Terms and Conditions

IMPORTANT – THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND THE GLOBAL ASSOCIATION FOR TRAUMA RECOVERY, INC. (“GAFTR” OR “WE” OR “US” OR “OUR”).  THE WEBSITE LOCATED AT WWW.GAFTR.ORG (THE “WEBSITE”), IS OWNED AND OPERATED BY GAFTR. THE GAFTR WEBSITE IS A COMPLIMENTARY INFORMATION SERVICE PROVIDED BY GAFTR AS A CONVENIENCE TO USERS, WITH THE EXPRESS CONDITION THAT USERS AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS USER AGREEMENT. BEFORE ACCESSING OR USING ANY PART OF THE WEBSITE, YOU SHOULD READ CAREFULLY THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN THIS TERMS OF USE AGREEMENT. YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE WEBSITE ARE SUBJECT TO THESE TERMS OF USE, AS WELL AS TO ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS, AND TOGETHER WITH ANY OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS MAY BE SET FORTH BY GAFTR.

GAFTR IS WILLING TO LICENSE AND ALLOW THE USE OF THIS WEBSITE ONLY ON THE CONDITION THAT YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN THESE TERMS OF USE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS OF USE, YOU ARE NOT GRANTED PERMISSION TO ACCESS OR OTHERWISE USE THE WEBSITE.  YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF THIS WEBSITE CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF AND AGREEMENT TO ABIDE BY THESE TERMS OF USE. THESE TERMS OF USE MAY BE MODIFIED BY GAFTR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHOUT ADVANCE NOTICE BY POSTING HERE AND YOU WILL BE BOUND BY ANY SUCH MODIFIED TERMS OF USE IF YOU CONTINUE TO USE THIS WEBSITE AFTER SUCH CHANGES ARE POSTED. THE DATE THESE TERMS OF USE WERE LAST UPDATED IS STATED AT THE END OF THIS DOCUMENT.  YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO REVIEW THESE TERMS OF USE PERIODICALLY FOR UPDATES AND CHANGES.

Description Of GAFTR And The Website

The GAFTR is a social impact organization dedicated to providing education and support for survivors and their families and to facilitate change by spreading trauma related awareness and creating a more trauma-informed world.

The Website provide visitors with access to a variety of information and resources, including, but not limited to, works of authorship, e-newsletters, blogs, submitted materials, Extended Profile Content, Submitted Materials, discussion groups, news, videos, User Content, and other relevant content (collectively, the “Content”).

Disclaimer On Professional Advice

THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON AND THROUGH THE WEBSITE IS PRESENTED IN SUMMARY FORM AS A SUPPLEMENT TO, AND NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR, THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND JUDGMENT OF QUALIFIED PSYCHIATRISTS, PSYCHOLOGISTS, PHYSICIANS AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. THE INFORMATION ON GAFTR.ORG HAS BEEN OBTAINED FROM SOURCES REASONABLY BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE AND RELIABLE. YOU HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THIS WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT AND TREATMENT RESOURCES DO NOT CONSTITUTE THE PRACTICE OF ANY MEDICAL, NURSING OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS OR TREATMENT.  CONTENT ACCESSED ON OR THROUGH GAFTR.ORG IS NEITHER COMPLETE NOR EXHAUSTIVE AND DOES NOT COVER ALL DISABILITIES, DISEASES, ILLNESSES AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS OR THEIR MANAGEMENT OR TREATMENT. YOU SHOULD ALWAYS TALK TO YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER FOR SPECIFIC GUIDELINES AND INSTRUCTIONS, INCLUDING THOSE RELATED TO DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF MEDICAL CONDITIONS. IN PROVIDING THE CONTENT, INFORMATION AND TREATMENT RESOURCES – AND OFFERING ANY RELATED PRODUCTS OR SERVICES – WE ARE IN NO WAY REPRESENTING OR WARRANTING THAT SUCH INFORMATION, CONTENT AND TREATMENT RESOURCES IS APPLICABLE OR APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR NEEDS AND/OR CONDITION, OR THAT ANY PARTICULAR SERVICE OR PRODUCT IS SAFE, APPROPRIATE OR EFFECTIVE FOR YOU. IF YOU HAVE OR SUSPECT THAT YOU HAVE A MEDICAL PROBLEM OR CONDITION, PLEASE CONTACT A QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL IMMEDIATELY. IF YOU ARE IN THE UNITED STATES AND ARE EXPERIENCING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL 911 OR CALL FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL HELP ON THE NEAREST TELEPHONE.

