Welcome to hbjexperience.org, the official website of Happy Birthday, Jesus: A Soulful Musical Experience, presented by HMKM Presents under the fiscal sponsorship of L.I.F.E., a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (collectively, "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of this website.
About the Site
This website exists to share information about our annual Christmas celebration honoring Jesus Christ, and to provide ways for artists, volunteers, sponsors, donors, and guests to learn about and engage with the event.
Permitted Use
You may use this site for personal, non-commercial purposes, including:
- Learning about the event, artists, and organizers
- Submitting inquiries through our forms
- Signing up for our mailing list
- Making donations or exploring sponsorship
- Sharing links to this site with others
You agree not to:
- Use the site for any unlawful, harmful, or fraudulent purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site or its systems
- Interfere with, disrupt, or overload the site or its infrastructure
- Copy, republish, or redistribute site content without written permission
- Submit false, misleading, or malicious information through any form
- Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access or extract content from the site
Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including the name "Happy Birthday, Jesus: A Soulful Musical Experience," logos, brand marks, written copy, imagery, design elements, and layout, is the property of HMKM Presents or its licensors and is protected by U.S. copyright, trademark, and related laws.
You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, publicly display, or use any of this content for commercial purposes without our prior written consent. Fair use for the purpose of commentary, review, or news reporting is respected within the limits of applicable law.
User Submissions
Any information you submit through forms on this site (including inquiries, sign-ups, and messages) is handled according to our Privacy Policy. By submitting content, you confirm that:
- The information you provide is accurate and belongs to you
- You have the right to share it with us
- You are not submitting content that is unlawful, threatening, defamatory, or infringes on anyone's rights
Donations and Sponsorships
Charitable contributions made in connection with Happy Birthday, Jesus are processed through L.I.F.E., a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving as our fiscal sponsor. Tax receipts are issued by L.I.F.E. in accordance with applicable IRS guidelines. Sponsorship agreements are separate written commitments and are governed by their own terms.
Third-Party Links
The site may contain links to third-party websites (such as social media platforms, payment processors, or partner organizations). We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of those sites, and linking to them does not imply endorsement of everything they publish.
Disclaimers
The site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. While we work to keep information accurate and current, we make no warranty, express or implied, about the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any content, including event dates, artist lineups, sponsor information, and ticketing details, all of which may change.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, HMKM Presents, L.I.F.E., and our respective officers, volunteers, contractors, and partners are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the site, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of profits, or business interruption.
Event Attendance and Conduct
Attendance at the Happy Birthday, Jesus event itself is governed by separate ticket terms and venue policies established by The Gem Theatre and event producers. These website Terms of Use do not replace or modify those policies.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Missouri, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action arising from your use of the site will be brought in the state or federal courts located in Jackson County, Missouri.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. When we do, we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please reach out.