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Sisters in Journey website utilitizes website logs for the following information: geological location, referring website, and keywords used to find the site. The information is used to tailor the website specifically to your needs and constantly improve the value of the materials available on our website. Our website logs are not personally identifiable, and we make no attempt to link them with the individuals that actually browse the site. If you ever feel uncertain about whether this site is following the privacy policy we have described here, please notify us by e-mail. You can also contact us anonymously through the contact form on our site (comming soon!). Child Safety a. Sisters in Journey does not expressly collect online contact information from children. Any online information collected will only be used to respond directly to the child's request (or report according to mandated laws, see below) and will not be used for other purposes. Though we do not require parental consent for access to our information, we encourage all children and young adults to surf responsibly with the help of a mature adult. If you are the guardian of a child, remember that our policy only governs our Web site. That means that if your child shares personal information with other users during a chat session or on a message board, we cannot control how others may use it. For this reason, we strongly encourage you to talk with your kids about being cautious when it comes to sharing personal information online. b. While we make every attempt possible to protect your privacy, we are required by law where applicable to report suspected cases of child abuse, neglect, and statutory rape. Note: laws vary considerably depending upon the country and state or territory. 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We accept no responsibility for injury or loss which may arise from reliance on information contained in this web site. Sisters in Journey reserves the right to change or discontinue at any time any aspect or feature of this site. Medical Advice a. This website is for educational purposes only. We are not qualified or authorized to diagnose or treat any medical condition. The information provided through Sisters in Journey should not be used for diagnosing or treating a medical condition, and it is not a substitute for professional care from your own physician. The information contained in this website is only one source of information that can be used to make healthcare decisions. Please contact your physician if you have any health questions or concerns. b. We strive to use data from no earlier than the year 2000 and from reputable and non-politcal sources. For example in our abortion section we use various medical journals, MEDLINEplus (a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Insitutes of Health) and eMedicine which is written and staffed by health care professionals. c. While Sisters in Journey frequently updates its contents, medical information changes rapidly. Therefore, some information may be out of date or even possibly inaccurate and erroneous. If you find information on our site that you believe is in error, please contact us. The information on Sisters in Journey should not be considered complete, nor should it be relied on to suggest a course of treatment. Do not disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in Sisters in Journey. Discussion Areas a. Sisters in Journey chat rooms and message boards are intended to be a positive, safe place for everyone. You alone are responsible for the content of your messages and the consequences of any such messages. 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