Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: December 16, 2025
Website: sdfund1.org
Organization: Scheuermann’s Disease Fund (SDF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Mailing Address: PO Box 972, McMurray, PA 15317

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using sdfund1.org, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

Website Use

The site is open to all visitors; there are no age or geographic restrictions.
Users agree to use the site lawfully and respectfully, without engaging in activities that could harm the organization, its reputation, or its visitors.

Donations

Online donations are processed through PledgeIt.
SDF does not directly process or store payment information.
Refunds for donations are subject to PledgeIt’s policies and procedures.
Tax receipts will be issued in accordance with U.S. nonprofit regulations.

Intellectual Property

All content on sdfund1.org, including text, images, graphics, resources, and design, is the property of Scheuermann’s Disease Fund and protected by copyright law.
Limited sharing of awareness materials is permitted for educational or advocacy purposes, provided proper attribution to SDF is included.
Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of site content is prohibited.

User-Generated Content

By submitting stories, testimonials, or other materials to SDF, users grant SDF a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to publish, display, and use the content for awareness, educational, and fundraising purposes.
SDF reserves the right to edit, format, or remove submissions at its discretion.
Users are responsible for ensuring that submitted content does not infringe on third-party rights.

Medical Disclaimer

Information provided on sdfund1.org is for educational and awareness purposes only.
SDF volunteers and contributors are not licensed medical professionals.
The content should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Visitors should consult qualified healthcare providers for medical concerns.

Limitation of Liability

SDF is not responsible for any damages, losses, or liabilities arising from the use of sdfund1.org, including reliance on information provided, technical issues, or third-party links.
Use of the site is at the visitor’s own risk.

Privacy & Data Use

Use of sdfund1.org is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how personal information is collected, used, and protected.

Third-Party Links

sdfund1.org may contain links to external websites.
SDF is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party sites.

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States.
Any disputes arising from use of sdfund1.org shall be resolved under Pennsylvania jurisdiction.

Changes to Terms

SDF may update these Terms and Conditions at any time.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Scheuermann’s Disease Fund
PO Box 972, McMurray, PA 15317
Email: info@sdfund.org
Phone: 724-436-1271