Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wish? It’s up to you! Please refrain from writing anything offensive, obscene or defamatory. Moderators reserve the right to remove anything obviously offensive.
Can other users see my wish?
Yes, all messages are visible on the site.
Why do I need to leave an email address? We will send you an email to verify that it’s you. Click the link in the email to verify your wish.
How long does my wish stay on the site?
Your wish will stay active for as long as the website, so make sure you write something you’re happy with before you post it!
How do we use your data? In order to submit a wish on our website, you must provide your name and email address. This information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy for the purpose of verifying your wish.
What can I do with my wish? Once you verify your wish you’ll receive an email with your unique wish number and links to share it with the world.
Is my donation tax deductible? In the United States, residents may be able to claim tax incentives for donations made to qualified charitable organisations recognised by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Donors must keep records of their donations, including the name of the organisation, the date of the donation, and the amount given.
It is recommended that you consult with a tax professional to determine the specific tax benefits, if any, of your donations and to ensure that all requirements are met to claim such benefits.
What if I want to make a larger donation? If you wish to make a donation in excess of $1000 USD, please send an email to [email protected]. Our team will be in touch with the necessary information for the direct transfer of funds to our chosen reforestation organisation ‘One Tree Planted’. We thank you for your generosity and commitment to supporting our efforts to preserve and protect our planet's natural resources.
Terms of Use
‘Wish Tree for Yoko Ono’ located at wishtreeforyokoono.com is a copyrighted work belonging to Sean Ono Lennon and Yoko Ono Lennon. These terms and conditions (“Terms of Use”) apply to your use of this website, including any subdomains and systems (the "Website").
This is a legal agreement. It grants you certain rights and imposes certain obligations on you in connection with your use of the Website. We recommend that you read it carefully. By using the website you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.
The information on this Website is communicated by Loud Limited, a company registered in England and Wales with company no.11324023 & VAT no. GB295071978 (“Loud Beings”).
To contact Loud Beings, please email [email protected]
Age Requirements Our website is intended for use by individuals who are 13 years of age or older. If you are under the age of 13, it is not recommended to use this website.
Submitting a Message In order to submit a message on our website, you must provide your name and email address. This information will only be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy for the purpose of verifying your message.
Donations Our website allows users to make a donation to plant trees through a widget owned by a third-party website. In accordance with our privacy policy, we are not responsible for any loss of data or breach of privacy that may occur through the use of this widget.
In accordance with the terms of this agreement, we kindly request that if you wish to make a donation in excess of $1000 USD, please send an email to [email protected]. Our team will then be in touch with the necessary information for the direct transfer of funds to our chosen reforestation organisation ‘One Tree Planted’. We thank you for your generosity and commitment to supporting our efforts to preserve and protect our planet's natural resources.
User Content Wishes and messages submitted by users will be publicly displayed on our website. By submitting content to our website, you grant us the right to use and display such content for promotional purposes. However, we will not tolerate hate speech or any content that would go against our Community Guidelines or Acceptable Use Policy. Any such messages will be removed by our moderators at our discretion and will not be reinstated.
By submitting a wish or mesage or providing any content on or through our website, you hereby grant to us a worldwide, irrevocable, royalty-free, nonexclusive, limited license to reproduce, use, adapt, modify, publish, translate, publicly perform, publicly display, distribute and create derivative works from such content in any form, and we may sublicense all or part of its rights under this license or assign them to third parties
You shall be solely responsible for your own User Content and the consequences of posting or publishing them. In connection with your User Content, you affirm, represent, and warrant that:
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you own or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions, and/or rights under applicable law, to use and authorize us to use all patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary rights, including, without limitation, all music-related permissions in and to any and all User Content submitted by you to enable inclusion and use of the User Content in the manner contemplated by our website and these Terms of Use;
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you have the written consent, release, and/or permission of each and every identifiable individual person in the User Content, and/or the right under applicable law, to use the name, image, likeness and/or performance of each and every such identifiable individual person to enable inclusion and use of the User Content in the manner contemplated by this website and these Terms of Use.
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We do not endorse any User Content or any opinion, recommendation, or advice expressed therein, and we expressly disclaim any and all liability in connection with User Content. We do not knowingly permit copyright infringing activities or infringement of intellectual property rights on the website, and we will remove all content and User Content if properly notified that such content or User Content infringes upon third party copyrights.
