Terms of Use

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Welcome to Down Together. By accessing and using this website, you agree to these terms of use. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

1. Purpose of the Site

Down Together is an educational resource providing information about Down syndrome for families, caregivers, and professionals.

This is not medical advice. Information on this site is educational, not diagnosis or treatment. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical decisions.

2. License to Use

You are granted a non-exclusive license to access and use this site for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes.

Prohibited:

• Reproducing, distributing, or transmitting content without permission
• Using information for commercial purposes
• Modifying or creating derivative works
• Accessing with malicious bots (distinct from legitimate search engines)

3. User Content

If you contribute content (comments, testimonies, etc.):

• You guarantee the content is original and yours
• You grant Down Together a license to use the content
• You accept that content may be edited or removed
• You acknowledge it will not be confidential

4. Disclaimer

Content is provided “as-is” without warranties. Down Together does not guarantee:

• Accuracy, completeness, or timeliness
• That the site operates without interruption
• That the site is free from viruses or errors

Under no circumstances will Down Together be liable for:

• Direct, indirect, or incidental damages
• Decisions made based on site content
• Misinterpretations or user errors

5. Limitation of Liability

Your sole remedy if you have a claim is to stop using the site.

Some jurisdictions do not allow warranty exclusions, so this may not apply to you.

6. Privacy

See our Privacy Policy for details on how we collect and use information.

7. External Links

Down Together may link to external sites. We are not responsible for:

• External site content
• Third-party privacy policies
• Availability of external sites

8. Modifications

Down Together reserves the right to:

• Modify these terms at any time
• Change, suspend, or discontinue the service
• Modify or remove content

Significant changes will be announced. Continued use constitutes acceptance of changes.

9. Governing Law

These terms are governed by applicable law without regard to conflicts of law principles.

10. Contact

If you have questions about these terms, contact us through the site’s contact form.

Plain Summary

• ✅ You can read and learn from the site
• ✅ You can share information with friends
• ❌ You cannot use content commercially
• ❌ This is not medical advice - consult doctors
• ✅ We are transparent about data

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this for my thesis?
Yes, for personal education. Cite sources.

Can I sell information from the site?
No, content is not commercializable.

Is it legal to rely on this for diagnosis?
No, it does not replace healthcare professionals. Always consult doctors.

Can I reproduce articles?
Not without permission. Link to the article instead.