Quick Summary of Our Terms
We’re glad you’re here! Autism Spectrum News (ASN) exists to provide the autism community with trusted, evidence-based information, education, advocacy, and resources to support autistic individuals, their families, and the professionals who serve them.. When you use our website, we ask that you:
- Use it respectfully and legally
- Credit us when sharing our articles
- Understand that our content is for education, not medical advice
- Know that we aren’t liable for how information is used
By using our site, you agree to these terms, which help us protect our content and community.
Terms & Conditions
Welcome to ASN, a nonprofit publication dedicated to providing trusted, evidence-based information, education, and resources to support autistic individuals, their families, and the professionals who serve them. By accessing or using this website, you agree to the following Terms & Conditions. Please read them carefully.
- Use of the Website
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment. Prohibited behavior includes:
- Harassing or causing distress to others
- Transmitting obscene or offensive content
- Misusing or attempting to interfere with the website’s security or functionality
- Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, all content on this site is the property of ASN or its contributors and is protected by copyright law. Content may not be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission.
If you wish to share or cite our articles, please attribute them to ASN with proper credit and a link back to our site.
- Submissions and Contributions
Contributors who submit articles, stories, or other content grant ASN the non-exclusive right to publish, edit, and distribute that content in print, digital, and promotional formats.
We do not host public discussion forums, but if you submit comments or feedback directly to us, you agree that they may be published or referenced at our discretion.
- Disclaimer of Warranties
The information on this site is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical, clinical, or legal advice. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals with any questions regarding a medical or mental health condition.
The website and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, reliability, or non-infringement.
- Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, ASN shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use of or inability to use this website or its content.
- Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ASN, its officers, employees, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising out of your use of the website or your violation of these Terms & Conditions.
- Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, U.S.A. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in New York.
- Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
