Effective November 2026
Welcome to whitebarkinstitute.org, the website of Whitebark Institute (“Whitebark,” “we,” “us”), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Mammoth Lakes, California. By using this website, you agree to these terms. If you don’t agree, please don’t use the site.
Using our website
You may use this website for lawful, personal, and noncommercial purposes. You agree not to:
- Use the site in a way that breaks any law or harms Whitebark or others
- Try to gain unauthorized access to the site, its servers, or its data
- Upload or send viruses, spam, or harmful code
- Use automated tools to copy large amounts of content from the site without our permission
Information on this site
We share information about forest health, wildfire resilience, and our projects for general educational purposes. It is not professional, legal, or emergency advice. For active wildfires, evacuations, or other emergencies, follow official sources such as local fire agencies, CAL FIRE, and county emergency services. We work to keep information accurate and up to date, but we can’t guarantee that it is complete or current.
Donations
Donations to Whitebark Institute are voluntary. They are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law (Federal EIN 47-1310886). Online donations are processed by Funraise and its payment partners, and their terms also apply to your transaction. If you believe a donation was made in error, contact us at info@whitebarkinstitute.org and we’ll work with you to resolve it.
Our content
The text, photos, logos, maps, reports, and other materials on this site belong to Whitebark Institute or are used with permission. They are protected by copyright and trademark laws. You’re welcome to share links to our pages. To reuse our photos, logos, or other materials, please contact us first for permission.
Information you send us
When you submit a form, sign up for emails, or contact us, you agree that the information you provide is accurate. Our Privacy Policy explains how we handle it.
Links and third-party services
Our site links to and uses services run by others, including donation, email, and analytics providers. We don’t control those websites or services and aren’t responsible for their content or practices.
Disclaimer and limitation of liability
This website is provided “as is” and “as available.” To the fullest extent allowed by law, Whitebark makes no warranties about the site and is not liable for any damages that result from your use of it, or from your being unable to use it.
Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. The effective date above shows when they last changed. If you keep using the site after a change, you accept the updated terms.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California.
Contact us
Whitebark Institute
PO Box #182
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
info@whitebarkinstitute.org