Psychological Alliance for Transparency and Humanity (PATH) Terms of Use

Psychological Alliance for Transparency and Humanity (PATH) ("we," "us," or "our") owns and operates pathforhumanity.com and other sites linking to these Terms of Use (individually, the "Site", and collectively, the "Sites"). Through the Sites, PATH provides educational, scholarly, and professional information concerning psychological, social, cultural, and related issues (each a "Service" and collectively, the "Services"). References to the Sites include the Services.

PATH may change, suspend, modify, or discontinue all or any part of the Sites in its sole discretion with or without notice. PATH is not liable if all or any part of a Site is, for any reason, unavailable at any time or for any period. PATH reserves the right to block or deny access to any of the Sites to anyone at any time for any reason. PATH is not obligated to correct or update any information or content on the Sites.

Mental Health and Professional Services Disclaimer

PATH provides educational, scholarly, and professional information concerning psychological, social, cultural, and related issues. Content provided through this website is not a substitute for individualized mental health care, medical care, psychological assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, or other professional services.

Use of this website does not create a psychologist-patient, therapist-client, physician-patient, or other professional treatment relationship between PATH, its members, contributors, or visitors.

Individuals experiencing a mental health emergency should seek appropriate local emergency or crisis services. In the United States, you may contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

Discussion of UAP, possible non-human intelligence, disclosure scenarios, or other extraordinary claims does not constitute an assertion by PATH that any particular interpretation has been scientifically established. PATH maintains a neutral, evidence-based position regarding claims that have not been established through credible scientific or governmental processes.

General Terms

These terms of use ("Terms of Use") are an agreement between PATH and the individuals that use the Sites ("users," "you," or "your"). The Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Sites. Subject to your full and ongoing compliance with these Terms of Use, PATH hereby grants you a limited and revocable right to access and use the Sites, solely for their intended purposes. If you use or access the Sites on behalf of a business or other entity, you must have authority to bind that business/entity. In such case, the term "you" includes the business/entity and any of its agents that use or access the Sites. By using or accessing the Sites, you represent and warrant that you are of legal age to accept these Terms of Use and form a binding contract with PATH.

PLEASE READ THE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY. BY ACCESSING ANY PAGES ON THE SITES OR USING ANY SERVICES MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITES, YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO THE TERMS OF USE. DO NOT USE THE SITES IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF USE.

Changes to the Terms of Use

PATH reserves the right to update or modify the Terms of Use at any time, with or without prior notice. Any such changes will become effective upon the earlier of (i) the first time you use the Sites or Services with actual notice of the change(s), or (ii) 30 days after the change(s) are publicly posted on the Sites. We use reasonable efforts to ensure that the Terms of Use identify the last date of update.

Reliance on Posted Information

The Sites may include content provided by persons or entities other than PATH ("third parties"). Other than content provided by PATH, all statements and/or opinions expressed are solely the opinions and the responsibility of the party providing those materials. PATH is not responsible for the content of any materials provided by third parties, and PATH does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any such information. Information provided by PATH on the Sites is informational only. PATH does not guarantee the accuracy of information provided on the Sites.

Content Standards

You agree that you will not post any content that (a) infringes on or violates any intellectual property rights, (b) fails to comply with applicable laws and regulations, or (c) contains any expressions of hate, abuse, offensive images or conduct, or any similar content. Without limiting the foregoing, content must not:

  • contain any defamatory, libelous, slanderous, obscene, indecent, abusive, offensive, harassing, violent, hateful, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable material;
  • promote violence or discrimination based on race, ethnicity, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age;
  • violate any person's or entity's legal rights (including intellectual property rights, moral rights, and rights of publicity and privacy);
  • impersonate any person or entity;
  • misrepresent your identity or affiliation;
  • contain any material that is unlawful or could result in civil or criminal liability; or
  • conflict with these Terms of Use or any other applicable law or policy.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

You agree that all matters relating to the Sites and these Terms of Use and any dispute or claim arising therefrom or related thereto shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule.

Last updated: August 16, 2026