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Rules and Guidelines
for the Payson Road Online Support Group and Post it Section

• Rules and Guidelines for Posting
• Terms and Conditions
• Please note that as Yahoo! Groups hosts the Payson Road Online Group, please refer to their privacy policies, and guidelines as well.  http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ 

Terms and Conditions

• Payson Road does not give medical advice or treatment. We cannot diagnose or treat eating disorders by e-mail, but we can provide you with information and resources. Information provided by the Payson Road Organization is not a substitute for medical treatment or psychological care. It is vital that you talk with your physician and a qualified mental health professional regarding eating disorder symptoms and treatment. It is important to realize that the information that appears on the Payson Road website and/or Group is not meant as replacement for proper care from a doctor, therapists, nutritionist, support group, etc. 
• Minors should consult with a legal guardian or other adult when considering treatment and providers. Children under 13 years of age must have parental consent to use the resources on this site and/or to post to the Online Support Group. 
• Payson Road's services are not intended for individuals who are actively contemplating suicide or are suffering from a severe eating disorder or mental/emotional disorder. If this describes you, please contact your local crisis hotline and/or seek treatment from a mental health professional. Crisis Numbers 
• While Payson Road includes articles and links to sites which provide additional information on eating disorders and related topics, Payson Road does not endorse or recommend any site, product or service provided on these links.
• Your decision to join Payson Road's Online Support Group must be made with the knowledge of all of the above information and you agree that you are over the age of 13 and/or have received parental consent to join this group. 
• By joining this group you understand that Payson Road is not liable for any damages. By requesting resources and referrals you understand and agree that Payson Road and it's affiliates are not responsible for the services, or lack thereof, of any of the providers. 
• Payson Road does not tolerate any harassing emails or posts. Our policy is to unsubscribe immediately any members that have violated these terms and to report them to the proper authorities as this is a criminal act.  
• Any unsolicited private contact to members of the Payson Road online support group will result in immediate expulsion.
• It is Payson Road's goal to help guide people toward recovery. With that in mind, this support group is geared for that purpose and not to glorify eating disorders or perpetuate victim mentality. We do not tolerate discussions or posts that are pro-eating disorder. It is our policy to unsubscribe members immediately who violate this other rules and guidelines for posting. 
• Members are not required to post however to respect the privacy of others, any group member who has been inactive (not posted) for a period of over 90 days will be unsubscribed.  PLEASE NOTE:  Your post can be as simple as introducing yourself or saying hello if you do not wish to share.  Please keep in mind, this group is here for the purpose of sharing and supporting its members.

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Rules and Guidelines for Posting 

We invite you to speak freely about your experiences with eating disorder and encourage you to tell your story so that you can get the support you need from others who are facing the same challenges.  

Payson Road is committed to recovery.  We are hear with our hearts and arms open to help provide a safe place for support and recovery.  And as such we have some rules for posting that we ask everyone to respect.  Payson Road reserves the right to unsubscribe members or delete posts that do not comply with these rules.   

Thank you.

1. No Pro-Eating Disorder discussions or posts including information on how to purge, starve or diet methods.
2. Please DO NOT post links to other groups or use Payson Road as a forum for advertising other groups or websites.  
3. Medication - Payson Road's Council Members can not advise or prescribe members on any type of medication and/or whether or not medication is the right choice for them.  Members should consult with their physician and/or licensed mental health professional for further information on medication.  
4. No offensive language.
5. No harassment or insulting posts or discussions - Please respect each other.
6. Payson Road can not contain personal information from minors - i.e. if you are under 18 years old DO NOT post personal information i.e. - email address, address, phone number, personal contact info, birth date, pictures, in any of the Online Group files, directories or posts to the list or on the post it section.  It will be removed.  
7. We understand that people suffering from eating disorders often struggle with other addictions. Although we are understanding and sympathetic to these problems, we ask that in sharing your experiences with other addictions you discuss them as they relate to your Eating Disorder.
8. Please NO posts about SI (self-injury).  Payson Road takes very seriously the well being and safety of everyone in its community.  If you are experiencing problems with SI it is imperative that you seek immediate professional help.   We are not licensed professionals and cannot discuss this particular condition due to legal responsibilities.
9. PR has no religious affiliations. We ask that no direct discussion of Religion appear in any posts. We welcome everyone of every religious background and do not want to alienate anyone whose religious beliefs differ. 
10. Payson Road does not encourage members to give out their personal information to other group members.  If you choose to do so you are doing so at your own risk and accept full responsibility of any consequences.

There are many sites and support groups out there.  Use your best judgment when gathering information.  The web has opened up so many opportunities for people suffering from eating disorders but it also opens us up to a world of misinformation.  And remember that the other members of online support groups and post it sections are not therapists.  They are a great source of support - just use your better judgment when taking advice.  If you feel you are in a crisis situation, get help from a professional. 

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