Terms and Conditions

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 Last Updated: 7/20/2025

Welcome to Porchly Social Wellness! Before using our website and services, please carefully read the following terms and conditions. By accessing and using our platform, you agree to comply with and be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please refrain from using our website and services.

1. Peer-to-Peer Mental Health and Wellness Resources:

  - Porchly provides peer-to-peer mental health and wellness resources but does not offer professional advice.

  - Users are encouraged to consult with a mental health professional and their doctor(s) for major mental health and wellbeing decisions.

2. Focus on Peer-to-Peer Wellness:

  - Recognizing the importance of credentialed professionals, Porchly emphasizes a peer-to-peer focus.

  - Suicidal ideations and major life and wellness decisions should involve consultation with medical and mental health professionals.

3. User Privacy and Responsibility:

  - Users agree to use common sense and discretion in sharing information.

  - Privacy standards align with platform vendors; however, users are responsible for information shared on external platforms.

4. Waiver of Legal Claims:

  - Users waive rights to sue Porchly for matters falling outside standard legal parameters.

  - Legal disputes will be handled in Los Angeles County, California.

5. Content Updates and Modification of Terms:

  - Terms and conditions are subject to updates, and users will be notified of changes here on the website.

  - Users are encouraged to check our website for the latest terms and conditions.

6. Compliance with American Law:

  - Software developed by Porchly complies with legal privacy standards for American users.

7. Dispute Resolution:

  - Disputes are subject to binding, individual arbitration, waiving the right to participate in class actions.

  - Users may opt-out of arbitration within 30 days.

8. Limitation of Liability:

  - Porchly disclaims liability for lost profits, consequential damages, and other specified limitations.

  - Users agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Porchly harmless from claims.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction:

  - These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California.

  - Disputes not subject to arbitration are resolved exclusively within the district of the Los Angeles Country Superior Court.

10. Unsolicited Material:

  - Feedback or suggestions may be used without restrictions, with no obligation to compensate.

11. Acceptance of Terms:

  - Continued use of the Porchly website and services indicates acceptance of these terms and any updates.

Porchly reserves the right to modify these terms as needed. For the latest terms and conditions, visit our website.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at porchlywellness@gmail.com

Thank you for being a part of Porchly Social Wellness!