Endorsements

You understand that the opinions and recommendations included in this Website are not necessarily those of GAFTR or endorsed by GAFTR. GAFTR may provide links to other websites, which are not under the control of GAFTR. These links are included as a convenience to you and are not intended as an endorsement by GAFTR of the organization or individual operating the website.

Intellectual Property Rights

Trademarks And Service Marks

Certain trademarks are the service marks and trademarks of GAFTR. All page headers, custom graphics, and button icons are service marks, trademarks, logos, and/or trade dress of GAFTR. All other trademarks, service marks, trade dress, product names, company names or logos, whether registered or not, on the Website are the property of their respective owners. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, you agree that you will not use any such trademarks, service marks, trade dress, or other logos from these Website without the prior written authorization of GAFTR or their respective owners.

Copyright

Except as otherwise expressly stated, all Content appearing on the Website – including all scripts, text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio and video clips, and similar materials, is the copyrighted work of either GAFTR or third party partners and suppliers, and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. The compilation (meaning the collection, arrangement and assembly) of all Content is also the exclusive property of GAFTR, and is protected by U.S., and international copyright laws. Except as otherwise expressly stated herein or as expressly permitted, you may not alter, modify, copy, distribute (for compensation or otherwise), transmit, display, perform, reproduce, reuse, post, publish, license, frame, download, store for subsequent use, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information or Content obtained from the Website, in whole or in part, including any text, images, audio, and video in any manner, without the prior written authorization of GAFTR, or any applicable third-party suppliers or authorized users. The use of Content, including images, by you, or anyone else authorized by you, is prohibited unless specifically permitted by GAFTR. Any unauthorized use of text or images may violate copyright laws, trademark laws, the laws of privacy and publicity, and applicable regulations and statutes. GAFTR does not warrant nor represent that your use of any Content or materials displayed on the Website will not infringe rights of third parties.

Use

GAFTR grants requested reprint permissions subject to your agreement to these conditions.

In the reprint, you will credit GAFTR, the Global Association for Trauma Recovery, as the source. You are not reselling the product at a profit. And you will send a copy of the result to this address:

GAFTR, PO Box 16, Dallas, GA 30132. (If the reprint is for use on a Web site, please send the citation to info@GAFTR.org).

For any information contained on the GAFTR website that is attributed to another source, permission to reproduce must be obtained from the original source. Use of any robot, spider, other automatic device or manual process to monitor or copy the Website or any of its content and “mirroring” the Website or any content on any other server is prohibited unless prior permission is obtained from GAFTR.

Stock photos used on this Website are not meant to indicate any particular attitude or opinion on the part of those whose images are being used and are not intended to indicate an endorsement by the subjects.

Takedown Notice

If you believe that any content, pictures or images on these Website violates or infringes upon your intellectual property rights or someone else’s intellectual property rights, please contact us at info@GAFTR.org and provide enough information to enable the GAFTR to understand what content, pictures or images are an issue, and provide contact  information so that we can contact you with any questions or follow up.

Use Of Website Discussion Groups/Bulletin Boards/Blogs

GAFTR provides this Website and associated discussion groups/blogs for the benefit of its members and the public. The content, view and opinions published in Blogs written by our personnel or contributors – or from links or posts on the Website from other sources – belong solely to their respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of GAFTR, its management or employees.  Any comments or opinions expressed are those of their respective contributors only. Please remember that the open and real-time nature of the comments posted to these venues makes it is impossible for GAFTR to confirm the validity of any content posted, and though we reserve the right to review and edit or delete any such comment, we do not guarantee that we will monitor or review it.  As such, we are not responsible for any messages posted or the consequences of following any advice offered within such posts.  If you find any posts in these posts/comments to be offensive, inaccurate or objectionable, please contact us via email at info@GAFTR.org and reference the relevant content. If we determine that removal of a post or posts is necessary, we will make reasonable efforts to do so in a timely manner.

GAFTR expressly disclaims responsibility for and liabilities resulting from, any information or communications from and between users of the GAFTR bulletin board.  Users acknowledge and agree that they may be individually liable for anything they communicate using the GAFTR discussion groups/bulletin board/blogs, including but not limited to defamatory, discriminatory, false or unauthorized information. Users are cautioned that they are responsible for complying with the requirements of applicable copyright and trademark laws and regulations.  By submitting a response, comment or content, you agree that such submission is non-confidential for all purposes. Any submission to this Website will be deemed and remain the property of GAFTR.

