The Amaze partners are pleased to provide the Amaze.org website as an online resource for sexuality and health related information for users 10 to 14 years of age as well as educators and parents of very young adolescents. Amaze is committed to providing honest, accurate information about sexuality and related health issues.<\/p>\n
By visiting this site, you agree to comply with the following \u201cTerms of Use.\u201d The \u201cTerms of Use\u201d may be updated or changed at any time. It is important that you periodically review this agreement. Your continued use implies that you accept any and all changes made to this agreement.<\/p>\n
If you are a young person under 18 having a health or psychological emergency, thinking about hurting yourself or someone else, have had someone hurt you or who is hurting you, or even if you are uncertain about something that has happened to you or a friend and simply need advice, please reach out for help.<\/p>\n
Amaze.org\/za<\/a> does not provide counselling or crisis support, so please speak with a parent, guardian, teacher or other trusted adult or you can call\u00a0Childline South Africa\u00a0Hotline<\/a> \u00a0on 0800 055\u00a0555 or use Childline’s online chat Monday to Friday between 2pm and 6pm (link to: https:\/\/chat.childlinesa.org.za\/status.php<\/a>) who can connect you with help and assistance. If you are experiencing mental health issues you can call the\u00a0The South African Depression and Anxiety Group<\/a>\u00a0on 0800 567\u00a0567 or visit their website to be linked with a local support group in your area or find other useful information.<\/p>\n If you are outside of the South Africa<\/i>\u00a0and an adult or someone else is hurting you,\u00a0Children International<\/a>\u00a0can help you find a local hotline and resources in your country.<\/p>\n Amaze advises you to never suffer in silence or hope that a serious problem will just go away. Always seek help, you are not alone.<\/p>\n Amaze.org is intended only for users 10 to 14 years of age, educators and parents of very young adolescents.<\/p>\n The information on Amaze.org does not constitute medical, legal or other professional advice. The information presented on this site or sent to you electronically in response to a message from you is meant for general educational purposes only. It is not intended or implied to serve as specific medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should never be a substitute for consultation with a physician or other health professional. If you have, or think you might have, a medical problem or symptom, please consult a medical professional right away. Find a family planning clinic or health center<\/a> near you or call 1-800-230-PLAN for the nearest Planned Parenthood health center.<\/p>\n In addition, the information presented on this site or sent to you electronically in response to a message from you does not constitute legal advice. If you have a legal question, always seek the advice of an attorney or other legal professional.<\/p>\n With any information you provide us it is critical that we keep it confidential. When you register and set up your MyAmaze account or subscribe to our newsletter, we ask you for your first name, your username, age, sex, country, zip code and email address. Your other information will be used internally only and to make improvements to the website based on the users that visit. No one else will have access to this information as it is owned and managed by Amaze. We will only use your email address when you indicate you would like something sent to your email address, like the opt-in email lists. 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Use of the Amaze.org and the internet generally is at the user\u2019s own risk.<\/p>\n These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia, USA, and you agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of the District of Columbia in connection with any claims or disputes that may arise from your use of the website. In the event that any portion of these terms and conditions is deemed by a court to be invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. You agree that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to this website, or the use of this website, must be filed within one year after such claim or cause of action arose and must be filed in a court in Washington, DC, USA.<\/p>\n If you have any questions or comments about the \u201cTerms of Use\u201d outlined above, please contact us at<\/p>\n Amaze.org<\/strong><\/p>\n 2000 M Street NW, Suite750<\/p>\n Washington DC, Washington DC 20036<\/p>\n USA<\/p>\nTERMS OF USE<\/h2>\n