Terms and Conditions

Terms of Use

The Terms of Use (the “Agreement”) specify the terms and conditions for access to and use of AllyNetwork.org (the “Site”). The Site is composed of content and resources from various mental/behavioral health professionals and operated and managed by Diversity in Health Training Institute with the assistance of collaborative partners. By using the Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use. Please review the Agreement carefully. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, you should not use the Site.

Modification of These Terms of Use

AllyNetwork may modify the terms, conditions, and notices under which the Site is offered, including but not limited to the charges associated with the use of the Site, at any time upon posting of the modified Agreement. Any such modifications shall be effective immediately. You may view the most recent version of the Agreement at any time at AllyNetwork.org. Each use by you shall constitute and be deemed your unconditional acceptance of the Agreement.

Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy here.

Links to Third Party Sites

The Site may contain links to other Websites (“Linked Sites”). The Linked Sites are not under the control of AllyNetwork and AllyNetwork is not responsible for the contents of any Linked Site, including without limitation any link contained in a Linked Site, or any changes or updates to a Linked Site. AllyNetwork is not responsible for webcasting or any other form of transmission received from any Linked Site. Linked Sites are to be accessed at the user’s own risk, and AllyNetwork makes no representations or warranties about the content, completeness or accuracy of the Linked Sites. AllyNetwork is providing these links to you only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by AllyNetwork of the site or any association with its operators.

No Unlawful or Prohibited Use

As a condition of your use of the Site, you warrant to AllyNetwork that you will not use the Site for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these terms, conditions, and notices. You may not use the Site in any manner which could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site or interfere with any other party’s use and enjoyment of the Site. You may not obtain or attempt to obtain any materials or information through any means not intentionally made available or provided for through the Site.

Use of Communication Services

The Site may contain access to services, bulletin board services, chat areas, forums, communities, personal web pages, calendars, and/or other message or communication facilities designed to enable communication between individuals of underserved communities seeking care and mental/behavioral health professionals, you agree to use the Communication Services only to post, send and receive messages and material that are proper and related to the particular Communication Service. By way of example, and not as a limitation, you agree that when using a Communication Service, you will not:

Defame, abuse, harass, stalk, threaten or otherwise violate the legal rights (such as rights of privacy and publicity) of others.
Publish, post, upload, distribute or disseminate any inappropriate, profane, defamatory, infringing, obscene, indecent or unlawful topic, name, material or information.
Upload files that contain software or other material protected by intellectual property laws (or by rights of privacy of publicity) unless you own or control the rights thereto or have received all necessary consents.
Upload files that contain viruses, corrupted files, or any other similar software or programs that may damage the operation of another’s computer.
Advertise or offer to sell or buy any goods or services for any business purpose, unless such Communication Service specifically allows such messages.
Conduct or forward surveys, contests, pyramid schemes or chain letters.
Download any file posted by another user of a Communication Service that you know, or reasonably should know, cannot be legally distributed in such manner.
Falsify or delete any author attributions, legal or other proper notices or proprietary designations or labels of the origin or source of software or other material contained in a file that is uploaded.
Restrict or inhibit any other user from using and enjoying the Communication Services.
Violate any code of conduct or other guidelines which may be applicable for any particular Communication Service.
Harvest or otherwise collect information about others, including email addresses, without their consent.
Violate any applicable laws or regulations.

AllyNetwork has no obligation to monitor the Communication Services. However, AllyNetwork reserves the right to review materials posted to a Communication Service and to remove any materials in its sole discretion. AllyNetwork reserves the right to terminate your access to any or all of the Communication Services at any time without notice for any reason whatsoever.

AllyNetwork reserves the right at all times to disclose any information as necessary to satisfy any applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request, or to edit, refuse to post or to remove any information or materials, in whole or in part, in AllyNetwork’s sole discretion.

Notwithstanding these rights, you remain solely responsible for the content of your submissions. You acknowledge and agree that neither AllyNetwork nor its suppliers will assume or have any liability for any action or inaction by AllyNetwork or its suppliers with respect to any submission.

Always use caution when giving out any personally identifying information about yourself or your children in any Communication Service. AllyNetwork does not control or endorse the content, messages or information found in any Communication Service and, therefore, AllyNetwork specifically disclaims any liability with regard to the Communication Services and any actions resulting from your participation in any Communication Service.

Materials uploaded to a Communication Service may be subject to posted limitations on usage, reproduction and/or dissemination. You are responsible for adhering to such limitations if you download the materials.

Liability Disclaimer

The information, software, products, and services included in or available through the Site may include inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically added to the information herein. AllyNetwork and/or its suppliers may make improvements and/or changes in the Site at any time. Advice received via the Site should not be relied upon for personal, medical, legal or financial decisions and you should consult an appropriate professional for specific advice tailored to your situation.

The information, software, products, services and related graphics provided for by AllyNetwork and/or its suppliers is provided on an “AS IS,” “AS AVAILABLE” basis. You agree that use of this site, including but not limited to receiving advice, is at your sole risk. AllyNetwork disclaims all warranties of any kind, including but not limited to any express warranties, statutory warranties, and any implied warranties of: merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. To the extent your jurisdiction does not allow limitations on warranties, this limitation may not apply to you. Your sole and exclusive remedy relating to your use of the Site shall be to discontinue using the Site.

AllyNetwork and/or its suppliers make no representations about the suitability, reliability, availability, timeliness, and accuracy of the information, software, products, services and related graphics contained on the Site for any purpose.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, under no circumstances shall AllyNetwork and/or its suppliers be liable or responsible for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential damages (including damages for loss of business, loss profits, litigation, or the like) or any damages whatsoever including, without limitation, damages for loss of use, data or profits, arising out of or in any way connected with the use or performance of the Site, with the delay or inability to use the Site or related services, the provision of or failure to provide services, or for any information, software, products, services and related graphics obtained through the Site, or otherwise arising out of the use of the Site under any legal theory or otherwise, arising out of or in any way relating to the Site, your use of the Site, or the content provided on the Site, even if AllyNetwork or any of its suppliers has been advised of the possibility of damages. Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with AllyNetwork and/or its suppliers is to cease your use of the Site.

You may have additional rights under certain laws (including consumer laws) which do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, or the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. If these laws apply to you, the exclusions and limitations in the Agreement that directly conflict with such laws may not apply to you.

Use of Information

AllyNetwork reserves the right, and you authorize us, to use and assign all information regarding Site uses by you and all information provided by you in any manner consistent with our Privacy Policy.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold AllyNetwork and our partners, employees, affiliates, and suppliers, harmless from any liability, loss, claim and expense, including reasonable attorney’s fees, related to your violation of this Agreement or use of the AllyNetwork website.