Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using silentvoiceselderadvocacy.org, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this site. Your continued use of the site after any changes to these terms constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

2. Who We Are

Silent Voices Elder Advocacy is an independent elder care advocacy platform based in Arkansas. We publish elder care research, family resource guides, and advocacy content.

3. Content and Purpose

The content on this site is provided for educational and informational purposes only. Silent Voices Elder Advocacy researches elder care failures, translates clinical language and public data, and gives families practical tools for action.

Our content is based on publicly available data, government records, CMS inspection data, and the professional experience of our founder in healthcare administration and medical records. We are not a news organization, investigative journalism outlet, or law firm.

4. No Legal or Medical Advice

If you are in a situation involving potential elder abuse or neglect, please contact the appropriate authorities. In an emergency, call 911. For non-emergency reports in Arkansas, contact Adult Protective Services at 1-800-482-8049.

Silent Voices Elder Advocacy is not responsible for outcomes resulting from reliance on any content published on this site.

5. Law Firm Directory

The Law Firm Directory on this site lists attorneys and law firms that represent nursing home residents and families. Inclusion in this directory does not constitute an endorsement by Silent Voices Elder Advocacy. We do not receive compensation for listings or referrals.

We make no representation about the accuracy, completeness, or current status of any listing. Always conduct independent research before retaining any legal representation. Contacting a firm through our directory does not create an attorney-client relationship.

6. Story Submissions

When you submit a story or personal account through our contact form, you grant Silent Voices Elder Advocacy a non-exclusive license to use that content for advocacy, educational, and awareness purposes. We will take reasonable steps to protect your identity if you request anonymity, but we cannot guarantee complete anonymity in all circumstances.

By submitting content, you represent that you have the right to share it and that it does not violate the rights of any third party.

7. Intellectual Property

All original content on this site including articles, resource guides, graphics, and design elements is the property of Silent Voices Elder Advocacy and is protected by copyright. You may share links to our content freely. You may not reproduce, distribute, or republish substantial portions of our content without written permission.

The Silent Voices Elder Advocacy name, logo, and seal are protected marks. They may not be used without prior written consent.

8. Third-Party Links

This site contains links to external websites including government agencies, law firm directories, advocacy organizations, and other resources. These links are provided for your convenience. Silent Voices Elder Advocacy does not control these sites and is not responsible for their content, accuracy, or privacy practices. Linking to an external site does not constitute an endorsement.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Silent Voices Elder Advocacy, its founder, volunteers, and affiliates are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this site or reliance on its content. This site is provided on an “as is” basis without warranties of any kind.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use at any time. Changes take effect upon posting to this page. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance.