Terms & Conditions

Last updated: May 19, 2026

Agreement to These Terms

Welcome to the PAAL Program website, operated by Mission for Educating Citizens with Autism (MECA), a Pennsylvania nonprofit organization (“PAAL,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.

Use of the Website

You may use this website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms. You agree not to:

• Use the site in any way that violates applicable federal, state, or local law
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the site, our servers, or any connected systems
• Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to harvest content or contact information
• Impersonate any person or organization, including PAAL staff
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through any form on this site

Informational Purposes Only

The content on this website is provided for general informational purposes about the PAAL Program, our services, and autism education. Nothing on this site constitutes medical, clinical, legal, educational, or professional advice. The information here is not a substitute for evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment by a qualified professional. Enrollment in any PAAL program is governed by separate written agreements between PAAL, the family, and (where applicable) the referring school district or intermediate unit.

Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, photographs, program names, and the “PAAL” and “MECA” marks — is the property of Mission for Educating Citizens with Autism or its licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright and trademark laws. You may view and share content for personal, non-commercial purposes with attribution. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this site without our prior written permission.

Submissions Through Forms

When you submit information through a form on this website (such as a referral inquiry, contact request, or careers inquiry), you represent that the information you provide is accurate and that you have the authority to submit it. We handle the information you submit in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We are not obligated to respond to every submission and reserve the right to decline any inquiry.

Donations

Donations to MECA are processed by third-party payment providers (such as PayPal) and are subject to their own terms. Donations are generally non-refundable except in the case of processing error. MECA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit; donations may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Consult your tax advisor for specifics. A receipt will be provided for donations as required.

Third-Party Links and Services

This website may link to third-party sites and services (including PayPal, Google Maps, and social media platforms). We do not control these third parties and are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Your use of any third-party site or service is at your own risk and subject to that party’s terms.

Employment and Recruiting

Job postings on this site are informational. Listing a position does not constitute an offer of employment, and nothing on this site creates an employment relationship or contract. All employment decisions are made in accordance with PAAL’s hiring policies and applicable law.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, PAAL and MECA disclaim all warranties, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and accuracy. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, PAAL, MECA, and our directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages — or any loss of data, revenue, goodwill, or other intangible losses — arising out of or related to your use of (or inability to use) this website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless PAAL, MECA, and our directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your use of this website or your violation of these Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of this website shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us:

PAAL Program — MECA
Downingtown, PA
Email: info@paalprogram.org