Last Updated – May 5, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to KindnessRX.org (the “Site”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Site, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through KindnessRX.org, including participation in associated communities hosted on third-party platforms like GoBrunch.

Please read these Terms carefully before you start to use the Site. By accessing, browsing, or using the Site (including participating in any community features), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound and abide by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms or the Privacy Policy, you must not access or use the Site.

2. Use of the Site and Content

Permitted Use:

You may use the Site for your personal, non-commercial informational and educational purposes only, and in compliance with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

Restrictions:

You agree not to use the Site:

  • In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation.
  • To exploit, harm, or attempt to exploit or harm minors in any way.
  • To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent, including any “junk mail,” “chain letter,” “spam,” or any other similar solicitation.
  • To impersonate or attempt to impersonate KindnessRX.org, an employee, another user, or any other person or entity.
  • To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Site, or which, as determined by us, may harm KindnessRX.org or users of the Site, or expose them to liability.
  • To systematically retrieve data or other content from the Site to create or compile, directly or indirectly, a collection, compilation, database, or directory without written permission from us.
  • To interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the Site or the networks or services connected to the Site.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

The Site and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by KindnessRX.org, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

You are granted a limited license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial use only. You must not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Site, except as generally permitted through Site functionality (e.g., social sharing buttons).

4. User Contributions and Community Participation

  • User Content: If the Site allows users to post comments, participate in forums, or contribute content (“User Contributions”), you are solely responsible for your User Contributions and the consequences of posting them.
  • License Grant: By providing User Contributions, you grant us and our affiliates and service providers, and each of their and our respective licensees, successors, and assigns a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, perform, display, distribute, and otherwise disclose to third parties any such material for any purpose related to the Site’s operation.
  • Community Guidelines: All User Contributions and participation in community features, including those hosted on GoBrunch, must comply with our Community Guidelines, which are incorporated herein by reference. Failure to adhere may result in moderation actions, including removal of content or suspension of access.
  • Peer Support Nature: You acknowledge that community features, particularly support groups, are peer-led and do not constitute professional advice. Refer to our Disclaimer. You participate at your own risk and are responsible for your interactions.

5. Third-Party Links and Services (e.g., GoBrunch)

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services, including platforms like GoBrunch used for community meetings, that are not owned or controlled by KindnessRX.org. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. Your use of such third-party platforms is subject to their respective terms and policies. We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party website or service that you visit.

6. Disclaimers of Warranties

YOUR USE OF THE SITE, ITS CONTENT, AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE (INCLUDING COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION) IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE SITE, ITS CONTENT, AND ANY SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

NEITHER KINDNESSRX.ORG NOR ANY PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH KINDNESSRX.ORG MAKES ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS, SECURITY, RELIABILITY, QUALITY, ACCURACY, OR AVAILABILITY OF THE SITE.

SPECIFIC HEALTH AND WELL-BEING DISCLAIMER: THE CONTENT PROVIDED ON THIS SITE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE MEDICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION. NEVER DISREGARD PROFESSIONAL ADVICE OR DELAY IN SEEKING IT BECAUSE OF SOMETHING YOU HAVE READ ON THIS SITE. RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE SITE IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. REFER TO OUR FULL Disclaimer PAGE.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL KINDNESSRX.ORG, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SITE, ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO IT, ANY CONTENT ON THE SITE OR SUCH OTHER WEBSITES, OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE OR SUCH OTHER WEBSITES (INCLUDING COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION), INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY, PAIN AND SUFFERING, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF DATA, AND WHETHER CAUSED BY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless KindnessRX.org, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Use or your use of the Site, including, but not limited to, your User Contributions, any use of the Site’s content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms, or your use of any information obtained from the Site.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Site, including community features, for any or no reason, including without limitation, any violation of these Terms of Use or the Community Guidelines, without notice.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

All matters relating to the Site and these Terms, and any dispute or claim arising therefrom or related thereto (in each case, including non-contractual disputes or claims), shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of [Your State, e.g., Ohio] without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms or the Site shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the State of [Your State] located in the County of [Your County] and City of [Your City]. (Legal Advice Needed Here)

11. Changes to the Terms of Use

We may revise and update these Terms of Use from time to time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them and apply to all access to and use of the Site thereafter. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes. You are expected to check this page frequently so you are aware of any changes, as they are binding on you.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us via our Contact Us page.