EMERGENCY DISCLAIMER
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, DO NOT rely solely on this platform.
FOR EMERGENCIES, CONTACT:
What This Platform Is
The Chaplain Crisis Response Guide is a supplemental guidance tool designed to support professional chaplains in providing pastoral care during crisis situations.
This Platform Provides:
- Evidence-based crisis response protocols
- Multi-faith pastoral care guidance
- AI-assisted communication scripts
- Self-care tools for chaplain wellness
- Educational resources for professional development
What This Platform Is NOT
This Platform Does NOT Provide:
- Medical or Mental Health Treatment: This is not therapy, counseling, psychiatric care, or clinical diagnosis.
- Professional Medical Advice: AI-generated responses are advisory only and cannot replace professional clinical judgment.
- Emergency Response Services: We do not dispatch emergency services or monitor crisis situations in real-time.
- Licensed Therapy: The Platform is not a substitute for licensed mental health professionals (psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers).
- Legal or Ethical Decisions: Complex ethical dilemmas require consultation with institutional ethics committees and legal counsel.
Professional Responsibility
As a professional chaplain, you are responsible for:
- Exercising Independent Judgment: Use this Platform as a reference tool, not a replacement for your training and expertise.
- Knowing Your Scope of Practice: Refer individuals to licensed mental health professionals when psychiatric care is needed.
- Following Institutional Policies: Comply with your employer's crisis protocols, reporting requirements, and ethical guidelines.
- Maintaining Confidentiality: Do not enter personally identifiable information (PII) or protected health information (PHI) into the Platform.
- Recognizing Limitations: AI guidance has limitations and may contain errors. Always verify recommendations against established protocols.
AI-Generated Content Limitations
The Crisis Response AI and Chaplain Support AI use large language models (OpenAI GPT-4o-mini) to generate guidance. Important limitations include:
- No Real-Time Crisis Assessment: AI cannot evaluate tone of voice, body language, or environmental safety factors.
- Potential for Errors: AI responses may be incomplete, incorrect, or inappropriate for specific situations.
- Cultural/Religious Sensitivity: While trained on multi-faith protocols, AI may not fully grasp cultural nuances—trust your contextual knowledge.
- Not a Diagnostic Tool: AI cannot diagnose PTSD, depression, or other mental health conditions.
You are responsible for verifying all AI recommendations before acting on them.
Self-Care Assessment Disclaimer
The self-care assessment tool uses the PCL-5 (PTSD Checklist) for educational purposes and professional wellness tracking.
Important Notes:
- PCL-5 scores are screening tools, not diagnostic instruments
- High scores indicate potential PTSD risk—consult a licensed clinician for evaluation
- Results are private but not confidential medical records
- If experiencing severe symptoms, seek professional help immediately
No Warranty or Guarantee
The Platform is provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee:
- Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of crisis protocols
- Availability or uninterrupted access (technical issues may occur)
- Suitability for all crisis situations or cultural contexts
- Specific outcomes from using the Platform's guidance
Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
The Chaplain Crisis Response Guide, its developers, and affiliates are NOT LIABLE for:
- Outcomes of crisis interventions or pastoral care decisions
- Harm resulting from reliance on AI-generated guidance
- Technical failures, data loss, or service interruptions
- Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
Acknowledgment of Understanding
By using the Chaplain Crisis Response Guide, you acknowledge that:
- You have read and understood this disclaimer
- You are a professional chaplain or pastoral caregiver
- You will use the Platform within your scope of practice
- You understand the limitations of AI-generated guidance
- You will seek appropriate professional help when needed
- You accept full responsibility for crisis care decisions
Questions about this disclaimer?
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