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  • Home
  • The Golden Ticket
  • Calm after Cancer
  • Group Program
  • Self Paced Program
  • Mini Course
  • First Time Riders Guide
  • Braving the Dark Together
  • The Companion Ticket
  • Indivudal Therapy

Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: March 2025
Operated by MRD PSYCHOLOGY PTY LTD (ABN 91 647 516 685)

🔍 TL;DR Summary

By accessing The Cancer Rollercoaster free resource library, community chat, Calm After Cancer Mini-Course, or Q&A calls, you agree that:

  • You’re using educational resources only, not receiving therapy
  • You remain responsible for your own health decisions
  • You won’t use this platform for emergencies, crisis support, or clinical advice
  • You respect our guidelines, content boundaries, and community safety
  • Your use is voluntary, and we may revoke access if needed
  • The Calm After Cancer Mini-Course is non-refundable and does not include direct support

If you don’t agree to these terms, please do not use this platform.

1. Overview

1.1. The Cancer Rollercoaster is an online platform providing free and paid psychoeducational resources and community support for people affected by cancer.

1.2. Resources are self-guided and based on evidence-informed psychological approaches. This platform does not provide psychological therapy or crisis services.

1.3. The Calm After Cancer Mini-Course is a self-guided, paid educational product for individuals experiencing mild or situational fear of cancer recurrence. It is not a substitute for psychological treatment, and no therapeutic relationship is created.

1.4. The platform is operated by MRD PSYCHOLOGY PTY LTD, with all content developed by Michelle R Davey, a registered Clinical Psychologist in Australia.

2. Purpose & Structure of the Resource Space

2.1. The Free Resource Space is a private online library hosted within the Circle Community platform, containing downloadable and interactive educational content.

2.2. Participation may include:

  • Access to free self-help resources
  • Participation in moderated group discussions
  • Optional attendance at non-therapeutic live Q&A calls
  • For paid Mini-Course participants: access to pre-recorded video content and the downloadable Calm Kit

2.3. All engagement is voluntary. No supervision, clinical oversight, or individualised support is offered in this space.

2.4. Resources may be added, updated, or removed at the discretion of The Cancer Rollercoaster team.

3. Relationship with Michelle R Davey and MRD Psychology

3.1. While content is authored by Michelle R Davey (Clinical Psychologist), your participation does not make you a client of Michelle R Davey or MRD Psychology.

3.2. You are not receiving a psychological service through this platform, and no therapeutic relationship is formed by accessing this space or the Mini-Course.

3.2.1. Enrolling in the Calm After Cancer Mini-Course does not create a clinical or therapeutic relationship with any team member. The course is educational in nature and does not meet the definition of psychological treatment under AHPRA standards.

3.3. Access to this platform precludes you from becoming a client of Michelle R Davey in private practice due to ethical limitations and dual relationship considerations.

3.4. If your participation reveals needs beyond the scope of psychoeducation, you may be encouraged to seek support from your GP or a registered mental health provider.

3.5. We reserve the right to remove or restrict access to protect community safety or professional integrity.

4. Informed Consent

4.1. By using this platform, you acknowledge that:

  • You are voluntarily accessing generalised psychological information, not treatment
  • These resources may not be appropriate for all individuals or circumstances
  • You will seek professional advice where appropriate
  • You are solely responsible for how you apply the information
  • The Mini-Course is not refundable under any circumstances
  • The Mini-Course does not include email, direct message, or therapeutic support

5. Live Q&A Calls

5.1. Optional live Q&A calls may be offered periodically. These are educational in nature and do not constitute therapy, telehealth, or clinical advice.

5.2. If you participate in a call, your presence and comments may be visible to other members. Calls may be recorded and shared within the platform.

5.3. Do not share identifiable or sensitive medical information. Q&A calls are not appropriate for emotional crisis or clinical disclosure.

5.4. The Mini-Course does not include access to live Q&A unless explicitly stated.

6. Emergencies and Crisis Situations

6.1. This platform is not designed to provide urgent psychological care or crisis intervention.

6.2. If you are in crisis, please contact:

  • Your GP or oncology team
  • Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14
  • Emergency Services: 000

6.3. We do not monitor messages or comments in real-time and cannot intervene in emergencies.

7. Community Conduct & Moderation

7.1. All members must adhere to the Community Guidelines.

7.2. You agree not to share false health claims, promote unverified cures, engage in harassment, or use the platform for advertising or self-promotion.

7.3. We may moderate or remove content as needed. Repeat violations may result in removal without warning.

8. Technology & Platform Use

8.1. The platform is delivered via the third-party service Circle. You are responsible for your own access, device setup, and data costs.

8.2. Use of Circle is governed by their separate Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

8.3. We are not responsible for platform outages, access errors, or technical limitations related to Circle or other third-party providers (e.g. Zoom, Kit, Stripe, Square, Cliniko).

8.4. Mini-Course access is managed within this platform. It is your responsibility to maintain login credentials and access.

9. Privacy & Data Handling

9.1. All personal data is managed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

9.2. If you complete a quiz and are recommended the Mini-Course, your results may be stored securely. Quizzes are not diagnostic and do not replace individual assessment.

9.3. You control what personal information you share inside the platform.

10. Intellectual Property

10.1. All content — including videos, PDFs, resources, and course materials — is the intellectual property of MRD PSYCHOLOGY PTY LTD.

10.2. Sharing, reproduction, or commercial use is prohibited.

10.3. Mini-Course materials are licensed for individual use only. You may not share login access or redistribute the content.

11. Disclaimers & Limitations of Liability

11.1. All information provided through this platform is for general educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice.

11.1.1. The Calm After Cancer Mini-Course is designed for individuals experiencing mild or situational fear of recurrence. If your symptoms are persistent or distressing, please seek professional support.

11.2. You are responsible for any decisions or actions taken based on content shared.

11.3. We make no guarantees about results, wellbeing improvements, or emotional outcomes.

11.4. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all liability for loss or damage resulting from participation in any part of this platform.

12. Termination & Removal

12.1. We may suspend or remove your access at any time for misuse, safety concerns, or breach of these Terms.

12.2. No compensation or refunds are provided in such cases, including for paid users of the Mini-Course.

13. Governing Law

13.1. These Terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia.

13.2. Any disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of the NSW courts.

14. Updates to These Terms

14.1. We may update these Terms & Conditions. All changes will be posted in Circle or on our website.

14.2. Continued use of the platform confirms your agreement with the most recent version.

Questions?

📩 Contact: michelle@thecancerrollercoaster.com
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