1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Trauma & Empathy platform ("Platform"), operated by DR.Oogle Inc, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not access or use the Platform.

2. Eligibility

The Platform is intended solely for users 18 years of age or older. By using the Platform, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old. We reserve the right to terminate accounts of users found to be under the age restriction.

In accordance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we do not knowingly collect information from or direct any services to children under 13 years of age.

3. Platform Purpose

Trauma & Empathy is designed for users to share childhood memories, particularly those related to trauma, in a structured and safe environment for reflection, empathy, and recovery.

The Platform does not provide therapy, medical advice, or crisis intervention. It is not a substitute for professional mental health services. We strongly encourage users to seek support from trusted professionals, friends, or family members, especially when sharing content that may trigger strong emotional responses.

Important Notice: This platform is not an appropriate venue for first-time disclosures of childhood abuse, molestation, or other criminal acts. If you have not previously disclosed such experiences to appropriate authorities or professionals, we strongly urge you to seek professional support before sharing on this platform.

If you are experiencing a crisis or emergency, please contact a mental health professional, local emergency services, or a crisis hotline immediately.

4. User Conduct

Users must adhere to the following guidelines:

• Share only childhood memories, not experiences from adulthood.
• Share specific events rather than summarizing your entire childhood.
• Focus on one memory at a time with appropriate details.
• Engage in respectful communication and interactions.
• No graphic or explicit content that may be harmful to others.
• No use of swear words or obscene language. While we understand that sharing trauma can evoke strong emotions, we ask that users refrain from language that may disrupt the supportive environment. Posts containing such language may be subject to reduced visibility or removal.
• No personally identifiable information or contact details of yourself or others.
• No information that could reasonably lead to the identification of specific individuals involved in your memories.
• No hate speech, threats, harassment, or discriminatory language based on race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
• No content related to self-harm or suicidal thoughts.
• No posting of social media handles or other contact information.

Violations of these guidelines may result in content removal, warnings, or account termination.

5. Prohibited Conduct & Content

To ensure a safe and supportive environment, the following types of content and behavior are strictly prohibited on the platform:

5.1 Content Violations

• Spam/Self-Promotion: Posting repetitive, unsolicited, or commercial content, including advertisements, referral links, or promotional codes.
• Harassment: Any content intended to abuse, intimidate, threaten, or cause emotional distress to other users.
• Misinformation: Deliberately sharing false information that could be harmful or misleading to other users, particularly regarding mental health treatments, legal processes for reporting abuse, or therapeutic approaches.
• NSFW Content: Any sexually explicit, pornographic, or excessively graphic content, including detailed descriptions of sexual abuse beyond what is necessary to convey the experience.
• Off-Topic: Content that deviates significantly from the platform's purpose of sharing childhood memories and experiences for reflection and healing.
• Misleading: Content that intentionally misrepresents experiences or facts, including fabricated stories presented as authentic memories.
• Affiliate Marketing: Sharing content with embedded affiliate links or promoting products, services, or treatments with financial incentives.

5.2 Behavioral Violations

• Multiple Reported Comments: Users who have a pattern of posts or comments that are frequently reported by the community may face moderation action, even if individual violations are minor.
• Excessive Self-Promotion: Repeatedly directing users to external resources, services, or platforms, especially when there is a personal or financial interest involved.
• Heated Discussion: Engaging in or provoking hostile exchanges that disrupt the supportive environment of the platform, even if individual comments don't clearly violate other rules.
• Attempting to Identify Users: Any efforts to determine the real identity of other platform users, including asking for identifying details or cross-referencing information from posts.
• Creating Multiple Accounts: Operating multiple accounts to evade moderation, manipulate platform features, or harass other users is prohibited. However, we understand that some users may have legitimate reasons for creating separate accounts (e.g., to compartmentalize different aspects of their trauma). If you believe you have a valid reason for multiple accounts, please contact us to discuss your situation.

