Terms of Service

Effective Date: August 21, 2024

Welcome to Relief Corner Inc.!

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Relief Corner website located at https://reliefcorner.org/ (the "Website") and the free online counseling and mental health services offered through the Website (the "Services").

Please read these Terms carefully before accessing or using the Website or Services. By accessing or using the Website or Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to all of the Terms, you may not access or use the Website or Services.

1. About Relief Corner Inc.

Relief Corner Inc. ("Relief Corner", "we", "us", or "our") is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free community benefit programs, including online counseling and mental health services. We utilize volunteers and partner with licensed professionals to deliver these services.

2. User Responsibilities

• Age Requirement: You must be 18 years of age or older to access or use the Website or Services.
• Eligibility: The Services are intended for informational and support purposes only. They are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You are solely responsible for your own health and well-being.
• Appropriate Use: You agree to use the Website and Services in a respectful and lawful manner. You will not use the Website or Services for any purpose that is prohibited by these Terms or applicable law.
• Emergency Situations: The Services are not intended for emergency situations. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 911 or proceed to your nearest emergency department.
• Accuracy of Information: You agree to provide accurate and complete information when using the Website or Services.

3. User Consent for Data Collection

Relief Corner collects certain information about you when you use the Website or Services. This information may include your name, contact information, and the nature of your concerns. We use this information to provide the Services, improve the Website and Services, and for other legitimate purposes.

By using the Website or Services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which is available at https://reliefcorner.org/page/privacy-policy/.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. RELIEF CORNER DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR VIRUS-FREE. RELIEF CORNER DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE.  

5. Limitation of Liability

YOU AGREE THAT RELIEF CORNER WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY, MENTAL DISTRESS, PROPERTY DAMAGE, LOST PROFITS, OR LOSS OF DATA.

**YOU HEREBY WAIVE AND RELEASE RELIEF CORNER, ITS VOLUNTEERS, AFFILIATES, AND LICENSED PROFESSIONALS FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, OR CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY CLAIMS OF NEGLIGENCE OR BREACH OF CONTRACT. **

6. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions.  

YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES WILL BE SUBJECT TO BINDING ARBITRATION IN TEXAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. THE ARBITRATOR'S AWARD SHALL BE FINAL AND BINDING ON THE PARTIES INVOLVED AND MAY BE ENTERED AS A JUDGMENT IN ANY COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION.  

7. Termination

Relief Corner may terminate your access to the Website or Services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice.

8. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Relief Corner regarding your use of the Website and Services.

9. Changes to Terms of Service

Relief Corner reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. We will post any changes to the Terms on the Website. Your continued use of the Website or Services following the