;

  4. remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials; or

  5. transfer the materials to another person or “mirror” the materials on any other server.

  6. This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions, and may be terminated by Deeds Not Words at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession, whether in electronic or printed format.

Disclaimer:

The materials on Deeds Not Words’s website are provided “as is”. Deeds Not Words makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties, including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights. Further, Deeds Not Words does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its internet website or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.

Limitations:

In no event shall Deeds Not Words or its suppliers 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 Deeds Not Words’s internet site, even if Deeds Not Words or a Deeds Not Words authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.

Revisions and Errata:

The materials appearing on Deeds Not Words’s website could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. Deeds Not Words does not warrant that any of the materials on its website are accurate, complete, or current. Deeds Not Words may make changes to the materials contained on its website at any time without notice. Deeds Not Words does not, however, make any commitment to update the materials.

Links:

Deeds Not Words has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its internet website and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Deeds Not Words of the site. Use of any such linked website is at the user’s own risk.

Site Terms of Use Modifications:

Deeds Not Words may revise these terms of use for its website at any time without notice. By using this website, you are agreeing to be bound by the then-current version of these Terms and Conditions of Use.

Governing Law:

Any claim relating to Deeds Not Words’s website shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas without regard to its conflict of law provisions. General Terms and Conditions applicable to Use of a Website.

Accessibility Statement

Deeds Not Words strives to be AA WCAG compliant. Deeds Not Words is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, inclusive environment. www.deedstx.org is a resource that is intended to be able to be used by everyone. This includes our audience and also our contributors. 

Our ongoing accessibility effort works towards conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, level AA criteria. These guidelines not only help make web content accessible to users with sensory, cognitive, and mobility disabilities but ultimately to all users, regardless of ability.

Our ongoing accessibility efforts work toward making the site as accessible as possible. 

We rely on and use the efforts and accessibility features that Squarespace applies. Deeds Not Words is not responsible for any Squarespace malfunctions or non-accessible features. Deeds Not Words improves on the accessibility features that are limited in Squarespace usage. 

We welcome comments on how to improve the site’s accessibility for users. We will also include you in the process, if desired. Contact us by emailing hello@deedstx.org.