Brotherwood Terms of Service

Last Updated: 27 August 2025

Please read these terms carefully before using our services. By accessing Brotherwood's website, app, programs, or resources, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please don't use our services.

Brotherwood is built to support men and boys, and we take that responsibility seriously.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using Brotherwood, whether that's our website, app, programs, digital downloads, or community features, you agree to follow these terms. If you're under 13, you must have parental or guardian permission to use any Brotherwood services.

We may update these terms from time to time. You'll be notified of major changes, and your continued use means you accept the updated terms.

2. Use License

You're welcome to use Brotherwood's content for your personal, non-commercial use, like reading an eBook, checking in through the app, or participating in programs.

You may not:

• Reproduce, republish, or resell our content
• Share or reuse workshop materials without permission
• Reverse-engineer any part of the app or website
• Remove copyright or branding elements
• Use Brotherwood's name, content, or logo to impersonate, mislead, or compete

This is a license, not a transfer of ownership.

3. User Accounts and Registration

When you create an account (e.g., for the app or program access), you agree to:

• Provide accurate and current information
• Keep your password secure
• Take full responsibility for any activity under your account

If you're under 13, your account must be created with the consent of a parent or guardian.

Brotherwood reserves the right to suspend or delete accounts that violate these terms.

4. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use our service:

• For anything illegal or harmful to others
• To upload false, abusive, violent, or offensive content
• To impersonate another user or give misleading information
• To transmit malware, spam, or harmful code
• To harass, intimidate, or discriminate against anyone in our community
• To exploit, copy, or interfere with our intellectual property

We maintain the right to report harmful use and remove content that doesn't align with our values.

5. Content and Intellectual Property

All original content, including our eBooks, app features, logos, designs, and copy, belongs to Brotherwood or our licensed creators. This includes:

• The Brotherwood name and brand identity
• Tools, guides, and downloadable materials
• Workshop and mentorship content

You may not use these materials for commercial or public display without prior written permission.

6. User-Generated Content

If you submit content (e.g., comments, group posts, journal reflections, app inputs), you agree:

• You own the rights to the content you post
• Your content will not violate any laws or harm others
• You give Brotherwood permission to store, display, or use this content to support your experience (e.g., progress tracking, AI tools)

We reserve the right to remove user content that goes against our values or these terms.

7. Use of Surveys and Data

From time to time, we may invite you to answer surveys or feedback forms. These help us:

• Improve our app, programs, and tools
• Understand community needs and challenges
• Shape the future of Brotherwood

By submitting surveys, you agree that we may use your anonymized responses for analysis, reporting, and improvement. Identifiable data will never be shared without your explicit permission.

8. Privacy

Your privacy matters. Please review our Privacy Policy for full details on what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

9. Termination

We may suspend or delete your account at our discretion if you:

• Breach these terms
• Endanger others in the community
• Misuse the platform or services

You may also delete your account at any time. Contact us at [email protected] for help.

10. Disclaimer

Brotherwood is a supportive space, not a substitute for professional mental health care. The tools we offer (e.g., journaling, check-ins, workshops) are general in nature and do not replace medical advice, therapy, or crisis intervention.

Everything is provided "as is" and as available. We don't guarantee that the app or website will always be online or bug-free.

11. Limitations of Liability

To the fullest extent allowed by law, Brotherwood and its team are not liable for:

• Loss of data, use, income, or emotional distress
• Damages resulting from delays, technical issues, or third-party failures
• Actions or content posted by other users

Use of Brotherwood is at your own risk.

12. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of South Australia, Australia. Any disputes must be handled within this jurisdiction.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, reach out. We'll always do our best to respond respectfully and clearly.