Terms of Use

Last updated September 21, 2026

These terms describe the intended use of Pause With a Purpose, an informational website for medical students navigating time away from training.

Information and personal perspective

General information, not individualized medical, legal, or financial advice. Policies and eligibility vary. Pause With a Purpose is not a crisis service.

Content and personal experiences are offered for education and support. They do not establish a clinician–patient, counseling, legal, or financial advisory relationship. Speak with qualified professionals and your school about decisions affecting your health, education, insurance, or finances.

Urgent support

This website and its contact form are not emergency services. Do not use them to seek urgent care. In the U.S., call or text 988 for suicide and crisis support. For immediate danger or a medical emergency, call 911. Outside the U.S., contact local emergency or crisis services.

Resources and external websites

We aim to share useful information, but cannot guarantee that every resource remains current, available, or suitable for your situation. Confirm services, costs, confidentiality, eligibility, and school requirements directly with the relevant provider or institution.

Links lead to independently operated websites. Their content, services, and privacy practices are governed by their own terms. A listing does not guarantee an outcome or constitute a professional referral.

Respectful use and submissions

Use this website lawfully. Do not interfere with its operation or submit harmful, misleading, or unlawful material. Do not send patient information, medical records, or someone else’s private information through the contact form.

Sharing a story through the contact form does not make it a public submission. We will seek your permission before publishing an identifiable personal story. See our Privacy Policy for information about contact submissions and website data.

Content and updates

You may link to this website and use its information for your own learning. Ask permission through our Contact page before republishing substantial original content or using our branding. Third-party content remains subject to its owners’ rights.

Content and these terms may be updated as the site develops. The date above identifies the latest revision. Nothing in these terms limits rights that cannot be limited under applicable law.

Questions

For questions about these terms or to report a broken or inaccurate resource, please contact Pause With a Purpose.