Terms of Use & Privacy Policy
Becoming U Foundation, Inc.
Effective Date: March 2026

Welcome

Welcome to Becoming U Foundation. By accessing or using our website, submitting information, or engaging with our services, you agree to the following Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Please read them carefully.

1. Our Purpose

Becoming U Foundation, Inc. is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Hingham, Massachusetts. Our mission is to help people feel more connected, more supported, and able to fully participate in their own lives. We provide community support, wellness resources, educational initiatives, and human connection — meeting people where they are, without judgment.

2. Not a Crisis or Emergency Service

Becoming U Foundation is not a clinical organization, therapy provider, or crisis service. We do not provide emergency intervention, medical care, or licensed mental health treatment.

If you are in immediate danger or need urgent support, please call 911 or contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. It is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

3. Use of This Website

By using this website, you agree to use it for lawful, respectful purposes only, provide accurate and truthful information when submitting forms, and refrain from misusing, disrupting, or attempting to gain unauthorized access to the site or its data.

We reserve the right to restrict access or remove content that violates these terms.

4. Submissions

When you submit information through our website — including stories, applications, or contact forms — you acknowledge that your submission will be reviewed with care and discretion, that submission does not guarantee funding, selection, or services, and that we may contact you for follow-up or additional information.

Becoming U Foundation may use submitted stories for awareness or program-related purposes only with your explicit written consent. You will never be publicly identified without your knowledge and permission.

You may request to withdraw your submission at any time by contacting us at becomingufoundation@gmail.com.

5. Consent & Permissions

By submitting information through this website, you consent to the review and internal use of your submission and to being contacted regarding your submission where applicable.

If you choose to opt in, you may also consent to your story being shared for awareness or advocacy purposes. This will always be communicated clearly and separately.

6. Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information with care and respect.

Information we may collect includes your name, email address, and contact information, personal stories or experiences you choose to share, and any additional information you voluntarily submit.

We use submitted information to review applications or submissions, communicate with you, support program development and community outreach, and improve our services and impact.

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties without your consent, unless required by law.

7. Confidentiality & Limitations

While we take privacy seriously, please be aware that submissions through a website are not guaranteed to be fully secure, we cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality in digital communications, and Becoming U Foundation is not a substitute for licensed therapy, legal advice, or medical care.

8. Donations

Becoming U Foundation, Inc. is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN 41-4935449. All donations support our mission, programs, and community initiatives. Donations are voluntary and non-refundable unless otherwise stated. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

9. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, branding, design, and materials — is the property of Becoming U Foundation, Inc. unless otherwise stated. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use our content without written permission.

10. Limitation of Liability

By using this website, you agree that Becoming U Foundation, Inc. is not liable for any outcomes related to submissions or participation, decisions made based on information provided on this site, or interruptions, errors, or security issues beyond our reasonable control.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use and Privacy Policy as our organization grows and evolves. Any updates will be reflected on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to your data or these terms, please contact us at becomingufoundation@gmail.com.

13. Our Commitment

At the core of everything we do is a simple belief: people deserve to feel supported, respected, and safe. We are committed to handling every interaction with care, integrity, and intention.

No one should have to struggle alone.

Becoming U Foundation, Inc. · Hingham, MA · Federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization · EIN 41-4935449