The GAFTR discussion groups/blogs are forums for individuals to share their opinions, experiences and thoughts related to trauma recovery. GAFTR wants to ensure the integrity of this service and therefore, use of this service is limited to participants who agree to adhere to the following guidelines:

  1. Refrain from transmitting any message, information, data, or text that is unlawful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, that may be invasive of another ‘s privacy, hateful, or bashing communications – especially those aimed at gender, race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, religious views or disability.

GAFTR reserves the right to remove or edit a post containing offensive material as defined by GAFTR. That stated, GAFTR does not have the practical ability to restrict conduct or communications prior to transmission and posting, nor can GAFTR ensure prompt editing or deletion of offensive posts.

GAFTR reserves the right to remove or edit posts that contain explicit, obscene, offensive, or vulgar language. Similarly, posts that contain any graphic files will be removed immediately upon notice.

  1. Refrain from posting or transmitting any unsolicited, promotional materials, “junk mail,” “spam,” “chain mail,” “pyramid schemes” or any other form of solicitation. GAFTR reserves the right to delete these posts immediately upon notice.
  2. GAFTR invites and encourages a healthy exchange of opinions. If you disagree with a participant ‘s post or opinion and wish to challenge it, do so with respect. The real objective of the GAFTR message board is to promote discussion and understanding, not to convince others that your opinion is “right.” Name calling, insults, and personal attacks are not appropriate and will not be tolerated. GAFTR will remove these posts immediately upon notice.
  3. GAFTR promotes privacy and encourages participants to keep personal information such as address and telephone number from being posted. Similarly, do not ask for personal information from other participants. Message board posts that request participants submit personal information to another party will be removed immediately upon notice unless these posts have been pre-approved by GAFTR staff. This includes, but is not limited to, communications that ask for telephone, address, e-mail, surveys and research studies.
  4. Participants should be aware that the opinions, beliefs and statements posted in this forum do not necessarily represent the opinions and beliefs of GAFTR. Participants also agree that GAFTR is not to be held liable for any loss or injury caused, in whole or in part, by sponsorship of this message board. Participants also agree that GAFTR reserves the right to report any suspicions of harm to self or others as evidenced by participant posts.
  5. Posting off-topic messages to discussion groups will result in removal of and the possible suspension of posting privileges.
  6. GAFTR members or staff who post non-public information on public areas of the site or off-topic messages in member-only discussion areas may have their posting privileges suspended and will be subject to appropriate corrective action.

Conduct

In addition to any other restrictions or conditions of use, you hereby acknowledge, and represent and warrant, that your use of the Website, including any prayer requests or submissions – will not be, or alleged to be:

  1. unlawful, unauthorized, fraudulent or malicious in purpose;
  2. false, offensive, abusive, libelous, hateful, defamatory, obscene, racist, sexually explicit, ethnically or culturally offensive, indecent, pornographic;
  3. an invasion another’s right of privacy or publicity;

In addition, you agree you will not: 

  1. license, sublicense, sell, resell, transfer, assign, distribute or otherwise commercially exploit or make available to any third party the Website or Content or in any way;
  2. modify or make derivative works based upon the Website or Content;
  3. create Internet “links” to the Service or “frame” or “mirror” the Website on any other server or wireless or Internet-based device;
  4. reverse engineer or access the Website in order to (a) design or build a competitive product or service, (b) design or build a product using similar ideas, features, functions or graphics of the Website;
  5. launch an automated program or script, including, but not limited to, web spiders, web crawlers, web robots, web ants, web indexers, bots, viruses or worms, or any program which may make multiple server requests per second, or unduly burdens or hinders the operation and/or performance of the services or Website;
  6. interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Website or the data contained therein, or attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its related systems or networks.

GAFTR will have the right to investigate and prosecute violations of any of the above to the fullest extent of the law. You acknowledge that GAFTR has no obligation to monitor your access to or use of the Website, but has the right to do so for the purpose of operating the Website and providing the Content, to ensure your compliance with these Terms of Use, or to comply with applicable law or the order or requirement of a court, administrative agency or other governmental body.

