This platform is a non-profit initiative, funded partly by private practice income and partly by the community itself. We focus on publishing articles, mentoring (amateur) authors, community work, and peer-to-peer support. To keep this environment safe, fair, and workable for everyone, the following terms and conditions apply.

Article 1. Nature of the Information (Disclaimer)

• No professional advice: All publications, articles, community discussions, and statements on this platform are solely illustrative and intended for the development of ideas and thought.
• Own risk: Nothing on this website should be construed as binding medical, psychological, financial, or legal advice. Users act entirely at their own risk based on the information provided.
• No treatment relationship: Despite the professional background of the administrator (forensic psychologist), no therapeutic or doctor-patient relationship is established through this platform. For acute medical or psychological distress, you must always contact local emergency services or your own healthcare provider.

Article 2. Membership and Platform Contribution

• Periodic contribution: To gain access to the community and member features, members pay a membership fee (monthly or annually).
• Investment in the platform: As we are a non-profit organization, these revenues are strictly used to ensure the continuity and accessibility of the website. This includes, among other things: technical hosting, facilitating the live chat, the deployment of moderators, the translation of articles, and technical support for the visually impaired.
• Condition for participation: Payment of this contribution is a prerequisite for active participation in the closed sections of the platform.

Article 3. Advertisements by Members

• Facilitator: The platform exclusively offers space for registered members to place advertisements. We act solely as a digital bulletin board and do not verify the content of these offers.
• No liability: We explicitly take no responsibility for the quality, safety, or legality of the offered services or products.
• Second opinion: We always advise users to remain critical and to seek a ‘second opinion’ elsewhere before accepting any offer.
• Mutual agreement: Any agreement resulting from an advertisement is concluded solely between the member and the advertiser. The non-profit is not a party to this agreement.

Article 4. Copyrights and Financial Contribution

• Ownership and license: The author retains full copyright of the submitted and published work at all times. By submitting, however, the author grants the platform a free, worldwide, and non-exclusive license to publish and distribute the work online.
• Contribution from income: As a compensation for the costs of mentoring and platform management, the author owes a contribution of 10% of all direct income generated with the specific work via or thanks to the platform (such as reader donations or specific ad revenues).
• Administration and timeframe: This contribution is a net payment. The author is personally responsible for tracking this and must pay the owed amount to the non-profit no later than within 14 days of receiving the income.
• No income: Naturally, if no income is generated with the work, the author owes the platform nothing.

Article 5. Code of Conduct and Moderation

• Freedom and Decency: We encourage free speech and open, substantive discussions. However, we expect all members to adhere to the standards of basic decency.
• Factual criticism: Substantive and sharp criticism of individuals, institutions, or systems is permitted, provided it can be factually substantiated (for example, by referring to public convictions or legally established facts).
• Zero-tolerance policy: It is strictly prohibited to post statements that fall under:
  • Character assassination and defamation: Unfounded accusations or slander.
  • Insults and hate speech: The use of profanity, derogatory language, or vulgar personal attacks.
  • Intolerance: Any form of disrespect for religions, beliefs, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.
• Right to moderate: The platform reserves the right at all times, at its own discretion and without prior warning, to remove or edit comments, articles, or advertisements that violate this code of conduct. In the event of a violation, a user’s access may be revoked immediately.

Article 6. Applicable Law and Privacy

• Jurisdiction: These terms and conditions, as well as all disputes arising from the use of this platform, are governed by the laws of Malaysia.
• Privacy: We highly value the privacy of our members in both Asia and Europe. How we handle your personal data (including within the closed peer-to-peer groups) is detailed in our separate Privacy Statement. Members must at all times respect the confidentiality of information shared by others in closed groups.