TERMS OF SERVICE

1. Welcome and Acceptance of These Terms

By using whitestonekids.org, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

This website is operated by White Stone Ministries, Inc. ("White Stone," "we," "us," or "our"), a Texas nonprofit corporation founded in 1989 and recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. White Stone operates Casa Esperanza Children's Home in Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico.

These terms apply to everyone who visits the site, donates, subscribes to our newsletter, or contacts us about visiting or volunteering.

2. Using This Website

You may use this site to learn about our ministry, give, and connect with us. When you use it, you agree not to:

Use the site for any unlawful, harmful, or fraudulent purpose
Copy, download, or share photos or personal information about the children in our care
Try to gain unauthorized access to the site, its systems, or its accounts
Send spam, malicious code, or misleading information through our forms or email
Impersonate White Stone Ministries, Casa Esperanza, our directors, or our staff

We may limit or block access for anyone who violates these terms.

3. Donations

How gifts are processed. We accept gifts through PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, Text2Give, check, money order, and bank bill pay. Online gifts are handled by these third-party services under their own terms and privacy policies. White Stone does not store your full card or bank account numbers.

Tax deductibility. White Stone Ministries, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization, and gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by U.S. law. We provide receipts for your records. Please consult your tax advisor about your situation.

Use of funds. Gifts support the care of children at Casa Esperanza and the ministry of White Stone. We honor designated gifts whenever possible. If a designated need is already met, or a project changes, we may apply the gift where it is needed most.

Refunds. Donations are generally non-refundable. If you made a gift in error, please contact us within 30 days and we will do our best to help.

In-kind gifts. Donated goods are appreciated. We may decline, redirect, or share items that we cannot use.

4. Protecting Our Children

The safety and dignity of our children come first. Many have experienced abuse or abandonment, and some are in the legal custody of Mexico's child protective services (PRONNIF).

Photos of children on this site are shared with care and only as permitted by Mexican law and the agencies that place them with us.
You may not copy, repost, edit, or sell any image of a child from this site or our social media.
We do not publish children's full names, case details, or information that could identify their location or history.
If you see any content that you believe puts a child at risk, please tell us right away and we will review it promptly.

5. Visits, Mission Trips, and Volunteers

Information on this site about visits, the Bunk House, and volunteer projects is general. It is not a booking or a promise of availability.

All visits must be arranged with us in advance and confirmed directly by our staff.
Visitors and volunteers must follow our child-protection policies and may be asked to complete a background check, a release form, or other paperwork before arrival.
Travel to Mexico is your own responsibility, including passports, border crossing, insurance, and transportation.
We may change, postpone, or cancel a visit at any time for the safety and well-being of the children.

6. Our Content, Links, and Newsletter

Our content. The text, photos, logos, and newsletters on this site belong to White Stone Ministries or are used with permission. You may share links to our pages and quote short passages to tell others about our ministry. Please do not reproduce our content for commercial use without written permission.

Links to other sites. We link to services such as PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, Facebook, GuideStar, and Great Nonprofits. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of those sites.

Newsletter. When you subscribe, we use your email only to send ministry updates. We do not sell or rent your information. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.

7. Legal Terms

No warranties. We work to keep this site accurate and current, but it is provided "as is." Needs, projects, and other details may change without notice.

Limitation of liability. To the fullest extent allowed by law, White Stone Ministries, its directors, board, staff, and volunteers are not liable for any indirect or consequential damages arising from your use of this site.

Governing law. These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas. Any dispute will be handled in the courts of Val Verde County, Texas.

Changes to these terms. We may update these terms from time to time. The date at the top of this page shows the latest version. Continuing to use the site means you accept the updated terms.

8. Contact Us

Questions about these terms? We'd love to hear from you.

White Stone Ministries, Inc. 807 B Veterans Blvd., #151 Del Rio, TX 78840

Email: drron@whitestonekids.org

Phone: 830-488-3928

Policy last updated: November 5, 2026