The Scleral Lens Education Society (SLS) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to educating contact lens practitioners and the public about scleral contact lenses, based on its official website at https://sclerallens.org/. The following is a sample Terms and Conditions (also commonly called Terms of Use) document tailored for their website. This is provided as a general template based on standard practices for non-profit educational medical/eyecare organization websites.
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Last Updated: January 20, 2026
Welcome to the website of the Scleral Lens Education Society (“SLS,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), located at https://sclerallens.org/ (the “Site”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Site, including any content, functionality, resources, practitioner finder tool, educational materials, videos, donation features, and services offered on or through the Site (collectively, the “Services”).
Please read these Terms carefully before using the Site. By accessing, browsing, or using the Site or Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Site.
You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use the Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement and have the legal capacity to agree to these Terms.
We may revise and update these Terms from time to time. All changes are effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
The Site and all Services, including (without limitation) articles, videos, fitting guides, FAQs, patient resources, practitioner directories, and any other content, are provided solely for general educational and informational purposes.
Nothing on the Site constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, treatment recommendation, or professional optometric/ophthalmic opinion. Scleral lenses are specialized medical devices that require fitting, prescribing, and ongoing management by a qualified eye care professional. Improper use, handling, cleaning, or fitting of scleral lenses can result in serious eye injury, infection, vision loss, or other complications.
You must consult a licensed eye care practitioner before using scleral lenses or making any changes to lens wear, care routines, or treatment plans. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this Site.
We do not endorse, recommend, or warrant any specific practitioner, lens design, manufacturer, product, technique, or service listed or referenced on the Site (including in the “Find a Scleral Lens Specialist” tool). Inclusion in directories or resource lists does not constitute an endorsement.
You agree not to:
All content on the Site—including text, graphics, logos, videos, images, downloads, the official scleral lens terminology guide, and other materials—is owned by SLS or its licensors and protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may view, download, and print limited copies of content for your personal, non-commercial, educational use only, provided you retain all copyright and proprietary notices. Any other use (republication, modification, distribution, commercial exploitation, creation of derivative works) requires our prior written permission.
The Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., lens manufacturers, affiliate organizations, video hosts, donation processors). We provide these links for convenience only and do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of those sites. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk.
Donations made through the Site are processed by third-party payment processors. All donations to SLS are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by U.S. law (EIN available upon request). We reserve the right to refuse or return any donation at our sole discretion. Donation refunds are generally not provided except in cases of error or as required by law.
THE SITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, TIMELINESS, OR RELIABILITY.
WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE SECURE, ERROR-FREE, UNINTERRUPTED, FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT ANY DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SLS, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, GOODWILL, OR EYE HEALTH COMPLICATIONS) ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE OR SERVICES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SLS and its officers, directors, members, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Site, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of [insert state of principal office, e.g., Arizona or state of incorporation] without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or the Site shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in [insert county/city, state].
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact:
Scleral Lens Education Society
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