THE ABUSE LOG® | MASTER LEGAL DISCLAIMER

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Last Updated: February 15, 2026

The Abuse Log®, its parent company PAL Strategies Inc., and all creators, operators, contributors, consultants, contractors, affiliates, and representatives (collectively, “The Abuse Log”) are not licensed attorneys, psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, counselors, social workers, medical professionals, or other regulated professionals, and do not hold themselves out as such.

All content, materials, tools, templates, logs, analyses, commentary, consulting, communications, and educational resources provided by The Abuse Log—including but not limited to written content, digital tools, blog posts, videos, consultations, and correspondence—are provided solely for informational, educational, self-documentation, and general informational purposes.

1. NO LEGAL ADVICE / NO UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW

Nothing provided by The Abuse Log constitutes legal advice, legal opinion, legal strategy, legal representation, or creates an attorney–client relationship. No information provided should be interpreted as a recommendation regarding litigation, legal rights, legal remedies, or legal outcomes.

Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. You should always consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before taking or refraining from any legal action.

2. NO MEDICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH ADVICE

Nothing provided by The Abuse Log constitutes medical, psychological, psychiatric, or mental health advice, diagnosis, treatment, counseling, or therapy, nor does it create a doctor–patient, therapist–client, or clinician–patient relationship.

If you are experiencing psychological distress, mental health symptoms, suicidal ideation, or a crisis, you should seek assistance from a licensed mental health professional or emergency services immediately.

3. NO PROFESSIONAL, FIDUCIARY, OR CONFIDENTIAL RELATIONSHIP

Use of The Abuse Log—including participation in consultations, communications, feedback, or discussions—does not create any professional, fiduciary, therapeutic, confidential, or advisory relationship beyond that of an informational service provider and user.

No duty of care, heightened standard, or obligation beyond general informational services is assumed.

4. USER RESPONSIBILITY & ASSUMPTION OF RISK

You acknowledge and agree that:

  • You are solely responsible for how you interpret, use, or rely upon any information provided.

  • Any actions taken or decisions made based on The Abuse Log’s content are made voluntarily and at your own risk.

  • The Abuse Log makes no representations or guarantees regarding outcomes, legal success, evidentiary value, therapeutic benefit, or applicability to your specific circumstances.

5. NO GUARANTEE OF COURT ADMISSIBILITY OR LEGAL EFFECT

The Abuse Log makes no representation or warranty that any logs, data, reports, summaries, timelines, or materials generated by the platform will be admissible, persuasive, sufficient, or accepted as evidence in any court, administrative proceeding, arbitration, or legal matter.

Admissibility and evidentiary weight are determined solely by the applicable rules of evidence, procedural law, and the discretion of the presiding judicial officer.

6. DATA SECURITY & USER SAFEGUARDS

Users are solely responsible for maintaining the security of their own devices, accounts, credentials, passwords, backups, and access controls.

The Abuse Log is not responsible for unauthorized access, disclosure, loss, or compromise of user data resulting from:

  • shared or unsecured devices

  • compromised credentials

  • third-party platforms or integrations

  • user negligence or failure to maintain reasonable security practices

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY & “AS-IS” SERVICE

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Abuse Log disclaims all liability for any loss, injury, damage, claim, cost, or harm—whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or otherwise—arising from or related to the use of the platform, services, or content.

All services and content are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE”, without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, reliability, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

8. JURISDICTIONAL NOTICE

The Abuse Log operates from the United States. No representation is made that materials are appropriate, lawful, or compliant in all jurisdictions. Users are solely responsible for compliance with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws.

9. EMERGENCY NOTICE

If you believe you are in immediate danger, experiencing thoughts of self-harm, or facing an emergency, contact local emergency services immediately (911 in the U.S.) or a licensed professional. The Abuse Log is not an emergency service and does not provide crisis intervention.

10. SEVERABILITY & USER ACKNOWLEDGMENT

If any provision of this disclaimer is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

By accessing or using The Abuse Log, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this disclaimer in its entirety.