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Terms of Use

Last updated: May 2026

By using the Out of Despair website (outofdespair.org), you agree to these Terms of Use. Please read them carefully.

This Is Not a Crisis Line

Out of Despair provides compassionate support, prayer, and guidance. We are not a licensed crisis intervention service. If you are in immediate danger, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or 911. For medical emergencies, call 911 immediately.

Not a Substitute for Professional Help

Our services are pastoral and supportive in nature. They are not a substitute for licensed mental health care, medical treatment, or emergency services. We may recommend professional resources and encourage you to seek appropriate help.

Donations

All donations to Out of Despair are voluntary and non-refundable unless required by law. Out of Despair is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. A receipt will be provided for all donations.

Recurring donations may be cancelled at any time through the billing portal.

Use of This Website

You may use this website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not:

  • Submit false, misleading, or harmful content
  • Use automated means to access or scrape the site
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site or its infrastructure

Intellectual Property

All content on this site — including text, images, logo, and design — is the property of Out of Despair or its licensors. You may not reproduce or distribute it without written permission.

Limitation of Liability

Out of Despair is provided "as is." We make no warranties regarding availability, accuracy, or fitness for any particular purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Out of Despair shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of this website or our services.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Contact

Questions? Contact us at info@outofdespair.org or 203-441-3052.