1. Acceptance of These Terms

These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of DianaLea.com and the online content, forms, resources, donation features, links, and services offered through ROOTS. By accessing or using the website, you agree to be bound by these terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website.

2. Website Purpose

ROOTS supports children and families affected by pediatric neuroimmune conditions through education, advocacy, holistic wellness, community resources, and related initiatives. Website materials are provided for general informational, educational, awareness, and community-support purposes.

We may update, change, suspend, or discontinue any part of the website or its content at any time, subject to applicable law.

3. Medical and Health Information Disclaimer

Health-related content on this website is general educational information only. Do not rely on it to make medical decisions or delay seeking professional care. Always consult a qualified physician or other licensed healthcare provider about symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, medications, therapies, or personal health concerns.

If you believe you or another person may be experiencing a medical emergency, contact your local emergency services immediately.

4. Eligibility and Children

This website is intended for parents, guardians, caregivers, supporters, professionals, and other adults. If you are under the age required to consent to online services in your location, you may use the website only with the involvement and permission of a parent or legal guardian.

Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising a child’s use of the website and for any information submitted on the child’s behalf.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree to use DianaLea.com lawfully and respectfully. You must not:

• Use the website for fraudulent, unlawful, harmful, abusive, or misleading purposes.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, accounts, servers, or connected systems.
• Upload or transmit malware, malicious code, spam, or material that interferes with website operation.
• Collect information about other users without authorization.
• Impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity or affiliation.
• Copy, scrape, reproduce, or exploit website content except as permitted by law or written authorization.
• Use the website in a way that violates another person’s rights, privacy, or safety.

6. Donations

Donations made through the website support ROOTS programs, educational resources, family support, wellness initiatives, community outreach, future scholarship opportunities, and related mission activities. Unless a donation is expressly accepted for a restricted purpose, ROOTS may use it where it is most needed to advance the organization’s mission.

Online payments may be processed by Stripe or another third-party payment provider. You agree to provide accurate and authorized payment information and to follow the provider’s terms. Any statement about tax deductibility is subject to ROOTS’ organizational status and applicable law; donors should consult their own tax adviser.

7. Books, Products, and Third-Party Purchases

Book buttons or product links may direct you to Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kindle, or other independent retailers. Purchases made on those websites are governed by the retailer’s own prices, availability, shipping, returns, refunds, privacy policy, and terms.

ROOTS and DianaLea.com are not responsible for a third-party retailer’s transaction processing, delivery, product availability, account access, or customer service. Contact the applicable retailer regarding an order placed through its platform.

8. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the website and its original text, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, designs, downloads, program materials, and other content are owned by or licensed to ROOTS, Diana L.M. Saint Simon, or the applicable rights holder and are protected by intellectual-property laws.

You may view and use website materials for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, republish, sell, modify, distribute, publicly display, or create derivative works from protected content without prior written permission, except where permitted by law.

9. Messages, Feedback, and Other Submissions

You are responsible for information or content you submit through the website. You confirm that you have the right to submit it and that it does not violate any law or third-party right.

Submitting an inquiry, story, testimonial, photograph, or other material does not automatically grant ROOTS permission to publish it publicly. Any public use of personal stories, images, or testimonials will be handled through appropriate permission or consent where required.

10. Third-Party Websites and Services

The website may contain links to external websites, social-media platforms, payment processors, retailers, resource providers, or other services. Links are provided for convenience and do not necessarily constitute an endorsement.

ROOTS does not control and is not responsible for third-party content, availability, security, privacy practices, products, or services. Your use of third-party services is governed by their own terms and policies.

11. Website Disclaimers

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. ROOTS does not guarantee that the website will always be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, complete, current, or suitable for every individual purpose.

Personal stories and experiences shared on the website reflect individual experiences and do not promise or predict the same results for another person.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, ROOTS, DianaLea.com, Diana L.M. Saint Simon, and their respective representatives, volunteers, service providers, and affiliates will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of, inability to use, or reliance on the website, its content, or linked third-party services.

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

13. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless ROOTS and its representatives from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and reasonable expenses arising from your unlawful use of the website, your violation of these terms, or your infringement of another person’s rights.

14. Suspension or Termination

We may restrict, suspend, or terminate access to the website when reasonably necessary to protect the website, users, ROOTS, or others; respond to misuse or security concerns; enforce these terms; or comply with legal obligations.

15. Applicable Law and Severability

These terms are governed by the laws applicable to ROOTS and the operation of DianaLea.com, without overriding any mandatory consumer protections that apply to you. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect to the extent permitted by law.

16. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms and Conditions to reflect changes to the website, ROOTS programs, service providers, or legal requirements. Updated terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website after an update means you accept the revised terms to the extent permitted by law.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact ROOTS through DianaLea.com.