Please read these Terms of Service (“Terms”) carefully before using the website Suicidology.org (the “Website”) operated by the American Association of Suicidology (“AAS”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.

1. Disclaimer: The information provided on the Website is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. AAS does not provide medical advice, mental health counseling, or therapy services. The content on the Website is not intended to replace the expertise and judgment of healthcare professionals. If you or someone you know is experiencing a medical or mental health emergency or is at risk of harm, please call your local emergency number or contact the appropriate emergency services immediately.
2. No Reliance: Information posted on the Website may not be accurate, current, or complete. You agree to rely on the information solely at your own risk.
3. Access to the Website: AAS grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree to use the Website in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and these Terms. AAS reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Website or your access to it, in whole or in part, at any time without notice.
4. Purchases and Donations: Any purchases or donations made through the Website will be governed by any applicable rules posted at the point of payment. If no terms are provided, then the purchase or donation shall be considered non-refundable and you expressly authorize AAS to charge your credit card or other provided payment method for the amount indicated.
5. Intellectual Property: All content, materials, and features available on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, audio clips, and software, are the property of AAS or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or exploit any content on the Website without the express written permission of AAS.
6. Third-Party Links: The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only, and AAS does not endorse, control, or assume any responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of such third- party websites. You acknowledge and agree that AAS shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any third-party websites.
7. User-Generated Content: AAS may provide opportunities for users to submit or post content, including comments, testimonials, and personal stories, on the Website. By submitting or posting such content, you grant AAS a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, and display such content in any media. You represent and warrant that you have the necessary rights to grant this license and that your content does not violate any laws or infringe upon the rights of any third party.
8. Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, AAS and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website or the content therein. This limitation of liability applies whether such damages are based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory, even if AAS has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
9. Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of the Website shall be exclusively brought in the state or federal courts located in Pennsylvania, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
10. Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
11. Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and AAS regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements, proposals, or representations, whether oral or written.

By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.