We want to ensure that this space is safe and respectful for everyone, so we ask that all participants not post about the topics listed below. Posting on these topics may be upsetting to other participants or violate the data agreements of the universities conducting research. If you need to discuss any of these areas, you are welcome to contact your Peer Coach by direct messaging them in the app.

Should these terms of use be violated, the post will be removed. A Peer Coach will contact individuals to inform them why a post was removed.  

Please refrain from posting on the following topics: 

1. Personal information that could identify you to group members, including:

a. Address

b. Phone number

c. Other personal/demographic information

2. Substance use OR Self-harm OR suicidal behaviours

a. If you are experiencing any of the following, please contact your Peer Coach, who will provide further support.

i. distressing suicidal thoughts, plans or are actively self-harming

ii. alcohol, marijuana, or substance use that is impacting your daily function and you are having difficulty controlling

3. Information relating to partner abuse

a. If you are experiencing abuse, maltreatment, or endangerment from a partner, please contact your Peer Coach, who will provide further support

4. Personal health information including:

a. Medical diagnoses

b. Test and laboratory results

c. Insurance information

d. Mental health diagnoses

5. Spam/advertising/self-promotion in the forums

a. These forums define spam as unsolicited advertisement for goods or services.

6. Copyright-infringing materials

a. Providing or asking for information on copyrighted materials is forbidden

7. Offensive posts, links or images

a. Any materials that constitute defamation, harassment, or abuse

b. Material that is sexually or otherwise obscene, racist or otherwise discriminatory

8. Disrespectful comments towards other group members

a. All posts should be respectful and courteous.

b. Any instance threatening, harassing, or discriminatory behaviour is grounds for you to be denied access to the forum.

9. Posts including misinformation such as:

a. Deceptive information

b. False rumors

c. Propaganda