⭐ Autism Is Our Lives — Website Terms of Use & Legal Disclaimer

Last Updated: Dec 1 2025

Welcome to Autism Is Our Lives (the “Site”). By accessing, browsing, or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the Site.

These Terms apply to all visitors, readers, subscribers, donors, customers, and contributors.

🧩 1. Purpose of This Website

Autism Is Our Lives is an online platform that shares:

  • personal family experiences with autism,

  • educational and awareness content,

  • fictional stories and creative writing projects,

  • blog articles,

  • gaming and entertainment content,

  • resources and tools for neurodivergent families,

  • updates related to donations and community support.

This site is intended for informational, creative, and community purposes only.

🧠 2. No Medical, Legal, or Professional Advice

All content on this Site — including blog posts, personal experiences, commentary, creative works, or discussions — is not medical advice, psychological advice, legal advice, financial advice, or professional guidance.

You should always consult licensed professionals for:

  • medical or mental health concerns

  • legal matters

  • financial or tax decisions

  • therapeutic guidance

  • educational planning or treatment

You use this Site at your own discretion and risk.

🔐 3. Privacy & Personal Data

Your use of this Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy (posted separately).

This includes information about:

  • what data is collected

  • how data is used

  • cookies and analytics

  • user rights and data protection practices

By using the Site, you agree to the Privacy Policy.

📄 4. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, all content on Autism Is Our Lives is the intellectual property of the Site owner, including:

  • blog posts

  • memoir content

  • Autism resources

  • The Pattern Seekers Journey

  • Soulfire series content

  • Fiction, characters, settings, and creative writing

  • Graphics, logos, and designs

  • Videos, images, and custom artwork

  • Educational materials

You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from this content without written permission.

💬 5. User Submissions & Contributions

Users may submit ideas, comments, feedback, creative suggestions, or content via email or forms.

By submitting content, you agree that:

  • the submission is voluntary,

  • the submission is non-confidential,

  • you grant Autism Is Our Lives a perpetual, royalty-free license to use, modify, publish, or incorporate it into the Site or related projects,

  • no compensation is required or implied.

If your submission contains personal information, you do so at your own discretion.

💸 6. Donations, Purchases, and Charitable Contributions

Autism Is Our Lives allows users to support the Site through donations or store purchases.

By participating, you acknowledge the following:

  • A portion of funds is allocated to site operations, family activities, and charitable giving, as outlined on our Funding & Transparency page.

  • 10% of all revenue from donations and purchases is donated to autism-related charities starting CY 2026.

  • The Site does not guarantee tax-deductible status unless officially stated.

  • Donation allocation and charity partners may change as needed.

The Site is not responsible for third-party errors or issues related to payment processors.

🔗 7. Links to Third-Party Websites

This Site may include links to external websites, tools, or services.
Autism Is Our Lives is not responsible for:

  • content on external websites,

  • accuracy of third-party information,

  • privacy practices of third-party services,

  • downtime, errors, or malware from external sites.

All third-party use is at your own risk.

🛑 8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Autism Is Our Lives, its authors, contributors, and affiliates are not liable for any damages including, but not limited to:

  • loss of data

  • loss of profits

  • emotional distress

  • misuse of website content

  • reliance on fictional or personal narratives

  • actions taken based on this Site

  • third-party service failures

This Site is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.

⚙️ 9. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree NOT to:

  • use the Site for illegal purposes

  • attempt to hack, disrupt, or interfere with site functionality

  • post or submit abusive, defamatory, or harmful content

  • harvest user data or engage in spam actions

  • impersonate the Site owner or contributors

Violation may result in restricted access or legal action if necessary.

🧾 10. Copyright Complaints (DMCA)

If you believe any content on this Site infringes your copyright, contact:
📧 autism@autismisourlives.com

Include:

  • your contact information,

  • identification of the copyrighted work,

  • identification of the allegedly infringing material,

  • a statement of good-faith belief,

  • a statement that your notice is accurate.

🏛️ 11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Utah, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any disputes arising from use of the Site shall be resolved under Utah jurisdiction.

🔄 12. Changes to the Terms of Use

Autism Is Our Lives may revise these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the new Terms.

✨ Thank You for Being Here

We appreciate every visitor, reader, and supporter. Autism Is Our Lives exists to share stories, spread awareness, and create a safe space for understanding autism through lived experience.

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us anytime at:
📧 autism@autismisourlives.com