Community Guidelines
- Be respectful, all wishes are public
- Hate speech of any kind will not be tolerated
- Do not include any links, adverts or spam in your wish
Acceptable Use Policy The following terms constitute our "Acceptable Use Policy":
You agree not to use the Site to collect, upload, transmit, display, or distribute any User Content (i) that violates any third-party right or any intellectual property or proprietary right; (ii) that is unlawful, harassing, abusive, tortious, threatening, harmful, invasive of another’s privacy, vulgar, defamatory, false, intentionally misleading, trade libellous, pornographic, obscene, patently offensive, promotes racism, bigotry, hatred, or physical harm of any kind against any group or individual; (iii) that is harmful to minors in any way; or (iv) that is in violation of any law, regulation, or obligations or restrictions imposed by any third party.
In addition, you agree not to: (i) upload, transmit, or distribute to or through the Site any software intended to damage or alter a computer system or data; (ii) send through the Site unsolicited or unauthorised advertising, promotional materials, junk mail, spam, chain letters, pyramid schemes, or any other form of duplicative or unsolicited messages; (iii) use the Site to harvest, collect, gather or assemble information or data regarding other users without their consent; (iv) interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on servers or networks connected to the Site, or violate the regulations, policies or procedures of such networks; (v) attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Site, whether through password mining or any other means; (vi) harass or interfere with any other user’s use and enjoyment of the Site; or (vi) use software or automated agents or scripts to produce multiple accounts on the Site, or to generate automated searches, requests, or queries to the Site.
We reserve the right to review any User Content, and to investigate and/or take appropriate action against you in our sole discretion if you violate the Acceptable Use Policy, Community Guidelines or any other provision of these Terms, or otherwise create liability for us or any other person.
Liability and Responsibility Our website and its suppliers shall not be held responsible for any loss of data or breach of privacy that may occur through the use of our website. We take reasonable measures to protect your data, but we cannot guarantee the security of any information transmitted through our site. **We are not and shall not be responsible for outdated, inaccurate, inadequate, or offensive content used on our website, or for content which is in any other way incorrect, or for broken links on any third party websites linked to or from our website. We do not endorse any products, brands or services offered by third parties unless specifically stated in writing, and you agree to look solely to such third parties with respect to any questions, complaints or claims.
Copyright This website is copyright of Yoko Ono Lennon and Sean Ono Lennon and is built and maintained by Loud Beings. The content of this website, including text, graphics, names, trademarks, copyrighted materials, and code, is protected by copyright and may not be used without our express written consent.
Indemnification YOU WILL INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD US HARMLESS AGAINST ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, CAUSES OF ACTION, JUDGMENTS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, COSTS AND EXPENSES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’ FEES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OUR WEBSITE OR BREACH OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. YOU WILL NOT SETTLE ANY MATTER THAT IS SUBJECT TO INDEMNIFICATION BY YOU WITHOUT OUR EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT. AT OUR DISCRETION AND EXPENSE, BUT WITH YOUR FULL COOPERATION, WE MAY ASSUME THE DEFENSE AND CONTROL OF ANY MATTER SUBJECT TO INDEMNIFICATION BY YOU
Changes to Terms of Use We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Your continued use of our website following any changes to these terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
Choice of Law All claims arising out of this Agreement or relating to our website will be governed by the laws of the State of New York, USA, excluding the application of its conflicts of law rules. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of this Agreement or relating to our website shall be brought exclusively in a state or federal court in or for New York County, New York, USA.
Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use or our Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected]
Privacy Policy
Updated April 25 2024
This Privacy Policy sets out the data processing practices carried out through the use of the internet and any other electronic communications networks by wishtreeforyoko.com, a website owned by Yoko Ono and Sean Ono Lennon, and maintained by Loud Limited (hereafter referred to as "we" or "us"). If you have any requests concerning your personal information or any queries with regard to these practices, please contact us at [email protected].
Data Protection Principles We will comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable data protection laws when processing your personal data. This means that your personal data will be:
- Processed lawfully, fairly, and in a transparent manner.
- Collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes and not processed in a manner that is incompatible with those purposes.
- Adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary for the purposes for which it is processed.
- Accurate and kept up to date.
- Kept in a form which permits identification of data subjects for no longer than is necessary for the purposes for which the personal data is processed.
Information Collection and Use This website is designed to allow users to leave user content (a “wish” or “wishes”) that will be publicly displayed and available to view by other users. When you leave a wish on our website, we collect your name and email address ****(“personal information”) for the purpose of verifying your wish before it is displayed on the site.
The content of any wishes submitted to our website and displayed publicly may be used for the promotion of our website.
