Last Updated: June 30, 2026

Welcome to Peer Minds (the “Website”). This Website is owned and operated by Peer Minds Inc. (“Peer Minds,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in New York, NY.

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. Participation in Peer Minds programs may require separate registration, consent, conduct, privacy, or participation agreements.

1. No Medical or Professional Clinical Advice Disclaimer

The content, resources, materials, and peer mentorship matching services provided on this Website or through our programs are for educational, informational, and peer support purposes only.

CRITICAL NOTICE: Peer Minds does NOT provide medical, psychiatric, psychological, or clinical mental health therapy. Our peer mentors are trained volunteers, not licensed healthcare professionals, doctors, or therapists.

• Not a Crisis Service: This Website and our peer programs are not equipped to handle psychiatric or medical emergencies. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, thinking about suicide, or in immediate danger, please call 988 (in the US/Canada) to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.

• No Doctor-Patient Relationship: No communication or mentorship relationship established through this Website forms a doctor-patient, therapist-client, or clinical relationship of any kind. Always seek the advice of a qualified professional regarding any medical or mental health condition.

2. Eligibility and Minors

Our mission focuses heavily on supporting youth and young adults, particularly within Middle Eastern, North African, and South Asian (MENASA) communities.

• Under 13: Children under the age of 13 may not submit personal information through our online forms without explicit, verified parental or guardian consent.

• Minors (13–17): If you are a minor under the age of 18, you represent that you have reviewed these Terms with your parent or legal guardian and that they consent to your usage of the Website and participation in peer mentorship applications.

3. Code of Conduct & User Submissions

If you submit an application to become a mentor, request a mentee match, sign up for a newsletter, or participate in community forums, you agree to provide accurate, truthful information. You are strictly prohibited from:

• Submitting fraudulent, harassing, defamatory, or abusive content.

• Using the platform to exploit, harm, or target individuals based on their race, heritage, beliefs, gender, or sexual orientation.

• Attempting to disrupt the security or technical integrity of the Website (e.g., uploading malicious code, spamming forms).

We reserve the right to deny service, terminate peer mentorship matches, and restrict Website access to anyone who violates this code of conduct.

4. Donations and Financial Transactions

All donations made through the Website are processed securely via third-party payment gateways.

• Tax-Deductible Status: Peer Minds is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are generally tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law in the United States. Please consult your tax advisor.

• Refund Policy: Donations are considered irrevocable gifts to further the nonprofit’s mission and are generally non-refundable unless a clear technical error occurred during processing.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, all materials on this Website—including logos, text, graphics, program materials, and branding—are the intellectual property of Peer Minds or its content licensors. You may download or print pages for personal, non-commercial use only. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial exploitation of this content is strictly prohibited.

6. Limitation of Liability & Indemnification

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Peer Minds, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and peer mentors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to, or use of, this Website or our peer support services.

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Peer Minds from and against any claims, losses, or demands resulting from your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the resources provided on the site.

7. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action arising out of these Terms must be filed in the state or federal courts located in New York County, New York.

8. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time to reflect updates to our programs, regulatory compliance, or website functionality. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the site after updates indicates acceptance of the new terms.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions or require clarification regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

• Email: info@peerminds.org (or nagi@peerminds.org)

• Location: New York, NY, USA