Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Invisible Pain Foundation website at invisiblepain.org (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site. These Terms apply to all visitors regardless of whether you have registered or made a donation.

2. About Our Service

Invisible Pain Foundation is a nonprofit organization (with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status pending before the IRS) dedicated to raising awareness, providing education, and supporting families affected by childhood chronic pain and invisible illnesses. The Site provides informational resources, a petition, community story submissions, volunteer opportunities, a curated directory of medical professionals, and the ability to make donations.

3. No Medical Advice

The content on this Site is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have about a medical condition. Please review our Medical Disclaimer for full details.

4. User Submissions

When you submit content to the Site — including stories, petition signatures, volunteer applications, doctor recommendations, or feedback — you represent and warrant that:

• The information you provide is accurate and truthful to the best of your knowledge.
• You have the right to share the content and it does not violate any third party's privacy or intellectual property rights.
• Your submission does not contain defamatory, harmful, abusive, or unlawful content.
• If sharing a story about a minor, you have the consent of the child's parent or legal guardian.

We reserve the right to review, edit, decline, or remove any submission at our sole discretion. Submissions are not automatically published and may be moderated before appearing on the Site.

5. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to use the Site to:

• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information.
• Impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation.
• Submit content that is harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site's systems or data.
• Use automated tools to scrape, overload, or disrupt the Site.
• Submit content that infringes on the intellectual property rights of others.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, images, and design elements — is the property of Invisible Pain Foundation unless otherwise noted, and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without our prior written permission. User-submitted content remains the property of the submitter, but by submitting it, you grant Invisible Pain a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, edit, and distribute that content on the Site for the purposes for which it was submitted.

7. Third-Party Links and External Resources

The Site contains links to external websites and resources operated by third parties, including hospitals, government agencies, and advocacy organizations. These links are provided for convenience and reference only. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these external sites. Inclusion of a link does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation.

8. Donations

Donations are processed through Wix Payments, a secure third-party payment processor. Invisible Pain Foundation has applied for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status with the IRS. If our application is approved, donations made during the pending period may be tax-deductible retroactive to our date of incorporation. We recommend consulting your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your contribution. Donation refunds, if applicable, are subject to our refund policy and the terms of our payment processor.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful elements. All content is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for medical, legal, or financial decisions.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Invisible Pain Foundation and its officers, directors, volunteers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Site, including but not limited to reliance on information provided, or any actions taken based on content from the Site. You access and use the Site at your own risk.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Invisible Pain Foundation, its officers, directors, volunteers, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Utah, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts located in Utah.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at contact@invisiblepain.org. You may also review our Privacy Policy and Medical Disclaimer.