Terms of Use

Last Updated: May 7, 2026

The following Terms of Use (“Terms”) are entered into between you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) and RARE Kids Foundation (“RARE Kids,” “Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

These Terms govern your access to and use of the RARE Kids Foundation website, including all associated websites, pages, content, functionality, applications, services, communications, donation platforms, media, and digital experiences linked to these Terms (collectively, the “Website”).

By accessing or using the Website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms or the Privacy Policy, you may not access or use the Website.

1. CHANGES AND ACCESS TO THE WEBSITE

RARE Kids Foundation reserves the right to modify, suspend, discontinue, or restrict access to all or any portion of the Website at any time, with or without notice. We may update these Terms periodically. Changes become effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.

2. MEDICAL AND INFORMATIONAL DISCLAIMER

The Website may contain information regarding rare diseases, rare pediatric cancers, medical research, clinical trials, healthcare systems, patient experiences, scientific developments, advocacy efforts, and wellness topics. All content is provided solely for informational and educational purposes and does not constitute medical, legal, financial, or professional advice.

3. USE OF WEBSITE CONTENT

All Website content is owned by or licensed to RARE Kids Foundation and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Users may access Website content solely for lawful personal, educational, charitable, or non-commercial purposes.

4. DONATIONS AND FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS

Donations made through the Website may be processed by authorized third-party providers including Stripe and PayPal. Except where required by law, donations are non-refundable.

5. USER SUBMISSIONS AND COMMUNITY CONTENT

By submitting stories, testimonials, images, videos, comments, messages, or other content to the Website, you grant RARE Kids Foundation a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use such content in connection with the Foundation’s mission, operations, awareness campaigns, fundraising efforts, educational initiatives, and communications.

6. CONTENT STANDARDS

Users may not post or transmit unlawful, defamatory, abusive, fraudulent, malicious, or infringing content through the Website. RARE Kids Foundation reserves the right to remove content or terminate access for violations.

7. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND SERVICES

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. RARE Kids Foundation does not control or endorse such third-party resources and is not responsible for their content, security, or privacy practices.

8. PRIVACY POLICY

Your use of the Website is also governed by the RARE Kids Foundation Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

9. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, RARE KIDS FOUNDATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM USE OF THE WEBSITE OR RELIANCE ON WEBSITE CONTENT.

11. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless RARE Kids Foundation and its affiliates from claims, damages, liabilities, losses, expenses, and legal fees arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.

12. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Connecticut, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. CONTACT INFORMATION

RARE Kids Foundation
36 Russ Street, 3rd Floor #962
Hartford, Connecticut 06106
United States

Email: info@rarekidsfoundation.org