User Content Submissions

GAFTR encourages you and other users to contribute content to this Website including, without limitation, videos and textual narratives that share your stories of hope for people with trauma and associated comments thereto (“User Content”). GAFTR reserves the right to review and edit or delete any such User Content.  When you view User Content and comments submitted by other users, keep in mind that such User Content may not necessarily represent your own view or the view of GAFTR. While GAFTR encourages User Content that is supportive and helpful, through your use of the Services, you may be exposed to User Content that you may find offensive, objectionable, harmful, inaccurate or deceptive. You assume all associated risks.

Your User Content

You understand that when you submit User Content, you are granting GAFTR a license to display the User Content on the Website, in connection with our services, or otherwise as set forth in these Terms of Use, and, whether or not your User Content is published on the Website, GAFTR guarantees no confidentiality or anonymity with respect to your User Content. While you don ‘t have to include your name, your likeness, or any other specific information in the User Content you submit, if your video or other User Content conveys your name, your likeness, (or other identifying information in the background of your video) you understand and agree that this information may be displayed on the GAFTR Website along with your User Content. Accordingly, please review your User Content carefully prior to submission to ensure it contains no information that you are not comfortable sharing. If your User Content is a video, you can disable access to that User Content by deleting it from your YouTube account. If you your User Content is a textual narrative or other form of User Content, you can disable access to that User Content by contacting GAFTR via email at info@GAFTR.org with a written request to disable access to your User Content, including sufficient details in your request for GAFTR to identify and disable such User Content. You retain all ownership rights in the User Content you submit. However, by submitting your User Content to the GAFTR Website, you grant GAFTR a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable non-exclusive, royalty-free, sub-licensable through multiple tiers, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, perform, commercialize, and otherwise exercise all rights in and to the User Content in any media formats and through any media channels now known or hereinafter invented or discovered for any purpose consistent with the mission and vision of GAFTR. Such license includes all rights and permissions to reproduce your likeness, name and any other personal information that you choose to submit as a part of the User Content. You also grant each user of the Website or our services a non-exclusive license to access your User Content, and to use, reproduce, distribute, display, link to and perform such User Content as permitted under these Terms of Use. GAFTR reserves the right to monitor User Content and to remove or decline to post any User Content at any time, for any reason (or for no reason), without notice and at its sole discretion, including, without limitation, if it determines that User Content is inappropriate or fails to comply with these Terms. GAFTR has no responsibility for the backup of any of any User Content or any lost data resulting from the use, operation or discontinuation of any aspect of the Services.

Submitted Materials

GAFTR does not wish to receive any confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information from you via the Website (including via contact email made available on the Website). Accordingly, if you send GAFTR any information or creative works including, without limitation, idea submissions, suggestions, business plans, concepts or demos in any media including photographs, graphics, audiovisual media or other material (“Submitted Material”) you grant GAFTR a royalty-free, unrestricted, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, and fully transferrable, assignable, and sub-licensable right and license to use, copy, reproduce, modify, adapt, print, publish, translate, create derivative works from, create collective works from, and distribute, perform, display, license and sublicense (through multiple levels) the Submitted Material in any media now known or hereinafter invented, including for commercial purposes. If you send GAFTR any Submitted Material you also warrant that the Submitted Material is not confidential or secret and that the Submitted Material is owned entirely by you. If you send GAFTR any Submitted Material you warrant that you have all rights necessary (including rights of privacy and rights of publicity) to authorize GAFTR to use Submitted Material as permitted by the license in this Section.

Extended Profile Content And Image Submissions

You understand that when you submit Extended Profile content or images, you are granting GAFTR a license to display the content or image in connection with the Services or otherwise as set forth in these Terms of Use. By submitting your content to the GAFTR website, you grant GAFTR a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sub-licensable through multiple tiers, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, perform, commercialize, and otherwise exercise all rights in and to the content in any media formats and through any media channels now known or hereinafter invented or discovered for any purpose consistent with the mission and vision of GAFTR. Such license includes all rights and permissions to reproduce your likeness, name and any other personal information that you choose to submit as a part of the content. You also grant each user of the Services a non-exclusive license to access your content through the Service, and to use, reproduce, distribute, display, link to and perform such content as permitted through the functionality of the Services and under these Terms of Use. GAFTR reserves the right to monitor content and to remove or decline to post any content at any time, for any reason (or for no reason), without notice and at its sole discretion, including, without limitation, if it determines that content is inappropriate or fails to comply with these Terms. GAFTR has no responsibility for the backup of any of any content or any lost data resulting from the use, operation or discontinuation of any aspect of the Services.

