Last updated: October 20, 2022
Please read these Terms of Use (“Terms”, “Terms of Use”) carefully before using the https://survivorsovercomingsilence.com website (the “Service”) operated by Survivors Overcoming Silence (“us”, “we”, or “our”).
Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users and others who access or use the Service.
By accessing or using the Service you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms then you may not access the Service.
Disclaimer: The views expressed on this website and associated pages are those of the creator and do not necessarily reflect the views of affiliated institutions.
By interacting on this website and associated social media platforms, you are agreeing to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy of Survivors Overcoming Silence and the creator.
Purpose of the Service
Information shared by the creator and Survivors Overcoming Silence is for educational purposes only. Individual advice will not be allowed and direct contact asking for advice or consultation in a personal or professional scenario should be avoided. Information provided by the creator is not used to heal, treat, fix, or provide any kind of individual services. Individuals must see a licensed professional for individualized treatment and support. Though the creator is a licensed professional, the information or educational services provided is not considered occupational therapy services or treatment of any kind. Survivors Overcoming Silence does not provide any legal advice nor do they give individual advice in personal scenarios. Please contact a lawyer or other licensed professional for advice of that kind.
Educational courses, online resources, as well as 1:1 educational coaching & consulting services are currently available for the SOS community, though are subject to availability. Refunds for all services and products are not permitted unless extenuating circumstances, and mutually agreed upon by the creator and client. Coaching services are to be used to add educational support and guidance through a client’s self-healing journey. Coaching and other products & resources offered does not substitute for mental health, physical health, or other individualized services, and it is strongly recommended to see a licensed professional for individualized treatment. Due to safety & protection purposes, a client is unable to complete or continue coaching services if experiencing a crisis or an emergency mental health or physical health scenario. At that point, client will be dismissed from coaching, and refunds will be dismissed appropriately. Emergency protocol should be followed by the client at that time, and services must be sought on own accord – as SOS and the creator does not have access to individual resources in the client’s area. The SOS Resource page (on this website) houses multiple crisis hotlines, and websites that may be used as a resource in this time and as needed.
Safety
Survivors Overcoming Silence is a platform and community for educational purposes, and is not considered medical advice. Survivors Overcoming Silence is also not a replacement for therapy or other mental health services. If someone is struggling, they should consider individualized treatment with a licensed medical and/or mental health provider, and should not rely on Survivors Overcoming Silence as it is not considered treatment of any kind. Should someone or someone they know feel unsafe, they should contact local authorities for immediate assistance. If there is a medical or psychological emergency, please dial 911 or other emergency hotline for assistance. Please see the resources tab for specific hotlines available if in crisis (United States only).
Trigger Warning
Information shared by the creator and provided within the Service, while not shared with mal intent, may be considered harmful or triggering to others. People are advised to navigate, read, and interact at their own risk with online and paid resources and services. The creator nor Survivors Overcoming Silence are responsible for any potential harm to viewers or members. Triggering topics may include but are not limited to: abuse, sexual assault, traumatic experiences, legal proceedings.
Accounts
When you create an account with us, you must provide us information that is accurate, complete, and current at all times. Failure to do so constitutes a breach of the Terms, which may result in immediate termination of your account on our Service.
You are responsible for safeguarding the password that you use to access the Service and for any activities or actions under your password, whether your password is with our Service or a third-party service.
You agree not to disclose your password to any third party. You must notify us immediately upon becoming aware of any breach of security or unauthorized use of your account.
Intellectual Property
The Service and its original content (paid and unpaid), features and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Survivors Overcoming Silence and its licensors. Data on this website and other educational or scheduling platforms by the creator should be treated as such and cited appropriately. Legal repercussions may apply if this policy is violated. Personal and professional experiences are shared as awareness and educational purposes. Stories cannot be shared as their own & intellectual property rights should be followed. The information shared on this website and Service is original content unless otherwise stated. The information shared on Survivors Overcoming Silence platforms, websites, and within designed products are considered intellectual property of the creator and Service. Information is not allowed to be sold, copied, distributed, or used without explicit written permission from the creator.
Social Media Re-post Guidelines
Sharing public content on social media platforms is encouraged, however one must do so with respect to the creator and intellectual property. Shared information should include a direct link (e.g. tagging on photo, in caption, or in comments) to the creator’s content to allow for proper citation. Posts, images, etc. may not be modified by anyone other than the creator. Logos may not be removed from content shared. If sharing a caption or quote, one must use quotations to note the creator’s words, and again, tag with a direct link to original content. Thank you for being respectful.
Links To Other Web Sites
Our Service may contain links to third-party web sites or services that are not owned or controlled by Survivors Overcoming Silence.
Survivors Overcoming Silence has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third party web sites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that Survivors Overcoming Silence shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such web sites or services.
We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party web sites or services that you visit.
Affiliate Partnerships
This website may link to third-party affiliate links, meaning at no cost to you, the creator of Survivors Overcoming Silence may receive a small compensation for your purchase of the recommended product(s). Subsequently, a unique code may be provided that may allow for discounts and/or as affiliate links. Visitors may choose whether or not to use the link and/or code with no consequences. Affiliate partnerships may be added at any time and will be disclosed appropriately.
Termination
We may terminate or suspend access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.
All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity and limitations of liability.
We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.
Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Service.
All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity and limitations of liability.
Disclaimer
Your use of the Service is at your sole risk. The Service is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. The Service is provided without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement or course of performance.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of United States and Arizona without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Service, and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have between us regarding the Service.
Changes
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.
By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Service.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us.