Welcome to the https://www.chromo17q12.org/ website (the “Website”), operated by the 17q12 Foundation (“Organization”, or “we” or “us”). We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that represents individuals and families with either chromosome 17q12 microdeletion syndrome or microduplication syndrome. Our goal is to provide support, begin a registry to gain an accurate number of individuals affected, fund much-needed research, and to create awareness and understanding.  

 

By accessing the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. 

 

Privacy Policy 

We value and respect your privacy. If you use the Website, you agree that your activities are covered by our Privacy Policy. [https://www.chromo17q12.org/privacy-policy] 

 

Use of Publications, Trademarks, and Logos
We provide information and resources on chromosome 17q12 microdeletion syndrome and microduplication syndrome, including articles, photographs, patient stories and medical research, newsletters, e-newsletters (collectively, “Publications”). Unless otherwise expressly stated, all content provided on the Website is intellectual property that belongs to us. 

 

You are permitted to download information from the Website for your own personal informational use. You may also copy, distribute, adapt, and transmit content from this Website solely for not for-profit or educational purposes, provided that the use contains the following attribution: [“Reproduced with permission of 17q12 Foundation”. ] You may not suggest any other relationship, endorsement or affiliation with us unless you obtain express written permission. 

 

For any other use, you must obtain express written permission from us. 

 

You may not use or duplicate any Organization logos or trademarks without express written permission from us. To request permission for use of copyrighted material, trademarks, or logos, send an email to chromosome17q12@gmail.com. 

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Links to Other Websites 

Links on the Website that lead to outside services and resources are provided for convenience only. We do not control the accuracy or availability of those outside services and resources. [Organization does not endorse those organizations or the information provided by other organizations.] Any concerns regarding any such service or resource, or any link, should be directed to the particular service or resource. 

 

Third Party Content 

We respect copyright and trademark laws. Third-party material may appear on our site, and those creators retain all rights to their works, except where noted. 

 

No Guarantees 

Though we strive to keep the information available on the Website current and accurate, errors can [and do] occur. We provide the information on the Website with no representations or guarantees of accuracy, completeness, or timeliness. The 17q12 Foundation will not be liable to you or any other person for any damages that result from the use or inability to use the Website, or as a result of any content, information, services, or resources made available through the Website. 

 

Indemnification 

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless each of us, our affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and volunteers from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to, arising out of, or related to your use of this Website, the violation of these Terms of Use by you, or the infringement by you of any intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity. 

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About These Terms – General Provisions 

If we do not immediately take action to address a violation of these Terms of Use, we are not waiving our rights to take action in the future. If any particular provision of these Terms of Use is found to be unenforceable, that provision will be severable and will not affect any of the other provisions. This Website is owned and operated by us from our offices in Iowa. Your use of the Website, and any related legal action, will be governed by the laws of the State of Iowa, without regard to conflict of laws principles. The sole jurisdiction for any litigation arising out of your use of or inquiries to the Website will be an appropriate federal or state court located in Grimes, Iowa. 

 

Changes to the Terms of Use 

We reserve the right to make changes to any information or services on the Website, including these Terms of Use, without notice to you. The most current Terms of Use will be posted here on the Website and will be effective upon posting. The Effective Date will be posted with the most current Terms of Use. Be sure to return to this page periodically to ensure familiarity with the most current version of these Terms of Use. 

 

Effective Date: October 11, 2021