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Legal Disclaimer and Terms of Use

Your mental health is important. This app is designed to provide daily encouragement, but professional support from qualified mental health providers

is invaluable for comprehensive care.

Medical and Mental Health Disclaimer

The Shame Free Me application ("App") and all content, features, and services provided through the App are for INSPIRATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. This App is not intended to provide medical, psychological, psychiatric, or mental health advice, diagnosis, treatment, or services.

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THIS APP IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH CARE. The content provided through this App, including but not limited to daily affirmations, notifications, recommended resources, and any other materials, should not be used as a replacement for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from qualified healthcare providers or licensed mental health professionals.

No Professional Relationship

Use of this App does not create a doctor-patient, therapist-client, or any other professional healthcare relationship between you and the App developers, content creators, or any affiliated parties. No content in this App should be construed as the practice of medicine, psychology, psychiatry, or any other healthcare profession.

User Responsibilities

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT:

  • You are solely responsible for your own health, wellness, and mental health decisions

  • You will consult with appropriate healthcare professionals before making any health-related decisions

  • You will seek immediate professional help if you experience thoughts of self-harm, suicide, or any mental health crisis

  • You understand that individual results may vary and that this App makes no guarantees about outcomes

  • You will use this App at your own risk and discretion

Emergency Situations

IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS OR EMERGENCY:

  • Contact emergency services immediately (911 in the US)

  • Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988

  • Text HOME to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line

  • Contact your local emergency services or mental health crisis center

 

DO NOT RELY ON THIS APP FOR EMERGENCY MENTAL HEALTH SITUATIONS.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

The developers, owners, content creators, distributors, and all affiliated parties of the Shame Free Me App ("Released Parties") SHALL NOT BE LIABLE for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

  • Personal injury, illness, or death

  • Mental health deterioration or psychological harm

  • Emotional distress or trauma

  • Loss of income, profits, or opportunities

  • Any other damages arising from or related to your use of this App

 

This limitation applies regardless of whether such damages arise from:

  • Use or inability to use the App

  • Reliance on App content or features

  • Technical malfunctions or interruptions

  • Any actions taken or not taken based on App content

  • Any theory of liability, including negligence, strict liability, or breach of warranty

Release and Indemnification

By using this App, you RELEASE, DISCHARGE, and HOLD HARMLESS the Released Parties from any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from or related to:

  • Your use of the App

  • Your interpretation or application of App content

  • Any health or wellness decisions you make

  • Any breach of these terms by you

  • Your violation of any rights of third parties

 

You AGREE TO INDEMNIFY and hold harmless the Released Parties from any claims made by third parties arising from your use of this App.

No Warranties

THIS APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose

  • Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content

  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation

  • Freedom from viruses or harmful components

Content Disclaimer

All content provided through this App, including affirmations, messages, and educational materials, represents general information only. This content:

  • Is not tailored to your specific circumstances

  • May not be appropriate for all individuals

  • Should not be relied upon for making health or wellness decisions

  • May contain errors or omissions

User Conduct

You agree to use this App responsibly and acknowledge that:

  • You will not use the App in any way that could harm yourself or others

  • You understand the limitations of app-based mental health resources

  • You will seek professional help when appropriate

Modification of Terms

We reserve the right to modify this disclaimer and terms of use at any time without notice. Your continued use of the App after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Severability

If any provision of this disclaimer is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Acknowledgment

BY DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING, OR USING THIS APP, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:

  • You have read and understood this entire disclaimer

  • You accept all risks associated with using this App

  • You agree to be bound by these terms

  • You understand this App is for inspirational and educational purposes only

  • You will seek professional help for mental health concerns

Updated July 2025

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