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Terms of Use

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Welcome to Clear Voices, a faith-driven community outreach initiative focused on promoting mental wellness, supporting recovery, and amplifying unheard voices through compassion, education, and community support. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Clear Voices website (clearvoices.org) and all associated services, programs, and content.

By accessing or using our website, participating in our programs, or utilizing our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must discontinue use of our website and services immediately.

Important Note

Clear Voices is not a crisis hotline or emergency service. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact emergency services immediately by calling 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Clear Voices, a project of Horizon Church. By accessing or using our website, services, or programs, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age or have obtained parental/guardian consent, and that you have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement.

Your continued use of the Clear Voices website and services following any modifications to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of such changes. We reserve the right to update, modify, or replace any part of these Terms at our sole discretion.

2. About Clear Voices

Clear Voices is a faith-driven community outreach initiative and a project of Horizon Church dedicated to listening, healing, and empowering individuals and families facing mental health challenges, substance use struggles, and emotional hardship. Our services include but are not limited to:

  • Community Listening and Healing Circles
  • Mental Health Awareness and Support Programs
  • Substance Use Education and Recovery Support
  • Youth Voice and Leadership Development
  • Family Strengthening and Parenting Support
  • Crisis Support and Pastoral Care
  • Community Education and Advocacy

Clear Voices operates as a project of Horizon Church and is administered in care of Freddie L. Simpkins. The initiative is hosted under the domain name clearvoices.org and is based at:

Clear Voices Official Address

628 Royer St
Roseville, CA 95678
United States

3. User Accounts and Responsibilities

Certain features of our website may require you to create a user account. When creating an account, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain the security of your password and account credentials
  • Promptly update any information that becomes inaccurate or incomplete
  • Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in activities that compromise the integrity of our services.

4. Privacy and Confidentiality

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy, incorporated by reference into these Terms, explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our services, you consent to our collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Confidentiality in Support Settings

While we maintain strict confidentiality in our support programs, please note that certain limitations apply. We are mandated reporters and may be required to disclose information in cases of suspected abuse, threats of harm to self or others, or when required by law.

Group sessions and community programs maintain a culture of mutual respect and confidentiality; however, we cannot guarantee the confidentiality of information shared by other participants in group settings.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on the Clear Voices website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of Clear Voices/Horizon Church or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:

  • Resale or commercial use of the website or its contents
  • Collection and use of any product listings, descriptions, or prices
  • Derivative use of the website or its contents
  • Downloading or copying of account information for the benefit of another party
  • Use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools

Unauthorized use may result in termination of your access and may violate applicable laws.

6. Donations and Financial Transactions

Clear Voices accepts donations to support our community programs and initiatives. By making a donation, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

  • All donations are voluntary and non-refundable
  • Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law (Clear Voices operates under Horizon Church's 501(c)(3) status)
  • We use secure payment processing systems for all transactions
  • We do not store credit card information on our servers
  • Recurring donations may be cancelled at any time by contacting us

Donation receipts will be provided for tax purposes. Please retain these receipts for your records.

7. Program Participation Guidelines

Participation in Clear Voices programs requires adherence to our community guidelines:

  1. Respect and Compassion: Treat all participants, facilitators, and staff with dignity, respect, and compassion.
  2. Confidentiality: Maintain the confidentiality of information shared by others in group settings.
  3. Non-Judgment: Create a safe space by refraining from judgmental comments or behaviors.
  4. Active Listening: Practice active listening and allow others to share without interruption.
  5. Faith-Based Environment: Respect the faith-based nature of our programs while understanding that participation does not require adherence to any specific religious beliefs.
  6. Safety First: Do not share content that promotes harm, violence, or illegal activities.

We reserve the right to remove participants from programs who violate these guidelines.

8. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

  • Using the website for any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to perform unlawful acts
  • Violating any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances
  • Infringing upon or violating our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others
  • Harassing, abusing, insulting, harming, defaming, slandering, disparaging, intimidating, or discriminating based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, national origin, or disability
  • Submitting false or misleading information
  • Uploading or transmitting viruses or any other type of malicious code that will or may be used in any way that will affect the functionality or operation of the website
  • Collecting or tracking the personal information of others
  • Spamming, phishing, pharming, pretexting, spidering, crawling, or scraping
  • Interfering with or circumventing the security features of the website

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Clear Voices website and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the website or the information, content, materials, or services included on or otherwise made available to you through the website.

To the full extent permissible by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. We do not warrant that the website, its servers, or email sent from us are free of viruses or other harmful components.

Important Medical Disclaimer

Clear Voices provides support, education, and community resources but is not 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.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Clear Voices, Horizon Church, its directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, interns, suppliers, service providers, and licensors shall not be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages of any kind, including without limitation lost profits, lost revenue, lost savings, loss of data, replacement costs, or any similar damages, whether based in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise, arising from your use of the website or any services procured using the website.

Because some states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Clear Voices, Horizon Church, and our parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, officers, directors, agents, contractors, licensors, service providers, subcontractors, suppliers, interns, and employees from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms of Use or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms of Use by posting updates and changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check our website periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to our website or services following the posting of any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Material changes to these Terms will be communicated to registered users via email or through prominent notices on our website.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use and any separate agreements whereby we provide you services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Placer County, California, and you hereby irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

14. Contact Information

Questions about these Terms of Use should be sent to us at:

Clear Voices Contact Information

628 Royer St, Roseville, CA 95678, United States
info@clearvoices.org
clearvoices.org

By continuing to use the Clear Voices website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.