Wherever You Are in Recovery, There’s a Path Forward

Terms of Service

Last Updated: March 4, 2026

Welcome to Recovery Without Borders (“RWOB”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, online forums, events, and any other services we make available (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

1. Who We Are (Non-Clinical Nature of Services)

Recovery Without Borders is a global, peer-led recovery initiative. We provide:

Educational content and resources

Online and in-person recovery forums and events

Community connection and peer support

Pathways to external resources and partners

We do not provide medical care, diagnosis, therapy, or in-patient treatment. Our Services are not a substitute for professional medical, mental health, or addiction treatment.

Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any questions about your health, mental health, substance use, or treatment options. If you are in crisis or think you may harm yourself or others, contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.

2. Eligibility

By using our Services, you confirm that:

You are at least the age of majority in your place of residence, or you have legal consent from a parent/guardian where required.

You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

You will use the Services in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

We may restrict or terminate access to the Services if we reasonably believe you do not meet these criteria or are misusing the Services.

3. Your Use of the Services

You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes and in a way that is respectful of other users and the broader community.

You agree not to:

Harass, threaten, abuse, or harm others.

Share content that is hateful, discriminatory, defamatory, or otherwise harmful.

Promote violence, self-harm, or illegal activity.

Share explicit, graphic, or sexually inappropriate content.

Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation.

Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the Services.

Use the Services to advertise or solicit without our prior written consent (e.g., spam, aggressive marketing, recruitment for unrelated programs).

We reserve the right (but have no obligation) to remove or restrict content or access that we reasonably believe violates these Terms or harms the safety or integrity of the community.

4. Community Guidelines & Events

Our forums and events are intended to be supportive, respectful, and action-oriented spaces.

By participating in any RWOB events or online spaces, you agree to:

Respect the anonymity and confidentiality of other participants.

Avoid sharing personally identifiable or sensitive information about others without their explicit consent.

Use your discretion when sharing your own personal or sensitive information.

Follow any additional guidelines announced at specific events (e.g., recording policies, Q&A rules).

We may mute, remove, or refuse participation to anyone who violates community guidelines, disrupts the experience, or creates an unsafe environment.

5. External Platforms (e.g., OpenRecovery)

Our Services may include links to or integrations with third-party platforms such as OpenRecovery.com and other tools or websites.

These platforms are operated independently and have their own terms of service and privacy policies.

When you use those platforms, you are subject to their terms, not ours.

RWOB does not control and is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party sites or apps.

We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party services you choose to use.

6. Information and Content – No Professional Advice

Content provided through RWOB—including talks, workshops, blog posts, social media, or any materials from speakers and partners—is for information and education only.

It is not medical, psychological, legal, financial, or other professional advice.

Speakers and contributors share their own views and experiences; these do not necessarily reflect the official position of RWOB.

You are responsible for how you choose to use or act on any information provided.

Always consult appropriate professionals before making decisions about your health, finances, legal matters, or other significant areas of life.

7. User Content

You may have opportunities to submit, share, or display content (for example, in chats, Q&A, feedback forms, or testimonials) (“User Content”).

By submitting User Content, you:

Represent that you have the right to share that content.

Grant RWOB a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, adapt, and display the content in connection with operating and improving the Services (for example, to review feedback, improve events, or create anonymized summaries).

Agree not to submit content that violates the rights of others or applicable law.

We may remove or refuse any User Content that we consider inappropriate, unsafe, or in violation of these Terms.

8. Intellectual Property

All materials on our website and within our Services—including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and other content created by RWOB—are owned by or licensed to us and are protected by copyright and other laws.

You may:

View and use the content for your personal, non-commercial purposes.

Share links to our public pages and events.

You may not, without prior written permission:

Reproduce, distribute, modify, or publicly display our content for commercial or organizational use.

Use our name, logo, or branding in a way that implies endorsement without written consent.

9. No Guarantee of Outcomes

Recovery Without Borders aims to create powerful, supportive environments and pathways, but we cannot guarantee specific outcomes, such as:

Achieving or maintaining sobriety

Securing employment or housing

Qualifying for any particular program, scholarship, or initiative

Improvements in mental or physical health

Your journey and outcomes depend on many factors beyond our control, including your own decisions, the services you choose to engage with, and external conditions.

10. Program Eligibility (e.g., Housing, Work, Ownership)

RWOB may offer or help connect you to programs such as:

Employment or entrepreneurship support

Housing and sober living opportunities

Long-term pathways toward affordable housing or ownership

Eligibility and selection criteria for these programs may include, for example:

Duration of sobriety and engagement in recovery

Participation in RWOB events and initiatives

Recommendations from trusted partners or professionals

Data and indicators (including from external tools, with your consent) that suggest readiness and stability

We reserve the right to:

Set and update criteria for program participation

Accept, defer, or decline applicants based on those criteria, capacity, and mission alignment

Participation in general RWOB community offerings (e.g., forums, events) remains free and broadly accessible.

11. Disclaimers

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

The Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

We make no warranties or representations, express or implied, about the accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the Services for your particular needs.

We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of harmful components.

Your use of the Services is at your own risk.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Recovery Without Borders, its founders, team members, volunteers, partners, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising out of or related to:

Your use of or inability to use the Services

Any decisions or actions you take based on information obtained through the Services

Any interactions with other users, speakers, or third parties

Any third-party platforms or services linked to or used in connection with RWOB

In jurisdictions where limitations of liability are not fully allowed, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Recovery Without Borders and its representatives from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

Your use or misuse of the Services

Your violation of these Terms

Your violation of any rights of another person or entity

14. Changes to the Services and Terms

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time, with or without notice.

We may also update these Terms from time to time. When we do:

We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top.

We may post a notice on the website or in relevant communications.

Your continued use of the Services after changes take effect means you accept the updated Terms.

15. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, without liability, if we reasonably believe that:

You have violated these Terms or community guidelines.

Your use of the Services poses a risk to others or to RWOB.

We are required to do so by law or due to changes in our offerings.

You may stop using the Services at any time. Certain sections of these Terms (such as intellectual property, disclaimers, and limitations of liability) will continue to apply even after termination.

16. Governing Law

These Terms and any disputes arising out of or related to them shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the applicable laws of Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles, unless local law in your jurisdiction requires otherwise.

17. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact:
Recovery Without Borders
📧 [email protected]