The Sibling Foundation

1. Purpose of the Website

The Site provides educational resources, community support, advocacy information, and related services for individuals with disabilities and their families.

Important: The content on this Site is for informational and supportive purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice.

2. No Medical or Professional Advice

The Sibling Foundation does not provide:

• Medical advice
• Mental health counseling
• Legal advice

Any information provided on this Site should not be relied upon as professional advice. Always seek guidance from a qualified professional.

If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, contact emergency services immediately.

3. Use of the Website

You agree to use this Site lawfully and respectfully. You must not:

• Post or transmit harmful, abusive, or discriminatory content
• Exploit or harm individuals with disabilities
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site
• Interfere with Site functionality

We reserve the right to remove content or restrict access at our sole discretion.

4. Community Guidelines

If the Site includes forums, comments, or community features:

• Be respectful and supportive
• Do not provide unverified medical or legal advice
• Do not harass or discriminate

We may moderate, remove, or restrict content that violates these guidelines.

5. Donations and Contributions

All donations made through the Site are:

• Voluntary
• Generally non-refundable, unless required by law

We may use third-party payment processors. We are not responsible for their systems or policies.

No Guarantee of Outcomes: Donations support our mission but do not guarantee specific services or results.

6. Volunteer Participation

If you participate as a volunteer:

• You do so voluntarily and at your own risk
• You agree to follow all applicable policies and instructions
• The Sibling Foundation is not liable for injuries or damages except as required by law

Additional agreements or waivers may apply.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site is owned by The Sibling Foundation or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute content without prior written permission.

8. User Submissions

By submitting content (stories, testimonials, photos, etc.), you:

• Acknowledge it may be used for awareness, marketing, or educational purposes
• Grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use and display your content
• Confirm that you have the right to share it

9. Privacy and Sensitive Information

Do not submit sensitive personal or medical information through public areas of the Site.

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

10. Third-Party Resources

We may link to external resources, services, or organizations. These are provided for convenience only.

We do not endorse or control third-party content and are not responsible for their practices.

11. Accessibility Statement

We strive to make our Site accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities. However, we do not guarantee that all features will be fully accessible at all times.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE.”

We do not guarantee:

• That the Site will meet your specific needs.
• Accuracy or completeness of information
• Continuous or error-free operation

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE.”

We do not guarantee:

• That the Site will meet your specific needs.
• Accuracy or completeness of information
• Continuous or error-free operation

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Sibling Foundation shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Emotional distress arising from use of content or community interactions
• Reliance on information provided through the Site

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Sibling Foundation, its directors, officers, volunteers, and affiliates from any claims arising from:

• Your interactions with other users
• Your use of the Site
• Your violation of these Terms

15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Indiana, without regard to conflict of law principles.

16. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting.

Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.

17. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Site at any time, without notice, for violations of these Terms or other reasons.

18. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms:

Email: [email protected]
Address: PO Box 173, Noblesville, IN 46061

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the full agreement between you and The Sibling Foundation regarding use of the Site.