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Terms of Use

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using www.societyforpediatricresearch.org (the “Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms“) and the Privacy Policy. The Privacy Policy document also includes the full Cookie Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Website.

The Society for Pediatric Research® (SPR), a U.S.-based nonprofit organization, operates this Website. These Terms are governed by U.S. law and, where applicable, EU law (including GDPR).

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old or have parental/guardian consent to use this Website.

Users under 13 require verifiable parental consent under COPPA and GDPR. See Privacy Policy for details.

User Accounts

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
Notify privacy@societyforpediatricresearch.org immediately of any unauthorized use.
SPR is not liable for losses due to unauthorized account access.

Permitted Use

You may use the Website to:

Access public content (research, news, events)
Register for membership, webinars, or abstract submissions
Log in to member portals
Download educational resources (non-commercial use only)
Make secure payments via e-commerce for:
Annual membership dues
Donations (one-time or recurring)
Event registrations, publication fees, or other SPR services

E-Commerce & Payment Terms

The Website uses secure third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) for:

Transaction Type	Details
Membership Dues	Annual or multi-year; auto-renewal optional
Donations	Tax-deductible (U.S. 501(c)(3)); recurring option
Event/Other Fees	Non-refundable unless stated

No payment data is stored on SPR servers.
Transactions are processed via PCI DSS-compliant gateways.
Receipts sent to your registered email.
Refunds: Subject to SPR’s [Refund Policy]
Currency: USD (default).

Tax: U.S. users may receive 1099 forms for donations >$600/year. EU users: No VAT applied (SPR is U.S.-based nonprofit).

Prohibited Activities

You must not:

Prohibited Action	Examples
Unauthorized Access	Hacking, phishing, credential stuffing
Data Scraping	Automated crawling without prior written consent
Malicious Code	Uploading viruses, malware, ransomware
Impersonation	Falsely representing SPR staff or members
Commercial Exploitation	Reselling content, using for AI training without license
Harassment	Posting defamatory, abusive, or discriminatory content
Payment Fraud	Chargebacks without valid reason, using stolen cards
Violation of Law	Infringing IP, violating export controls

SPR may suspend or terminate access and reverse transactions without notice for violations.

Intellectual Property

Content Type	Ownership	License to You
SPR Logo, Branding, Publications	© SPR	Non-commercial, attribution required
Abstracts, Posters, Presentations	© Respective authors	View-only; citation permitted
Website Code, Design	© SPR	No reverse engineering

No license is granted for AI training datasets, commercial reuse, or derivative works without written permission.

Abstract & Research Submissions

By submitting an abstract, presentation, or poster:

You warrant you have rights to the content.
You grant SPR a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to:
- Publish on the Website
- Archive in SPR repositories
- Use for educational/promotional purposes
You maintain copyright but agree to open access under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 unless otherwise stated.

Third-Party Links & Services

The Website may link to:

Zoom / Vimeo (webinars)
Stripe / PayPal (payments)
PubMed, Google Scholar

These are governed by their own terms. SPR is not responsible for third-party content, privacy, or transaction practices.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE”.

SPR does not guarantee:

Uninterrupted or error-free operation
Accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of content
Absence of viruses or harmful components
Successful transaction completion (though processors are PCI-compliant)

Medical Advice Disclaimer:

Content is for informational and research purposes only. It is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

Liability Cap	Details
Indirect Damages	SPR is not liable for consequential, incidental, or punitive damages
Total Liability	Capped at $100 USD or fees paid in prior 12 months
EU Users	Liability for intentional misconduct or gross negligence cannot be limited

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SPR, its officers, and agents from claims arising from:

Your violation of these Terms
Your submitted content
Your use of the Website or payment systems

Termination

SPR may suspend or terminate your access at any time, with or without cause, including:

Breach of Terms
Legal request
Inactivity > 3 years
Fraudulent payment activity

Upon termination, your account and data access will be revoked. Retained data follows the Privacy Policy.

Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

Jurisdiction	Law	Dispute Venue
U.S. Users	Texas, U.S.	State/federal courts in Houston, TX
EU/EEA/UK Users	GDPR-compliant	Your local courts (Art. 79 GDPR)

Class action waiver applies (U.S.).
Informal resolution encouraged before legal action.

Data Protection (EU/EEA/UK)

SPR processes personal data under GDPR. See Privacy Policy (which includes the Cookie Policy) for:

Legal bases
Your rights (access, erasure, etc.)
International transfers (SCCs)
Contact: privacy@societyforpediatricresearch.org

Changes to Terms

SPR may update these Terms. Material changes will be:

Posted on the Website
Notified via email (members)
Effective 30 days after posting

Continued use = acceptance.

Accessibility

SPR strives for WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance. Report issues to:
accessibility@societyforpediatricresearch.org

Contact Information

Society for Pediatric Research® (SPR)
Email: privacy@societyforpediatricresearch.org
Website: www.societyforpediatricresearch.org
EU Representative: privacy@societyforpediatricresearch.org