Terms and Conditions

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Welcome to OpenLine. By accessing or using the OpenLine mobile application, website, or related services (collectively, the "Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree, please do not use OpenLine.

1. Nature of the Platform

OpenLine is a community-based support platform designed to facilitate peer-to-peer connection, conversation, and encouragement. OpenLine is not a medical, mental health, or therapeutic service, and does not provide diagnosis, treatment, or professional care.

2. No Professional Services

OpenLine does not provide therapy, counseling, medical advice, or crisis intervention.

Helpers are community members and are not acting as licensed professionals, unless explicitly stated outside the MVP.

OpenLine is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or emergency services.

Important: If you are experiencing an emergency or are at risk of harming yourself or others, do not use OpenLine. Contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use OpenLine.

4. User Responsibility

You acknowledge that:

You use OpenLine voluntarily and at your own risk.
You are responsible for your own actions, decisions, and well-being.
OpenLine is not responsible for the conduct, statements, or advice of other users.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

Harass, threaten, exploit, or harm others
Impersonate another person
Share illegal, hateful, or abusive content
Attempt to misuse, disrupt, or reverse-engineer the Platform

OpenLine reserves the right to suspend or terminate access at its discretion.

6. Intellectual Property

All content, branding, and software related to OpenLine are the property of OpenLine or its licensors and may not be copied or reused without permission.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, OpenLine shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Platform.

8. Changes to Terms

OpenLine may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of any changes.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to conflict of law principles.