Copyright and Disclaimer Notices

Copyright Notice

All pages which go to make up the World Wide Web site, HealthyPlace.com, electronically produced and published articles, databases, and ancillary scripting software are copyrighted by HealthyPlace.com and HealthyPlace, Inc. All rights reserved. The HealthyPlace.com logo and the name "HealthyPlace.com" are registered trademarks and may not be used without express written permission. Linking to our site is freely encouraged and no notice is required to do so.

Reproduction of any HealthyPlace.com pages for any and all commercial use, is generally prohibited, without prior, written permission from the publisher HealthyPlace.com, Inc. Permission is granted to copy pages, links, and other materials that go to make up HealthyPlace.com for private, personal use only. All other permission requests should be made by contacting us.

Third Party Content

Original authors of all original materials on HealthyPlace.com retain copyright of their own works. Such materials may be removed upon request to the Webmaster, and such requests will be fulfilled by HealthyPlace.com ninety (90) days from the date of the original notification, as per the agreement between HealthyPlace.com and the original authors. All rights are reserved by the authors for the use and display of their works. HealthyPlace.com is always interested in protecting the ownership and intellectual rights of authors. All other company and/or product names and/or content are trademarks, registered trademarks, or copyrighted by their respective owners.

Notice and Take-Down Procedures

If you believe any materials accessible on or from the Site infringe your copyright, you may request removal of those materials (or access thereto) from this web site by contacting HealthyPlace.com's copyright agent (identified below) and providing the following information:

1. Identification of the copyrighted work that you believe to be infringed. Please describe the work, and where possible include a copy or the location (e.g., URL) of an authorized version of the work.
2. Identification of the material that you believe to be infringing and its location. Please describe the material, and provide us with its URL or any other pertinent information that will allow us to locate the material.
3. Your name, address, telephone number and (if available) e-mail address.
4. A statement that you have a good faith belief that the complained of use of the materials is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
5. A statement that the information that you have supplied is accurate, and indicating that "under penalty of perjury," you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf.
6. A signature or the electronic equivalent from the copyright holder or authorized representative.

HealthyPlace.com's agent for copyright issues relating to this web site is as follows:

HealthyPlace.com, Inc.
Attn: Office of Privacy
PO Box 780063
San Antonio, TX. 78278
copyright@healthyplace.com

Or call: 210-225-4388

In an effort to protect the rights of copyright owners, HealthyPlace.com, Inc. maintains a policy for the termination, in appropriate circumstances, of subscribers and account holders of the Site who are repeat infringers.

Disclaimer

Although HealthyPlace.com strives for the highest quality in the resources offered here, unless otherwise noted, HealthyPlace.com is not responsible for the validity or accuracy of the material presented on HealthyPlace.com. Materials on HealthyPlace.com are thought to be accurate, but no warranties, express or implied, are made. HealthyPlace, Inc. and HealthyPlace.com specifically disclaim any warranty of merchantability or warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. HealthyPlace, Inc. and HealthyPlace.com will not be held liable for any direct, consequential or other damages resulting from the negligence of HealthyPlace.com or its agents. Use of HealthyPlace.com constitutes understanding and acceptance of these provisions.

Always consult a trained mental health professional before making any decision regarding treatment choice or changes in your treatment. Never discontinue treatment or medication without first consulting your physician, clinician or therapist. If you are feeling like you want to harm yourself or others, please consult a mental health professional or other health care professional IMMEDIATELY. Online resources are not meant to nor cannot replace the specialized training and professional judgment of a health care or mental health care professional.

The information provided on this site is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between a patient/site visitor and his/her existing physician.

It is important to understand that HealthyPlace.com is a community of people providing mental health information, support, and the opportunity to share experiences helpful to others. Much of the information on our site comes from individuals who are NOT medical or psychological professionals of any sort. Unless it is clearly stated that the author or person imparting information is a medical or psychological professional, you are to assume that they are NOT. That is one reason why it's important to remember that online resources are not meant to and cannot replace the specialized training and professional judgment of a health care or mental health care professional and you should consult your doctor, therapist, or other healthcare professional if you have any questions about your personal health or psychological needs and before implementing or making changes in any treatment.

Privacy & Anonymity Online

In recognizing the importance of your individual rights to privacy and anonymity online, HealthyPlace.com has formulated a policy you should read to ensure you understand your rights and responsibilities.

Discussion Forums and Social Network

Some of the forums (individual bulletin boards and posts on the Social Network, for instance) on HealthyPlace.com are not moderated. That means users can post messages directly to any forum without any "human" review. Accordingly, users will be held directly and solely responsible for the content of messages that are posted. While not moderating the forums, the Webmaster will periodically perform an administrative review for the purpose of deleting messages that are old, have received few responses, are off topic or irrelevant, serve as advertisements or seem otherwise inappropriate. HealthyPlace.com has full discretion to delete messages. Users are encouraged to read the specific Forum Rules displayed in each discussion forum first before participating in that forum.

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