Last updated: October 2026. These terms govern your use of this website. By using the site, you accept them.
1. About this site
This website is operated by Nine Seconds Corporation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Its purpose is to share information about domestic-violence recovery, our programs, resources, and how to support our mission.
2. Not an emergency service
Nine Seconds Corporation is not an emergency service. This website cannot respond to a crisis. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or your local emergency number. For confidential support, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or visit thehotline.org.
3. Informational content
Articles, guides, and other materials on this site are provided for general information and educational purposes. They are not legal, medical, psychological, or financial advice, and they do not create a professional relationship. Always consult a qualified professional about your specific situation before acting on anything you read here.
4. Acceptable use
You agree not to use this site to harm, threaten, or harass others, to upload malicious code, to scrape or disrupt the site, or to attempt to gain unauthorized access to any system.
5. Forms and messages you send us
When you submit a contact, partnership, donation-inquiry, or get-involved form, you agree that we may store the name, email, and message you provide so we can respond. Please do not include sensitive personal information such as card or bank details in a form message. See our Privacy page for how we handle information.
6. Donations
Online donations are processed securely by our payment provider. Donation amounts, frequency, and your payment details are handled at checkout; we do not receive or store your full card information on this site. Donations to Nine Seconds Corporation are typically tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law; please consult your tax advisor. Refund or receipt questions can be sent to admin@marcibatiste.com.
7. Intellectual property
The content of this site — including text, resources, and our book Making a SAFE EXIT by Dr. Marci Batiste — is owned by Nine Seconds Corporation or its licensors. You may read, download, and share materials from this site for personal, non-commercial safety-planning and educational use. You may not sell, republish, or modify them without written permission.
8. Links to other websites
This site links to third-party resources such as the National Domestic Violence Hotline. We do not control those sites and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
9. Quick Exit
The Quick Exit button and Esc shortcut leave this site quickly as a safety convenience. They do not erase browsing history and cannot prevent device monitoring. Downloaded files may remain on your device.
10. No warranties
This site is provided "as is." While we work to keep content accurate and current, we make no warranties about completeness or reliability and are not liable for decisions made or actions taken based on the site's content.
11. Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. The version posted on this page is the version in effect.
12. Contact
Questions about these terms: admin@marcibatiste.com.