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terms & conditions

Welcome to our website and forum dedicated to sharing stories of trauma for research purposes. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions:

 

1. **Content Submission**: 

   - You may submit personal stories, experiences, or other content related to trauma ("Contributions") to our forum. By submitting Contributions, you grant us the right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display your Contributions worldwide in any media and for any purpose related to our research and the creation of a book about trauma.

   - You retain ownership of your Contributions and grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display your Contributions.

   - You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights, consents, and permissions to grant the above licenses and that your Contributions do not violate any applicable laws or infringe upon the rights of any third party.

 

2. **Privacy and Confidentiality**: 

   - We respect your privacy and confidentiality. While we strive to protect your personal information, please be cautious about sharing sensitive details or identifying information that could compromise your safety or the safety of others.

   - Your use of our website and forum is subject to our Privacy Policy, which governs the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information.

 

3. **Community Guidelines**: 

   - You agree to abide by our community guidelines, which promote respectful and constructive communication. Do not engage in harassment, bullying, discrimination, or any form of harmful behavior towards others.

   - You acknowledge that the forum may contain sensitive content and agree to approach it with empathy and sensitivity.

 

4. **Research and Publication**: 

   - Contributions shared on our website may be used for research purposes, including but not limited to the development of a book about trauma. We may also use aggregated or anonymized data derived from Contributions for statistical analysis and academic research.

   - You acknowledge and consent to the use of your Contributions for these purposes.

 

5. **No Professional Advice**: 

   - The information and content provided on our website, including Contributions shared by users, are for informational purposes only and do not constitute professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

   - If you require professional advice or assistance, please consult a qualified professional or healthcare provider.

 

6. **Modification and Termination**: 

   - We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or terminate access to our website or forum at any time without notice.

   - We may also modify these terms and conditions at our discretion. Continued use of our website after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

 

7. **Disclaimer of Warranties**: 

   - We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content posted on our website, including Contributions. You use our website and forum at your own risk.

 

8. **Limitation of Liability**: 

   - To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use or inability to use our website or forum.

 

9. **Governing Law**: 

   - These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law principles.

 

10. **Contact Us**: 

   - If you have any questions or concerns about these terms and conditions, please contact us at [Contact Information].

 

By accessing or using our website and forum, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. Thank you for being a part of our community and contributing to our research on trauma.

 

June 22, 2024

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