Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: 05/16/2025

1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

 

Welcome to the website of Healing Bells ("Healing Bells," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms and Conditions (the "Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through https://healingbellsglobal.com  (the "Website").

By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, you are not authorized to use the Website.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms signifies your acceptance of those changes. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for updates.

 

2. Nature of Services; Non-Medical Support

 

Healing Bells is an association dedicated to sharing artistic resources and stories that address social issues, celebrate cultures, and demonstrate different ways in which people can choose to develop a voice to tell their stories, to enhance their work as a survivor advocate and/or arts activist for social issues. Our mission includes:

 

• Sharing general information and resources related to an arts approach to cultural celebrations, trauma and resilience, and well-being.

• Offering classes. 

• Raising awareness about the impact of cultural wisdom, trauma, and the transformative power of the arts.

 

Crucially, Healing Bells is NOT a healthcare provider, a medical organization, or a mental health service. We do not employ or contract with licensed medical professionals, therapists, counselors, or any other healthcare practitioners. The information provided on this Website and through any of our activities is intended for informational and artistic purposes only and should NOT be considered as medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or a substitute for professional healthcare services.

 

We do not offer or provide any form of clinical assessment, therapeutic intervention, or medical recommendations. Our role is strictly limited to providing artistic resources and general information.

 

3. Disclaimer of Medical and Professional Advice

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS WEBSITE AND THROUGH HEALING BELLS IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN, THERAPIST, OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION OR MENTAL HEALTH CONCERN. NEVER DISREGARD PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE OR DELAY IN SEEKING IT BECAUSE OF SOMETHING YOU HAVE READ ON THIS WEBSITE OR RECEIVED THROUGH HEALING BELLS.

 

If you are experiencing a medical emergency or are in crisis, please call 911 or your local emergency number immediately. You can also contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.

Healing Bells does not endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this Website. Reliance on any information provided by Healing Bells, its employees, volunteers, or others appearing on the Website is solely at your own risk.

 

4. User Responsibilities

 

By using this Website, you agree to the following:

• You are solely responsible for your own well-being and for seeking appropriate professional medical or mental health care for any issues you may be experiencing.

• You will not rely on any information provided by Healing Bells as a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice.

• You understand that Healing Bells does not provide personalized advice or guidance related to your specific medical or mental health situation.

• If you participate in any community forums or peer support networks facilitated by Healing Bells (if applicable), you will do so respectfully and in accordance with any community guidelines provided. You understand that these forums are not a substitute for professional therapy and that other participants are not healthcare professionals.

 

5. Limitation of Liability

 

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, HEALING BELLS, ITS ORGANIZERS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES) ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF THIS WEBSITE, THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN, OR ANY INTERACTIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS YOU HAVE WITH OTHER USERS OR REPRESENTATIVES OF HEALING BELLS.

THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY APPLIES REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY UPON WHICH LIABILITY IS ASSERTED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS, EVEN IF HEALING BELLS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

YOU SPECIFICALLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT HEALING BELLS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY HARM OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM YOUR RELIANCE ON INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS WEBSITE AS MEDICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH ADVICE.

 

6. Indemnification

 

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Healing Bells, its organizers, directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, affiliates, and licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your use of the Website.

• Your violation of these Terms.

• Your violation of any rights of another party, including without limitation any intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or publicity rights.

• Any content you submit, post, or transmit through the Website.

 

7. Intellectual Property

 

The content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, software, and other material (collectively, the "Content"), is the property of Healing Bells or its licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

 

You may access and use the Content solely for your personal, non-commercial use in connection with your use of the Website. You may not modify, reproduce, distribute, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, sell, or transmit any of the Content without the prior written consent of Healing Bells, except as expressly permitted by these Terms.

 

Healing Bells' name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Healing Bells or its affiliates or licensors. You may not use such marks or information without the prior written permission of Healing Bells.

 

8. Third-Party Links and Resources

 

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only and do not imply any endorsement by Healing Bells of the content, products, or services offered on those websites. You acknowledge and agree that Healing Bells is not responsible or liable for the availability, accuracy, content, or practices of such third-party websites or resources. Your access to and use of such websites or resources is solely at your own risk and is subject to the terms and conditions of those websites.

 

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

 

These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arising out of or relating to them, their subject matter, or their formation (in each case, including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be instituted exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Washtenaw County/Ann Arbor, Michigan. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.

 

10. Waiver and Severability

 

No waiver by Healing Bells of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of Healing Bells to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

 

If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect.

 

11. Entire Agreement

 

These Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and Healing Bells with respect to the Website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to the Website.

 

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions or the Website, please contact us at:

 

• healingbellscontact@gmail.com 

• +1 734.276.9684 

 

By using this Website, you signify your understanding and agreement to these Terms and Conditions, including the critical understanding that Healing Bells is not a medical or mental health organization and does not provide medical advice.