Effective Date: July 15, 2026
Welcome to the Marshall Kidney Foundation, Inc. website.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. Please discontinue using the website if you do not agree with these terms.
Educational and Informational Purposes
The information provided on this website is intended for general educational, informational, and community-resource purposes only.
The Marshall Kidney Foundation does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, prescriptions, legal advice, financial advice, or insurance advice.
Website information should not replace guidance from a qualified physician, nephrologist, transplant specialist, renal dietitian, pharmacist, attorney, accountant, insurance professional, or another appropriate professional.
Medical Emergencies
This website is not an emergency medical service, and website messages are not monitored continuously.
If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
No Professional Relationship
Using this website, submitting a contact form, sending an email, making a donation, or communicating with the Marshall Kidney Foundation does not create a physician-patient, attorney-client, financial-advisor, counselor-client, or other professional relationship.
Accuracy of Information
The Marshall Kidney Foundation works to provide helpful and accurate information. However, medical knowledge, laws, programs, eligibility requirements, contact information, and outside resources may change.
We do not guarantee that all website information will always be complete, current, error-free, or appropriate for every person.
Visitors are responsible for confirming important information directly with the appropriate healthcare provider, government agency, service provider, or other organization.
Personal Health Decisions
Every person’s medical condition, laboratory results, medications, dialysis treatment, transplant status, diet, fluid allowance, and healthcare needs are different.
Do not begin, stop, or change medications, supplements, treatments, dialysis instructions, diet, fluid intake, or exercise based solely on information found on this website.
Always consult your qualified healthcare provider regarding your individual needs.
Permitted Use of the Website
You may use this website for lawful, personal, educational, and noncommercial purposes.
You agree not to:
- Use the website for unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purposes
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems
- Interfere with the website’s security or operation
- Submit viruses, malicious software, spam, or misleading information
- Impersonate another person or organization
- Collect information about other visitors without permission
- Copy or use website materials in a misleading or unauthorized manner
- Present yourself as an employee, representative, or spokesperson of the Marshall Kidney Foundation without written authorization
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, the original text, graphics, logos, designs, educational materials, photographs, videos, and other content appearing on this website belong to the Marshall Kidney Foundation or are used with permission.
Website content may be viewed, printed, or shared for personal, educational, and noncommercial purposes, provided that the content is not altered and proper credit is given to the Marshall Kidney Foundation.
Website content may not be sold, republished, reproduced in bulk, modified, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission.
Personal Stories and Submitted Content
Visitors may have opportunities to submit comments, personal stories, testimonials, photographs, questions, or other materials.
Submitting information does not automatically give the Marshall Kidney Foundation permission to publish a person’s name, photograph, medical information, or personal story.
Separate permission may be requested before identifying information is publicly shared.
You are responsible for ensuring that anything you submit is accurate, lawful, and does not violate another person’s privacy, copyright, or other rights.
External Links and Resources
This website may provide links to hospitals, dialysis centers, transplant programs, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, businesses, healthcare resources, or other third-party websites.
These links are provided for informational convenience only.
A link does not necessarily mean that the Marshall Kidney Foundation endorses, recommends, guarantees, or has a formal relationship with the outside organization.
The Marshall Kidney Foundation does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, accuracy, privacy practices, security, services, or actions of third-party websites or organizations.
Resource Directory
Any hospital, physician, dialysis center, transplant program, business, community service, or other organization appearing in a resource directory is included for informational purposes.
Directory placement does not constitute certification, accreditation, medical approval, endorsement, or a guarantee of services.
Visitors are responsible for independently evaluating a provider or organization before obtaining services or sharing personal information.
Donations
Donations support the charitable mission and activities of the Marshall Kidney Foundation.
Donation processing may be performed by an outside payment provider. The payment provider may maintain separate terms, privacy practices, and security procedures.
Unless otherwise required by law or stated in an applicable donation policy, donations may be treated as final after processing.
The tax treatment of a contribution depends on applicable law, the foundation’s tax status at the time of the donation, the nature of the gift, and the donor’s individual circumstances. Donors should consult a qualified tax professional regarding deductibility.
Charitable solicitation requirements can vary by state, and organizations may be required to register before soliciting residents of a state.
Events and Volunteer Activities
Participation in an event or volunteer activity may be subject to additional rules, agreements, waivers, releases, safety requirements, or consent forms.
These Terms of Use do not replace any separate document signed by a volunteer, event participant, vendor, sponsor, parent, guardian, or other party.
Privacy
Use of this website is also subject to the Marshall Kidney Foundation’s Privacy Policy.
Please do not submit Social Security numbers, complete financial account information, passwords, medical records, insurance identification numbers, or other highly sensitive information via a general contact form or ordinary email.
Website Availability and Security
We may update, change, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the website without notice.
Although reasonable steps may be taken to maintain the website, we do not guarantee that it will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or free from errors, viruses, or other harmful components.
Visitors are responsible for using appropriate security measures on their own devices.
Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by law, the Marshall Kidney Foundation, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, representatives, and service providers will not be responsible for losses or damages arising from:
- Reliance on information found on the website
- Decisions made without appropriate professional guidance
- Use of third-party links, organizations, or services
- Website interruptions, errors, security incidents, or technical problems
- Unauthorized access to information transmitted over the internet
- Actions taken by website visitors or outside parties
Nothing in these Terms of Use is intended to exclude responsibility that cannot legally be excluded.
Indemnification
To the extent permitted by law, you agree to be responsible for any claims, losses, or expenses arising from your unlawful use of the website, violation of these Terms of Use, or infringement of another person’s rights.
Children
This website provides general kidney health education and is not designed to collect personal information directly from children under 13.
A parent or legal guardian should supervise a minor’s use of this website and complete any required permission or participation forms.
The Federal Trade Commission encourages nonprofit organizations to provide privacy protections for child visitors, even though nonprofit status can affect whether the federal children’s privacy rule applies.
Changes to These Terms
The Marshall Kidney Foundation may update these Terms of Use as the website, programs, services, or legal responsibilities develop.
Revised terms will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Continued use of the website after an update means that you accept the revised terms.
Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by applicable federal law and the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Contact Marshall Kidney Foundation
Questions about these Terms of Use may be directed to:
Marshall Kidney Foundation, Inc.
Email: info@marshallkidneyfoundation.org
Phone: (888) 479-9003
Website: www.marshallkidneyfoundation.org
