Terms of Use & IP Ownership
The legal terms governing use of the SCAIP\u2122 platform and the Foundation\u2019s ownership of its content, brand, and proprietary methods.
Summary
This page sets out the terms that apply when you visit or use the Sculpting Choices Autism Foundation (“the Foundation”) platform, including the SCAIP\u2122 ecosystem. It confirms the Foundation\u2019s ownership of its intellectual property and describes your rights and responsibilities as a user. This is a living document; it may be updated as the platform evolves.
Ownership of the SCAIP\u2122 Platform
The Foundation owns the brand, code, content, and methods that power this platform.
Trademarks
- "Sculpting Choices Autism Foundation," the SCAIP™ mark, the Sculpting Choices logo, and related brand elements are trademarks of Sculpting Choices Autism Foundation, Inc.
- The ™ symbol denotes an unregistered (common-law) trademark claim; the ® symbol is reserved for marks formally registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
- No one may use these names, logos, or marks without prior written permission from the Foundation.
- Unauthorized commercial use, imitation, or misleading references that suggest affiliation with the Foundation are prohibited.
Copyright & Content Ownership
- All source code, page designs, written content, resource guides, database structures, and visual assets on this platform are protected by U.S. and international copyright law.
- Copyright is automatic upon creation; registration with the U.S. Copyright Office provides additional enforcement rights including statutory damages and attorney’s fees.
- You may view and use content for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not copy, scrape, republish, or redistribute platform content without permission.
- User-submitted content (profiles, messages, submissions) remains owned by the submitter, but you grant the Foundation a license to use it solely to operate the platform.
Trade Secrets & Proprietary Methods
- The SCAIP™ verification methodology, provider review workflows, data-quality processes, and internal business logic are trade secrets of the Foundation.
- Staff, contractors, and volunteers are bound by confidentiality and non-disclosure obligations to maintain this protection.
- Reverse engineering, decompilation, or automated extraction of platform logic and data structures is strictly prohibited.
Patent Notice
- Certain technical processes powering the SCAIP™ platform may be subject to patents or patent applications.
- Software patents are highly specific; general business methods and ideas presented on this site are not licensed for reuse.
- Do not assume any absence of patents from this notice — consult counsel before implementing any process described here.
Your Rights & Responsibilities
The rules that govern how the platform may be used.
Acceptable Use
- You agree to use the platform only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others.
- You may not misuse the platform to transmit defamatory, harassing, or harmful content, or to attempt unauthorized access to data.
- Account holders are responsible for all activity under their credentials and must not share login access.
- Role-based access is enforced; users may only access data their assigned role permits.
Limitation of Liability
- The directory and resources are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute endorsement of any provider, service, or organization.
- The Foundation does not guarantee the availability, eligibility, quality, or accuracy of listed services. Families must verify information directly.
- The platform is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose.
- The Foundation’s liability for any claim arising from platform use is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
Privacy & Data
- Your use of the platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how data is collected, used, and protected.
- Protected Health Information (PHI) is not processed until formal HIPAA certification and Business Associate Agreements are in place.
- You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data as described in the Privacy Policy.
Not Legal Advice
This page is provided for informational purposes and reflects the Foundation\u2019s current terms and ownership claims. It is not a substitute for formal legal counsel. For questions about licensing, trademarks, patents, or enforcement, consult a qualified intellectual-property attorney.