Tribute Wreath Sponsorship — Terms & Conditions

These terms apply to all tribute wreath sponsorships purchased through christmasonmain.org. By completing your sponsorship, you agree to the following terms.

1. Wreath Ownership

Sponsored wreaths become part of the Christmas on Main of Lamar community holiday display and are not purchased for personal ownership. Sponsorship fees support the mission of Christmas on Main of Lamar and do not convey ownership, possession, or retrieval rights to any physical wreath or display item.

2. Individual Dedication Requirement

All tribute wreaths must honor a specific person, couple, or family by name. Wreaths may not be dedicated to a business, organization, product, brand, or service of any kind.

3. Prohibition on Business Promotion

Tribute wreath sponsorships may not be used for advertising, marketing, or business promotion in any form. Any submission determined to promote a commercial interest will be declined without a refund.

4. Tone and Content of Messages

Tribute messages must be respectful, appropriate for a family community event, and consistent with the spirit of the Christmas on Main of Lamar celebration. Christmas on Main of Lamar reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to decline or edit any message deemed offensive, political, inappropriate, or otherwise inconsistent with the values and mission of the organization.

5. Minor Honorees

A minor is any person under the age of 18. By submitting a tribute wreath dedicated to a minor, the sponsor represents and warrants that they have the legal authority or expressed permission of a parent or legal guardian to display that individual's name and tribute message publicly as part of the Christmas on Main of Lamar community holiday display, including on the christmasonmain.org website. In keeping with the spirit of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA, 15 U.S.C. § 6501 et seq.) and our commitment to child safety, Christmas on Main of Lamar reserves the right to remove any tribute honoring a minor if a parent or legal guardian submits a request through our Privacy, Photo & Content Requests form. While we welcome children and families at our events and website, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. We voluntarily uphold the principles of COPPA and respect all removal requests involving minors.

6. Right to Decline

Christmas on Main of Lamar reserves the right to decline any tribute wreath submission that does not meet these guidelines, at the sole discretion of the organization. In the event a submission is declined, the sponsor will be contacted directly.

7. Removal Policy

Requests for removal of a tribute wreath from the display or digital wall will be considered at the discretion of Christmas on Main of Lamar. To submit a removal request, please use our Privacy, Photo & Content Requests form.

8. Nonprofit Mission

Tribute wreath sponsorships directly support the mission of Christmas on Main of Lamar, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered with the South Carolina Secretary of State (EIN: 85-3148405). Sponsorships are not compensation for goods or services.

9. Tax Deductibility

Sponsorship contributions may qualify as charitable contributions to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services of material value are provided in exchange for your sponsorship. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility. Christmas on Main of Lamar · EIN: 85-3148405.

10. Contact

Christmas on Main of Lamar · P.O. Box 921, Lamar, SC 29069 · info@christmasonmain.org · christmasonmain.org

11. Sponsors, Liability, and Communications

A. Presenter Sponsors and Supporting Sponsors

Christmas on Main of Lamar, the Town of Lamar, Darlington County, Festival Keeper, Presenter 1, Presenter 2, McLeod Health, and all other Sponsors and supporters of Christmas on Main of Lamar and its community mission are independent supporters of our nonprofit purpose. They are not responsible for the content, accuracy, approval, display, or removal of individual tribute submissions, or for any claims arising from participation in any Christmas on Main of Lamar event or program, including Cruisin' Into Christmas. All matters related to tribute sponsorships are handled exclusively by Christmas on Main of Lamar. This agreement shall be governed by the applicable laws of the State of South Carolina.

B. Limitation of Liability

Christmas on Main of Lamar provides the Tribute Wreath Wall and all events and programs as a community service. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Christmas on Main of Lamar, the Town of Lamar, Darlington County, Festival Keeper, Presenter 1, Presenter 2, McLeod Health, and all other Sponsors and supporters of Christmas on Main of Lamar and its community mission, including its officers, directors, committee members, and volunteers, shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from participation in any event or program, the display or content of any tribute, or the use of this website. Our total liability to any party shall not exceed the amount paid for the related sponsorship (South Carolina Tort Claims Act, S.C. Code Ann. § 15-78-10 et seq.).

C. Volunteer Protection

Christmas on Main of Lamar is organized and operated as a community nonprofit. Our events and programs are made possible by dedicated volunteers who give their time in service to our mission. Under federal law, volunteers acting within the scope of their responsibilities to a nonprofit organization are provided important liability protections (Volunteer Protection Act of 1997, 42 U.S.C. § 14501 et seq.). Nothing in these terms shall be construed to waive those protections.

D. Text and Electronic Communications

Christmas on Main of Lamar may communicate via text message for transactional purposes related to your sponsorship or event participation. We do not send unsolicited marketing text messages. If we offer a text messaging program in the future, you will be asked to provide your express written consent before receiving any promotional messages. You may opt out of any text communications at any time by replying STOP or submitting a request through our Privacy, Photo & Content Requests form. We honor all opt-out requests promptly in accordance with applicable federal communications law (Telephone Consumer Protection Act, 47 U.S.C. § 227).

12. Photography, Image Use, and Minor Privacy

Christmas on Main of Lamar photographs and records video at its public events for promotional, archival, and community engagement purposes. By attending any Christmas on Main of Lamar event, attendees acknowledge that photographs and video may be captured in public spaces and may be used on the christmasonmain.org website, social media accounts, printed materials, and in local media coverage.

Christmas on Main of Lamar recognizes the importance of protecting the privacy of minors who may appear in photographs taken at public events. In alignment with the principles of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA, 15 U.S.C. § 6501 et seq.) and general best practices for youth privacy, Christmas on Main of Lamar may, at its discretion, apply reasonable editing techniques to photographs that include minors.

Such techniques may include, but are not limited to, cropping, blurring, stylization, or the use of digital or artificial intelligence-based tools to reduce or obscure identifying features. These edits will be applied solely for the purpose of protecting the privacy and identity of minors and will not be used for any commercial, deceptive, or malicious purpose.

Original unaltered photographs of identifiable children under the age of 13 are never published online without written parental consent. If you believe a photograph of your child has been published without your consent, please submit a request through our Privacy, Photo & Content Requests form and we will respond within 48 hours.

Nothing in this section shall limit or otherwise affect Christmas on Main of Lamar's usage rights as granted under these Terms and Conditions.

13. Refund Policy

Tribute wreath sponsorships are generally non-refundable, as they directly support the mission of Christmas on Main of Lamar. If you believe an error was made in your transaction — for example, a duplicate charge or an incorrect amount — please contact us at info@christmasonmain.org within 30 days of your order and we will review your request in good faith. Because sponsorships are charitable contributions, any refund may have tax implications; please consult your tax advisor. Christmas on Main of Lamar · EIN: 85-3148405.