Terms of Use

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Wienstock Foundation (“Foundation,” “we,” “us”). By accessing our website, you agree to these Terms of Use. These terms govern your use of our site, including our research data, donation portals, and publications.

2. Intellectual Property & Open Access

  • Grantee Publications: Research funded by the Foundation is often published “Open Access.” Users may access this data via our PubMed integration subject to the original publisher’s license.
  • Foundation Content: All logos, text, and proprietary graphics (including our “Seed to Scale” model) are the property of the Wienstock Foundation and may not be used without written consent.

3. Donation Terms

  • Tax Status: The Wienstock Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
  • 100% Model: We guarantee that 100% of public donations are restricted to university lab funding. Operating costs are funded separately via our private endowment.
  • Refunds: Donations are generally non-refundable unless a clerical error occurred during the transaction.

4. Use of Open Datasets

If you access open datasets via our GitHub link, you agree to credit the Wienstock Foundation and the specific University Lab as the source of the data.

5. Disclaimers

This website provides information about cancer research. It does not provide medical advice. Always seek the advice of a physician for health-related concerns.