EARLYSOBRIETY.COM — LEGAL CENTER
Effective Date: December 2025
Applies to EarlySobriety.com, OnSobriety.com, the On Sobriety Podcast, and all related digital products, submissions, and platforms.
1. Introduction
This Legal Center governs the use of EarlySobriety.com and its related properties. By using this site, you agree to all terms listed here.
2. Terms of Use
By accessing EarlySobriety.com, you confirm you are at least 18 and agree to use the content responsibly and follow all disclaimers listed on this page.
3. Content Purpose & Limitations
EarlySobriety.com provides educational material, lived-experience perspectives, and recovery guidance. Content is not a substitute for medical or mental health treatment.
4. Not Medical or Therapeutic Advice
Nothing on this site constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, therapy, counseling, or professional recommendations. Always consult licensed providers.
5. No Clinical Relationship
Using this site or its content does not create a doctor–patient, therapist–client, or other professional relationship.
6. Crisis & Safety Notice
This site does not provide emergency support. If you are in danger or distress, call 911, text/call 988, or use local emergency services.
7. Trigger Warning
Content may include discussions of addiction, trauma, relapse, mental illness, and emotional distress. Reader discretion advised.
8. AA/NA Neutrality
EarlySobriety.com is not affiliated with or endorsed by AA, NA, SMART Recovery, or any recovery program. References are educational only.
9. User Submissions
By submitting content, you affirm ownership of your submission and grant EarlySobriety.com permission to publish, edit, or use it across platforms. Do not include identifying information about others. Submissions may be declined or edited.
10. HIPAA-Safe Reminder
EarlySobriety.com is not a HIPAA-covered entity. Do not upload medical records, treatment documents, diagnoses, or protected health information.
11. Privacy & Data
We may collect non-identifiable analytics, basic technical data, and voluntary contact information. EarlySobriety.com does not sell personal information.
12. Cookies & Tracking
The site may use cookies and analytics tools. Users may disable cookies through their browser if desired.
13. Third-Party Links
External links are for educational use only, do not imply endorsement, and are not controlled by EarlySobriety.com.
14. Intellectual Property
All content—including text, guides, branding, logos, audio, video, podcasts, and digital products—is owned by EarlySobriety.com and protected by copyright. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution is prohibited.
15. Trademarks
EarlySobriety.com™, On Sobriety™, and associated branding are protected marks. Use without permission is not allowed.
16. Community Guidelines
Users agree not to submit harmful, abusive, confidential, or misleading content. Violations may result in blocked submissions or removal.
17. Digital Products & Downloads
If digital products are offered, all sales are final unless otherwise stated. Downloads are for personal use only and may not be redistributed or shared.
18. Testimonials & Stories
User stories may be edited for clarity, shared across platforms, or anonymized upon request.
19. Affiliate Disclosure
EarlySobriety.com may use affiliate links in the future. Commissions do not affect user pricing and will be disclosed when used.
20. DMCA Takedown Policy
If you believe copyrighted work appears on this site without permission, email earlysobrietyofficial@gmail.com with a DMCA notice including your name, copyrighted work description, URL, good-faith statement, and signature.
21. No Warranties
EarlySobriety.com is provided “as is.” No warranties are made regarding accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or suitability of content.
22. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent allowed by law, EarlySobriety.com is not liable for decisions made based on content, emotional distress, relapse, harm, or losses of any kind.
23. Indemnification
By using this site, you agree to indemnify and hold EarlySobriety.com harmless from claims resulting from misuse of content.
24. Governing Law
These terms are governed by U.S. law and the laws of the State of Michigan.
25. Changes to This Policy
This Legal Center may be updated at any time. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of revised terms.
26. Accessibility Statement
EarlySobriety.com strives to be accessible. For accessibility concerns, email earlysobrietyofficial@gmail.com.
27. Contact
For legal questions or notices: earlysobrietyofficial@gmail.com