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Cy Pres Recipient — Human Rights & Analytical House, Inc.

HUMAN RIGHTS & ANALYTICAL HOUSE, INC. (HRAH) is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit registered in Florida. We conduct our work both within the United States and internationally. We are available to be considered as a cy pres recipient where direct distribution to class members is not feasible or would provide minimal practical benefit.

Contact: office@hrhouse.us How to nominate Suggested settlement language

Mission and scope

HRAH defends fundamental freedoms, safeguards human dignity, and advances justice and equality through research, coordination, human rights advocacy, and support for individuals in vulnerable situations. Our work is conducted both within the United States and internationally.

We operate in full accordance with the U.S. Constitution and widely recognized principles of democracy, freedom, and human rights.

Core focus areas

  • Human trafficking and exploitation; survivor support in lawful formats
  • Protection of women who survived violence/exploitation; support for women entrepreneurs
  • Public safety support: countering drug trafficking and related crime
  • Digital harms: censorship, discrimination, and civil liberties in the information sphere

Technology and AI safety

  • Monitoring unlawful AI use (including deepfakes and AI-enabled fraud)
  • Development of practical countermeasures and public-benefit software
  • Research, documentation, and transparency-oriented analysis

Cy pres alignment (nexus)

We seek cy pres awards only where there is a clear and defensible nexus between the claims, the class interests, the purposes of the underlying statutes, and HRAH’s programs.

1) Human trafficking, exploitation, and gender-based violence

Relevant for cases involving exploitation, coercion, systemic abuse, and harms affecting women and children.

  • Survivor support navigation (referral-based assistance and coordination)
  • Documentation and analysis of exploitation patterns
  • Prevention, outreach, and safety resources for at-risk groups

2) Digital harms, censorship, discrimination, and civil liberties

Relevant for cases tied to digital platforms, discriminatory practices, and civil liberties impacts in the information sphere.

  • Research and documentation of rights violations
  • Lawful support to affected individuals (intake and documentation guidance)
  • Public-interest reporting and transparency-focused analysis

3) Unlawful use of AI, deepfakes, fraud, and digital exploitation

Relevant for technology-driven harms including AI-enabled deception, deepfake abuse, and automated fraud.

  • Monitoring and research on unlawful/harmful AI applications
  • Development of practical countermeasures (tools, workflows, education)
  • Protective guidance for vulnerable populations

4) Women survivors, family integrity, and protection of children

Relevant for matters involving harassment, coercion, exploitation, or predatory practices affecting women and families.

  • Survivor-focused navigation and resource coordination
  • Programs protecting family stability and child welfare
  • Research on recurring abuse patterns and prevention models
If you share basic case details, we can provide a one-page Nexus Memo tailored to the settlement class and claims within 24–48 hours.

How we accept and use cy pres funds

HRAH can accept cy pres distributions as unrestricted general support (where permitted) or as restricted, program-designated funds. Restricted use is often preferred for clear nexus and streamlined reporting.

Restricted fund options (case-dependent)

  • Anti-Trafficking & Survivor Support Fund
  • Digital Rights & Civil Liberties Fund
  • AI Misuse & Deepfake Countermeasures Fund
  • Women Survivors & Family Protection Fund

Reporting approach

  • Use-of-funds tracking specific to the cy pres distribution
  • Administrator-friendly summary report (format adaptable)
  • Documentation available for court submission upon request

Independence and conflict-of-interest safeguards

HRAH is committed to independence and transparency. Upon request, we can provide a written COI statement addressing:

  • Any known personal or financial relationships with class counsel, defense counsel, settlement administrators, or related entities
  • Willingness to disclose potential connections prior to nomination
  • Agreement to reasonable court-approved conditions that reduce legal and reputational risk

How to nominate HRAH as a cy pres recipient

If you are class counsel, defense counsel, a settlement administrator, or a party representative, you may nominate HRAH for consideration. Email us the items below, and we will respond within 24–48 hours.

Please include

  • Case name and jurisdiction (court, federal/state)
  • Short description of the class and claims
  • Estimated residual amount (if known) and anticipated timing
  • Use restrictions and reporting requirements (if applicable)

We can provide

  • One-page case-specific Nexus Memo
  • 501(c)(3) verification and organizational identifiers
  • Program summaries and restricted/unrestricted options
  • Suggested cy pres language for settlement agreement or motion
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Suggested cy pres language (settlement agreement / motion)

Counsel may adapt the sample language below to the specific case and jurisdiction.

Option A — General (Unrestricted)
Any residual settlement funds that cannot be feasibly distributed to Settlement Class Members, after completion of all authorized settlement payments and expenses, shall be distributed, subject to Court approval, to HUMAN RIGHTS & ANALYTICAL HOUSE, INC. (HRAH), a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to support its public-interest programs aligned with the objectives of the Settlement and the interests of the Settlement Class.
Option B — Restricted / Program-Designated
Any residual settlement funds that cannot be feasibly distributed to Settlement Class Members, after completion of all authorized settlement payments and expenses, shall be distributed, subject to Court approval, to HUMAN RIGHTS & ANALYTICAL HOUSE, INC. (HRAH), a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, restricted to support [Program Name / Category], consistent with the objectives of the Settlement and the interests of the Settlement Class.
Option C — Multiple Recipients (Pro Rata)
Any residual settlement funds that cannot be feasibly distributed to Settlement Class Members, after completion of all authorized settlement payments and expenses, shall be distributed, subject to Court approval, to one or more cy pres recipients, including HUMAN RIGHTS & ANALYTICAL HOUSE, INC. (HRAH), in proportions determined by the Court or as set forth in this Agreement, to support public-interest programs bearing a reasonable nexus to the claims and the Settlement Class.

Documentation available upon request

We can provide documentation to facilitate due diligence and court submission, including:

  • Proof of 501(c)(3) status and basic organizational information
  • Program descriptions and intended use-of-funds statements
  • Conflict-of-Interest (COI) statement
  • Reporting outline for cy pres distributions (administrator-friendly format)
  • Case-specific Nexus Memo tailored to the settlement class and claims