Terms of Service

Page Title: "Terms of Service & Disclaimer"

Last Updated: March 16, 2025

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1. Introduction
Welcome to New Life, a platform led by The Ambassador (@AMBNewLife). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of this website ("Site"), including all content, features, and interactions (e.g., articles, stories, contact forms). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms in full. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
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2. Nature of Content
2.1 Personal Insights Only: New Life provides personal experiences and insights from The Ambassador’s journey—surviving two suicide attempts and discontinuing 22 types of medications (70 tablets daily)—shared for inspiration and reflection. This includes content under "The Ambassador’s Insights" and "New Life Stories."
2.2 Not Professional Advice: Nothing on this Site constitutes medical, psychiatric, psychological, or therapeutic advice, nor is it a substitute for professional healthcare services. We do not diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any condition, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, addiction, or suicidal ideation.
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3. User Responsibility and Risks
3.1 Your Choices: Any actions you take based on Site content—such as altering medication, therapy, or lifestyle—are entirely at your own risk. This includes potential outcomes like worsening mental or physical health, injury, or death (e.g., suicide).
3.2 Consult Professionals: You must consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes inspired by this Site. New Life strongly advises against self-treatment based on its content.
3.3 No Guarantees: The Site offers no warranties or promises about the accuracy, effectiveness, or suitability of its insights for your situation—use it as a personal resource, not a directive.
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4. Third-Party Content
4.1 External Contributions: Content linked or hosted under sections like "New Life Stories" reflects contributors’ views, not New Life’s. We do not endorse or verify third-party accuracy or outcomes.
4.2 External Links: Links to external sites (e.g., in "Shared Wisdom") are for convenience—New Life isn’t responsible for their content, availability, or effects.
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5. Liability Limitation
5.1 No Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by South African law, New Life, The Ambassador (@AMBNewLife), and affiliates disclaim all liability for any claims, damages, losses, or consequences—medical, emotional, financial, or otherwise—arising from your use, reliance, or interpretation of this Site.
5.2 Indemnification: You agree to indemnify and hold harmless New Life and its contributors from any legal actions or costs resulting from your use of the Site or actions taken based on its content.
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6. Intellectual Property
6.1 Ownership: All original content (e.g., "The Ambassador’s Insights") is owned by New Life or its contributors and protected by copyright. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify it without permission.
6.2 User Submissions: Stories or messages you submit (e.g., via "The Ambassador’s Mail") grant New Life a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, or share them on the Site, with your consent.
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7. Site Use Rules
7.1 Acceptable Use: Use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes only—don’t misuse it (e.g., spam, harassment).
7.2 Changes: We may update, suspend, or terminate the Site or these Terms at any time without notice—continued use means acceptance of changes.
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8. Governing Law
8.1 Jurisdiction: These Terms are governed by the laws of South Africa. Any disputes will be resolved in South African courts, subject to applicable consumer protections (e.g., Consumer Protection Act).
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9. Contact Information
For questions, use "The Ambassador’s Mail" on the Contact page—replies may take 1-2 weeks due to part-time availability.