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1. Agreement to These Terms
Welcome to RecoveryBuddy (“RecoveryBuddy,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the RecoveryBuddy website, mobile applications, WordPress plugin, software, dashboards, AI services, messaging features, recovery journals, live recovery meetings, peer recovery network, educational content, and all related products and services (collectively, the “Platform”).
By creating an account, accessing, browsing, or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Platform.
2. Eligibility
You represent and warrant that:
- You are at least 18 years old, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction.
- You have the legal authority to enter into this agreement.
- All information you provide is accurate and current.
- You will maintain the accuracy of your account information.
- You will comply with all applicable laws.
If you are using the Platform on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization.
3. Purpose of RecoveryBuddy
RecoveryBuddy is an AI-powered recovery support platform designed to help individuals, peer recovery coaches, treatment providers, and organizations communicate, organize recovery resources, monitor progress, participate in recovery communities, attend recovery meetings, and access educational information.
RecoveryBuddy is intended to supplement—not replace—professional healthcare, counseling, medical treatment, therapy, or emergency services.
4. No Medical Advice
RecoveryBuddy does not provide medical advice.
Nothing on the Platform should be interpreted as:
- medical advice
- psychiatric advice
- psychological advice
- diagnosis
- treatment
- emergency intervention
- crisis counseling
- prescription recommendations
Always consult qualified healthcare professionals regarding your health.
5. Emergency Situations
RecoveryBuddy is NOT an emergency service.
Do not use the Platform if you are:
- experiencing suicidal thoughts
- in immediate danger
- experiencing a medical emergency
- experiencing a psychiatric emergency
Instead, immediately contact local emergency services or an appropriate crisis service in your area.
6. Artificial Intelligence
RecoveryBuddy uses artificial intelligence to provide educational information, suggestions, summaries, recovery planning assistance, journaling insights, educational resources, and personalized recommendations.
AI-generated responses:
- may be inaccurate
- may contain errors
- may be incomplete
- should always be independently evaluated
- should never replace professional medical judgment
You acknowledge that AI systems can make mistakes.
7. User Accounts
To access certain features, you must create an account.
You agree to:
- provide truthful information
- maintain accurate information
- protect your password
- maintain account security
- immediately report unauthorized access
You are responsible for all activity under your account.
8. Email Verification
Some accounts require email verification before activation.
RecoveryBuddy reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that cannot be verified.
9. User Roles
Depending on your account type, you may register as:
- Recovery Client
- Peer Recovery Coach
- Treatment Provider
- Healthcare Organization
- Community Organization
- Administrator
Different features and permissions apply to different account types.
10. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- violate any law
- impersonate another person
- harass users
- threaten violence
- bully users
- upload malicious software
- interfere with Platform security
- attempt unauthorized access
- scrape Platform data
- reverse engineer protected software where prohibited by law
- upload illegal content
- upload copyrighted content without authorization
- distribute spam
- distribute malware
- use automated bots without written permission
- promote illegal drug activity
- encourage self-harm or violence
- exploit vulnerable individuals
- misuse AI-generated content
11. Recovery Community Standards
Users must maintain respectful communication.
Users may not:
- shame others
- discriminate
- intimidate
- exploit recovery participants
- share private information without consent
- encourage relapse
- promote illegal activity
RecoveryBuddy may remove any content that violates these standards.
12. Live Recovery Meetings
RecoveryBuddy may offer virtual recovery meetings.
Participants agree:
- to respect confidentiality
- not to record meetings without permission
- not to disrupt meetings
- to follow host instructions
RecoveryBuddy may remove disruptive participants at any time.
13. Peer Recovery Coaches
Peer Recovery Coaches:
- are independently responsible for their services
- are not employees of RecoveryBuddy unless expressly stated
- are responsible for maintaining any required credentials
- must comply with applicable laws and ethical standards
RecoveryBuddy does not guarantee the quality, accuracy, or effectiveness of any coach’s services.
14. Providers and Organizations
Organizations and providers are responsible for:
- maintaining required licenses
- complying with applicable healthcare laws
- ensuring information they provide is accurate
- protecting confidential information
15. User Content
You retain ownership of content you submit, including:
- journal entries
- posts
- comments
- messages
- uploaded documents
- images
- profile information
You grant RecoveryBuddy a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, display, process, store, reproduce, and distribute your content solely for operating, improving, securing, and providing the Platform.
16. AI-Generated Content
Content generated by AI may:
- contain inaccuracies
- require verification
- not be relied upon for medical decisions
Users are responsible for reviewing AI-generated content before acting upon it.
17. Intellectual Property
The Platform, including software, designs, logos, branding, text, graphics, source code, AI workflows, databases, and other proprietary materials, is owned by RecoveryBuddy or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.
No ownership rights are transferred through your use of the Platform.
18. Privacy
Your use of the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected.
19. Third-Party Services
RecoveryBuddy may integrate with third-party services.
We are not responsible for:
- third-party content
- third-party policies
- third-party availability
- third-party security practices
Your use of those services is governed by their own terms.
20. Payments
Certain features may require payment.
You agree to pay all applicable fees.
Unless otherwise required by law or stated in a separate written policy, fees are non-refundable.
21. Account Suspension
RecoveryBuddy may suspend or terminate accounts that:
- violate these Terms
- threaten platform security
- engage in fraud
- misuse AI services
- abuse other users
- violate applicable law
22. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Platform is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, RecoveryBuddy disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of harmful components, or that AI-generated outputs will be accurate or suitable for any particular purpose.
23. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, RecoveryBuddy, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, contractors, licensors, and service providers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or business opportunities arising from or related to your use of the Platform.
Where liability cannot be excluded by law, our aggregate liability for claims arising out of these Terms or the Platform will not exceed the greater of (a) the amount you paid to RecoveryBuddy during the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim or (b) one hundred U.S. dollars (US$100).
24. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless RecoveryBuddy and its affiliates, officers, employees, contractors, licensors, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Platform, your content, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any applicable law or the rights of another person.
25. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Arizona, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
26. Arbitration
Except where prohibited by applicable law, any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Platform shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by a recognized arbitration provider. Arbitration shall be conducted on an individual basis, and each party waives the right to participate in a class action or class arbitration.
Nothing in this section prevents either party from seeking temporary injunctive relief to protect intellectual property or confidential information.
27. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
28. Changes to These Terms
RecoveryBuddy may update these Terms from time to time. Updated versions will be posted on the Platform with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Platform after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
29. Contact Information
RecoveryBuddy
A Digjy LLC Digital Company
Legal Department
Email: [Legal Email]
Website: [Website URL]
Mailing Address: [Business Address]
30. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with any policies or agreements expressly incorporated by reference (including the Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Acceptable Use Policy, AI Terms of Use, and any applicable supplemental terms), constitute the entire agreement between you and RecoveryBuddy regarding your use of the Platform and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings relating to the same subject matter.