Terms of Use

Terms of Use:
By accessing, using or downloading any content from this site, or any linked site, you acknowledge your agreement to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree to be bound by this Agreement, please do not access or download content from this site. We reserve the right to update or modify this Agreement at any time, and without prior notice to you. Your use of the site following such modification or update constitutes your acceptance to be bound by the Agreement as changed or modified. We encourage you to read through and review the Agreement each time you access the site. Users of the live Web chat should not use their real names and are cautioned not to post any personal information. Information provided on this site is subject to disclosure under the Arizona Public Records Law, A.R.S. § 39-121.

Health Information Disclaimer:
If you think you may have a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 or your doctor immediately. WebofFriends.org utilizes domestic violence experts and volunteers, not mental health care providers, to respond to certain inquiries. These professionals are not and do not act in the capacity of your providers, and the advice they give is general. The information you and WebofFriends.org share will not be protected by applicable law governing privileged relationships. If you require advice specific to your situation, you understand that you must consult your own health or mental health care provider.

The contents of the WebofFriends.org site, such as text, graphics, images, and other materials ("content") are for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on the WebofFriends.org site. Reliance on any information appearing on the site is solely at your own risk. The site may contain health, medical or relationship oriented materials that include sexual content. If you find these materials offensive, you may not want to use our site. The site and the content are provided on an "as is" basis.

The content is not intended to be and should not be interpreted as a recommendation for a specific treatment plan, product, service, or course of action. The site does not offer medical advice and nothing contained in the content is intended to constitute professional advice for medical diagnosis or treatment or to advocate or recommend the selection of any service or to endorse or guarantee the qualifications, credentials or appropriateness of any health care or other human services provider linked to or advertised on this site. MAG does not endorse any product or service advertised on this site or any linked site. You should not use the site to diagnose any mental health problem or disease. Use of the site does not replace medical or behavioral consultations with a qualified health or medical professional to meet the health and medical needs of you or any other party. You exercise your own judgment when following recommendations included on this site and/or any Third Party site and we disclaim all responsibility for the professional qualifications and licensing of, and services provided by, any physician or other health provider (including behavioral and mental health) referred to on this Site and/or any Third Party Site. We strongly urge you to visit with a physician or mental health professional if you suspect you are ill. Never disregard the medical advice of a physician or health professional, or delay in seeking such advice, because of something you read in the content.

Your Nickname – You choose your own nickname (up to 12 characters). If you choose a name that’s already in use, you’ll be asked to choose a different nickname. To ensure your privacy, this nickname is not linked to your real name or your ISP screenname.

Privacy:
We respect your personal privacy. The MAG Web site collects some information automatically when you visit a page. This information is generally not personally identifiable. We may ask for additional information in order to respond to requests for information. Please note that information that you provide to us or that we gather through this Web site may be subject to disclosure under the Arizona Public Records Law. The contents of your communications with MAG, as well as certain information about you, are subject to such disclosure. MAG will provide this information in response to appropriate public records requests, to comply with a court order, or as MAG deems necessary.

Usage Rules:
A.You may not post or transmit any message which is libelous, defamatory or which discloses private or personal matters concerning any person other than yourself. You may not post or transmit any message, data, image or program which is indecent, obscene or pornographic.
B.You may not post or transmit any message, data, image or program that would violate the property rights of others, including unauthorized copyrighted text, images or programs, trade secrets or other confidential proprietary information, and trademarks or service marks used in an infringing fashion.
C.You may not interfere with other users’ use of the site, including, without limitation, disrupting the normal flow of dialogue in a communities or newsgroup discussion.
D.You may not post or transmit any file which contains viruses, worms, Trojan horses or any other contaminating or destructive features.
E.You may not post or transmit any message which is harmful, threatening, abusive or hateful. It is not our intent to discourage users from asking controversial questions or expressing vigorously what may be unpopular views; however, we reserve the right to take such action as we deem appropriate in cases where the content is being used to disseminate statements that are deeply and widely offensive and/or harmful. However, we are not obligated to take any action.
F. You may not post or transmit charity requests, petitions for signatures, chain letters or letters relating to pyramid schemes. You may not post or transmit any advertising, promotional materials or any other solicitation of other users to use goods or services except in those areas (e.g., a classified bulletin board) that are designated for such purpose and you must adhere to any applicable policies.

Review of Postings and Uploads:
While the Maricopa Association of Governments will attempt to review all communications and materials posted or uploaded to the site, MAG  is not responsible for the content of these communications and materials. Messages, advice, opinions or other information contained in any discussion area should not be construed as professional advice or instruction.

Limitation of Liability:
MAG attempts to maintain the highest accuracy of content on its Web site. MAG makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the absolute accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of this web site and expressly disclaims liability for errors and omissions in the contents of this Web site. No warranty of any kind, implied, expressed, or statutory, including but not limited to the warranties of non-infringement of third party rights, title, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and freedom from computer virus, is given with respect to the contents of this web site or its hyperlinks to other Internet resources. Reference in this web site to any specific commercial products, processes, or services, or the use of any trade, firm, or corporation name is for the information and convenience of the public, and does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by MAG, or its employees or agents.

Indemnification:
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless MAG, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, information providers, partners, advertisers and suppliers from and against all losses, expenses, damages and costs, including reasonable attorney’s fees, resulting from (a) provision of unsolicited information by you, or (b) your use of the content or site; and/or (c) your breach of the terms of this Agreement, (including infringement of third parties’ worldwide intellectual property rights or negligent or wrongful conduct) by you or any other person accessing the site.

Disclaimer of Warranties:
This site and its content are provided “as is.” We make no representations or endorsement about the suitability for any purpose of products and services available through this service. We do not guarantee the timeliness, validity, completeness or accuracy of the content. We disclaim all warranties and conditions, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement, with regard to the content, products, services and all other information contained on and/or made available through this site, including but not limited to the availability of this site, lack of viruses, worms, Trojan horses or other code that manifest contaminating or destructive properties, or any failure to provide the site. Although we may update the content on this site from time to time, please note that medical information changes rapidly. Therefore, some of the information may be out of date and/or may contain inaccuracies or typographical errors.

Waiver, Release and Limitation of Liability:
You agree that none of the MAG parties shall have any liability to you under any theory of liability or indemnity in connection with your use of the site. You hereby release and forever waive any and all claims you may have against MAG (including but not limited to claims based upon the negligence of any of the MAG parties) for losses or damages you sustain in connection with your use of the site.