Terms of Use

1. What This Service Is

Collective Support (collectivesupport.org) is a free, independent, informal referral service. It is operated by an individual, not by a company, nonprofit, government agency, or licensed service provider.

By using this website or contacting us, you acknowledge that Collective Support is a referral and information service only, and that we do not provide financial aid, loans, money transfers, food, debt management, legal advice, or any regulated service.

2. No Professional Advice

Nothing on this website or communicated through this service constitutes legal, financial, tax, medical, or other professional advice. The information we share is general referral information only. Always verify program details, eligibility requirements, and deadlines directly with the relevant program or agency.

3. No Guarantees

We make no guarantees that any program we mention will be available, accepting applications, or able to help you. Program funding, eligibility rules, and availability change. Any information we provide may be out of date. Use it as a starting point only, and confirm current information directly with the program.

We do not guarantee a response to any contact form submission or phone inquiry within any particular timeframe.

4. This Service Is Free

Collective Support is completely free to use. We do not charge fees, accept donations, or receive payments of any kind from users, programs, or third parties. If anyone asks you to pay for information or referrals from this service, that is not us.

5. No Affiliation With Government Programs

Collective Support is not a government agency and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with any government program, including but not limited to SNAP, LIHEAP, HUD, WIC, or any other federal or state program. References to those programs are for informational purposes only.

6. External Links

This website links to official external websites such as Benefits.gov, 211.org, USDA, HUD, and others. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of those sites. Links are provided for your convenience.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Collective Support and its operator shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website or reliance on any information provided.

8. Changes

We may update these terms at any time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

9. Contact

Questions? Reach us at info@collectivesupport.org.