Terms of Service

Last Updated: October 28, 2025

Important: Handrail is NOT affiliated with the Department of Defense or Department of Veterans Affairs. We are an independent resource platform.

Agreement to Terms

By using Handrail, you agree to these terms. If you don't agree, please don't use our platform.

How to Use Handrail

Handrail provides:

Educational resources about military transition
Links to official VA and government websites
AI-powered chat for general guidance questions
Information about benefits, employment, and transition planning

Please use the platform responsibly and don't share sensitive personal information in public areas or AI chat.

Not Professional Advice

Important: Handrail provides general information only. This is NOT medical, legal, or financial advice.

For specific guidance:

Medical: Consult VA healthcare or your doctor
Legal: Contact a qualified attorney
Financial: Work with a financial advisor
Crisis Support: Call Veterans Crisis Line: 988, press 1

Disclaimers

Handrail is provided "as is" without warranties. We do our best to keep information accurate and up-to-date, but:

Information may not be current or complete
External links lead to sites we don't control
We're not responsible for decisions you make based on our content
Service availability is not guaranteed

We limit our liability to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We'll update the date at the top of this page. Continued use of Handrail after changes means you accept the updated terms.