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Terms of Use
Temple Mount Sifting Project of the Israel Archaeology Foundation
Effective July 7th, 2015. Updated 21st May, 2019.
These Terms of Use (the “Terms of Use“) govern use of the website and donations to the Temple Mount Sifting Project (TMSP), an archaeological research project. By donating funds, users agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, all applicable laws and all conditions or policies referenced here (collectively, the “Terms“). The Temple Mount Sifting Project may amend the Terms at any time by posting a revised version of the Terms on our website.
Definitions
In these Terms, we refer to those contributing funds as “Contributors” and to the funds they contribute as “Contributions.” Contributors and other visitors to the crowdfunding website are referred to collectively as “Users.” Gifts or rewards in the form of tangible items or intangible services to Contributors, in appreciation of donations, are referred to as “Perks“.
The Temple Mount Sifting Project Crowdfunding Campaign
The Temple Mount has created an online crowdfunding venue for people and entities seeking to donate funds and to contribute to the success of the project. The TMSP can offer Perks in the form of tangible items or intangible services to Contributors. The Perks are not offered for sale. The TMSP is legally bound to perform on any promise and/or commitment to Contributors (including delivering any Perks). The TMSP will respond promptly and truthfully to all questions posed to them by any Contributor. The TMSP will comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the use of the contributions and the delivery of the Perks. The TMSP is not responsible for collecting and remitting any taxes on the contributions, or any taxes due in connection with Perks.
Eligibility to Use the Services
Contributors under 18 years of age are not eligible to donate without consent. Contributors between the ages of 13 and 17 can donate with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian who is at least 18 years old, provided such parent or legal guardian also agrees to take responsibility and to be bound by the Terms.
Contributors
Contributors are solely responsible for asking questions and investigating the TMSP to the extent they feel is necessary before making a Contribution. All contributions are made voluntarily and at the sole discretion and risk of the Contributor. The TMSP guarantees that contributions will be used as promised, that they will deliver Perks, and that the Campaign will strive to achieve its goals. The TMSP is solely responsible for determining how to treat the donations. If a donation is returned to a Contributor, the associated Perks, if any, shall be canceled.
Refunds
Contributions are not refundable. If the TMSP is unable to perform on any promise and/or commitment to Contributors (including delivering any Perks), the TMSP will work with the Contributors to reach a mutually satisfactory resolution, which may include the issuance of a refund of Contributions.
Perks
The physical Perks (unlike the tours, hosting, etc.) will be sent by the local mail service to the address given by the contributor within three months of the payment. Perks that are claimed via the Hebrew version of this website will be sent only to addresses within Israel.
Perks that include tours (at the Sifting Site, the Archaeological lab or the Temple Mount) do not include transportation to Jerusalem. The donors should request this gift when he\she is in Jerusalem. The tour Perks are valid for 3 years from the date of contribution. Further details about these tours will be sent to the donors following the payment.
Disclaimer
Contributions made directly by credit cards are not tax deductible. Contributions may be tax deductible if made through a US /Canadian / British based partner, who will be responsible for providing contributors with a tax document if required by the relevant taxing authorities (see more information within the donation options on the website). The TMSP makes no representations, warranties or other assertions as to the potential tax deductible status of any contribution to the project.
English Language
In the event of a conflict between these the English language version of the Terms and any foreign language translation versions thereof, the English language version of the Terms shall govern and control. All disputes, claims and causes of action (and related proceedings) will be communicated in English.
For further inquiries could please contact us at contact@tmsifting.org
Thank you! Your contribution helps support and further advance the research of the Temple Mount Sifting Project.
It is our pleasure to send you an official thank you letter (by email) from our project directors.
Receive a PDF copy (via email) of our 40 page informative booklet about the project and the finds from the Temple Mount. This gift is included in all the following gifts.
Receive our 40 page English booklet with full-color pictures. It describes the Temple Mount Sifting Project, the finds uncovered so far, and their importance to the understanding of the history of the Temple Mount.
Receive a sample of soil - remains from the sifting of the Temple Mount soil, after the stones and the archaeological artifacts were removed from it. This soil contains large concentration of ashes from the destruction of the Temple, which gives it its grayish texture. Includes a certificate of authenticity by the project's archaeologists.
Obtenga su réplica de una rara moneda de medio siclo, de los días del Segundo Templo. Este raro hallazgo, que tiene su origen en el Monte del Templo, nos ha inspirado para lanzar nuestra campaña del Medio shéquel, mediante la cual puede sumarse a nuestro esfuerzo por revelar la historia desconocida del Monte.
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Obtenga su réplica de la moneda de medio siclo del Segundo Templo hecha a mano por un artesano en plata esterlina. En su anverso tiene la imagen de un cáliz del Templo y sobre el mismo la letra hebrea «Alef», que significa aquí que la pieza original fue acuñada en el «año 1» de la Gran Revuelta de los judíos contra el dominio de Roma y alrededor las palabras «medio siclo». En el reverso, una rama con tres granadas y las palabras «Jerusalén sagrada».
Make a difference for hundreds of Israeli school kids by sponsoring a school and bringing the Temple Mount Sifting Project to them! This covers 3 full days of sifting AND classes about the history of the Temple Mount as part of our new mobile sifting program.
We will send you an exact replica of an arrowhead that was found in the sifting and is dated to the days of the Maccabees. This is an amazing way to own a piece of history.
We will send you an exact replica of a very important arrowhead from the destruction of the First Temple. It was found in the sifting and was most likely used by the Babylonian army who destroyed the Temple. This is an amazing way to own a piece of history and of your heritage. 
We will send you an exact replica of a rare arrowhead from the days of King Solomon that was found in the sifting project. This is an amazing way to own a piece of history.
The Temple Mount Sifting Project recovers about one coin a day, over 6000 coins to date. Historically, the first coins are from the early days of the Second Temple (the Persian period). The coins have many interesting details that help us understand the period in which they were used. Some even have inscriptions in ancient Hebrew.
Disfrute de una visita al sitio de tamizado situado sobre la ladera del monte Scopus, con la guía de uno de nuestros principales arqueólogos; reciba actualizaciones en tiempo real desde el terreno y obtenga además su réplica de la moneda de medio siclo.
Recorra el Monte del Templo con uno de los codirectores del Proyecto; disfrute de una visita al sitio de tamizado y a nuestro laboratorio y obtenga además su réplica de la moneda de medio siclo del Segundo Templo hecha a mano por un artesano en plata esterlina.
You will get your name published in the publication as well as the opportunity to be in direct contact with the researchers working on your chapter. Click for more information.