Effective Date: October 5, 2024
Welcome to Mental Beacon (the “Website”), an online resource offering information, articles, and content related to mental health and well-being. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”) and our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which are incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.
Acceptance of Terms
By using the Website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and capable of entering into a binding agreement. If you are under 18, you must obtain permission from a parent or guardian to use the Website. The Website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to Terms
Mental Beacon reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting on the Website, and your continued use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for updates.
Use of the Website
The Website is intended for informational and educational purposes only. The content on the Website does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should consult a licensed healthcare provider for advice regarding your specific health concerns.
No Medical Advice
The information provided on the Website is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a medical emergency or suicidal thoughts, please call emergency services or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy
Please refer to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy for information on how we collect, use, and disclose information from our users. By using the Website, you consent to our collection and use of personal data as outlined in these policies.
Intellectual Property
All content on the Website, including text, images, graphics, and other materials, is owned by Mental Beacon or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content on the Website without prior written permission from Mental Beacon.
User Accounts and Security
If you create an account on the Website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account. Mental Beacon reserves the right to terminate accounts in its sole discretion.
User Submissions
Users may have the opportunity to post comments, feedback, or other content on the Website (“User Submissions”). By posting User Submissions, you grant Mental Beacon a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media. You represent and warrant that you own or have the rights to your User Submissions and that your submissions do not violate any third party’s rights.
Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to engage in any conduct that may harm the Website or its users, including but not limited to:
- Posting content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, abusive, or otherwise objectionable.
- Impersonating any person or entity or falsely representing your affiliation with any person or entity.
- Transmitting viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website or its systems.
- Engaging in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the performance of the Website.
- Data mining, scraping, or using any automated means to access the Website without our express written consent.
- Using the Website for any commercial purpose without our express written consent.
Modification or Discontinuation of the Website
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website or any service, content, feature, or product offered through the Website, with or without notice. We will not be liable if, for any reason, all or any part of the Website is unavailable at any time.
Third-Party Content, Advertising, and Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or content, including advertising and sponsorships. Mental Beacon does not endorse or assume responsibility for any third-party content or websites. Advertisers and sponsors are responsible for ensuring that material submitted for inclusion on the Website complies with all applicable laws. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of those sites.
Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
Disclaimers
The Website and its content are provided “as is” without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Mental Beacon does not warrant that the Website will be error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Mental Beacon shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, revenues, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:
- Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Website.
- Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website.
- Any content obtained from the Website.
- Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.
Maximum Liability
In no event shall Mental Beacon’s total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action exceed one dollar ($1).
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Mental Beacon, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Website, your User Submissions, or your violation of these Terms.
Termination
Mental Beacon may terminate or suspend your access to the Website at any time, without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to other users of the Website, Mental Beacon, or third parties. Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Canada, Alberta, and you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of such courts.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes or claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of the Website shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the Canada Arbitration Association rather than in court, except that you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify. The arbitration shall take place in Calgary, Alberta.
International Users
The Website is controlled and operated from Canada and is intended for users located within Canada. If you access the Website from outside Canada, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with the laws of your jurisdiction.
Electronic Communications
By using the Website, you consent to receive electronic communications from Mental Beacon. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.
Accessibility
We are committed to making our Website accessible to all users and will make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. If you have any difficulty accessing any part of the Website, please contact us at Support@MentalBeacon.com.
Feedback and Suggestions
Any feedback, comments, or suggestions you may provide regarding the Website are entirely voluntary, and we will be free to use such feedback, comments, or suggestions as we see fit without any obligation to you.
User Data and Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information but cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for safeguarding your account information and for all activities that occur under your account.
Assignment
We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms without your consent. You may not assign any rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent.
Waiver and Severability
Our failure to enforce any 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, such provision shall be struck, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Force Majeure
We shall not be liable for any failure to perform our obligations hereunder where such failure results from any cause beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, or strikes.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, along with the Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Mental Beacon regarding your use of the Website, superseding any prior agreements between you and Mental Beacon relating to your use of the Website.
Compliance with Laws
You agree to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances related to your use of the Website. You are responsible for all actions that occur in connection with your account.
Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us at:
- Email: support@mentalbeacon.com
- Address: Mental Beacon, 4838 Richard Road SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3E 6L1
- Phone: (123) 456-7890
