TERMS OF USE

This statement was last updated on 27/06/2025.

By accessing and participating in Nurses Forum, you agree to the following terms:

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old.
You must be a current or former nurse, healthcare professional, or allied health worker.

Acceptable Use

Use this platform only for peer support, professional reflection, and open discussion related to healthcare.
Do not use Nurses Forum for commercial purposes, legal complaints, workplace grievances, or confidential disclosures.

Respect and Conduct

Treat all members with respect, kindness, and empathy.
Maintain confidentiality at all times do not share identifying details of patients, colleagues, or workplaces. This includes names, locations, diagnoses, or specific incidents that could identify individuals or institutions.
Refrain from harassment, discrimination, bullying, or any behaviour that may harm others.

Content Moderation

Nurses Forum reserves the right to moderate, edit, or remove any posts, comments, or user accounts that violate these terms or community guidelines.
Persistent breaches may result in suspension or termination of access without notice.

Liability

Nurses Forum and its founders are not liable for any emotional distress, harm, or consequences resulting from participation or reliance on information shared within the platform.
This platform does not replace professional medical, legal, or psychological advice.

Intellectual Property

Content you post remains your property; however, by posting, you grant Nurses Forum a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, distribute, and display the content for the purpose of operating and promoting the platform.

Changes to Terms

Nurses Forum reserves the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Community Guidelines

To maintain a supportive environment, all members must:

Communicate respectfully and with empathy.
Avoid sharing any identifiable patient or workplace information.
Use the platform for support and positive reflection, not for formal complaints or legal action.
Support one another by sharing successes as well as challenges.

Donations Policy

All donations are voluntary and non-refundable. Funds support the operation, maintenance, moderation, and development of Nurses Forum.

Nurses Forum is not a registered charity; tax receipts may not be provided unless otherwise stated. For donation inquiries, please contact us through the website.

Disclaimer

Nurses Forum and its founders disclaim all liability for emotional or psychological harm arising from use of the platform. The content shared is personal opinion and not clinical advice. For professional help, please contact qualified health services immediately.