DISCLAIMER: USE OF THE SERVICES IS NOT FOR EMERGENCIES. IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE A MEDICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY, CALL 911 OR GO TO THE NEAREST OPEN CLINIC OR EMERGENCY ROOM. IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING OR COMMITTING SUICIDE OR FEEL THAT YOU ARE A DANGER TO YOURSELF OR TO OTHERS, YOU MUST DISCONTINUE USE OF THE SERVICES IMMEDIATELY, CALL 911 OR NOTIFY APPROPRIATE POLICE OR EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL. IF YOU SUSPECT, HAVE EXPERIENCED OR HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF CHILD OR DEPENDENT ADULT OR ELDER ABUSE PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PROTECTIVE SERVICES AGENCY.
1. Introduction
This Informed Consent outlines the terms and conditions for using the Gray Sky AI applications, a digital mental health counseling service. By accessing, using, or subscribing to our services, you are agreeing to the terms described in this Informed Consent.
2. Purpose
The purpose of the Gray Sky AI application is to provide emotional support, self-help tools, and mental health resources to users. Please note that the app is not intended to replace traditional in-person therapy, and this app is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any specific medical or mental health condition.
3. Confidentiality and Privacy
The Gray Sky AI application is committed to maintaining your privacy. We comply with all relevant laws and regulations concerning user data and privacy, including HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA. All interactions and communication within the app are encrypted and stored securely. For more detailed information, please refer to our Notice of Privacy Practices.
4. Limitations of Confidentiality
While your privacy is paramount to us, there are some situations in which we may be legally or ethically obligated to break confidentiality. These situations include:
Reporting if there is a reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect
Reporting if you pose a danger to yourself or others
Complying with court orders
To address these concerns, each user will be linked to a license holder in the relevant jurisdiction, who will make the decision regarding any necessary reports based on the information available.
5. Risks and Benefits
Like any digital service, the Gray Sky AI application may pose some risks, such as technical issues that may cause disruptions in service, or possible data breaches despite our strong security measures. However, it also offers numerous benefits, including 24/7 access to mental health resources, increased convenience, and reduced stigma related to seeking mental health support.
6. Your Rights
By using our services, you have the right to:
Ask questions about how the app works
Request a copy of your data or ask for your data to be deleted
Decline or discontinue using our services at any time without any repercussions
7. Consent
By using the Gray Sky AI application, you are acknowledging and agreeing to these terms and conditions. You understand the potential risks and benefits, the limitations of confidentiality, and your rights as a user.
8. Medical Disclaimer
The Gray Sky AI application is not a medical device and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The app is intended to provide emotional support, self-help tools, and mental health resources, but it is not designed to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any specific medical or psychiatric condition.
Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental health symptom. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on the Gray Sky AI application.
By using the Gray Sky AI application, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to these limitations.
9. Use by Minors
The Gray Sky AI application is intended for use by individuals who are at least 18 years old. Users under the age of 18 are permitted to use the app only with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
Parents or legal guardians who provide consent for a minor to use the Gray Sky AI application are responsible for supervising the minor's use of the app and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the information provided. They must also understand and acknowledge that the same terms and conditions, including but not limited to the Medical Disclaimer, Privacy Practices, and limitations of confidentiality, apply to the minor's use of the app.
By allowing a minor to use the Gray Sky AI application, you are confirming that you are the minor's legal guardian and that you give permission for the minor to use the app under the terms and conditions outlined in this Informed Consent. The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) requires that online service providers obtain parental consent before they knowingly collect personally identifiable information online from children who are under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect or solicit any personally identifiable information from children under 13 years of age. If we learn that we have collected personal information about a child who is under 13 without consent of a legal guardian we will delete that information and terminate the offending account immediately.
10. Changes to Our Policies
We reserve the right to update and change this Informed Consent and Notice of Privacy Practices from time to time. Any changes will be effective when posted on our platform. Your continued use of our service after any change implies your acceptance of the revised terms.
11. Use of Data for Research
The Gray Sky AI application may use aggregated and anonymized data from user interactions for research purposes to improve our services. All such data will be de-identified and used in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
12. Use of Services
You agree that you will only use the service for your own personal use and will not use the service for commercial purposes. You will not use the service on behalf of a third party. You agree to only use the Service in a manner that complies with all applicable laws. If the use of this Service is prohibited by laws for which you are subject, you are not authorized to use the Service. We will not be responsible for any use of the Service in a way that breaks the law.
Notice of Privacy Practices for Gray Sky AI application
This Notice of Privacy Practices outlines how the Gray Sky AI application uses and protects your personal health information (PHI). It explains your rights regarding your PHI, how we may use and disclose your PHI, and how you can access this information.
Prohibited Misuse and Adversarial Behavior
This application, developed by Gray Sky AI, is developed with the sole purpose of assisting users in their mental health journey. Any activities or attempts to misuse the application, including but not limited to adversarial attacks, tampering with the application's functions, reverse engineering, or using the application in ways other than its intended purpose, are strictly prohibited.
1. Adversarial Attacks: Users are warned against trying to confuse, deceive, or otherwise manipulate the application using adversarial input or other methods. Such actions can not only degrade the user experience but may also lead to misleading or potentially harmful advice.
2. Unauthorized Uses: The application is designed for individual users seeking mental health guidance. Any use of the application outside of this scope, especially for purposes not consistent with promoting well-being and mental health, is prohibited.
3. Penalties: Users who misuse the application or engage in prohibited activities may face penalties, including but not limited to, temporary suspension, permanent banning from the application, or legal action.
4. Report Suspicious Activity: Users are encouraged to report any suspicious or adversarial behaviors they encounter. This helps in maintaining a safe environment for all users and ensures the application functions as intended.
5. You will not attempt to jeopardize the security of the application or any user or attempt to obtain the password, account information or any other security information about any user.
6. You will not violate the security of any computer network or system that relates to these services, or attempt to crack any password or security encryption codes.
7. You will not run spam, listservs, link wheels, auto-responders, or any other automated processes while using the Services whether you are logged in or not logged in that would otherwise interfere in any way with our Services and/or applications including but not limited to placing unreasonable loads on our systems.
8. You will not “crawl”, “scrape”, or “spiders” any page or piece of data relating to our systems, websites or applications, or any portions thereof.
9. You will not copy, store, or distribute any portions of our content.
10. You will not decompile, reverse engineer, or otherwise attempt to obtain the source code or underlying ideas or information of or relating to the Services.
11. You will not report false emergencies relating to yourself or any other user or person.
12. If your need appears to be beyond the scope of what is available on our services you will seek services elsewhere through a licensed mental health professional.
By continuing to use the application, you agree to utilize the application in the manner it was intended and refrain from any prohibited activities or misuse. You acknowledge understanding the risks and potential consequences of misuse.
Any violation of these terms and conditions is grounds for immediate termination of your right to use or access our Services.
We reserve the right to change these terms and conditions at any time.
My signature below indicates my understanding and agreement to be bound by the terms of this Informed Consent and Notice of Privacy Practices.