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Talking Minds strives to provide in-depth and comprehensive information and education specifically on the subject of mental health - respecting individual need and opinion. Talking Minds is designed to be your social care internet companion and provide you with a safe place in an unsafe world, providing you with support and advice, along with signposting when necessary. Part of the motivation behind the Talking Minds website is to make a difference, recognising that life is not black and white, and that reality is often tough. Talking Minds has a wealth of experience, and strives to ensure a fair, balanced, and inclusive service that is available at all times
The content on Talking Minds has a politically left-wing Socialist perspective. However, the Twisted section will strive to provide an objective framework to all its articles, recognising diverse viewpoints on the subject of mental health stigma. At times, Talking Minds will make reference to different models and perspectives such as the social model. This is because, the material available on Talking Minds is aimed at providing mental health information and education from a social model (aiming to see everyone as a person first and not a diagnosis) perspective; therefore, to maintain objectivity and reflexivity, Talking Minds will discuss other models such as the medical to compare against the social model.
Moreover, Talking Minds expects all site users to respect everybody's individuality and differences. That is, anyone who registers with Talking Minds Wordspace is expected to treat everyone with respect, seeing each other as people first - not their condition, diagnosis, status, or difference (see equal opportunities policy and/or follow the site F.A.Q's link in the main and top menus).
Talking Minds will seek to provide as much education, support, information, and advice for free. Obviously, at this time Talking Minds is only internet based, but with the provision of a community area, it is hoped that all site users will feel that they can positively contribute and support each other through their own experiences.
Keep an eye on both Viewpoint (the blog) and Wordspace for further information and announcements
Following this are some tabs that pertain to the current policies that are implemented throughout this site. Further Information on site policies and terms of use can be found in the F.A.Q's section. Additionally, if you want further information or support with regards to this area, you can contact Talking Minds at any time.
Privacy Policy
Talking Minds and Wordspace are committed to protecting your privacy and developing technology that gives you the most powerful and safe online experience. This Statement of Privacy applies to this website as a whole (Talking Minds and Wordspace) and governs data collection and usage. By using this website, you consent to the data practices described in this statement.
Collection of your Personal Information
Talking Minds and Wordspace collect personally identifiable information, such as your e-mail address, name, home or work address or telephone number. This website also collects anonymous demographic information, which is not unique to you, such as your postal code, age, gender, preferences, interests and favourites.
There is also information about your computer hardware and software that is automatically collected by this site. This information can include: your IP address, browser type, domain names, access times and referring Web site addresses. This information is used by Talking Minds and Wordspace for the operation of the service, to maintain quality of the service, and to provide general statistics regarding use of this site.
Please keep in mind that if you directly disclose personally identifiable information or personally sensitive data through the Community, this information may be collected and used by others. Note: Talking Minds and Wordspace do not read any of your private online communications.
Talking Minds and Wordspace encourage you to review the privacy statements of Web sites you choose to link to from here so that you can understand how those Web sites collect, use and share your information. This site is not responsible for the privacy statements or other content on sites outside of the Talking Minds and Wordspace.
Use of your Personal Information
This website collects and uses your personal information to operate effectively and deliver the services that you have requested. Talking Minds and Wordspace may also contact you via surveys to conduct research about your opinion of current services or of potential new services that may be offered.
Talking Minds and Wordspace do not sell, rent or lease its customer lists to third parties.
This site does not use or disclose sensitive personal information, such as race, religion, or political affiliations, without your explicit consent.
Talking Minds and Wordspace keep track of the Web sites and pages site-users visit within this site in order to determine what services are the most popular. This data is used to ensure delivery of service and content is effective and appropriate.
Talking Minds and Wordspace will disclose your personal information, without notice, only if required to do so by law or in the genuine belief that such action is necessary to: (a) conform to the edicts of the law or comply with legal process served on Talking Minds and Wordspace; (b) protect and defend the rights or property of Talking Minds and Wordspace; and (c) act under exigent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users of Talking Minds and Wordspace, or the public.
Security of your Personal Information
Talking Minds and Wordspace secures your personal information from unauthorized access, use or disclosure. This website secures the personally identifiable information you provide on computer servers in a controlled, secure environment, protected from unauthorized access, use or disclosure.
Changes to this Statement
This site will occasionally update this Statement of Privacy to reflect company and customer feedback. Talking Minds and Wordspace encourage you to periodically review this statement to be informed of how your information is being protected.
