Terms of Use

Effective date: October 2026

Welcome

choiceup.org is the website of ChoiceUp, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. In these terms, "ChoiceUp," "we," and "us" mean ChoiceUp, Inc. "You" means anyone who visits or uses the site.

By using choiceup.org, you agree to these Terms of Use and to our Privacy Policy. If you don't agree, please don't use the site.

These terms cover choiceup.org only. Our sister site, choiceup.com, is run by a separate company, ChoiceUp, LLC, and has its own terms.

Educational purpose

Everything on choiceup.org, including information about the Authentic Decision Field (ADF), is offered for general educational purposes.

It is not professional advice. Our content does not replace care from a licensed therapist, counselor, physician, or other qualified professional. It is not medical, mental health, legal, or financial advice. Professionals who use the ADF in their work remain responsible for their own clinical and professional judgment.

It is not crisis support. If you or someone you know is in crisis or thinking about self-harm, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (in the U.S.), or call 911 in an emergency.

Our content and trademarks

The text, graphics, logos, illustrations, downloadable resources, and other materials on choiceup.org belong to ChoiceUp or the people who licensed them to us. They are protected by copyright and trademark law.

ChoiceUp® and Authentic Decision Field™ are trademarks of ChoiceUp, Inc. You may not use our names, logos, or framework names in a way that suggests we endorse, sponsor, or partner with you, unless we've agreed to it in writing.

What you may do:

  • View, download, and print materials from the site for your own personal or educational use.

  • Share links to our pages freely.

  • Educators, counselors, and program staff may use downloadable resources with the people they serve, at no charge, as long as the ChoiceUp name and copyright notice stay on them.

What you may not do without our written permission:

  • Sell, license, or charge for our materials, or include them in a paid product, training, or course.

  • Change our materials and present the changed version as ChoiceUp's.

  • Repackage the ADF or our materials under another name.

To ask for permission, write to support@choiceup.org.

Using the site respectfully

When you use choiceup.org, please don't:

  • Break any law, or use the site to harm, harass, or mislead anyone.

  • Pretend to be ChoiceUp or someone else.

  • Try to hack, overload, or disrupt the site, or get into areas you aren't meant to reach.

  • Use bots or scrapers to copy large parts of the site.

  • Send spam or harmful code through our forms or email.

We may limit or block access for anyone who breaks these terms.

Donations

Donations made through choiceup.org go to ChoiceUp, Inc. They are processed by Givebutter, and Givebutter's own terms also apply when you give.

  • Tax deduction: ChoiceUp, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You'll receive a receipt by email.

  • Use of gifts: gifts support ChoiceUp's mission and programs. If you give to a specific program, we'll honor that purpose where we can. If the program changes, we may use the gift where it's most needed within our mission.

  • Refunds: if you made a donation in error, email support@choiceup.org within seven days and we'll work with you to fix it.

  • Givebutter tips: Givebutter may invite you to leave an optional tip for its platform. Tips go to Givebutter, not ChoiceUp.

Purchases on choiceup.com

ChoiceUp.org does not sell products. Books, apparel, and other items are sold on choiceup.com by ChoiceUp, LLC, a separate company. Those purchases are covered by choiceup.com's terms and are not tax-deductible donations.

Links to other sites

The site links to other websites, including choiceup.com and Givebutter. We don't control those sites and aren't responsible for their content or practices.

Disclaimer

We work to keep choiceup.org accurate and available, but we provide the site and its content "as is" and "as available." To the fullest extent the law allows, we make no warranties of any kind, express or implied. We don't promise the site will always be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted, or that any particular result will come from using our content.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent the law allows, ChoiceUp, Inc. and its directors, officers, volunteers, and staff will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages that arise from your use of the site or its content, or from decisions you make based on it.

Indemnification

If you break these terms or misuse the site, you agree to cover any claims, losses, or costs (including reasonable legal fees) that ChoiceUp, Inc. faces as a result.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Any dispute will be handled in the state or federal courts located in Hamilton, Ohio.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. When we do, we'll change the effective date at the top of this page. Using the site after a change means you accept the updated terms.

If any part of these terms is found unenforceable, the rest still applies.

Contact us

Questions about these terms? We're glad to help.

ChoiceUp, Inc. support@choiceup.org