Welcome to the LUMARISE Legal & Policy Center

At LUMARISE, our mission is rooted in safety, compassion, and shared humanity. This section of our website exists to protect everyone who enters our space emotionally, legally, and ethically. We believe clarity builds trust, and every document here reflects our unwavering commitment to safety, transparency, and healing.
Below is an overview of the essential policies that govern our community and platform. Please review each carefully before participating.

Disclaimers & Participant Protection Policy
A set of clear disclaimers covering topics like mental health support, user-generated content, responsibility, privacy, and our moderation rights. These help protect both LUMARISE and its participants.

Terms of Use / Terms & Conditions
Outlines the general rules for using the LUMARISE website and forum. It covers acceptable behavior,
limitations of liability, intellectual property rights, and your responsibilities as a user.

Content Submission Agreement
If you submit a story, video, photo, or blog post to LUMARISE, this agreement ensures your rights are
protected while giving us permission to share your voice as part of our mission.

Donation Policy
Explains how donations are used, your rights as a donor, privacy protections, and tiered recognition
options for supporters and sponsors.

Volunteer Agreement
For those who serve behind the scenes, this document outlines expectations, boundaries,
confidentiality standards, and the heart of what it means to serve the LUMARISE community.

Media Release Form
Grants us permission to use your photo, video, or testimonial in promotional materials, blog posts,
and community features—always with integrity and your preferences in mind.

Crisis Protocol & Duty to Report Policy
Defines how we handle posts or interactions that indicate someone may be in crisis. While LUMARISE is not a mental health provider, we take all signs of distress seriously and act with compassion, discretion, and care.