Peer Code of Conduct

1. Peers will not practice, condone, facilitate or collaborate in any form of discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, marital status, political belief, mental or physical disability, or any other preference or personal characteristic, condition or state.
2. Peers will respect the privacy and confidentiality of their Mentors and others utilizing peer support services and will only contact them during scheduled calls. 
3. Peers will never engage in sexual/intimate activities with their Mentors and others utilizing peer support services. 
4. Peers will avoid conflicts of interest that compromise the relationship between themselves and their Mentors. 
5. Peers will never intimidate, threaten, harass, use undue influence, physical force or verbal abuse, or make unwarranted promises of benefits to their Mentors and others utilizing peer support services. 
6. Peers will not accept gifts of significant value from their Mentors and others utilizing peer support services. 
7. Peers will maintain high standards of personal conduct which includes keeping commitments to and giving dignity and respect to all people. 

Terms and Conditions

1. The material provided though GLA’s Peer-to-Peer Mentoring program is for information purposes only. This program (a) is not nor should be considered, or used as a substitute for, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor (b) does it necessarily represent endorsement by or an official position of Global Lyme Alliance, Inc. or any of its directors, officers, advisors or volunteers. Advice on the testing, treatment or care of an individual patient should be obtained through consultation with a physician who has examined that patient or is familiar with that patient’s medical history.
   
   Global Lyme Alliance, Inc. makes no warranties of any kind regarding the website, Peer-to-Peer support or any programs the organization offers, including the accuracy, completeness, currency or reliability of any information contained herein, and all such warranties are expressly disclaimed.
   
   Additionally, By accessing and using this site and/or the guidance provided by a peer to peer mentor, you as the user, agree to these terms and conditions. If you do not agree to all of these terms and conditions, do not use this site or guidance provided by a peer to peer mentor. Global Lyme Alliance has the right to change the terms and conditions of use at any time without notice to you. In using this site or guidance provided by a peer to peer mentor, you are agreeing to any changes in the terms and conditions of use.
   
   All health and health-related information contained within this web site or provided by a peer to peer mentor is intended to be general and/or educational in nature and should not be used as a substitute for a visit with a health care professional for help, diagnosis, guidance and treatment. The advice is intended to offer only general information for individuals to discuss with their health care provider. It is not intended to constitute a medical diagnosis or treatment or endorsement of any particular test, treatment, procedure, service, etc.
   
   Reliance on information provided by a peer to peer mentor or at this site is at the user’s risk. Your health care provider should be consulted regarding matters concerning the medical condition, treatment and needs of you and your family. Although efforts are made to provide peer to peer mentor guidance that is accurate and timely, there are no representations or warranties regarding errors, omissions, completeness, or accuracy of the information provided.