Inherited Wounds Foundation

Part 1 — Medical & General Disclaimer

1.1 Educational purpose only

The Inherited Wounds Foundation is a nonprofit educational organization. All content published on this website — including articles, treatment overviews, research summaries, personal stories, and resource guides — is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as, and does not constitute, medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, legal advice, psychological counseling, financial advice, or any other form of professional consultation.

1.2 Not a medical professional

The founders, contributors, writers, and volunteers of the Inherited Wounds Foundation are not licensed physicians, surgeons, nurses, therapists, attorneys, or financial advisors. Nothing on this website creates a doctor-patient, attorney-client, therapist-client, or any other professional relationship between the Foundation and any visitor.

1.3 Consult your physician

Always seek the guidance of a qualified and licensed physician or other qualified health provider regarding any medical condition, symptoms, medications, or treatment options. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this website. If you think you may be having a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.

1.4 VA benefits & legal information

Information on this website regarding Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, disability claims, Agent Orange exposure, service-connected conditions, appeals processes, or legal rights is provided for educational awareness only. It may not reflect the most current regulations, eligibility requirements, or legal standards. Consult a VA-accredited claims agent, veterans service organization (VSO), or licensed attorney before making decisions about your benefits or legal rights.

1.5 Mental health resources

Content about trauma, post-traumatic stress, intergenerational trauma, and mental health is for awareness and education only. If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis:

Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
Emergency services: 911

1.6 Accuracy & currency of information

We make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of the information on this website. However, medical research, VA regulations, and legal standards change frequently. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of any information. You rely on any information on this website entirely at your own risk.

1.7 External links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, organizations, and resources. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. The Inherited Wounds Foundation does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or views of any linked website. Accessing third-party sites is done at your own risk.

Part 2 — Terms of Use

2.1 Acceptance of terms

By accessing or using inheritedwounds.org, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, please discontinue use of this website.

2.2 Intellectual property

All original content on this website — including written articles, graphics, logos, and design — is the property of the Inherited Wounds Foundation and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may share and link to our content for noncommercial educational purposes, provided you credit the Inherited Wounds Foundation and link back to the original page. You may not reproduce, republish, or distribute our content for commercial purposes without written permission.

2.3 Acceptable use

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You may not:

Use the site to distribute spam, malware, or harmful content
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site or its systems
Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any organization
Use automated tools to scrape or harvest content without permission

2.4 Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Inherited Wounds Foundation, its founders, officers, volunteers, and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or reliance on, information on this website. This includes damages resulting from errors, omissions, interruptions, or delays in the content.

2.5 No warranties

This website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

2.6 Governing law

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

Part 3 — Privacy Policy

The Inherited Wounds Foundation is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

3.1 Who we are

Inherited Wounds Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to education and advocacy for veterans and their families. For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us.

3.2 What information we collect

Information you provide voluntarily:

Name and email address when you sign up for our newsletter
Name, email, and message content when you submit our contact form
Name, email, and payment details when you make a donation (payment details processed by a secure third-party processor — see Section 3.6)

Information collected automatically:

IP address and general geographic location
Browser type, device type, and operating system
Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 3.5)

3.3 How we use your information

We use the information we collect only for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries submitted through our contact form
To send you our newsletter and organizational updates (only if you opted in)
To process donations securely
To analyze website usage and improve our content and user experience
To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. Ever.

3.4 Who we share information with

We may share your information only with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the website, provided they agree to keep your information confidential. These may include:

Email marketing platform (e.g., Mailchimp) — for newsletter delivery
Donation payment processor (e.g., Stripe or PayPal) — for secure donation processing
Website analytics provider (e.g., Google Analytics) — for site usage analysis

These service providers act as data processors only and are not permitted to use your data for their own purposes. We may also disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal process.

3.5 Cookies & tracking

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve functionality and analyze traffic. Types of cookies we may use include:

Essential cookies: required for the website to function properly
Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics)

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, visit: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the site.

California residents and EU/UK visitors have additional rights regarding cookies and tracking under the CCPA and GDPR respectively (see Section 3.8).

3.6 Donation & payment information

Donations made through this website are processed by a secure, PCI-compliant third-party payment processor. The Inherited Wounds Foundation does not store, see, or have access to your full credit card or banking information. Donor names and contact information are kept strictly confidential and are never sold, rented, or shared with other organizations.

3.7 Data security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including the use of SSL/HTTPS encryption on all pages of this website and limiting staff access to personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify affected individuals as required by applicable law.

3.8 Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

The right to access the personal information we hold about you
The right to correct inaccurate information
The right to request deletion of your information
The right to opt out of marketing communications at any time
California residents (CCPA): the right to know what data is collected, the right to deletion, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
EU/UK residents (GDPR): the right to data portability, the right to restrict processing, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

3.9 Email communications

We will only add you to our mailing list if you have explicitly opted in. Every email we send will include an unsubscribe link, and you may opt out at any time. In compliance with the CAN-SPAM Act, all emails from the Inherited Wounds Foundation will include our physical mailing address and a functional unsubscribe mechanism. We will honor all unsubscribe requests promptly.

3.10 Children's privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. This is consistent with the requirements of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete that information.

3.11 Data retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to two years. Donation records may be retained longer as required for nonprofit accounting and tax compliance.

3.12 Updates to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of this website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

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Part 1 — Medical & General Disclaimer

Part 2 — Terms of Use

Part 3 — Privacy Policy

Questions about this page?

INHERITED WOUNDS FOUNDATION
Honoring service. Supporting families.

425.906.3466

Part 1 — Medical & General Disclaimer

Part 2 — Terms of Use

Part 3 — Privacy Policy

Questions about this page?

INHERITED WOUNDS FOUNDATIONHonoring service. Supporting families.

425.906.3466

INHERITED WOUNDS FOUNDATION
Honoring service. Supporting families.