You also warrant that the content, including images, is not confidential or secret and that the content or image is owned entirely by you. You warrant that you have all rights necessary (including rights of privacy and rights of publicity) to authorize GAFTR to use content and images as permitted by the license in this Section.

Extended Profile Content Disclaimer

You understand that content included in the Extended Profile are not necessarily those of GAFTR or endorsed by GAFTR. You agree that you will hold harmless GAFTR and its officers, directors, employees and volunteers from all claims arising out of or related to your access or use of, or your inability to access or use, an extended profile page. You also agree that GAFTR or the contributors of information to the extended profile page shall NOT be liable to you or anyone else for any decision made or action taken by you in reliance on information provided on the GAFTR Web site or for any consequential, special or similar damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Payments And Payments Processing; Rules For All Payments

You can make an online donation to GAFTR.  GAFTR has engaged the services of third party payment service provider(s) to process all donation/payment transactions. GAFTR is not affiliated with any such third party payment service provider(s), and neither is the agent or employee of the other, and GAFTR is not responsible in any way for the actions or performance (or lack thereof) of such third party payment service provider(s).  Accordingly, GAFTR expressly disclaims responsibility and liability for all payment processor services, and you hereby agree that GAFTR shall not be responsible for any loss or damage of any sort incurred as a result of such services. Additionally, since such third party payment service provider(s) will have access to the information you provide to them when making a donation, you should not make a donation if you are not comfortable with sharing your information with these third parties.     

You hereby acknowledge and agree that, for all donations, (1) you will not use an invalid or unauthorized credit or debit card or other payment method; (2) all donations are final and non-refundable. If you have any questions regarding any donation, please contact us by email at info@GAFTR.org.

Organizing Events/Fundraising

We allow you to organize and run fundraising events.  In order to do so, you must register online, complete an application, and adhere to a variety of requirements, rules and standards.   While we make good-faith efforts to support you in your effort to organize and run an GAFTR event, we do not guarantee that you will be able to do so, nor do we make any assurances as to the success of such event.

Links Disclaimer

GAFTR includes links on its Website as a convenience to visitors. Inclusion as a link on the GAFTR Website is bound by the criteria and policies contained in this document.

GAFTR assumes no responsibility for the content, claims, representations, or accuracy of the material contained in the Web link sites. GAFTR does not endorse the content of the sites or the organizations sponsoring the website.

GAFTR does not accept payment for links from the GAFTR Website, other than paid sponsorship of the Web site by non-vested interests.

Oversight of the content of the GAFTR Website and application of all policies is the responsibility of the Website Management Committee.

Page Editors who wish to include links will comply with all GAFTR policies and criteria.

GAFTR reserves the right to eliminate any link, with or without cause.

All linked sites must provide information of potential interest and use to GAFTR members.

All linked sites are encouraged to provide a reciprocal link to the GAFTR Website home page at www.GAFTR.org.

Any individual or organization requesting a link from the GAFTR Website must submit a formal application for consideration and agree to the terms and conditions contained therein.

Individuals or organizations submitting a formal application will be subject to the following criteria:

An automated expiration date 12 months from first posting and annually thereafter;

  • Authors/owners will be automatically notified when expiration is approaching and asked to reapply; and failure to reapply may result in the discontinuance of the link.
  • Sites created by individuals must meet the following minimum conditions to be considered for a link from GAFTR:
  • The author/creator is a GAFTR member;
  • References and sources for all content are listed clearly, and all relevant copyright information is noted;
  • Website ownership is prominently and fully disclosed, as is any sponsorship, advertising, underwriting, commercial funding arrangements, supports, or potential conflicts of interest; and
  • Dates that contents are posted and updated are indicated.

Linking Constituencies

All linked sites must adhere to the criteria outlined above and fall into at least one of these categories:

Colleague Organizations: GAFTR works with numerous national organizations on issues related to trauma recovery. Organizations with which GAFTR has worked or now works may have a link on the GAFTR Web site.

GAFTR may not link to individual service or treatment providers, but may link to national or umbrella organizations of providers.

State and Federal Offices: GAFTR may link to any state or federal site whose functions may be of assistance or interest to GAFTR members. State and federal offices are not required to provide reciprocal links to the GAFTR site and are not required to submit a formal application for consideration as a link.

