Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: June 1, 2026 · Last Updated: June 1, 2026 · Middlesboro Jewish Cemetery · EIN: 85-3596172
Welcome to the website of Middlesboro Jewish Cemetery, a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization located at Hebrew Road, Middlesboro, KY 40965, United States. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website and any services offered through it. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.
1. About Middlesboro Jewish Cemetery
Middlesboro Jewish Cemetery is a nonprofit cemetery organization dedicated to preserving Jewish burial traditions, maintaining consecrated grounds, and serving families in the Cumberland Gap region and beyond. We operate as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity under the Internal Revenue Code. Our Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 85-3596172. Donations to our organization may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By using this website, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age or have the consent of a parent or guardian, and that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes are effective upon posting to this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use constitutes acceptance of modified Terms.
3. Website Use and Conduct
You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with the dignity and sacred nature of our mission. You shall not: use the website in any way that violates applicable federal, state, or local law; attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, networks, or data; transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code; scrape, harvest, or collect information from the website through automated means without our written consent; impersonate any person or entity; or use the website to harass, defame, or harm others.
4. Burial and Cemetery Services
Information on this website regarding burial availability, plot pricing, halachic requirements, and cemetery services is provided for general informational purposes. Final arrangements require direct communication with our board of directors at info@middlesborojcem.org and coordination with appropriate Jewish religious authorities and funeral professionals. Plot purchases and burial services are governed by separate written agreements and cemetery bylaws, which supersede any general information on this website.
5. Donations
Donations made to Middlesboro Jewish Cemetery are voluntary contributions to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Unless otherwise stated, donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. We will provide appropriate acknowledgment for tax purposes. The online donation form on this website is provided for convenience; actual payment processing may require follow-up communication. We reserve the right to refuse or return donations at our discretion. Designated gifts will be used in accordance with donor intent to the greatest extent practicable, consistent with our exempt purposes.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on this website — including text, images, logos, graphics, burial record compilations, and design elements — is the property of Middlesboro Jewish Cemetery or its licensors and is protected by United States copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or commercially exploit any content without our prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use such as sharing links to our website or printing pages for personal reference.
7. User-Submitted Content
When you submit content through our contact form, donation form, or other channels, you grant Middlesboro Jewish Cemetery a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, store, and process that content for purposes related to our mission. You represent that your submissions do not violate any third-party rights and do not contain unlawful or offensive material. We reserve the right to remove any submitted content at our discretion.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our website and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or accuracy. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. See our Disclaimer for additional information.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Middlesboro Jewish Cemetery, its board of directors, officers, volunteers, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use this website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability for any claim arising from these Terms or your use of the website shall not exceed the amount you paid to us, if any, in the twelve months preceding the claim, or fifty dollars ($50), whichever is greater.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Middlesboro Jewish Cemetery and its board, officers, volunteers, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the website, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.
11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Bell County, Kentucky. You agree to attempt good-faith resolution of any dispute by contacting us at info@middlesborojcem.org before initiating legal proceedings.
12. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.
13. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and Middlesboro Jewish Cemetery regarding your use of this website.
14. Contact Information
Middlesboro Jewish Cemetery, Hebrew Road, Middlesboro, KY 40965, United States. Email: info@middlesborojcem.org. EIN: 85-3596172. 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Nonprofit Organization.