Terms of Use

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ceahow.org (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this Site.

These Terms of Use apply to all visitors and users of the Site, including those who submit content, meeting information, or contact forms. CEA-HOW reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

This Site is operated by Compulsive Eaters Anonymous – HOW, a nonprofit fellowship organization ("CEA-HOW," "we," "our," or "us"), with a World Service Organization located at 3371 Glendale Blvd, Suite 104, Los Angeles, CA 90039.

Use of This Website

This Site is provided for educational, informational, and fellowship purposes only. It is intended to help people learn about CEA-HOW, locate meetings, and access general information about the twelve-step program of recovery from compulsive eating.

You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with its intended use. You agree not to:

• Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit any content from this Site without written permission from CEA-HOW
• Use the Site to transmit unsolicited commercial communications ("spam")
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its underlying systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Site

The information on this Site is provided in good faith for general informational purposes. It does not constitute professional advice of any kind.

Not a Substitute for Professional Help

CEA-HOW is a peer-support fellowship operating on the principles of the Twelve Steps. Participation in CEA-HOW does not replace evaluation or treatment by a qualified healthcare provider, registered dietitian, licensed therapist, or other medical professional.

Nothing on this Site — including meeting information, literature descriptions, member stories, or program descriptions — should be construed as medical advice, psychiatric diagnosis, dietary prescription, or treatment for any eating disorder or other condition.

If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, please seek professional support. The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) helpline can be reached at 1-800-931-2237, or text "NEDA" to 741741.

Intellectual Property

The content of this Site — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, layout, and design — is the property of Compulsive Eaters Anonymous – HOW and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved.

CEA-HOW Original Content

You may print or download pages from this Site for your own personal, non-commercial use. You may not republish, reproduce, distribute, transmit, modify, or create derivative works from this content without the prior written consent of CEA-HOW.

Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions

The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions are adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous and are reprinted and adapted with permission of Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. ("AAWS"). Permission to reprint and adapt the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions does not mean that AAWS has reviewed or approved the contents of this publication, or that AAWS necessarily agrees with the views expressed herein. AA is a program of recovery from alcoholism only — use of the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions in connection with programs which are patterned after AA, but which address other problems, or in any other non-AA context, does not imply otherwise.

CEA-HOW Name and Marks

The name "Compulsive Eaters Anonymous – HOW," the abbreviation "CEA-HOW," and any associated logos are marks of the CEA-HOW World Service Organization. They may not be used without written authorization.

User-Submitted Content

This Site accepts user-submitted content in limited forms, including:

• Meeting submissions: Information submitted to add or update a meeting in the meeting directory
• Contact form messages: Inquiries sent through the site contact form

By submitting content to this Site, you represent that:

• The information you provide is accurate and not misleading
• You have the right to submit the information
• The submission does not violate the privacy or anonymity of any CEA-HOW member
• The submission does not violate any applicable law

CEA-HOW reserves the right to review, edit, or decline to publish any submitted meeting information that is incomplete, inaccurate, or inconsistent with the fellowship's Traditions. We do not accept unsolicited articles, testimonials, or promotional materials.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THIS SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

CEA-HOW does not warrant that:

• The Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components
• The information on the Site is complete, accurate, or current
• Meeting listings are up to date — meeting schedules may change; always confirm directly with the meeting

CEA-HOW makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of any meeting information, links, or third-party resources listed on the Site.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CEA-HOW, ITS OFFICERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND SERVICE MEMBERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF — OR INABILITY TO USE — THIS SITE OR ITS CONTENT.

This includes, without limitation, damages arising from:

• Reliance on any information obtained from this Site
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the Site's content
• Any other matter relating to the Site

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations of liability for certain types of damages. In such jurisdictions, CEA-HOW's liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by applicable law.

Links to Third-Party Sites

This Site may contain links to third-party websites, including but not limited to:

• Alcoholics Anonymous (aa.org) — for information on the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
• CEA-HOW literature stores and conference services
• Video conferencing platforms used for online meetings (e.g., Zoom)
• Crisis and mental health resources

These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes. CEA-HOW does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Visiting a linked site is done at your own discretion and risk.

The inclusion of any link does not imply an endorsement or affiliation by CEA-HOW with the linked site or its operators.

Modifications

CEA-HOW reserves the right to modify, update, or discontinue this Site — or any portion of it — at any time without notice. We also reserve the right to revise these Terms of Use at any time.

When we make material changes to these Terms, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of this Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California.

Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

For privacy-specific questions, including data deletion requests, please see our Privacy & Anonymity page.