5.3 Prohibited Discussions and Debates

Our platform is specifically designed for sharing and reflecting on childhood memories in a supportive environment. To maintain this focused purpose and ensure a healing-centered space, we do not permit:

• Debates on Social or Political Issues: Including but not limited to discussions about societal structures, political ideologies, or current events that divert from the platform's core purpose of personal memory sharing.
• Controversies Around Treatment Approaches: Debates about the efficacy, validity, or superiority of various treatment methods for PTSD, C-PTSD, or other trauma-related conditions. While you may mention what has helped you personally, advocating for specific approaches or criticizing others' treatment choices is not permitted.
• Parenting Philosophies and Techniques: Discussions about parenting methods, criticism of contemporary parenting approaches, or debates about childrearing belong on dedicated parenting platforms.
• Systemic Social Issues: While acknowledging that childhood experiences may be affected by broader social contexts, debates about systemic discrimination, societal injustices, prejudice, or bias are not appropriate for this platform.
• Present-Focused Concerns: The platform is designed for reflecting on past childhood experiences, not discussing current situations, ongoing challenges, or contemporary issues except as they directly relate to understanding your childhood experiences.
• Family Relationship Discussions: Debates or advice-seeking about current parent-child relationships, sibling dynamics, or decisions regarding family contact (including "going no-contact" with family members, estrangement, or reconciliation) are not permitted. While sharing childhood experiences involving family members is central to our platform, discussions about how to manage these relationships in the present should be directed to appropriate support forums or professional counselors.

Content or comments that shift toward these types of debates will be subject to moderation, including possible removal, visibility restrictions, or other actions. While we respect the importance of these topics, our platform is not structured to facilitate productive conversations in these areas. We encourage users to seek appropriate forums dedicated to these specific discussions.

5.4 Past-Focused Orientation

The core purpose of this platform is to provide a space for sharing and reflecting on past childhood experiences. All content and interactions should maintain this past-oriented focus:

• Share memories, not current situations: Posts should describe specific childhood experiences rather than current challenges, ongoing relationships, or present circumstances.
• Reflection rather than advice-seeking: The platform is designed for reflective sharing of what happened in your childhood, not for seeking advice about current situations or relationships.
• Historical context is welcome: You may provide context about when and where your experiences occurred, including relevant cultural, historical, or situational factors that help others understand your childhood experience.
• Limited present connection: Brief mentions of how past experiences connect to your present understanding are acceptable, but the primary focus must remain on the childhood experience itself.
• Similar experience sharing is encouraged: We welcome and encourage users to discuss and connect over similar childhood experiences. One of the core purposes of our platform is to identify and match similar childhood memories as shared by users. These connections, which we call "Me Too" experiences, can foster understanding, validation, and healing.

Content that primarily focuses on present circumstances, current relationship dynamics, or contemporary issues may be subject to moderation, including possible removal or visibility restrictions. Our moderators will evaluate content based on whether it maintains appropriate focus on childhood experiences rather than current situations.

5.5 Use of the Term "Me Too"

Throughout our platform, we use the term "Me Too" to identify similar childhood experiences shared between users. This terminology is specific to our context of childhood memories and childhood trauma memories in particular.

Important Clarification: Our use of "Me Too" has no relation to the global #MeToo women's movement. The term on our platform exclusively refers to the recognition of shared or similar childhood experiences.

We appreciate and understand that some users may find our usage of the words "Me Too" triggering or troubling. As such:

• Users are welcome to customize their settings to change "Me Too" to "Me Also" in their personal platform experience
• If users remain troubled by this terminology despite the customization option, they are welcome to discontinue use of the platform
• By using the platform, users agree to abide by our use of the term "Me Too" as defined in this context, understanding its specific meaning within our platform

This terminology is integral to our platform's functionality and central to fostering connections between users with similar childhood experiences.

