Privacy Policy
Who We Are
The Global Autoimmune Institute (“GAI,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to respecting your privacy and handling your information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit our website or interact with us online.
The Global Autoimmune Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing education, research, and awareness related to autoimmune disease. Our website provides educational content, resources, and opportunities for individuals to share their stories and engage with our work.
Our website address is: https://www.autoimmuneinstitute.org
Cookies and Website Functionality
Our website uses cookies to support basic functionality and improve user experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly as a result.
Our website may offer optional educational assessments. Individual responses are not linked to personal identifiers. No individual participant is identified. Results may be shared for educational purposes, including understanding general knowledge patterns and improving educational resources.
Embedded Content and Third-Party Services
Some pages on our website may include embedded content (such as videos or articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited the external site directly. These third-party sites may collect data about you or use cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies.
GAI may also use trusted third-party services for analytics, email distribution, spam protection, or website management. These services receive only the information necessary to perform their function.
User Submission Release Agreement
By submitting any written content, images, photographs, videos, or other materials (“Submissions”) to the Global Autoimmune Institute (“GAI,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), you agree to the following terms:
1. Eligibility
By submitting content, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age and that you have the legal right to submit the materials provided.
2. Authorship and Originality
You represent and warrant that your Submission is your original work or has been meaningfully adapted and personalized for GAI, and that you have the right to grant the permissions described in this Agreement.
To the best of your knowledge, your Submission does not contain AI-generated content presented as your own original writing.
3. Grant of Rights
By submitting content to GAI, you grant the Global Autoimmune Institute, its affiliates, and licensees a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to review, edit, reproduce, publish, display, distribute, and use your Submission, in whole or in part, across GAI-owned platforms. This may include, but is not limited to, the GAI website, newsletters, educational materials, and social media channels.
GAI may make edits for clarity, length, formatting, or editorial standards while preserving the meaning and intent of your Submission.
4. Photographs and Media
If you submit photographs or other media, you grant GAI permission to use those materials in connection with your Submission and related content on GAI-owned platforms. GAI will not sell your images or distribute them to unaffiliated third parties.
5. No Expectation of Compensation
You understand and agree that Submissions are made voluntarily and without expectation of compensation, royalties, or reimbursement.
6. Privacy and Contact Information
Personal information submitted in connection with your Submission will be handled in accordance with GAI’s Privacy Policy. GAI does not sell or share personal information with third parties. Contact information is used solely for communication related to your Submission or follow-up, if necessary.
7. Right to Decline or Remove Submissions
GAI reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to decline, remove, or discontinue publication of any Submission at any time.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Global Autoimmune Institute from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from your Submission, including claims that the content infringes upon the rights of any third party.
