Willing To Grieve

Terms of Service

Last updated: November 8, 2025

Important Disclaimer: Willing To Grieve is not a crisis support service, mental health treatment provider, or substitute for professional medical advice. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact your local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using willingtogrieve.com (the "Site"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this Site.

Nature of the Service

Willing To Grieve provides:

  • Educational articles and blog posts about grief and loss
  • A platform for sharing personal stories of grief
  • Free downloadable resources such as journaling prompts
  • A supportive online community space

What we are NOT:

  • A licensed mental health service
  • A crisis intervention service
  • A substitute for professional medical or psychological advice
  • A diagnosis or treatment provider

User Responsibilities

When using this Site, you agree to:

  • Use the Site for lawful purposes only
  • Respect the privacy and dignity of others
  • Provide accurate information when submitting forms or stories
  • Not share identifying information about others without their consent
  • Seek professional help when needed

Content Submission

Story Submissions

When you submit a story or reflection:

  • You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to publish, edit, and display your submission on the Site
  • You confirm that you are 18 years of age or older
  • You understand that submissions are reviewed before publication
  • You agree that we may edit your submission for clarity, length, or safety reasons
  • You retain ownership of your story, but grant us the right to use it on the Site

Content Standards

We reserve the right to remove or refuse to publish content that:

  • Contains hate speech, violence, or harassment
  • Promotes self-harm or suicide
  • Violates someone else's privacy or rights
  • Contains spam or commercial solicitation
  • Is illegal or promotes illegal activity

Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, and design, is the property of Willing To Grieve or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • Download and print free resources for personal use
  • Share links to our Site and content

You may NOT:

  • Reproduce, modify, or distribute Site content without permission
  • Use our content for commercial purposes
  • Remove copyright or attribution notices

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

  • The Site will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Defects will be corrected
  • The Site is free of viruses or other harmful components
  • The information provided is accurate, complete, or current

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Willing To Grieve shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of the Site, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages.

External Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of external sites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Donations

Donations made through Buy Me a Coffee or other platforms are voluntary and non-refundable. Donations do not entitle you to any specific services or benefits beyond supporting the continued operation of the Site.

Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review it to understand how we collect and use your information.

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to the Site at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms of Service or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Contact Form or email: contact@willingtogrieve.com

Crisis Resources

If you are in crisis, please contact:

  • Emergency Services: 911 (US) or your local emergency number
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (US): 988
  • Crisis Text Line (US): Text HOME to 741741
  • International Resources: Open Counseling's Suicide Hotlines