SupportGrove

Terms of Use

Our community guidelines and terms are designed to create a safe, supportive, and respectful sanctuary for everyone on their healing journey.

Last updated: January 2026

Our Community Values

The foundation of our safe and supportive sanctuary

Compassion First

We approach every interaction with empathy, understanding, and kindness. Everyone's journey is valid and deserving of respect.

Safety Always

We prioritize the emotional and psychological safety of all community members. Harmful content and behavior have no place here.

Support Together

We're here to lift each other up, share wisdom, and offer hope. Together, we create a community of healing and growth.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using SupportGrove, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and Community Guidelines. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our platform.

Important: These terms apply to all users, whether you're sharing stories, browsing content, or visiting our informational sanctuary.

2. Respectful Communication Rules

DO: Practice Compassion
  • • Listen with empathy and without judgment
  • • Offer gentle support and encouragement
  • • Respect different backgrounds and perspectives
  • • Use "I" statements when speaking from experience
  • • Celebrate others' progress and vulnerability
DON'T: Cause Harm
  • • Criticize, shame, demean, or attack others
  • • Provide unsolicited medical or psychiatric prescriptions
  • • Attempt to uncover anonymous identities (doxxing)
  • • Post graphic self-harm details or instructions
  • • Promote commercial products, services, or scams

3. Anonymity & Safety Standards

To ensure all community members remain safe, you agree never to:

  • Request or publish personally identifiable details (names, phone numbers, addresses, social profiles).
  • Circumvent moderation actions or content safety boundaries.
  • Copy or redistribute private anonymous stories to outside third-party forums.
Medical Disclaimer

SupportGrove is not a clinical medical service. Discussions on this platform reflect personal lived experiences and peer support, not professional medical advice, clinical diagnoses, or prescribed treatments. If you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency or crisis, immediately contact 988 or 911.