Disclaimer

General Disclaimer

The information provided by Alumnic (“https://www.alumnic.com”) is for general informational and educational purposes only. All information on the site is provided in good faith; however, we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the site.

The use of any information or tools from this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your responsibility to ensure that any information or tools available through this website meet your specific requirements and circumstances.

Verify With a Qualified Advisor When Needed

Advancement guidance, calculator results, and technical information on Alumnic is informational only and may be incomplete or out of date. Real-world outcomes vary by your institution’s data, current policies, the kind of program you run, and individual circumstances, and rules and figures change over time. Before you make significant decisions about a giving campaign, a reunion budget, or a mentoring program, you should use your own judgment and verify gift-counting rules, tax treatment, and compliance requirements with a qualified advisor or your institution’s advancement services office. Campaign results, engagement scores, and reunion costs depend on many factors; always do your own due diligence.

Not Professional Fundraising, Legal, Tax, or Financial Advice

Content and tools on Alumnic, including the Engagement Scoring tool, Giving Campaign Calculator, Reunion Budget Calculator, Mentoring Match tool, Class Notes organizer, and Chapter Membership tracker, are for educational and informational purposes only and are not a substitute for advice from a qualified advisor or your institution’s advancement services office. They do not constitute professional fundraising, legal, tax, or financial advice of any kind. The figures and suggestions our tools provide are general estimates, not guarantees of results. Always verify gift-counting rules, tax treatment, and compliance requirements with a qualified advisor before committing your budget, time, or program plans.

Tool Accuracy and Limitations

Calculation Accuracy

Our advancement calculators and tools provide estimates based on standard advancement conventions, the figures you enter, widely-accepted formulas, and common guidelines. Results should be used as starting points and planning aids, not absolute values or guaranteed outcomes.

Factors Affecting Accuracy

Actual results may vary significantly due to:

• Institutional Factors: Donor databases, giving policies, demand and seasonality, and how campaigns and calendars change over time.
• Program & Conditions: Institution size, alumni base, and local circumstances, and how each affects cost and timing.
• Program Choices: The venue, communications, and activities you choose, and how each suits your needs and goals.
• Measurement Factors: Self-reported figures, rounding, estimation, and differences between estimated and actual numbers.

Our Recommendations

For best results with your programs:

• Use tool results as starting points and planning aids, not absolute values.
• Always consider your specific institution, goals, and circumstances.
• Check important decisions with a qualified advisor before you act.
• Consult trusted advancement resources and industry associations for specific questions.
• Compare multiple sources to improve future decisions.

Not Professional Advice

Alumnic tools and content do not constitute:

• Fundraising or Legal Advice:Information about giving campaigns, gift counting, and compliance is general only and is not a substitute for advice from a qualified advisor or your institution’s advancement services office. Confirm critical concerns with a qualified advisor.
• Tax Guidance:Our tools and content are educational only and never replace sound judgment, official tax guidance, and advice from your institution’s advancement or finance office.
• Guaranteed Outcomes: Calculator outputs are planning aids only and are not a guarantee of engagement, giving, or attendance results.
• Certified Expertise: Our content supplements but does not replace official fundraising, tax, or legal guidance.

Consider consulting a qualified advisor for:

• Gift-counting rules, tax deductibility, or compliance requirements
• Donor privacy, data-protection, or regulatory requirements
• Fundraising regulations, disclosure rules, or compliance alerts
• Institution-specific policies affecting your program
• Safe and compliant event planning at your reunion or chapter gathering
• Major budget or financial decisions specific to your situation

Program Planning Disclaimer

Our tools provide general guidance only. Important advancement and financial decisions can have lasting consequences and benefit from official advice. Always:

• Consult a Qualified Advisor:Check your institution’s advancement, legal, or finance office for any significant compliance concern, restriction, or persistent problem.
• Respect Institutional Policy: Treat gift-acceptance policies, data-privacy rules, and applicable laws with caution; do not assume.
• Use Good Judgment: Plan programs gradually and notice how engagement and giving actually play out.
• Compare Widely: Weigh guidance against multiple trusted sources and follow official advice.
• Confirm With a Qualified Advisor: Validate concerns with your advancement services office before you commit to a campaign or program.

If you have any concerns about your program:

• Have significant concerns reviewed by a qualified advisor.
• Follow institutional guidance and applicable compliance rules carefully.
• Avoid committing to non-refundable event costs without due diligence.
• Follow safe and sensible event-planning practices.
• Treat unfamiliar policies and procedures with extra care and caution.

No Warranty

Alumnic expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that our tools, calculations, or information are error-free, accurate, or complete, or that our website will be available without interruption at all times.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Alumnic be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including without limitation damages for program disruption, lost gifts, event-related costs, goodwill, use, or data arising out of or related to your use of our tools and services.

User Responsibility

By using Alumnic tools and services, you acknowledge and agree that:

• You will use your own judgment, and consult a qualified professional, when applying our recommendations to your specific situation.
• You will verify calculation results and seek additional sources of information before making important decisions.
• You are responsible for seeking official advice for any compliance concern, tax issue, or persistent problem that may apply to you.
• You assume all risks associated with running giving campaigns, reunions, and mentoring programs, and the use of our tools and information.

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The site may contain links to other websites or content originating from third parties. Such external links are not investigated, monitored, or checked for accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness by us. We do not warrant, endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of any information offered by third-party websites linked through the site.

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Changes to This Disclaimer

We reserve the right to modify this disclaimer at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of our website and tools after any changes indicates your acceptance of the modified disclaimer.

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