Contact Information
Talking Minds and Wordspace welcome your comments regarding this Statement of Privacy. If you believe that this site has not adhered to this statement, please contact companion [@] talkingminds.org.
Disclaimer
The information, software, products, and services included in or available through this web site may include inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically added to the information herein. Talking Minds and Wordspace and/or their suppliers may make improvements and/or changes in the web site at any time. Advice received via the web site should not be relied upon for personal, medical, legal or financial decisions and you should consult an appropriate professional for specific advice tailored to your situation.
Talking Minds and Wordspace and/or their suppliers make no representations about the suitability, reliability, availability, timeliness, and accuracy of the information, software, products, services and related graphics contained on the web site for any purpose. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, all such information, software, products, services and related graphics are provided "as is" without warranty or condition of any kind. Talking Minds and Wordspace and/or their suppliers hereby disclaim all warranties and conditions with regard to this information, software, products, services and related graphics, including all implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement.
Talking Minds and Wordspace and/or their suppliers make no representations about the suitability, reliability, availability, timeliness, and accuracy of the information, software, products, services and related graphics contained on the web site for any purpose. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, all such information, software, products, services and related graphics are provided "as is" without warranty or condition of any kind. Talking Minds and Wordspace and/or their suppliers hereby disclaim all warranties and conditions with regard to this information, software, products, services and related graphics, including all implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement.
In no event shall Talking Minds and Wordspace and/or their suppliers be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential damages or any damages whatsoever including, without limitation, damages for loss of use, data or profits, arising out of or in any way connected with the use or performance of the web site, with the delay or inability to use the web site or related services, the provision of or failure to provide services, or for any information, software, products, services and related graphics obtained through the web site, or otherwise arising out of the use of the Talking Minds web site, whether based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability or otherwise, even if Talking Minds and Wordspace or any of their suppliers has been advised of the possibility of damages. Because some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you. If you are dissatisfied with any portion of the web site, or with any of these terms of use: your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using the web site.
Talking Minds and Wordspace will endeavour to ensure that the content available throughout the site and any affiliated company is accurate and up to date. However, Talking Minds and Wordspace does not accept any liability for error or omission.
Talking Minds and Wordspace are not a medical company and only provides information and advice based opinion. It is entirely your responsibility and choice if you take up any advice or support offered by any member of Talking Minds and Wordspace or affiliated company. This website does not accept liability for any inconvenience, loss or damage arising from the use of or inability to use any of the information and support available on this site.
This website takes no responsibility for the content of external websites and any web links that you choose to follow should not be taken as an endorsement of any kind.
Equal Opportunities Policy
Talking Minds aims to be an inclusive organisation where everyone is treated with respect, dignity, and where there is equal opportunity for all. Talking Minds respects and values the diversity of all its users. It will tackle barriers to participation and create a culture in which equal opportunities and equal treatment are a priority for all site users. Talking Minds seeks to create an environment where attitudes and biases that hinder the progress of individuals and groups are dismantled, and where we work together in mutual respect and tolerance.
There will be no discrimination in respect of marital status, gender, sexuality, disability, age, colour, race, religion, nationality, ethnic or national origins. There will be no discrimination on these grounds in the terms and conditions offered by Talking Minds and Wordspace in relation to registration.
There will be no discrimination in respect of marital status, gender, sexuality, disability, age, colour, race, religion, nationality, ethnic or national origins. There will be no discrimination on these grounds in the terms and conditions offered by Talking Minds and Wordspace in relation to registration.
This policy also covers any recruitment in relation to provision of moderator or author status, along with any banning and deletion of memberships. The only basis for promotion to moderator or author status is considered opinion of the members suitability for the responsibilities required of moderators and/or authors.
All members (regardless of status) have an obligation not to discriminate and to report incidents of discrimination against any individual or group of individuals. Any site users found to be discriminating will be liable to banning from the site.
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All Wordspace discussions and Viewpoint blogs are the sole responsibility of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and views of Talking Minds. Any advice or web-link (in i-Links or elsewhere) that is given/suggested, whether it be from a registered member, affiliate, or by Talking Minds itself, is for further possible support and information purposes only. All of the website content that is provided is not intended as a substitute to any advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommended by a qualified mental health/healthcare professional.
