ABUSE REFUGE ORG™ DISCLAIMER POLICY
Effective Date: March 1, 2022
Terms of Use
Abuse Refuge Org websites offer complimentary information as an interactive community service at no charge to users of the World Wide Web, with the express condition that the use of this Abuse Refuge Org website implies your acceptance of all terms and conditions. Abuse Refuge Org reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time, without notice.
Medical Disclaimer
The content of this website is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as, nor should it be considered a substitute for, professional medical advice. Do not use the information on this website for diagnosing or treating any medical or health condition. If you have or suspect you have a medical problem, promptly contact your professional healthcare provider.
Disclaimer of Warranty
Abuse Refuge Org makes no warranties of any kind regarding, but not limited to, the accuracy, completeness, timeliness or reliability of this website’s content. Some information herein may cite the use of a product in a dosage, for an indication, or in a manner other than that recommended in the product labeling. Accordingly, any product’s official prescribing information should be consulted before any such product is used.
Limitation of Liability
You agree to hold harmless Abuse Refuge Org, its affiliates and their officers, directors, employees and volunteers from all claims relating to this website or its materials and any website to which it is linked.
Norm Therapy™ Disclaimer
Norm Therapy™ does not provide mental health treatment and does not constitute a client/therapist relationship, which will only be established and assigned after a complete initial consult at ARO, completion of the Norm Therapy™ and a signed consent upon completion of the aforementioned. We are not licensed Clinical Social Workers. We do not provide diagnosis via our website nor anywhere else within the ARO or Norm Therapy™ Communities. The information provided on our site is not a replacement for a therapeutic relationship in psychotherapy or the coaching relationship. The information we provide, in any forum, website or interview, does not replace medical advice. We are not a Medical Provider (Physician, Psychiatrist, Nurse Practitioner, etc.). You agree and acknowledge that we are not providing health care, medical or nutritional therapy services, or attempting to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any physical, mental or emotional issue, disease or condition. The information provided in or through ARO’s interviews or website pertaining to your health or wellness, exercise, relationships, business/career choices, finances, or any other aspect of your life’s not intended to be a substitute for the professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by your own Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider. You agree and acknowledge that ARO, any of its staff, nor Norm Therapy™ are not providing medical advice, mental health advice, or religious advice in any way whatsoever.
NOTE: Always seek the advice of your own Medical Provider and/or Mental Health Provider regarding any questions or concerns you have about your specific health or any medications, herbs or supplements you are currently taking and before implementing any recommendations or suggestions from our website or through interviews and discussions. Do not disregard medical advice or delay seeking medical advice because of information you have read on our website or heard from any of our staff. Do not start or stop taking any medications without speaking to your own Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider. If you have or suspect that you have a medical or mental health problem, contact your own Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider promptly. The information contained on our website has never been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
Third Party Sites
Abuse Refuge Org has provided links to Internet sites maintained by third parties, over which Abuse Refuge Org has no control. Abuse Refuge Org and its service providers do not endorse the content, operators, products or services of such sites, and is not responsible or liable for the services or other materials on or available from such sites. Abuse Refuge Org shall not be 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, or products or services available on or through such sites.
Usage of Content
Unless noted otherwise, all information contained on this website, such as text, graphics, logos, icons and images is copyrighted by and property of Abuse Refuge Org, and may not be copied, altered, stored or otherwise used in whole or part without the express consent of Abuse Refuge Org. The user may make one copy of the content of any page of this website for personal and noncommercial use which does not harm the reputation of Abuse Refuge Org, provided the user does not remove any trademarks or copyrights, and does not alter content.
Linking Information
Abuse Refuge Org encourages and permits text links to content on any Abuse Refuge Org website, provided: (a) the purpose of the link must not be to damage the reputation of Abuse Refuge Org and its service providers, (b) the appearance of the link must not create a false appearance that any entity other than Abuse Refuge Org is associated with any Abuse Refuge Org hospital or business entity, (b) when activated, the link must open in full-screen, and not as a framed “pop-up” on the linked website; and (d) Abuse Refuge Org reserves the right to revoke consent to any link and any time at its sole discretion by amending this User Agreement.
Social Media Disclaimer
By interacting with Abuse Refuge Org or any of its affiliates on social media (including but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube), you acknowledge and agree that you may be voluntarily sharing aspects of your personal health information on a public forum. Federal and state laws protecting the privacy of your personal health information may not be applicable. Questions about medical concerns must be answered by your physician. Abuse Refuge Org will not respond to specific medical inquiries regarding a patient’s condition or disease via social media. Any information you receive through Abuse Refuge Org social media sites do not constitute medical advice, medical recommendations, diagnosis, treatment or cure. For more information regarding the use and disclosure of your personal health information on Abuse Refuge Org social media sites, please contact the corporate disclaimer office at disclaimer@abuserefuge.org
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