Terms & Conditions
Last updated: 12/16/2025
Welcome to Status Unknown. These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website (www.statusunknown.org), our social media platforms, and our services. Status Unknown is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing this website, making a donation, or engaging with our community resources, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our site immediately.
2. Not Medical, Legal, or Professional Advice
Status Unknown provides education, advocacy, and community support based on lived experience.
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No Doctor-Patient Relationship: Content on this site is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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Consult Professionals: Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website.
3. Donations & Financial Contributions
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Tax Status: Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. You will receive a receipt for your records.
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Refunds: All donations are final and non-refundable. In the event of an obvious processing error (e.g., a duplicate charge), please contact us within 30 days for a review.
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Third-Party Processors: We use secure third-party processors (like Wix or PayPal). Status Unknown is not responsible for errors or data breaches occurring on these third-party platforms.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise stated, Status Unknown owns the intellectual property rights for all material on this website, including logos, text, and original graphics.
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Limited License: You may view or print pages for personal, non-commercial use.
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Prohibitions: You must not republish, sell, or redistribute our content without express written consent.
5. User-Generated Content & Media Release
By submitting your story, testimonials, "warrior" profiles, or photographs to Status Unknown via our website or email, you agree to the following:
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License to Use: You grant Status Unknown a non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, edit, and distribute your submitted content (including text and images) across our website, social media, marketing materials, and advocacy publications.
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The "Opt-Out" Rule: We will use your submitted content by default unless you explicitly select "Private" or "Do Not Share" on the submission form.
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Ownership: You represent that you own the rights to any photos or stories you submit and that they do not infringe on the privacy or intellectual property of any third party.
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Privacy Expectation: You understand that once a story or photo is shared on our public-facing platforms, it can be viewed by the general public. Status Unknown is not responsible for how third parties may interact with or share your public content.
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No Compensation: You agree that you will not receive financial compensation for the use of your story or likeness.
6. External Links & Resources
We often link to outside resources or partner organizations. Status Unknown does not monitor or endorse the content of third-party websites and is not responsible for their accuracy or privacy practices.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Status Unknown, its directors, and volunteers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of the site or your reliance on any information provided herein. Your use of the site is "As-Is" and "As-Available."
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Status Unknown from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the website.
9. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the [Insert Your State, e.g., Florida], United States. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Broward County, Coral Springs.