Atlas Terms of Use

TL;DR (Quick Summary)

Atlas is a search and organization tool, not a doctor, therapist, or referral service. We help you find and compare information, but we don’t guarantee accuracy, availability, insurance acceptance, referrals, or outcomes. You are responsible for verifying details and making your own decisions.

1. What Atlas Is

Atlas is a discovery and coordination platform designed to help users find, compare, and organize information about providers, services, classes, and resources. Key Features May Include Depending on availability and development phase, Atlas may offer:

• search and filtering tools
• provider and service listings
• save, compare, and dashboard features
• printable or exportable summaries
• Atlas provides information only and does not deliver professional services.

2. What Atlas Is Not

Atlas is not:

• a treatment provider
• a healthcare or therapy service
• an emergency or crisis service
• a referral service or referral guarantee
• an endorsement or ranking platform
• Atlas does not:
• promise or guarantee referrals, appointments, or acceptance by providers
• recommend one provider over another
• determine suitability of services for any individual
• All decisions remain the responsibility of the user.

3. No Medical or Clinical Advice

Information provided through Atlas is for general informational and organizational purposes only. Nothing on Atlas constitutes:

• medical advice
• mental health advice
• clinical assessment
• treatment recommendations
• Always consult qualified professionals before making healthcare or treatment decisions.

4. Emergency Disclaimer

Atlas is not an emergency service and does not monitor users in real time. If you are experiencing an emergency or are at risk of harm:

• Call local emergency services immediately (e.g., 911 in the U.S.)
• Contact appropriate crisis or emergency resources

5. Provider Listings & Independence

Provider profiles and listings may be supplied by:

• providers themselves
• public records
• third-party sources
• Providers are independent third parties and are not employees, agents, or representatives of Atlas.

6. Provider Listing Accuracy & User Responsibility

Provider information (including insurance acceptance, availability, pricing, and services offered) changes frequently. Atlas does not guarantee that provider listings are current, complete, or accurate at the time of use. Users are strictly responsible for verifying:

• that a provider is currently accepting new patients or clients
• that the provider accepts the user’s specific insurance plan
• any costs, availability, or eligibility requirements
• Users should contact providers directly before seeking care or services.

7. No Endorsement or Paid Influence

Atlas does not:

• rank providers by quality or outcomes
• sell placement or ranking advantages
• accept payment to influence search ordering or visibility
• Search results are based on eligibility and user-selected criteria, not paid promotion.

8. Access, Pricing, and Future Fees

Atlas may currently offer free or beta access to some or all features. However:

• Free access is not guaranteed to continue indefinitely
• Features, limits, or pricing may change as the platform evolves
• Continued operation of Atlas may require future subscription fees, usage fees, or paid tiers
• If Atlas transitions to a paid model, users will be given the option to:
• export their saved data, or
• delete their saved data
• prior to any loss of access due to non-payment.

9. Algorithmic Transparency & AI Use

Atlas may use automated systems or algorithms, including AI-assisted tools, to organize or suggest providers based on user-selected criteria. These systems:

• are informational only
• do not provide clinical matching or recommendations
• do not guarantee suitability or outcomes
• Atlas does not intentionally prioritize or exclude providers based on race, gender, or other protected characteristics, unless a user explicitly requests culturally relevant filters (e.g., language or cultural competency).

10. Accounts, Saved Data & Right to Delete

If Atlas allows account creation or saved data:

• You may save searches, comparisons, or notes for personal use
• You may request deletion of your saved data at any time, subject to technical limitations
• Atlas does not guarantee permanent storage unless explicitly stated.

11. Data Privacy, HIPAA Boundary & Privacy Policy

Atlas is an informational platform, not a healthcare provider. Do not upload highly sensitive clinical records or Protected Health Information (PHI) Unless a feature is explicitly labeled HIPAA-compliant, data is not treated as PHI Use of Atlas does not create a provider-patient relationship. For more information about how data is handled, please review the Atlas Privacy Policy: [Insert link to Privacy Policy]

12. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• use bots, scrapers, or automated tools to harvest data from Atlas
• use Atlas content to build or train a competing directory or service
• interfere with platform performance or security
• misuse listings or provider information
• Violations may result in restriction or termination of access.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law: Atlas is not liable for:

• decisions made based on platform information
• interactions with providers
• service outcomes
• indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• In no event shall Atlas’s total liability exceed the greater of:
• $100, or
• the total amount paid by the user to Atlas in the six (6) months preceding the claim.

14. No Guarantees

Atlas is provided "as is" and "as available." We make no guarantees regarding:

• uptime or availability
• accuracy of listings
• provider participation
• results or outcomes

15. Intellectual Property

All Atlas platform content, design, trademarks, and software are owned by or licensed to Atlas. Unauthorized copying, distribution, or modification is prohibited.

16. Modifications to the Service or Terms

Atlas may modify:

• features
• pricing
• availability
• these Terms
• Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

17. Termination

Atlas may restrict or terminate access for misuse, violations, or legal requirements without liability.

18. Age Requirement

Atlas is intended for use by individuals 18 years of age or older. By using Atlas, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old.

19. Governing Law and Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Utah, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any legal action or proceeding must be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Salt Lake County, Utah, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.

20. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms: [email protected]