Consent for Data Sharing and Mailing List
In addition to the basic account services, you have the option to opt-in for additional benefits:
- Data Sharing: With your consent, we may share your data with trusted partners to enhance our services, provide personalized offers, or improve customer support. Your data will only be shared for these purposes if you explicitly opt in.
- Mailing List Subscription: You can choose to subscribe to trusted partners' mailing lists for updates, news, and exclusive offers. Subscription is completely voluntary, and you can unsubscribe at any time by following the link at the bottom of emails.
Your privacy is important to us, and you have full control over your data and subscription preferences.
Data Retention and Security We will retain the personal information you provide through our website for as long as needed to provide you with the services you have requested or as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
We take reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal information and to prevent unauthorised access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the Internet or any wireless network can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. As a result, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee the security of any information you transmit to us and you do so at your own risk.
Right to Access, Correction, and Erasure of Personal Data As a user of the website, you have the right to request access to the personal information that we hold about you and to request that this information be updated or deleted. You have the right to request that we erase any personal data that we hold about you. To make a request for your personal data, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request as soon as possible, and in any event, within one month from the date of receipt of your request. We will take all necessary steps to ensure that your data is protected in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Age Restrictions Our website is intended for users who are over the age of 13. By using our website, you represent that you are over the age of 13.
Cookies Our website uses cookies in accordance with our cookie policy. We use cookies to improve your experience on our website and to better understand how it is used. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with our cookie policy.
Third-Party Websites Our website contains a widget to a third-party website, https://pledge.to, operated by Pledgeling Technologies, Inc, that allows users to donate money to plant trees directly to our chosen reforestation organisation, ‘One Tree Planted LLC’ (https://onetreeplanted.com). If you choose to use this widget, the third-party website will collect information, such as your name, email address, and payment information, in order to process your donation.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with any personal information and making a donation.
Changes to our Privacy Policy We may make changes to this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. We encourage you to periodically review this policy to stay informed about how we collect, use, and share your personal information.
Contact Us If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected]
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Effective Date: 10/02/23 Website: wishtreeforyokoono.com
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This CCPA Policy describes your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information.
Information Collection When you submit a message on our website, we may collect your name and email address. This information is used to verify your message before it is displayed publicly.
Data Sharing We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for any reason, except as required by law or to comply with a legal request.
Data Deletion Under the CCPA, you have the right to request that we delete your personal information. If you would like us to delete your data, please email us at [email protected].
Changes to This Policy We may make changes to this CCPA Policy from time to time. If we make any material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on our website.
Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about this CCPA Policy, please contact us at [email protected]
This CCPA Policy is effective as of 10/02/23.
Cookies Policy
Effective Date: 02/10/23
This website, wishtreeforyokoono.com, uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and to enable us to display user-generated content. This Cookies Policy outlines what cookies are, why we use them, and your options for managing them.
What are Cookies? Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
Why do we use Cookies? We use cookies to store information about your preferences and to display user-generated content on our website. This allows us to provide a more personalized experience for our users and to enhance the overall user experience on our site.
Types of Cookies we use
- Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and only last for the duration of your visit to our website. They are deleted from your device when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device after you have closed your browser and can be used to remember your preferences and settings the next time you visit our website.
Managing Cookies Most web browsers allow you to manage the cookies stored on your device. This typically involves setting your browser to either accept all cookies, to reject all cookies, or to prompt you each time a website wants to store a cookie.
If you would like to manage the cookies stored on your device, please refer to the help section of your web browser for instructions on how to do this.
Contact Us If you have any questions about our Cookies Policy, please contact us at [email protected]
Changes to our Cookies Policy We may make changes to this Cookies Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. We encourage you to periodically review this policy to stay informed about how we use cookies and related technologies.
Safe Surfing Guide
We understand the importance of ensuring the safety of our users while they browse our website. As a responsible and reliable platform, we have implemented several measures to ensure that your online experience is secure and enjoyable.
Here are a few tips that we recommend for safe browsing:
- Keep your computer software and anti-virus programs up-to-date to protect against potential cyber threats.
- Use strong and unique passwords for each online account you have and never reuse passwords across multiple sites.
- Be cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown sources, as these could contain harmful viruses or malware.
- Avoid accessing sensitive personal or financial information on public Wi-Fi networks as these are often unsecured and can make you vulnerable to hacking.
- Be mindful of phishing scams and do not provide personal information or financial details in response to unsolicited emails or pop-ups.
By following these tips and taking the necessary precautions, you can help protect yourself while browsing the internet. If you have any concerns about the security of your personal information, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] We strive to provide a safe and secure browsing experience for all our users, and we hope that this policy helps you to do so.
