For STAR - Steps To Active Recovery

Last Updated: 10th December 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the STAR - Steps To Active Recovery ("STAR," "we," "us," or "our") website at www.starrecovery.org (the "Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"), as well as our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Website.

2. NO MEDICAL ADVICE OR THERAPY DISCLAIMER
THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE STAR WEBSITE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE, AND MUST NOT BE TAKEN AS, PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, OR THERAPY.

• Not a Substitute for Professional Care: The content, resources, or activities provided by STAR are not a substitute for consultation with a qualified healthcare or mental health professional (such as a doctor, psychiatrist, or licensed therapist).

• Always Seek Advice: Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on the Website.

• Relationship: Your use of this Website does not create a patient-provider, therapist-client, or other professional relationship between you and STAR or any individuals contributing content to the Website.

• EMERGENCY SITUATIONS: If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, or are thinking about harming yourself or others, DO NOT USE THIS WEBSITE. Immediately call the emergency services (e.g. 999) or go to the nearest hospitals accident and emergency department.
   

3. User Obligations and Conduct
By using the Website, you agree that you will not:

• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in any way that violates these Terms.

• Introduce any viruses, Trojans, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.

• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, the server on which the Website is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Website.

• Harass, abuse, defame, or otherwise violate the legal rights of others.

• Post or transmit any content that is libelous, obscene, indecent, pornographic, abusive, or otherwise objectionable.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

• Ownership: All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, digital downloads, and the "STAR - Steps To Active Recovery" name, is the property of STAR or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws.

• Limited License: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website and its content for your personal, non-commercial use only.

• Restrictions: You must not copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute the content in any way for commercial purposes without our prior written permission.

5. Links to Third-Party Websites
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources for your convenience.

• STAR does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, products, or services on or available from such websites or resources.

• You acknowledge sole responsibility for and assume all risk arising from your use of any third-party websites or resources.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

• "As Is" Basis: The Website and all content is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. STAR does not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

• Limitation of Liability: STAR, its affiliates, trustees, employees, or volunteers will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, including but not limited to, loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill, resulting from: (i) your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Website; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the Website; and (iii) any content obtained from the Website, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, whether or not STAR has been informed of the possibility of such damage.

7. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will post the revised Terms on the Website and update the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and your use of the Website are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the UK for the resolution of any disputes.

9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
STAR - Steps To Active Recovery - office@starrecovery.org