Terms of Service

Welcome to Autism Care Finder. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.

These terms apply to all users of our service, including parents, caregivers, therapy providers, and visitors to our website.

Autism Care Finder is a directory and matching platform that helps families find qualified ABA practices and autism care providers. Our services include:

• A searchable directory of ABA therapy providers
• Parent reviews and ratings of therapy services
• Educational resources about autism care
• AI-powered guidance and recommendations
• Tools to help families make informed decisions

Important: We are an information platform only. We do not provide medical advice, therapy services, or diagnoses. All medical decisions should be made in consultation with qualified healthcare professionals.

Account Creation

• You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials
• You must be at least 18 years old to create an account
• One person may not maintain multiple accounts

User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Post false, misleading, or defamatory content
• Violate the privacy of others or share personal information without consent
• Interfere with or disrupt our service or servers
• Use automated systems to access our service without permission
• Impersonate another person or entity

Accuracy of Information

While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date information about therapy providers, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or current status of all listings.

Verification

• We make reasonable efforts to verify provider credentials
• Users should independently verify provider qualifications and licensing
• We are not responsible for the quality of services provided by listed practices

Provider Responsibilities

Providers who claim their listings agree to:

• Maintain current and accurate profile information
• Hold valid licenses and certifications as required by law
• Respond professionally to parent inquiries
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Review Guidelines

When submitting reviews, you agree to:

• Provide honest and accurate feedback based on your actual experience
• Respect the privacy of others and not include personal identifying information
• Use respectful language and avoid offensive or discriminatory content
• Not post reviews in exchange for compensation

Content Ownership and License

• You retain ownership of content you submit
• By posting content, you grant us a license to use, modify, and display it on our platform
• We may remove content that violates these terms or our community guidelines
• We reserve the right to moderate and edit reviews for clarity and appropriateness

Medical Disclaimer

Autism Care Finder is not a medical service. We do not provide medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment recommendations. All information on our platform is for educational purposes only. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals for medical decisions.

Service Availability

• Our service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
• We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to our platform
• We reserve the right to modify or discontinue features at any time

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Autism Care Finder and its affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our service, including but not limited to:

• Decisions made based on information found on our platform
• Interactions with therapy providers found through our service
• Technical issues or interruptions to our service
• Loss of data or content

The Autism Care Finder platform, including its design, features, and content (excluding user-generated content), is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Permitted Use

• You may use our service for personal, non-commercial purposes
• You may not copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
• You may not use our name or branding without written consent

DMCA Compliance

If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed, please contact us at[email protected]with details of the alleged infringement.

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our service, you agree to our privacy practices as described in our Privacy Policy.

Key privacy commitments:

• We do not sell your personal information
• We use your data only to provide and improve our services
• You can request deletion of your account and data at any time
• We implement security measures to protect your information

Your Right to Terminate

You may stop using our service and delete your account at any time. Upon account deletion, we will remove your personal information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Our Right to Terminate

We may suspend or terminate your access to our service if you:

• Violate these Terms of Service
• Engage in fraudulent or harmful behavior
• Provide false information
• Abuse or harass other users

We will provide reasonable notice before termination unless immediate action is required for safety or legal reasons.

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by email or through a prominent notice on our website at least 30 days before the changes take effect.

Your continued use of our service after the changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you should stop using our service.

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

We encourage you to contact us first to resolve any issues. If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, you agree to resolve disputes through binding arbitration, except for issues that can be resolved in small claims court.

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry within 5 business days.