Medical & Educational Disclaimer

1. Introduction

IAC Patrons Foundation (hereinafter referred to as “IAC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) provides educational, research-based, and programmatic content related to autism care, neurodivergence, and mental health through its website, publications, training programs, and community initiatives.

This Disclaimer explains:

• The nature, purpose, and limitations of IAC’s content
• Liability protections applicable to IAC, its staff, volunteers, and partners
• User responsibilities when accessing medical, educational, or research-related information

This Disclaimer is aligned with applicable legal and governance frameworks, including:
India:

• Information Technology Act, 2000
• Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
• SPDI Rules
• Consumer Protection Act, 2019
• Applicable medical, educational, and research advisory best practices

International:

• GDPR considerations for content accessed by users outside India

Audit & Risk Management:

• Liability minimization, donor transparency, and institutional compliance

2. Scope

This Disclaimer applies to:

• All content published or distributed by IAC, including blogs, articles, research publications, reports, infographics, videos, podcasts, and downloadable resources
• Training programs, workshops, seminars, certifications, and educational materials
• Communications, newsletters, and social media content issued by or on behalf of IAC
• All users, including parents, caregivers, professionals, trainees, donors, researchers, and general visitors

3. Educational and Informational Purpose

• All content provided by IAC is intended solely for informational, educational, and awareness purposes.
• Content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, therapeutic intervention, legal counsel, or individualized educational planning.
• Users must consult qualified medical, therapeutic, psychological, educational, or legal professionals before making decisions related to autism care, mental health, therapies, interventions, or training pathways.

4. No Professional, Medical, or Legal Advice

• Content published by IAC does not constitute medical, psychological, psychiatric, legal, financial, or therapeutic advice.
• IAC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, reliability, suitability, or applicability of content to any individual case or circumstance.
• To the fullest extent permitted by law, any reliance on IAC content is undertaken at the user’s own risk.

5. Research, Data, and Program Outcomes

• Research findings, case studies, statistics, and program data shared by IAC are provided for informational and educational reference only.
• Individual outcomes from programs, therapies, interventions, or services may vary significantly based on medical, developmental, social, environmental, and contextual factors.
• IAC makes no representations or guarantees regarding outcomes, effectiveness, or results arising from the use or application of such content.

6. Training and Educational Programs

• Participation in training programs, workshops, seminars, or certification initiatives offered by IAC is entirely voluntary.
• Completion of training does not guarantee employment, certification recognition, professional accreditation, or specific outcomes.
• Users are responsible for assessing the relevance, applicability, and compliance of training content within their jurisdiction, professional field, or institutional requirements.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted under applicable law:

• IAC, its trustees, directors, employees, volunteers, consultants, and partners shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from:
  A. Use of or reliance on content published by IAC
  B. Participation in training, programs, or educational initiatives
  C. Decisions or actions taken based on information provided by IAC
• All use of IAC content, programs, and resources is at the user’s sole risk.

8. Accuracy, Currency, and Updates

• IAC makes reasonable efforts to ensure that content is accurate, evidence-informed, and current at the time of publication.
• Content may be updated, modified, or withdrawn without prior notice as knowledge, regulations, or best practices evolve.
• IAC does not warrant that content will always be current, complete, or suitable for a particular individual or purpose.

9. User Responsibility

Users accessing or relying on IAC content agree to:

• Independently verify information with qualified professionals
• Ensure that any interventions, therapies, or applications comply with local laws, ethical standards, and professional regulations
• Exercise independent judgment, discretion, and critical evaluation before applying content in real-world settings

10. Relationship with Other Policies

• This Disclaimer must be read in conjunction with IAC’s Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, Cookie Policy, and Donation & Payment Policy.
• In the event of any inconsistency, the Terms of Use shall prevail with respect to website access and liability.