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 continuously working to improve the accessibility of our digital content and welcome feedback that helps us improve.

Our Commitment

MotusAcademy supports accessibility, inclusion, and effective communication across its digital presence. We believe people should be able to access information about our mission, programmes, events, partnerships, education, and rehabilitation initiatives without unnecessary barriers.

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

Accessibility Standards 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 standards.

WCAG is the internationally recognised accessibility standard developed through the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). We also review evolving accessibility guidance and best practices as digital standards continue to improve.

Measures We Are Taking

We are working to improve accessibility through measures such as:

• clear 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.

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 standards. 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 still being updated for accessibility.

Because some website features 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 may vary depending on browser, device, operating system, and the assistive tools being used.

If you experience 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 encounter a barrier, cannot access certain content, or need information in an alternative format, please contact us.

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

When contacting us, it is helpful to 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.

Donation Policy

Effective Date: 03.02.2020
Last Updated: 19.04.2026

MotusAcademy Foundation 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 supporter contributions made to or through MotusAcademy Foundation.

The purpose of this policy is to promote transparency, support responsible stewardship, and provide a fair and consistent framework for handling contributions.

2. Entity Receiving Donations

Donations and memberships submitted through this website are processed by:

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

Where donations are 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 may accept, at its discretion, contributions 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.

4. Restricted and Unrestricted Gifts

Unless a donation is explicitly accepted for a specific approved purpose, gifts will generally be treated as unrestricted and may be used where most needed to support MotusAcademy Foundation programmes 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.

If a restricted purpose becomes impossible, impractical, obsolete, or no longer aligned with operational realities, MotusAcademy Foundation may redirect the funds to a substantially similar purpose in accordance with 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; and
• the information provided is accurate to the best of the donor’s knowledge.

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

Where required, written disclosure statements may identify the portion of any payment that does not qualify as a charitable contribution if goods, services, tickets, sponsorship benefits, or other items are provided in exchange.

Donors remain responsible for consulting their own tax advisers regarding deductibility, valuation, reporting, and substantiation requirements.

7. Recurring Donations

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

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

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

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

8. Refund Policy

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

However, MotusAcademy Foundation 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; or
• 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; and
• a brief explanation of the request.

If a refund is approved, it will generally be issued to the original payment method where feasible.

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; and
• disclosure requirements for donor benefits.

Where goods, services, or donor benefits are provided in exchange for payment, MotusAcademy Foundation may identify the estimated fair market value of those benefits where appropriate.

10. Non-Cash and In-Kind Gifts

MotusAcademy Foundation 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; or
• involve unclear ownership, valuation, or legal restrictions.

MotusAcademy Foundation 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 is committed to responsible stewardship, donor support, and transparent communication.

Where appropriate, MotusAcademy Foundation may communicate with donors about:

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

13. No Tax, Legal, or Financial Advice

MotusAcademy Foundation 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 or planned giving; and
• applicable tax or legal implications.

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 organisational operations.

The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated revision 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