Effective Date: 03.02.2020
Last Updated: 19.04.2026

MotusAcademy is committed to making its website accessible and usable for as many people as possible. We are working to improve the accessibility of our digital content and welcome feedback that helps us do better.

Our Commitment

MotusAcademy Foundation SD is committed to supporting access, inclusion, and effective communication through its digital presence. We believe people should be able to access information about our mission, programmes, events, memberships, publications, and opportunities without unnecessary barriers.

Our goal is to improve the accessibility of the MotusAcademy website on an ongoing basis and to make reasonable efforts to ensure that the site is usable by people with a wide range of abilities and assistive technologies.

Accessibility Standard We Aim to Follow

We aim to design, develop, and maintain the MotusAcademy website in alignment with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA as our target standard.

WCAG is the internationally recognised accessibility standard developed through the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). W3C encourages organisations to use the latest version of WCAG, and content that meets WCAG 2.2 generally also meets earlier versions of WCAG 2.1 and 2.0.

Measures We Are Taking

We are working to improve accessibility through measures such as:

• clearer page structure, headings, and navigation;
• improved keyboard accessibility for interactive elements;
• more consistent labelling of links, buttons, and forms;
• text alternatives for meaningful images where appropriate;
• attention to colour contrast, readability, and scalable text;
• ongoing review of accessibility issues as content and features evolve.

These types of improvements are consistent with W3C guidance on implementing WCAG and with general accessibility expectations for public-facing websites.

Known Limitations

Although we are working to improve accessibility across the website, some parts of the site may not yet fully meet our intended accessibility standard. This may include:

• older pages or legacy content;
• downloadable documents or externally supplied files;
• embedded third-party tools, media, or payment systems;
• images, videos, or event-related content that are still being updated for accessibility.

Because some website features may rely on third-party platforms, complete accessibility may also depend in part on those providers.

Compatibility and Use

The MotusAcademy website is intended to work with modern browsers and commonly used assistive technologies. Accessibility can vary depending on browser, device, operating system, and the assistive tools being used.

If you encounter difficulty accessing any part of the website, we encourage you to contact us so we can review the issue and consider a suitable alternative.

Feedback and Assistance

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of the MotusAcademy website. If you experience a barrier, cannot access certain content, or need information in an alternative format, please contact us.

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

When contacting us, it would be helpful if you could include:

• the page URL or feature involved;
• a brief description of the issue;
• the device, browser, and assistive technology used, if relevant.

We will make reasonable efforts to review and respond to accessibility-related enquiries.

Ongoing Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing process, not a one-time project. We intend to continue reviewing and improving the accessibility of our digital content as the website evolves.

W3C’s accessibility statement guidance recommends that organisations treat accessibility as a continuing commitment and provide a clear route for users to report barriers. The U.S. Department of Justice likewise emphasises effective communication and accessible online access for organisations serving the public.

4) Contact
We welcome enquiries from clinicians, researchers, engineers, students, institutions, partners, members, donors, and supporters who want to engage with MotusAcademy.
For general enquiries, please contact info@motusacademy.org.
For membership enquiries, please contact membership@motusacademy.org.
For partnerships, sponsorships, and collaborations, please contact partnerships@motusacademy.org.
For journal, editorial, or research-related enquiries, please contact journal@motusacademy.org.
For donations, major gifts, or supporter enquiries, please contact foundation@motusacademy.org.

5) Donate / Support
Your support helps MotusAcademy advance education, collaboration, research visibility, and mission-led initiatives that strengthen the future of rehabilitation methods and technologies. Support may include one-time donations, recurring giving, sponsorships, major gifts, and programme-aligned partnerships. You can support MotusAcademy through philanthropic giving, strategic sponsorship, event support, or programme-specific contributions.

• Donation Policy

Effective Date: 03.02.2020
Last Updated: 19.04.2026

MotusAcademy values donor trust, transparency, and responsible stewardship. This Donation Policy explains how contributions are processed, how recurring gifts are managed, and how refund requests are handled.

