Terms of Use

You agree to use this Site for lawful purposes only and in a manner consistent with our mission to support autism families. Specifically, you must not:

• Use the Site in any way that causes or may cause damage to the Site, impairs its availability, or interferes with other users' access
• Use the Site to transmit unsolicited communications, spam, or fraudulent content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, its servers, or any connected database or system
• Use the Site to misrepresent your identity or affiliation with Caiden's Corner
• Scrape, harvest, or collect data from the Site using automated means without our express written permission
• Use the Site in any way that violates applicable local, state, federal, or international laws or regulations

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Site for any user who violates these terms or engages in conduct harmful to our organization, mission, or community.

All content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, photographs, video, program descriptions, and the Caiden's Corner name and branding — is owned by Caiden's Corner – The Ausome Families Foundation or used with permission. You may not, without our prior written consent:

• Copy, reproduce, republish, upload, or post any content from this Site
• Distribute, transmit, or broadcast Site content for commercial purposes
• Modify or create derivative works based on our content
• Use our name, logo, or branding to imply endorsement or affiliation

We partner with trusted third-party platforms — including Zeffy — to process donations, event registrations, and ticket sales securely. By making a payment through our Site:

• You agree to the terms and conditions of the applicable payment processor
• You acknowledge that Caiden's Corner does not store payment card information directly
• You understand that donations are final; we do not offer refunds on charitable donations except in cases of documented processing error
• You agree that all donations are made voluntarily and without expectation of goods or services in return, beyond any stated donor recognition benefits

If you experience a payment issue or believe an error occurred, contact us at [email protected] and we will work to resolve it promptly.

By registering for or attending a Caiden's Corner event — including the Autism Acceptance Walk & Community Celebration — you acknowledge and agree to the following:

• Assumption of risk: Participation in outdoor events and physical activities involves inherent risks. You participate voluntarily and assume responsibility for your own safety and the safety of any minors in your care.
• Release of liability: You release Caiden's Corner, its directors, officers, staff, volunteers, and event partners from any claims arising from your participation, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.
• Photography consent: Photos and videos may be taken at our events for use in reports, social media, and grant materials. If you do not consent, please notify staff at check-in and we will respect your wishes.
• Code of conduct: All attendees, volunteers, vendors, and sponsors are expected to treat others with dignity and respect. Caiden's Corner reserves the right to remove anyone whose conduct is disruptive, unsafe, or inconsistent with our mission.
• Vendor and sponsor obligations: Registered vendors and sponsors agree to comply with all event rules communicated prior to and at the event.

If you submit content to us — through forms, surveys, email, or social media — you grant Caiden's Corner a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and share that content in connection with our nonprofit mission and programs.

• You represent that you have the right to submit any content you provide and that it does not infringe on any third party's rights
• You agree not to submit content that is false, defamatory, abusive, hateful, or violates any applicable law
• We reserve the right to remove or decline to publish any submitted content at our discretion
• We will not use personal stories or photos of children for public purposes without explicit written consent from a parent or guardian

Our Site may contain links to external websites — including partner organizations, resource directories, event platforms, and social media — for your convenience and information.

• We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or security of any linked third-party sites
• A link from our Site does not constitute an endorsement of that site or its content
• We encourage you to review the privacy policy and terms of any external site before submitting personal information

If you find a broken link or have concerns about a linked site, please let us know at [email protected].

We make every effort to keep our Site accurate, up to date, and secure. However, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law:

• Caiden's Corner shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Site or its content
• We are not responsible for any loss or damage resulting from reliance on information posted on the Site, technical errors, unauthorized access to our systems, or interruptions in service
• Our total liability to you for any claim arising from these Terms shall not exceed the greater of the amount you paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or $100

This Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The Site will be available, uninterrupted, or error-free at all times
• Any information on the Site is complete, accurate, or current
• The Site or its servers are free from viruses or other harmful components
• Any defects in the Site will be corrected

Content on this Site — including program descriptions, resource information, and event details — is for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, legal, therapeutic, or professional advice. Always consult qualified professionals for guidance specific to your family's needs.

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Mississippi, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of this Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Hancock County, Mississippi. By using this Site, you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

We may update these Terms of Use at any time. When we do:

• We will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page
• For significant changes, we will notify email subscribers with a summary of what changed
• Your continued use of the Site after updated Terms are posted constitutes your acceptance of the changes

We encourage you to review this page periodically. If you have questions, contact us at [email protected].

If you have questions about these Terms or need to report a concern, please reach out:

We will respond to all inquiries within 30 days of receipt. We are a small team with big hearts — we will always do our best to clarify and connect you with the right resources.