5.6 Prohibition of Unqualified Life Coaching

Our platform is designed for sharing personal childhood memories, not for providing or receiving life advice. We strictly prohibit content that constitutes unqualified life coaching, particularly regarding significant life decisions related to family relationships.

Prohibited Advice: The following types of content are not permitted:

• Family Estrangement Recommendations: Statements encouraging or advising others to "go no contact" or "cut off family members" from their lives, regardless of the situation described
• Prescriptive Life Direction: Directive advice about major life decisions that should be made with professional guidance (e.g., "You should leave your family," "You need to estrange yourself from your parents")
• Generalized Treatment Recommendations: Definitive claims about what treatments or approaches "work" or are "necessary" for healing from trauma
• Self-Promotion as an Authority: Positioning oneself as an authority on trauma, recovery, or family dynamics without relevant professional credentials

Rationale: Decisions regarding family relationships, particularly estrangement, are complex, highly individualized, and can have profound long-term consequences. Such advice, when provided by unqualified individuals in a public forum, may:

• Lead to harmful outcomes for vulnerable individuals
• Oversimplify complex psychological and relational issues
• Substitute for proper professional guidance
• Create liability concerns for both users and the platform

Posts or comments containing such unqualified advice may be removed, have their visibility reduced, or result in account warnings or restrictions. Repeated violations may lead to account termination.

No Mentions of Family Cut-Offs: No mention of family cut-offs or estrangement is permitted in posts or comments, regardless of how they are framed. The only exception is when a cut-off was an actual part of your childhood memory, such as:

• You ran away from home as a child
• You went to live with another parent or relative during childhood
• You were placed in protective custody by state authorities
• You were placed with adoptive parents
• Other similar situations that occurred during your childhood

Any mentions of adult-initiated family cut-offs or estrangement, including sharing your own adult experiences with cutting off family members, are prohibited regardless of how they are phrased or presented.

6. Content Moderation & Safety Measures

To maintain a safe and supportive environment, the Platform implements the following safety measures:

• All posts are reviewed by moderators before publication
• Users can report rule violations
• Private posting option for personal reflection
• Ability to share content with therapists or trusted individuals via secure links
• Content screening for potentially identifying information
• Filtering of explicit, graphic, or inappropriate content

Moderation Actions: Our moderation team may take various actions based on the nature and severity of violations, including:

• Issuing warnings for minor or first-time violations
• Removing content that violates our policies
• Temporarily restricting account features
• Reducing content visibility or implementing "sandboxing" (restricting content distribution to limited audiences). If your content is sandboxed, you will receive a notification explaining the reason and how you can appeal the decision.
• Locking threads that contain heated discussions
• Issuing temporary bans for serious or repeated violations
• Permanent account termination for severe or persistent violations

Appeal Process: If you believe your content was unfairly moderated, you may appeal the decision by contacting our support team at [email/contact form]. We will review your appeal and respond within [X business days].

Emotional Impact of Moderation: We understand that having your content removed or restricted can be emotionally challenging, especially when sharing personal experiences. If you feel distressed by a moderation decision, we encourage you to reach out to a trusted support person or mental health professional. You can also contact us for additional resources.

7. Anti-Harassment & Anti-Discrimination Policy

In accordance with Delaware's Safe Internet Act and federal laws against cyberbullying and online harassment, the Platform maintains a zero-tolerance policy for any form of harassment, bullying, stalking, or intimidation. This includes but is not limited to:

• Targeting users with unwanted or offensive content
• Persistent unwelcome comments or interactions
• Intimidation or threats
• Encouraging others to harass a user
• Attempting to identify anonymous users

We strictly prohibit any content that discriminates against, disparages, or denigrates individuals based on:

• Race, color, or ethnicity
• Religion or religious beliefs
• National origin
• Gender, gender identity, or gender expression
• Sexual orientation
• Disability or medical condition
• Age
• Veteran status
• Any other characteristic protected by applicable law

Violations may result in immediate account termination and, in severe cases, may be reported to appropriate authorities.