1. Purpose

This Donation Policy applies to donations, sponsorships, recurring gifts, and other supporter contributions made to or through MotusAcademy Foundation SD via the MotusAcademy website or related donation channels.

The purpose of this policy is to promote clarity for donors, support responsible stewardship, and provide a fair and consistent framework for handling contributions. Public-facing gift acceptance policies are widely considered a nonprofit best practice because they help manage expectations, support transparency, and reduce operational and legal risk. (National Council of Nonprofits)

2. Entity Receiving Donations

All donations and memberships submitted through the website are processed by:

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

Where a donation is processed through a third-party payment platform or event-registration system acting on behalf of MotusAcademy Foundation SD, that provider may also process transaction data as part of the payment flow.

3. Types of Contributions We May Accept

MotusAcademy Foundation SD may accept, at its discretion, contributions in forms such as:

• one-time online donations;
• recurring monthly or annual donations;
• sponsorships;
• event or gala support;
• grants;
• programme-directed gifts;
• certain in-kind contributions, where appropriate and operationally feasible.

We reserve the right to decline, return, or refuse any contribution that is not consistent with our mission, legal obligations, operational capacity, or ethical standards. The National Council of Nonprofits notes that some gifts may create more cost, risk, or administrative burden than value, and that a written policy helps organisations handle those situations consistently. (National Council of Nonprofits)

4. Restricted and Unrestricted Gifts

Unless a donation is explicitly accepted for a specific approved purpose, gifts will generally be treated as unrestrictedand may be used where most needed to support MotusAcademy Foundation SD’s mission and operations.

Where a donor indicates a preferred designation or restriction, we will make reasonable efforts to honour that designation if:

• the restriction is lawful;
• it is consistent with our mission and policies; and
• the restricted use is practical and accepted by MotusAcademy Foundation SD.

If a restricted purpose becomes impossible, impractical, obsolete, or no longer aligned with operational realities, MotusAcademy Foundation SD may redirect the funds to a substantially similar purpose, subject to applicable law and good-faith stewardship principles.

5. Donation Processing

Donations may be processed through online payment forms, event platforms, payment processors, bank transfer, or other approved methods. By submitting a donation, the donor represents that:

• the payment method used is valid and authorised;
• the donor is authorised to use that payment method;
• the information provided is accurate to the best of the donor’s knowledge.

MotusAcademy Foundation SD will make reasonable efforts to ensure donations are processed securely and recorded accurately, but no electronic system can be guaranteed to be error-free or uninterrupted.

6. Donation Receipts and Acknowledgements

MotusAcademy Foundation SD will make reasonable efforts to provide donors with an acknowledgement or receipt for completed donations.

For U.S. tax purposes, the IRS states that a donor generally may deduct a charitable contribution of $250 or more only if the donor obtains a written acknowledgment from the charitable organisation. The IRS also states that charities must provide a written disclosure statement for any quid pro quo contribution over $75, meaning a payment that is partly a donation and partly in exchange for goods or services. (IRS)

Accordingly:

• we will seek to provide written acknowledgements for eligible donations;
• where a payment includes goods, services, tickets, tables, benefits, or sponsorship components, we may describe the portion, if any, that may not qualify as a charitable contribution;
• donors remain responsible for consulting their own tax advisers regarding deductibility, valuation, reporting, and substantiation.

7. Recurring Donations

If recurring donations are offered, donors will be informed of:

• the donation amount;
• the billing frequency;
• the method of payment;
• how to cancel future recurring charges.

MotusAcademy Foundation SD aims to make recurring giving straightforward to manage. Donors may request cancellation of future recurring donations by following the cancellation method provided at sign-up or by contacting  info@motusacademy.org.

This approach is consistent with the FTC’s “click-to-cancel” direction that recurring charges should be as easy to stop as they are to start. The FTC announced a final rule intended to make cancellation of recurring subscriptions and memberships easier for consumers, and its rulemaking materials continue to emphasise simple cancellation pathways. (Federal Trade Commission)

Cancellation of future recurring charges does not normally entitle the donor to a refund of charges already processed, except as described in the refund section below.

8. Refund Policy

As a general rule, donations are voluntary and non-refundable once processed.

However, MotusAcademy Foundation SD may review refund requests in limited circumstances, including:

• duplicate donations;
• an incorrect donation amount entered in error;
• an unauthorised or fraudulent transaction;
• a technical processing error;
• other exceptional circumstances reviewed at our discretion.

Refund requests should be submitted as soon as possible and preferably within 14 days of the transaction date.

To request a refund, donors should email  info@motusacademy.org and include:

• full name;
• contact email;
• donation date;
• donation amount;
• payment method used;
• a brief explanation of the request.

If a refund is approved, it will generally be issued to the original payment method where feasible. MotusAcademy Foundation SD reserves the right to request additional information before making a decision.

9. Event Payments, Sponsorships, and Benefit-Linked Contributions

Payments connected to events, gala tables, sponsorship packages, registrations, auctions, or donor benefits may be subject to additional terms, including:

• event cancellation terms;
• transfer or substitution terms;
• sponsorship fulfilment terms;
• quid pro quo disclosure requirements.

Where goods, services, or donor benefits are provided in exchange for payment, MotusAcademy Foundation SD may identify the estimated fair market value of those benefits where appropriate so that the charitable portion, if any, can be distinguished. The IRS specifically requires written disclosure for quid pro quo contributions over $75. (IRS)

10. Non-Cash and In-Kind Gifts

MotusAcademy Foundation SD may consider non-cash or in-kind contributions on a case-by-case basis. These may include equipment, services, software, supplies, or other assets.

We reserve the right to decline in-kind gifts that:

• are not reasonably usable for our mission;
• impose disproportionate storage, maintenance, compliance, disposal, or liability burdens;
• involve unclear ownership, valuation, or legal restrictions.

The National Council of Nonprofits specifically notes that some non-cash gifts can create burdens or obligations that an organisation is not prepared to manage, which is one reason a written gift acceptance policy is considered a best practice. (National Council of Nonprofits)

MotusAcademy Foundation SD does not provide appraisals or tax valuations for donated property. Donors should obtain their own professional advice regarding valuation and deductibility.

11. Donor Privacy

Personal information collected in connection with donations will be handled in accordance with the MotusAcademy Privacy Policy. We do not sell donor personal data. Donation data may be processed by service providers such as payment processors, website hosts, CRM platforms, or event systems where necessary to administer contributions.

12. Transparency and Stewardship

MotusAcademy Foundation SD is committed to responsible stewardship of donor support. The National Council of Nonprofits notes that financial transparency and public disclosure support donor trust and ethical leadership, and that many nonprofits publish key information proactively to make trust-building easier. (National Council of Nonprofits)

Where appropriate, MotusAcademy Foundation SD may communicate with donors about:

• the general purpose of supported work;
• programme updates;
• acknowledgement of support;
• legally required receipts and disclosures;
• major policy changes affecting donations.

13. No Tax, Legal, or Financial Advice

MotusAcademy Foundation SD does not provide tax, legal, valuation, or financial advice to donors. Donors are encouraged to consult their own professional advisers regarding:

• deductibility;
• substantiation;
• valuation of non-cash gifts;
• estate, planned giving, or cross-border gift implications.

The National Council of Nonprofits specifically recommends that gift policies make clear that the nonprofit should not act as both recipient of the donation and tax adviser to the donor. (National Council of Nonprofits)

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Donation Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, payment methods, fundraising practices, website features, or MotusAcademy Foundation SD operations. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated “Last Updated” date.

15. Contact

Questions about this Donation Policy, recurring gifts, sponsorships, or refund requests may be directed to:

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

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Donation Policy
MotusAcademy values donor trust, transparency, and responsible stewardship. This Donation Policy explains how contributions are processed, how recurring gifts are managed, and how refund requests are handled.

Donations and memberships submitted through this website are processed by MotusAcademy Foundation SD.