Legal
These terms explain how this website can be used, what the content means, and what to expect. By using bareyourrare.org, you agree to these terms.
1) Acceptance
Bare Your Rare (bareyourrare.org) is a personal website run by Thomas Cheesman in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. By accessing or using this site, you agree to follow these Terms of Use and any applicable laws. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
2) Purpose of the Website
Bare Your Rare is an informational and community-oriented personal project focused on rare conditions and lived experience. The site may include personal stories, general educational information, resources, and tools. It is not operated by a company, charity, or foundation — it is a one-person project.
3) Not Medical Advice
Important: This website does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek advice from a qualified clinician for medical questions.
Information on this site is shared for general education and community support. It may not apply to your situation.
4) Content & Copyright
Unless otherwise stated, website content is authored by Thomas Cheesman or used with permission. You may share links to pages, and you may quote small portions with attribution.
Not allowed without permission
- Copying full pages or large sections for republishing
- Using images or branding as your own
- Selling or commercialising site content
Stories shared by contributors remain the property of their authors. Contributors grant me a non-exclusive licence to publish their story on this site; they can request edits, anonymisation, or removal at any time.
5) Community Conduct
If a page allows user submissions or messages, you agree not to post:
- Harassment, hate, or threats
- Personal data about others without consent
- Medical misinformation presented as professional advice
- Spam, scams, or malicious content
I may remove content or restrict access when needed to protect the community and the site.
6) External Links
This website may link to third-party sites for convenience. I do not control those sites and am not responsible for their content or policies.
7) Disclaimers
The website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. I cannot guarantee accuracy, completeness, or uninterrupted availability, and make no promises about suitability for any particular purpose.
8) Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Thomas Cheesman (as the site operator) is not liable for any damages arising from your use of this site, including indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
9) Changes to These Terms
I may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.
10) Contact
Questions about these Terms can be sent to wecare@bareyourrare.org or through the Contact page.
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