Legal & Privacy Policy

ClusterFree is a fiscally sponsored project of the Qualia Research Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the United States. We are an educational and advocacy platform focused on increasing awareness and research about potential treatments for cluster headaches, especially psychedelic therapies.

Educational Purpose

The information provided on this website is strictly for educational and informational purposes only. We do not:

• Provide medical advice or treatment recommendations
• Prescribe, distribute, sell, or facilitate access to any controlled substances
• Encourage illegal activities of any kind

All content should be interpreted as patient-reported experiences and scientific research summaries rather than recommendations for specific actions. Individuals should consult with qualified healthcare professionals regarding any medical condition or treatment.

External Links

Our website contains links to external websites. These links are provided for informational purposes only. We do not control the content of these external websites and are not responsible for their content or practices. Accessing such websites is done at your own risk.

Potential Risks

By submitting a testimonial that describes personal use of controlled substances, individuals should be aware that:

1. In many jurisdictions, possession and use of certain psychedelic substances remains illegal
2. Public admission of illegal activity could potentially create legal exposure
3. Legal risks vary significantly by country and local jurisdiction
4. We cannot provide legal advice about specific situations

Risk Minimization

To protect contributors, we offer:

1. Completely anonymous submission options
2. The ability to use pseudonyms rather than legal names
3. Moderation processes to remove potentially identifying details
4. Secure handling of submission data

Contributors should consider these options carefully when deciding how to share their experiences.

ClusterFree operates as an educational and advocacy organization protected by:

1. First Amendment rights to free speech (in the United States).
2. Established legal precedent protecting the discussion of controlled substances for educational, scientific, and harm reduction purposes.
3. The growing legal recognition of therapeutic applications for certain psychedelic substances.

Our work focuses on education, harm reduction, research advancement, and policy reform rather than encouraging illegal activity.

APH Research operates under UK law and maintains compliance with applicable regulations regarding educational content and advocacy activities.

Information We Collect

ClusterFree may collect the following information:

1. Open letter signatures: Name, email address, and optionally country, professional titles, positions, and status as a cluster headache patient
2. Testimonial submissions: Including any content you provide and, optionally, your name, country, and patient details
3. Contact form submissions: Name, email address, and any message content you provide
4. Standard website data: Including IP addresses, browser type, referring pages, and other standard web analytics

How We Use Your Information

Information collected is used for:

1. Maintaining signature counts and displaying signatory information on open letters
2. Publishing testimonials
3. Responding to inquiries
4. Understanding website usage patterns
5. Improving our educational resources

Data Protection

We employ reasonable security measures to protect the information you provide, including:

1. Secure data storage
2. Limited access to personal information
3. Regular security reviews
4. Prompt response to any identified vulnerabilities

Data Protection and Limited Sharing

We are committed to the strictest standards of data protection, especially given the sensitive nature of the experiences shared on our platform. Your privacy is our priority:

1. No commercial sharing: We never sell, rent, trade, or otherwise commercialize personal information under any circumstances
2. Minimal third-party access: We limit sharing to only what is absolutely necessary for basic website functionality through carefully vetted service providers who are contractually bound to protect your data
3. Legal protection: In the extremely rare event of a legal demand for information, we would:
   • Notify affected individuals whenever legally permitted
   • Challenge overly broad requests
   • Provide only the minimum legally required information
4. Research integrity: Any data used for research or advocacy purposes is thoroughly anonymized and aggregated to ensure no individual can be identified
5. Secure storage: All personal information is stored with encryption and protected by multiple security measures

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

1. Access personal information we hold about you
2. Correct inaccurate information
3. Request deletion of your information
4. Withdraw consent for future use of your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

If you have questions about our legal policies or privacy practices, please contact us at info@clusterfree.org.

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated through the website.

Last Updated: August 20, 2025

This information does not constitute legal advice. For legal concerns related to your specific situation, please consult a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction.