Terms and Conditions

Scoliosis Support and Innovation Network Philippines, Inc.
Website: https://scoliosisphilippines.org/
Effective Date: January 01, 2011
Last Updated: September 30, 2026

Welcome to the website of Scoliosis Support and Innovation Network Philippines, Inc. (“Scoliosis Philippines,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of scoliosisphilippines.org and its related pages, features, resources, content, and services (collectively, the “Website”).

By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website.

1. About Scoliosis Philippines

Scoliosis Philippines is a patient-led advocacy and community organization working to improve awareness, education, patient navigation, community support, advocacy, and access to scoliosis-related resources in the Philippines.

Our Website provides educational information, community resources, advocacy information, and pathways to available support.

The Website may include information relating to:

  • Scoliosis awareness and early recognition;

  • Patient and family support;

  • Healthcare navigation;

  • Community programs;

  • Advocacy;

  • Research and innovation;

  • Partnerships;

  • Volunteer opportunities;

  • Donations;

  • Products and social enterprise activities;

  • Patient stories and lived experiences.

2. Medical and Health Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: THE WEBSITE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE.

Information provided through this Website is intended for general educational and awareness purposes only.

It is not intended to:

  • Diagnose scoliosis or any other medical condition;

  • Replace a consultation with a licensed physician or other qualified healthcare professional;

  • Provide individualized medical advice;

  • Prescribe or recommend treatment;

  • Replace professional physical therapy or rehabilitation;

  • Replace emergency medical care;

  • Establish a doctor-patient relationship; or

  • Serve as a substitute for professional assessment, diagnosis, or treatment.

Scoliosis Philippines does not provide direct medical, psychological, rehabilitation, or other healthcare services through this Website.

If you believe you or someone in your care may have scoliosis, seek assessment from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

If you are experiencing an urgent or potentially life-threatening medical condition, seek emergency medical assistance immediately.

3. Awareness Tools Are Not Diagnostic Tools

Certain Scoliosis Philippines initiatives may help people notice possible signs of scoliosis.

For example, #StripesFitCheck is intended as an awareness initiative and is not a screening or diagnostic test.

The Website specifically states that #StripesFitCheck is for awareness only and that people who notice possible signs should seek assessment from a qualified healthcare professional.

No Website feature, photograph, checklist, visual guide, questionnaire, AI-enabled tool, or other resource should be interpreted as establishing a medical diagnosis.

4. No Guarantee of Medical or Financial Assistance

Scoliosis Philippines does not guarantee that any individual will receive:

  • Medical treatment;

  • Surgery;

  • Financial assistance;

  • Government assistance;

  • Charity assistance;

  • Donations;

  • Sponsorship;

  • Medical equipment;

  • A particular healthcare provider;

  • A particular treatment outcome; or

  • Funding for healthcare expenses.

The Website currently states that Scoliosis Philippines does not provide direct financial assistance or guarantee funding for medical care, treatment, surgery, or related expenses.

Information about external assistance programs is provided as a resource and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of eligibility or approval.

5. Healthcare Providers and External Resources

The Website may provide information about healthcare professionals, clinics, hospitals, organizations, government agencies, charities, support groups, programs, or other third parties.

Listing or mentioning a third party does not necessarily constitute:

  • An endorsement;

  • A guarantee of quality;

  • A guarantee of availability;

  • A guarantee of treatment outcome;

  • A guarantee of affordability;

  • A guarantee of eligibility; or

  • A guarantee that the information supplied by the third party remains current.

Users should independently verify qualifications, registration, availability, fees, treatment options, and other relevant information before engaging a healthcare provider or service.

6. Community and Peer Support

Scoliosis Philippines provides a community-oriented environment where patients, parents, caregivers, supporters, volunteers, and other individuals may share experiences.

Community information represents the experiences or opinions of individual contributors and should not automatically be treated as medical, legal, financial, or professional advice.

One person’s experience with scoliosis, bracing, surgery, rehabilitation, pain, or other treatment may not apply to another person.

7. Website Content

We make reasonable efforts to provide useful and accurate information.

However, we do not guarantee that Website content is:

  • Complete;

  • Accurate;

  • Current;

  • Error-free;

  • Suitable for every individual;

  • Available at all times; or

  • Applicable to every medical or personal circumstance.

Healthcare recommendations, government programs, laws, benefits, costs, contact details, and third-party services may change.

You should verify important information with the relevant healthcare professional, government agency, service provider, or organization.

8. No Professional Relationship

Use of this Website does not create a:

  • Doctor-patient relationship;

  • Therapist-patient relationship;

  • Attorney-client relationship;

  • Financial adviser-client relationship;

  • Professional consulting relationship; or

  • Other professional relationship

between you and Scoliosis Philippines.

Sending us an email, completing a form, submitting a support request, or using any Website feature does not by itself establish such a relationship.

9. User Submissions

You may have opportunities to submit:

  • Questions;

  • Comments;

  • Stories;

  • Testimonials;

  • Photographs;

  • Videos;

  • Suggestions;

  • Feedback;

  • Volunteer information;

  • Partnership information; or

  • Other materials.

You remain responsible for the content you submit.

By submitting content, you represent that:

  1. You have the right to submit the content;

  2. The content does not unlawfully infringe another person’s rights;

  3. You have obtained appropriate permission from identifiable individuals appearing in photographs or videos where necessary;

  4. The content does not contain unlawful, defamatory, fraudulent, threatening, or malicious material; and

  5. The submission does not violate another person’s privacy.

Submission of content does not guarantee publication.

10. Publication of Stories and Testimonials

If you submit a personal story, testimonial, photograph, or video for publication, Scoliosis Philippines may request separate permission or consent for publication.

We may edit submitted material for:

  • Length;

  • Grammar;

  • Clarity;

  • Formatting;

  • Accessibility;

  • Privacy;

  • Safety; or

  • Editorial purposes.

We will not intentionally alter the substantive meaning of a personal story in a misleading manner.

If you have questions regarding a submitted story or wish to request changes or removal, contact us through the official contact channels.

11. Respectful Community Standards

Users must not use the Website or related community spaces to:

  • Harass, threaten, intimidate, or bully another person;

  • Discriminate against individuals or groups;

  • Publish another person’s private information without authorization;

  • Impersonate another person or organization;

  • Spread fraudulent information;

  • Promote unsafe or unlawful medical practices;

  • Make unsupported claims presented as medical fact;

  • Provide dangerous individualized medical instructions;

  • Upload malicious software;

  • Attempt to compromise Website security;

  • Spam users;

  • Promote scams or fraudulent fundraising;

  • Infringe intellectual property rights; or

  • Engage in unlawful activity.

We reserve the right to remove content or restrict access where reasonably necessary to protect the community, Website, organization, or other users.

12. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, Website materials—including text, graphics, logos, photographs, designs, branding, videos, educational materials, and other original content—are owned by or licensed to Scoliosis Philippines or used with permission.

You may view and use Website content for personal, non-commercial, educational, and awareness purposes, provided that you:

  • Do not misrepresent the source;

  • Do not remove copyright or attribution notices;

  • Do not modify content in a misleading manner;

  • Do not imply endorsement by Scoliosis Philippines;

  • Do not commercially exploit the content without permission.

Reproduction, redistribution, commercial use, or substantial modification of Website materials requires prior written permission unless otherwise permitted by law.

13. Scoliosis Philippines Name, Logos, and Branding

The name, logos, campaign names, program names, and branding associated with Scoliosis Philippines may be protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not use them in a manner that suggests:

  • Sponsorship;

  • Partnership;

  • Endorsement;

  • Official affiliation; or

  • Authorization

without prior written permission.

14. Third-Party Websites and Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites.

These links are provided for convenience, information, or resource navigation.

Scoliosis Philippines does not control and is not responsible for:

  • Third-party website content;

  • Privacy practices;

  • Security;

  • Availability;

  • Products or services;

  • Accuracy of information; or

  • Transactions conducted through third-party websites.

Your use of third-party websites is subject to their own terms and policies.

15. Donations

Where the Website provides donation information or donation functionality:

  • Donations are voluntary;

  • Donation processing may be handled by third-party payment providers;

  • Additional terms may apply to the payment platform;

  • Scoliosis Philippines does not guarantee a particular outcome from a donation;

  • Donations may be subject to applicable Philippine laws and organizational policies.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, donations should not be interpreted as payment for medical treatment or as a guarantee that an individual will receive financial assistance.

16. ScolioShop and Purchases

Where the Website offers products through ScolioShop or another associated e-commerce service:

  • Product descriptions and availability may change;

  • Prices may change without prior notice;

  • Orders may be subject to availability;

  • Payment may be processed by third-party providers;

  • Shipping, returns, refunds, and cancellations may be subject to additional terms.

If separate shop-specific terms are provided, those terms will apply to the relevant purchase.

17. Website Availability

We may modify, suspend, discontinue, or restrict access to any portion of the Website at any time.

We do not guarantee that the Website will:

  • Always be available;

  • Be uninterrupted;

  • Be error-free;

  • Be free from harmful code; or

  • Always function with every device or browser.

We may conduct maintenance, updates, security measures, or technical changes that temporarily affect availability.

18. Prohibited Technical Activities

You agree not to:

  • Attempt unauthorized access to the Website;

  • Circumvent security measures;

  • Interfere with Website operation;

  • Introduce malicious code;

  • Conduct denial-of-service attacks;

  • Scrape or harvest information in a manner that violates applicable law or these Terms;

  • Attempt to access accounts or systems without authorization;

  • Use automated systems in a manner that disrupts the Website.

We may take appropriate action where prohibited activity is detected.

19. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Scoliosis Philippines will not be responsible for losses or damages arising from:

  • Reliance on general educational information;

  • Failure to obtain professional medical advice;

  • Decisions made based on Website content;

  • Third-party websites or services;

  • Interruptions in Website availability;

  • Unauthorized access resulting from circumstances beyond reasonable control;

  • User-generated content;

  • Third-party products or services; or

  • Events beyond our reasonable control.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude liability that cannot lawfully be excluded under Philippine law.

20. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Scoliosis Philippines, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, representatives, and authorized partners from claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, or expenses arising from:

  • Your unlawful use of the Website;

  • Your violation of these Terms;

  • Your infringement of another person’s rights;

  • Your unauthorized submission of another person’s personal information or content; or

  • Your violation of applicable laws or regulations.

21. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect personal information.

By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read our Privacy Policy.

22. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time.

Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Your continued use of the Website after updated Terms are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.

If you do not agree with updated Terms, you should stop using the Website.

23. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, without prejudice to mandatory rights or remedies available to users under applicable law.

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or use of the Website shall be subject to the appropriate courts or tribunals of the Philippines having jurisdiction.

24. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision shall be interpreted or modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, where legally permissible.

The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

25. No Waiver

Failure by Scoliosis Philippines to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of its right to enforce that provision or any other provision in the future.

26. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any additional terms specifically applicable to particular Website features or services, constitute the applicable agreement concerning your use of the Website.

27. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact:

Scoliosis Support and Innovation Network Philippines, Inc.

Website: https://scoliosisphilippines.org/
Email: [email protected]

Last Updated: September 30, 2026

Disclaimer

Scoliosis Philippines aims to raise awareness and offer a safe space to connect and share experiences related to scoliosis through peer and parent support. 

Our community is educational and supportive in nature; we do not engage in rendering psychological or healthcare advice, provide financial, medical, mental health or any other type of health service. 

The information and resources we provide do not substitute for or alternative to scoliosis treatment. Patients and families are advised to seek professional help from licensed physicians and health care professionals.

By proceeding to use this site, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy.

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