8. Privacy & Anonymity

The Platform is designed to be fully anonymous. Usernames are randomly generated (e.g., AB1234), and no real names or personally identifiable information should be included in posts.

By using the Platform, you agree:

• Not to attempt to identify other users
• Not to share your own identifying information
• Not to use the Platform to collect data about other users

For more information on how we collect, use, and protect your information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

9. Content Moderation & Safety Measures

The Platform implements the following safety measures:

• All posts are reviewed by moderators before publication
• Users can report rule violations
• Private posting option for personal reflection
• Ability to share content with therapists or trusted individuals via secure links
• Content screening for potentially identifying information
• Filtering of explicit, graphic, or inappropriate content

While we strive to create a safe environment, we cannot guarantee that all content will be completely free from potentially triggering material. Users are encouraged to utilize the available safety features and exercise discretion.

Sensitive Topics & Content Tagging: We recognize that sharing childhood trauma memories necessarily involves sensitive topics, which are not illegal to discuss on our platform. However, certain content may be particularly challenging for some users. Our approach to sensitive content is as follows:

• Posters are required to tag sensitive topics in their posts as an act of care for others
• Available tags include but are not limited to: physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, family violence, substance abuse, or other potentially triggering topics
• Users can customize their experience by opting out of seeing posts with specific tags
• The tagging system allows users to make informed choices about the content they engage with
• Failure to appropriately tag sensitive content may result in moderation action

By using the Platform, you acknowledge that even with the tagging system in place, you may encounter content that could be emotionally challenging due to the nature of the Platform.

Emotional Safety: Sharing traumatic memories may produce strong emotional responses. We strongly encourage users to:

• Have appropriate support systems in place before engaging with sensitive content
• Take breaks when feeling overwhelmed
• Practice self-care while using the Platform
• Consider discussing Platform use with a mental health professional if you have a history of trauma
• Use the content tagging system to filter out topics that may be particularly difficult for you

Content Removal: In addition to removing content that violates our guidelines, we reserve the right to remove content that:

• Contains first-time disclosures of serious abuse or criminal acts
• Could reasonably cause significant emotional distress to others
• Contains identifying information about minors
• Could compromise the anonymity of the Platform
• Is not appropriately tagged with relevant sensitive content warnings

Moderation Actions: Our moderation team may take various actions based on the nature and severity of violations, including:

• Issuing warnings for minor or first-time violations
• Removing content that violates our policies
• Temporarily restricting account features
• Reducing content visibility or implementing "sandboxing" (restricting content distribution to limited audiences)
• Locking threads that contain heated discussions
• Issuing temporary bans for serious or repeated violations
• Permanent account termination for severe or persistent violations

Content Visibility Restrictions: For certain violations, particularly those involving swear words or inappropriate language, your content may remain on the platform but with reduced visibility. This "sandboxing" means your content may not appear in general feeds, search results, or recommendations, though it may still be visible to users who directly access your profile or through specific links. We implement these graduated measures to maintain community standards while providing opportunities for users to adjust their behavior before more severe actions are taken.

10. User Mental Health Responsibility

While using the Platform, users acknowledge their responsibility for their own mental health and agree to the following:

Tips on How to Share Sensitively:

• Respect Your Emotions — Delving into your memories in detail may bring up challenging emotions. Some of these memories may be emotionally intense and difficult to handle, potentially causing feelings of overwhelm, flashbacks, anxiety, distress, or other physical and emotional symptoms.
• Skip What Feels Overwhelming — If there's anything in your memory that feels too heavy, difficult, intense or overwhelming we encourage you to skip it, knowing you can return whenever you feel prepared.
• Emotions Might Change — You may feel okay now while reflecting on your memories, but emotions can shift unexpectedly. It's possible to become distressed or even depressed later. Please consider talking to a mental health professional, friend, family member, or trusted support person.
• Take Breaks — The process doesn't have to be completed in one sitting, and you're free to revisit or add details as you feel ready.
• Honor Your Well-Being — Please use our platform in a way that honors your emotional well-being, taking all the time you need. Take it easy on yourself, go at your own pace, and remember, if you start to feel overwhelmed, you can take a break from the site and come back when you're ready.
• What to Do if You Become Distressed — If you become distressed or experience thoughts of self-harm, we suggest in the strongest possible terms to reach out to a mental health professional or someone else you trust for immediate help and advice.

By using the Platform, you acknowledge and accept that engaging with traumatic memories may have emotional consequences, and you agree to use the Platform mindfully and responsibly with regard to your mental health.

11. User Rights & Content Ownership

You retain ownership of the content you submit, but grant DR.Oogle Inc a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute your content solely for the purpose of operating and improving the Platform.

This license ends when you delete your content or account unless your content has been shared with others who have not deleted it.

Under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), if you believe content on the Platform infringes your copyright, please contact us with the required information to process a takedown request.

12. Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account without prior notice or liability for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms of Use
• Engaging in harassment or abusive behavior
• Posting prohibited content
• Attempting to breach the Platform's anonymity
• Using the Platform for unauthorized purposes
• Spam, self-promotion, or affiliate marketing
• Posting misinformation or misleading content
• Sharing NSFW or inappropriate content
• Creating multiple accounts to evade moderation
• Pattern of behavior resulting in multiple reported comments

Upon termination, your right to access and use the Platform will immediately cease.

13. Prohibited Activities

In addition to the conduct guidelines, the following activities are strictly prohibited:

• Attempting to circumvent any Platform security measures
• Using automated systems or software to extract data from the Platform
• Impersonating another user or DR.Oogle Inc staff
• Soliciting personal information from users
• Using the Platform for any illegal activity
• Attempting to interfere with the proper functioning of the Platform
• Creating multiple accounts to evade moderation or restrictions
• Initiating or participating in heated discussions that disrupt the supportive environment
• Posting off-topic content unrelated to the platform's purpose

14. Disclaimer of Liability

The Platform is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

DR.Oogle Inc does not warrant that:

• The Platform will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The Platform is free of viruses or other harmful components
• The Platform will meet your specific requirements

We are not responsible for any emotional distress, psychological impact, or other consequences resulting from using the Platform. Users are encouraged to exercise caution and seek professional support when dealing with traumatic memories.

15. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, DR.Oogle Inc shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to, damages for emotional distress, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Platform
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Platform
• Any content obtained from the Platform
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

16. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless DR.Oogle Inc, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from:

• Your use of and access to the Platform
• Your violation of any term of these Terms of Use
• Your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right
• Any claim that your content caused damage to a third party

17. Compliance with Laws

The Platform complies with applicable federal and state laws, including but not limited to:

• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
• Communications Decency Act Section 230
• Delaware Online Privacy Protection Act
• Delaware Cyberbullying Prevention Act
• Federal anti-harassment and anti-stalking laws
• Mandatory reporting laws regarding child abuse and exploitation
• Americans with Disabilities Act (for digital accessibility)
• Federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination

Mandatory Reporting: In compliance with Delaware and federal laws regarding mandatory reporting, DR.Oogle Inc may be obligated to report certain content to appropriate authorities, including:

• Content indicating ongoing or current child abuse
• Content suggesting imminent harm to self or others
• Content describing unreported serious crimes

Users are also expected to comply with all applicable laws when using the Platform.

18. Changes to the Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Platform with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of the Platform after any changes indicates your acceptance of the modified terms. We encourage users to regularly review the Terms of Use.

19. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, USA, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or the Platform shall be brought exclusively in the courts of Dover, Delaware, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

20. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

21. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

DR.Oogle Inc
Dover, DE, USA
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