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Public User Agreement

divergenceADHD Community Platform

 

Effective Date: 25/05/2025

 

1. Introduction

Welcome to divergenceADHD, a community platform dedicated to providing ADHD awareness, education, advocacy, and support. This agreement applies specifically to public subscribers who have access to the educational and advocacy sections of the platform.

 

By subscribing and using the platform, you agree to abide by the terms outlined in this agreement, alongside the General Terms & Conditions.

 

2. Your Responsibilities as a Public Subscriber

As a public subscriber, you agree to:

  • Engage in discussions respectfully and constructively.

  • Follow the platform’s guidelines on content sharing and discussions.

  • Acknowledge that while open conversations are encouraged, moderators may challenge misinformation or non-evidence-based claims.

  • Avoid spreading misinformation, particularly regarding health, science, or legal matters.

 

3. Community Engagement and Acceptable Use

To maintain a safe and productive space, users must:

  • Respectful Communication: Treat all users with kindness and professionalism.

  • No Hate Speech or Harassment: Personal attacks, discrimination, or intimidation of any kind are prohibited.

  • Content Sharing: Users must ensure any shared content is evidence-based, relevant, and does not promote misinformation.

  • Prohibited Content: The following content is strictly forbidden:

  • Spam, promotional material, or advertising without approval.

  • Sexually explicit, violent, or illegal material.

  • Links or discussions promoting unverified health claims.

  • Any attempt to solicit personal or sensitive user information.

 

4. Content Moderation and Public Discourse

  • Moderators reserve the right to challenge, hide, or remove content that does not align with the platform’s evidence-based standards.

  • Repeated violations may result in restricted posting privileges or removal from the platform.

  • Users may submit an appeal if they believe moderation actions were taken unfairly by contacting by clicking the 'Report a Problem' button on the home page.

 

5. Public vs. View-Only Areas

  • View-Only Sections: Some areas of the platform are for informational purposes only, where commenting is not allowed.

  • Public Open Chat: Users can contribute, discuss, and seek support within the community guidelines. This area is actively moderated to ensure discussions remain safe and constructive.

 

6. Reporting Violations

If you witness a breach of the guidelines, you can report it through:

  • Direct contact by clicking the home page's 'Report a Problem' button.

  • Reports are taken seriously and will be reviewed by the moderation team promptly.

 

7. Privacy and Data Protection

  • Your personal data will be handled in accordance with GDPR regulations.

  • Any content shared in public areas should not contain personal or sensitive information.

  • The platform will not share personal user data outside of necessary operational or legal requirements.

 

8. Intellectual Property

  • Users retain rights to the content they post.

  • Users grant divergenceADHD a non-exclusive licence to use, display, and distribute content within the platform.

  • Users must not reproduce or republish others’ content without consent.

 

9. Limitations of Liability

  • divergenceADHD is not liable for:

  • The accuracy or usefulness of user-generated content.

  • Service interruptions or platform outages.

  • Any consequences resulting from reliance on discussions for medical, legal, or financial advice.

 

10. Termination of Access

  • Accounts may be suspended or permanently removed due to:

  • Repeated or severe breaches of this agreement.

  • Misuse of the platform or abusive behaviour.

  • Legal requirements or violation of governing laws.

 

11. Governing Law

  • This agreement is governed by the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction, e.g., United Kingdom].

  • Disputes will be resolved through appropriate legal channels in that jurisdiction.

 

12. Amendments and Updates

  • This agreement may be updated periodically. Changes will be communicated via platform announcements or email notifications.

  • Continued use of the platform after updates indicates acceptance of the revised terms.

 

13. Contact and Support

For any questions or concerns regarding this agreement, please contact us by clicking the 'Report a Problem' button on the home page.

 

14. Deleting your account

  • If you would like to delete your account with divergenceADHD please click this link:

https://www.divergenceuk.org/deleteyourdivergenceadhdaccount

 

By continuing to use divergenceADHD, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms outlined in this Public User Agreement.

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