Other Related Sites: GAFTR may link to other, related sites whose content, in the judgment of the GAFTR Web site Management Committee, may be of interest or use to GAFTR members.

Age Restriction

The public areas of GAFTR.org (i.e. those areas accessible without signing in to the site) are accessible to all users, regardless of age. However, areas that require sign in prior to access are restricted to users 16 years of age and older. Persons under 16 years of age are prohibited from registering for access to, or signing in to these areas. GAFTR shall not be held liable for consequences resulting from persons under 16 years of age registering for access to or signing in to the Website.  If you are the parent or guardian  and you have learned or suspect that your child has provided us personal information, please contact us at info@GAFTR.org and provide us with the name and email address that was used and we will promptly delete such information.

Disclaimer Of Warranty

Health Care Disclaimer

THE CONTENT AND TREATMENT RESOURCES OFFERED ON THE WEBSITE IS INTENDED  TO EDUCATE USERS ON HEALTH CARE AND MEDICAL ISSUES RELATED TO TRAUMA.  NOTHING IN THE CONTENT OR TREATMENT RESOURCES SHOULD BE CONSIDERED, OR USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR, MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS OR TREATMENT. YOU HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THIS WEBSITE SITE AND ITS CONTENT AND TREATMENT RESOURCES DO NOT CONSTITUTE THE PRACTICE OF ANY MEDICAL, NURSING OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS OR TREATMENT.  YOU SHOULD ALWAYS TALK TO YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER FOR SPECIFIC GUIDELINES AND INSTRUCTIONS, INCLUDING THOSE RELATED TO DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF MEDICAL CONDITIONS. IN PROVIDING THE CONTENT AND TREATMENT RESOURCES – AND OFFERING ANY RELATED PRODUCTS OR SERVICES – WE ARE IN NO WAY REPRESENTING OR WARRANTING THAT SUCH INFORMATION, CONTENT AND TREATMENT RESOURCES IS APPLICABLE OR APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR NEEDS AND/OR CONDITION, OR THAT ANY PARTICULAR SERVICE OR PRODUCT IS SAFE, APPROPRIATE OR EFFECTIVE FOR YOU. IF YOU HAVE OR SUSPECT THAT YOU HAVE A MEDICAL PROBLEM OR CONDITION, PLEASE CONTACT A QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL IMMEDIATELY. IF YOU ARE IN THE UNITED STATES AND ARE EXPERIENCING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL 911 OR CALL FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL HELP ON THE NEAREST TELEPHONE.

General Disclaimer

The information, treatment resources and Content contained on this Website has been prepared by GAFTR as a convenience to its users and is not intended to constitute medical advice or mental health advice or recommendations upon which a user may rely. GAFTR has used reasonable efforts in collecting, preparing and providing such information, resources, treatment resources and Content, but makes no warranty or guarantee about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information, resources, services and content contained in or linked to this Website or any other Website maintained by GAFTR. 

YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. ALL INFORMATION, TREATEMENT RESOURCES, AND CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” OR “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, AND GAFTR EXPRESSLY disclaims all warranties and conditions with respect to the WEBSITE AND ALL ELEMENTS THEREOF, whether implied, express, or statutory, including the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, noninfringement of third-party rights, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, quiet enjoyment and accuracy. GAFTR MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT THE WEBSITE, TREATMENT RESOURCES AND CONTENT, USER CONTENT, EXTENDED PROFILE CONTENT OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION IS ACCURATE, TIMELY, UNINTERRUPTED, VIRUS-FREE OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT ANY SUCH PROBLEMS WILL BE CORRECTED.

Limitation Of Liability

In addition to the above warranty disclaimers, YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT IN NO EVENT WILL GAFTR AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS WILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF INCOME, LOSS OF GOODWILL OR REPUTATION, DAMAGE TO OR CORRUPTION OF DATA, OR PERSONAL INJURY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE OR MEDICAL MALPRACTICE) OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH USE OF THE WEBSITE (OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE), INFORMATION, TREATMENT RESOURCES AND CONTENT CONTAINED IN OR ACCESSED THROUGH THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY OR RESULTING FROM RELIANCE BY USER ON ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM GAFTR, EVEN IF GAFTR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITIES OF THOSE DAMAGES. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE IS PREDICATED UPON YOUR WAIVER OF ANY RIGHT TO SUE GAFTR AND ITS AFFILIATES DIRECTLY OR TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION SUIT FOR ANY LOSSES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE.

