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Please read these terms carefully before using our website or submitting an application.
Last updated: October 25, 2026
Agreement to These Terms
By accessing or using the website of Remembering Those We Lost (rememberingthosewelost.org), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.
About Our Organisation
Remembering Those We Lost is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to providing free headstones to families of victims of violent crime in the Chicagoland area and beyond. Our organisation is currently in the process of obtaining IRS 501(c)(3) recognition; tax-exempt status has not yet been granted.
Use of This Website
You may use this website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to use this site in any way that violates applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation; to transmit any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material; to impersonate any person or entity; or to engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the website.
Application Submissions
By submitting a headstone application through our website, you certify that all information provided is true, accurate, and complete to the best of your knowledge. Submitting false or misleading information may result in the disqualification of your application. We reserve the right to verify any information provided and to deny applications that do not meet our eligibility criteria.
No Guarantee of Services
Submission of an application does not guarantee approval or the provision of a headstone. All applications are reviewed at our sole discretion based on eligibility criteria, available resources, and organisational capacity. We reserve the right to approve or deny any application without obligation to provide a reason.
Donations
Donations made through this website are processed securely by Stripe. By making a donation, you acknowledge that all donations are voluntary and non-refundable unless otherwise required by law. As our 501(c)(3) application is currently pending, donations may not be tax-deductible at this time. Please consult a tax professional for guidance.
Intellectual Property
All content on this website — including text, images, logos, and graphics — is the property of Remembering Those We Lost or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content on this site without our express written permission.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including government agencies, community resources, and payment processors. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the content of those sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.
Disclaimer of Warranties
This website is provided on an 'as is' and 'as available' basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We make no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on this site.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Remembering Those We Lost shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of this website or our services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Privacy
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.
Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.
Governing Law
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Cook County, Illinois.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at support@rememberingthosewelost.org or by phone at (773) 245-6296.