Terms of Service

Special Needs Support Circle ("SNSC," "we," "us," or "our") is an independent initiative that provides resources, tools, and guidance for families and caregivers navigating special needs caregiving. We operate the website located at https://specialneedssupportcircle.org.

SNSC currently operates as an independent project and may operate under a formally registered legal entity in the future.

By visiting our website, downloading any resource, creating an account, purchasing a product, or using any of our tools, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you are using the website on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

Important Disclaimer — Please Read CarefullyAll content, resources, tools, guides, and outputs provided by SNSC are forinformational and educational purposes only.
Nothing on this website constitutes or should be relied upon as:
- Legal advice or a substitute for consultation with a licensed attorney
- Medical or clinical advice or a substitute for consultation with a licensed healthcare provider
- Financial, benefits, or tax advice or a substitute for consultation with a licensed financial professional
- Therapeutic or psychological advice

SNSC is not a law firm, medical practice, therapy provider, or financial advisory service. Information provided — including AI-generated outputs — may not be accurate, complete, or applicable to your specific situation. Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions that affect your family's legal, medical, financial, or educational circumstances.

You must be at least 18 years of age to use this website, create an account, or make a purchase. By using this site, you represent that you are 18 or older.

This website is intended for use by adult caregivers, parents, and family members. It is not directed at children under 13.

Some features of this website may require you to create an account. When you register, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Keep your login credentials confidential
• Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account
• Take responsibility for all activity that occurs under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or that we determine, in our sole discretion, pose a risk to other users or to SNSC.

SNSC offers free guides, PDF downloads, and other resources to registered users and newsletter subscribers. These materials are provided for personal, non-commercial use only.

You may not reproduce, redistribute, sell, or repurpose free resources without prior written permission from SNSC.

Free resources are provided as-is and may be updated or removed at any time without notice.

SNSC offers paid digital products including guides and toolkits. By making a purchase, you agree to the following:

Pricing & Payment

All prices are listed in U.S. dollars. Payment is processed securely through our third-party payment processor. We do not store your payment card information.

Digital Product Delivery

Paid digital products are delivered electronically. Upon successful payment, access or download instructions will be provided by email or within your account.

Refund Policy

Due to the digital nature of our products, all sales are final unless otherwise stated at the time of purchase. If you experience a technical issue preventing access to a product you purchased, please contact us at support@specialneedssupportcircle.org and we will work to resolve it promptly.

Permitted Use

Paid products are licensed for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not share, resell, copy, or redistribute paid content without express written permission from SNSC.

Some SNSC tools use automated systems and AI to analyze documents and generate draft outputs such as summaries, letters, or advocacy-related language.

By using AI-assisted tools, you acknowledge and agree that:

• Outputs are generated automatically and may contain errors, omissions, or inaccuracies
• Outputs are intended as drafting assistance only and do not constitute professional advice
• You are solely responsible for reviewing, editing, and verifying any output before use
• SNSC is not liable for any decisions made based on AI-generated content
• You will not upload documents containing unnecessary sensitive personal information

We reserve the right to modify, limit, or discontinue AI-assisted features at any time.

By subscribing to our email list, you consent to receive newsletters, resource updates, and periodic communications from SNSC. You may unsubscribe at any time via the link included in every email.

We do not share your email address with third parties for their own marketing purposes. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

You agree to use this website and its tools only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these Terms. You may not:

• Use the site to harass, threaten, or harm any person
• Upload or transmit malicious code, spam, or harmful content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or its systems
• Scrape, copy, or systematically extract content from the website without permission
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
• Use SNSC content or tools for commercial purposes without written permission
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through any form or tool

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access if we determine, in our sole discretion, that you have violated these Terms.

All content on this website — including text, guides, PDFs, tools, graphics, logos, and design — is the property of Special Needs Support Circle and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our content for personal, non-commercial purposes only. Nothing in these Terms transfers any ownership rights to you.

If you believe content on this site infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us at support@specialneedssupportcircle.org.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services. These are provided for your convenience only. SNSC does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party site.

Your use of third-party services is governed by their own terms and policies. We encourage you to review them before use.

This website and all of its content, tools, and resources are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

SNSC makes no warranties that:

• The website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
• Any content, guide, or tool output is accurate, complete, or current
• The website is free of viruses or other harmful components
• Results obtained from use of the website will meet your expectations

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SNSC disclaims all implied warranties including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, SNSC and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of — or inability to use — this website, its content, tools, or services.

This includes but is not limited to damages resulting from reliance on any information or output provided by SNSC, loss of data, or unauthorized access to your account.

In no event shall SNSC's total liability to you exceed the amount you paid to SNSC in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SNSC, its operators, contributors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the website, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the website or any of its features at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or for any other reason at our discretion.

You may also close your account at any time by contacting us at support@specialneedssupportcircle.org.

Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination — including disclaimers, limitation of liability, and intellectual property rights — shall continue to apply.

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation where possible.

If you are located outside the United States, you access this website voluntarily and are responsible for compliance with your local laws.

If you have questions about these Terms or need to report a concern:

Special Needs Support Circle
‍Email: support@specialneedssupportcircle.org
‍Website: https://specialneedssupportcircle.org