CERTAIN STATE LAWS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS, EXCLUSIONS, OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU, AND YOU MIGHT HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS.

Indemnity 

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless GAFTR and affiliates and all of their respective employees, funders, parents, subsidiaries, joint ventures, affiliates, agents, developers, directors, officers and attorneys from and against any and all claims, proceedings, damages, injuries, liabilities, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and litigation expenses) relating to or arising from i) any breach or alleged breach by you of these Terms of Use, or ii) any act or omission related to your use of this Website or Content, or iii) your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation, any intellectual property right, publicity, confidentiality, property or privacy right, or iv) any GAFTR event that you may organize or otherwise participate in.

Term And Termination 

This Terms of Use and your right to use the GAFTR Website will take effect at the moment you access the GAFTR Website, and is effective, binding and enforceable for as long as use the Website.  In addition, GAFTR reserves all of its legal rights to pursue any and all legal remedies if we believe you are using the Website for fraudulent or unlawful activity or you are taking any actions or omissions that violate any term or condition of these Terms of Use, or in order to protect its name and goodwill, its business, and/or other users.  All provisions of these Terms of Use that by their nature our intended to survive termination will so survive and remain binding and effective – such provisions include, but are not limited to the miscellaneous section below, the provisions concerning GAFTR’s proprietary rights, indemnity, disclaimers of warranty, limitation of liability, and governing law.

Jurisdiction; No Class Action

This Website (excluding linked sites) is controlled by GAFTR, which is headquartered in the State of Georgia, in the United States of America. It can be accessed from all 50 states, as well as from other locations around the world. Each of these locations have laws that may differ from those of Georgia. Therefore, by accessing this Website both you and GAFTR agree that the statutes and laws of the State of Georgia, without regard to principles of conflicts of law in Georgia or elsewhere, shall apply to all matters arising from or relating to use of this Web site. You and GAFTR also agree and hereby submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction and venue of the state and/or federal courts located closest in proximity to the GAFTR National Office in Dallas, Georgia should any matter arise related to GAFTR.

YOU AND GAFTR AGREE THAT ANY PROCEEDINGS TO RESOLVE OR LITIGATE ANY DISPUTE WILL BE CONDUCTED SOLELY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS, AND THAT NEITHER YOU NOR GAFTR WILL SEEK TO HAVE ANY DISPUTE HEARD AS A CLASS ACTION, A REPRESENTATIVE ACTION, A COLLECTIVE ACTION, A PRIVATE ATTORNEY-GENERAL ACTION, OR IN ANY PROCEEDING IN WHICH YOU OR GAFTR ACTS OR PROPOSES TO ACT IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY. YOU AND GAFTR FURTHER AGREE THAT NO PROCEEDING WILL BE JOINED, CONSOLIDATED, OR COMBINED WITH ANOTHER PROCEEDING WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF YOU, GAFTR, AND ALL PARTIES TO ANY SUCH PROCEEDING.

Miscellaneous

This Terms of Use constitutes the entire agreement between you and GAFTR and governs your use of the Website, superseding any prior agreements between you and GAFTR. You will not assign the Terms of Use or assign any rights or delegate any obligations hereunder, in whole or in part, whether voluntarily or by operation of law, without the prior written consent of GAFTR. Any purported assignment or delegation by you without the appropriate prior written consent of GAFTR will be null and void. We may assign these Terms of Use or any rights hereunder without your consent. Failure by GAFTR to insist on strict performance of any of the terms and conditions of these Terms of Use will not operate as a waiver by GAFTR of that or any subsequent default or failure of performance.  The Website are not intended for distribution to or use by any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation or which would subject GAFTR to any registration requirement within such jurisdiction or country. We reserve the right to limit the availability of the Website or any portion of the Website, to any person, geographic area, or jurisdiction, at any time and in our sole discretion, and to limit the service or other features that the Website provides.  If any provision (or part thereof) contained in these Terms of Use is determined to be void, invalid, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction or on account of a conflict with an applicable government regulation, such determination shall not affect the remaining provisions (or parts thereof) contained herein and the illegal, invalid, or unenforceable clause shall be modified in compliance with applicable law in a manner that most closely matches the intent of the original language.  No joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists between you and GAFTR as result of these Terms of Use or your utilization of the GAFTR Website.  Headings herein are for convenience only.

Terms of Use: Last updated July 19, 2021