Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Allied Health Alliance, operated by Allied Health Alliance Inc., a Delaware C-Corporation ("the Company", "we", "us", or "our"), including our website at alliedhealthalliance.net and mobile application (collectively, "the Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the Platform. We may update these Terms from time to time, and continued use constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Description of Service

Allied Health Alliance Inc. operates Allied Health Alliance, a professional community platform for allied health professionals (Speech-Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and related professionals) to share research, present at virtual symposiums, access clinical tools, and network with peers.

3. Accounts and Membership

To access member features, you must create an account with accurate information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.

• Founding Members: The first 100 members receive free full access for 3 months from the date of account creation.
• Paid Membership: After the founding period or for users beyond the first 100, a monthly subscription of $14/month is required for full access. Subscriptions are billed monthly through the Company's authorized payment processor and can be canceled at any time.
• Cancellation: You can cancel your subscription at any time through the Membership page. Upon cancellation, you keep full access until the end of your current billing period. After that, there is a 7-day grace period before premium features are disabled. Your account, posts, research, and data are preserved — you can resubscribe at any time to restore access. No refunds are issued for partial billing periods.
• Billing: All financial transactions are processed securely by the Company through its authorized payment processor. Allied Health Alliance Inc. does not store your credit card information. The mobile app directs you to the website (alliedhealthalliance.net/membership) for all subscription management.
• Free Access: Free users can browse the feed, create posts, comment, like, view and upload research, and use most features. Paid membership is required to register for symposiums and access mentorship.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Post content that is defamatory, harassing, threatening, or discriminatory
• Upload malicious files, spam, or misleading content
• Impersonate another person or misrepresent your professional credentials
• Use the Platform for commercial solicitation or advertising without permission
• Attempt to access another user's account or private data
• Circumvent any security measures or rate limits

Violations may result in content removal, account suspension, or permanent ban at our sole discretion.

5. Content Ownership and License

You retain ownership of all content you post, including research papers, posts, comments, and profile information. By posting content on the Platform, you grant Allied Health Alliance Inc. a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, distribute, and promote your content within the Platform.

You represent that you have the right to share any content you upload and that it does not infringe on any third party's intellectual property rights.

6. Research Papers and Academic Content

Research papers uploaded to the Platform are shared at the discretion of the author.Allied Health Alliance does not claim ownership of uploaded research. Authors are responsible for ensuring they have the right to share their work (e.g., that it is not under exclusive license to a publisher).

7. Virtual Symposiums

Symposium presentations are conducted via live video. By presenting, you consent to your presentation being viewed by registered attendees in real time. Recordings, if made available, will be accessible to members on the Platform.

8. Privacy

Your use of the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Platform, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described therein.

• We collect your name, email, and profile information to provide the service
• Payment information is processed securely by our authorized payment processor and never stored on our servers
• We do not sell your personal data to third parties
• You may request deletion of your account and data by contacting us

9. Content Moderation

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or our community guidelines. Users may report content for review. We use automated filtering and manual review to maintain community standards.

10. Limitation of Liability

The Platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. Allied Health Alliance Inc. and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Platform, including but not limited to loss of data, service interruptions, or inaccuracies in user-generated content. The Platform is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

11. Account Deletion

You may permanently delete your account at any time from Security Settings. Deleting your account will remove:

• Your profile and all personal information
• All posts, comments, and research papers
• Messages, follows, and saved items
• Mentorship requests and symposium registrations

Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. If you have an active subscription, you must cancel it separately through the Membership page to stop billing.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Platform ceases, but provisions regarding content ownership, liability, and dispute resolution survive.

13. Professional Responsibility

The Platform is designed for licensed allied health professionals, including but not limited to Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), and Physical Therapists (PTs). All users who identify as licensed professionals are solely responsible for maintaining their state licensure, adhering to their profession's code of ethics, and ensuring that any clinical information shared on the Platform complies with applicable laws and professional standards.

Allied Health Alliance Inc. does not verify professional licenses, provide clinical supervision, or assume responsibility for clinical decisions made by users. Content shared on the Platform, including research, clinical tools, and peer discussions, is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New Castle County, Delaware, and the parties hereby consent to personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

15. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email or a notice on the Platform. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

16. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, contact Allied Health Alliance Inc. at technology@alliedhealthalliance.net.