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Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: 03.02.2020
Last Updated: 19.04.2026

Please read these Terms & Conditions carefully before using the MotusAcademy website. By accessing this site, you agree to the terms that govern its use, content, and related services.

  1. About These Terms

These Terms & Conditions govern your access to and use of the MotusAcademy website, including any pages, content, forms, resources, downloads, registrations, applications, communications, and related digital services made available through the site.

In these Terms, “MotusAcademy,” “we,” “our,” and “us” refer to MotusAcademy Foundation SD.

By accessing or using this website, you confirm that you accept these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree to them, please do not use the website.

  1. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms & Conditions from time to time to reflect changes in our activities, website features, legal requirements, or operational needs. Any updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

  1. Use of the Website

You may use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others, interfere with website operations, or compromise the security or integrity of the site.

You agree not to:

  • misuse, disrupt, damage, or attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website or its connected systems;
  • upload, transmit, or submit unlawful, harmful, defamatory, fraudulent, or misleading material;
  • reproduce, scrape, frame, mirror, republish, or exploit website content for commercial purposes without prior written permission, except where permitted by law;
  • use the website in a way that could impair other users’ access or experience.

We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate access to any user who breaches these Terms or uses the website inappropriately.

  1. Content and Information

This website is intended to provide information about MotusAcademy, including its mission, programmes, memberships, educational activities, events, partnerships, publications, and related initiatives.

We aim to keep website content accurate and current, but we do not guarantee that all information will always be complete, accurate, current, or free from errors or omissions. Content may be updated, withdrawn, or changed without notice.

  1. No Medical, Legal, Financial, or Professional Advice

The content on this website is provided for general information, educational, and organisational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, legal advice, regulatory advice, financial advice, or any other form of professional advice, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for qualified professional judgment.

You should seek appropriate professional advice before acting on any information provided through this website.

  1. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, icons, layouts, visual elements, documents, publications, videos, audio, downloads, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to MotusAcademy Foundation SD and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • view website content for personal, educational, or internal non-commercial use; and
  • download or print selected materials where clearly permitted by the website.

You may not:

  • reproduce, modify, republish, distribute, sell, license, or otherwise exploit website content for commercial purposes without prior written consent;
  • remove copyright, attribution, trademark, or other proprietary notices.

All trademarks, service marks, logos, and names appearing on the site remain the property of their respective owners.

  1. User Submissions and Communications

If you submit forms, enquiries, applications, membership details, event registrations, comments, abstracts, nominations, partnership proposals, or any other materials through the website or by email in response to website services, you confirm that:

  • the information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge;
  • you have the right to provide that information and any related materials;
  • your submission does not infringe the rights of any third party.

By submitting content to us, you grant MotusAcademy Foundation SD a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, store, review, reproduce, and process that content as reasonably necessary to respond to your request, administer the relevant activity, or operate the website and associated services, subject to our Privacy Policy and any specific submission terms.

  1. Memberships, Programmes, Events, and Applications

MotusAcademy may offer memberships, event registrations, calls for participation, programme applications, educational resources, and related services through the website. These activities may be subject to additional eligibility requirements, fees, policies, or programme-specific terms.

Memberships and donations made through the website are processed by MotusAcademy Foundation SD.

Submission of an application, registration, nomination, abstract, or membership request does not guarantee acceptance, selection, approval, or participation.

  1. Donations, Sponsorships, and Support

The website may include options to donate, sponsor, support, or otherwise contribute to MotusAcademy-related initiatives. Donations, memberships, and related financial transactions made through the website are processed by MotusAcademy Foundation SD.

Donations, recurring contributions, sponsorships, gala support, memberships, and similar transactions may be subject to separate payment, cancellation, refund, or participation terms. Users should review the relevant pages and policies before completing a transaction.

  1. Third-Party Links and Services

This website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, journals, event systems, payment processors, social media channels, or other external services. These links are provided for convenience and information only.

MotusAcademy Foundation SD does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, security, privacy practices, accessibility, or terms of any third-party site or service. Accessing third-party services is done at your own risk and subject to the terms and policies of those third parties.

  1. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data. By using the website, you acknowledge that your information may be processed in accordance with that policy.

  1. Accessibility

MotusAcademy is committed to improving the accessibility and usability of its website. Information about our digital accessibility approach should be read together with our Accessibility Statement.

  1. Disclaimers

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • the website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis;
  • we do not guarantee uninterrupted access, error-free operation, or freedom from malware or other harmful components;
  • we do not guarantee that the website will always meet your expectations or requirements;
  • we disclaim warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, except where such warranties cannot lawfully be excluded.
  1. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, MotusAcademy Foundation SD shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages arising from or related to:

  • your use of, or inability to use, the website;
  • reliance on content made available through the website;
  • interruptions, errors, delays, or technical failures;
  • third-party services or external links;
  • unauthorised access to or alteration of transmissions or data.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

  1. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless MotusAcademy Foundation SD, its officers, directors, employees, contractors, affiliates, and authorised representatives from and against claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of:

  • your breach of these Terms & Conditions;
  • your misuse of the website;
  • your infringement of any intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of any person or entity;
  • any content or material you submit through the website.
  1. Suspension or Withdrawal of Access

We may suspend, restrict, modify, or discontinue any part of the website, either temporarily or permanently, at any time and without prior notice, including where necessary for maintenance, upgrades, security, legal compliance, or operational reasons.

  1. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms & Conditions are governed primarily by the laws of the State of South Dakota, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Because MotusAcademy operates internationally and may engage with users, partners, and activities connected to Switzerland, nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit the application of any mandatory provisions of Swiss law that may apply in specific circumstances.

Unless mandatory law requires otherwise, any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state or federal courts located in South Dakota, USA.

  1. Severability

If any provision of these Terms & Conditions is found to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, the remainder of the Terms shall remain in full force and effect.

  1. Entire Agreement

These Terms & Conditions, together with any referenced policies or additional activity-specific terms, constitute the entire agreement between you and MotusAcademy Foundation SD regarding your use of the website.

  1. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact:

MotusAcademy Foundation SD
Email:  info@motusacademy.org
Address: 4600 West Nobel Street, Suite 102, Sioux Falls, SD 57107