Terms of Service

The Silver Scrub Society LLC

Last Updated: August 27th, 2025

Platform Host: Mighty Networks (third-party)

Please read the following Terms of Service (“Terms”) carefully. They govern Your use of the Platform which is owned by The Silver Scrub Society LLC (hereafter referred to as “We”, “Us”, “Our”, “Company”). The term “Website” or “Platform” shall mean https://community.silverscrubsociety.com/ owned by Us. By using Our Platform, You acknowledge that You have read and understood all of the Terms, and You agree to be bound by these Terms, Our Privacy Policy, and any other policies referenced below in these Terms, all of which form a binding agreement (“Agreement”) between You and Us.  

Persons or businesses that decide to fully access all the features and services We provide are required to register as a “User” also referred to as a “Member”, which allows them to participate in the use of Our Platform. The term “User,”, “Member”, “You”, and “Your” means registered users.

Each User acknowledges that the Agreement represents the entire understanding between Users and Us and governs use of the “Information” and “Services” (as those terms are defined below) that We make available through Our Website. The Agreement takes the place of any emails, texts or conversations between You and Us and supersedes all previous agreements whether oral or written made between the parties in relation to the subject matter hereof.  

Before using any of the “Information” or “Services” (as those terms are defined below) made available on or through Our Website, Users acknowledge and agree that they have read and agree to be bound by this Agreement in its entirety. Users agree to be bound by any changes to this Agreement and check back from time to time.  We may revise or amend the Terms at any time without prior notice, or We may email You if We make a change. Users agree the revisions or amendments will be effective upon updating on Our Website with those changes or amendments. We agree to change the “Last Updated” date appearing at the top of this page to reflect each time We make any changes to this Agreement. Continued use of the Website following the posting of changes shall mean that You accept those changes as of the latest update posted above. 

1. Overview

Silver Scrub Society is a New England-based online community and educational platform for registered nurses and nursing alumni, organized around the SEA framework (Support – Education – Advancement). Silver Scrub Society facilitates peer discussion, case-based and weekly learning and networking opportunities. SSS is not a health-care provider, does not furnish medical services, and does not establish a patient-provider relationship. Information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

Silver Scrub Society operates on Mighty Networks; by joining You also agree to Mighty Networks’ Terms of Use, which govern Your account, hosting and certain user-generated Information rules. 

Registration for the Website.

In order to access and use Our Services You must register through Our Website and We will assign You an account (“Your Account”). In setting up and maintaining Your Account, You agree to provide accurate information regarding Your identity, Your contact information, and any other information requested by Us related to the use of Our Website and Services. You will set Your own password for accessing the Website and shall be solely and strictly liable for everything that occurs through the use of Your Account. 

You agree You shall not share Your login credentials or password with anyone else or allow access to or use of the Platform in any way, including but not limited to printing out, taking a screen shot, cutting and pasting, or providing anything appearing on Our Platform, to anyone else, including but not limited to Your employer, clients, students, or other healthcare practioners or professionals. You agree to hold Us harmless and indemnify Us against any claims related to Your violation of this Section or the other terms and conditions of the Agreement.

You agree to hold Us harmless and indemnify Us against any claims related to the Services provided by this Website, it being understood that We do not guarantee anything and You agree to accept all risks of using Our Website. 

By setting up Your Account and using the Website, You expressly agree that You will receive communications from Us, including email messages. You acknowledge and agree that You consent to the receipt of such messages and that Your receipt of such messages does not violate the CAN-SPAM Act and/or any state and federal laws related to commercial communications. You may stop receiving such messages by following the opt-out instructions provided by Us in any such communication, but then You may not receive the full Services that Our Platform offers.

2. Services We Provide

We may provide some or all of the following “Services”, which are subject to change from time to time in Our sole discretion. 

·      Access to private community spaces for shift debriefing, life-balance and connection.

·      Educational forums (Clinical Compass – Clinical Spotlight – Clinical Pearls) for case discussions and curated learning resources.

·      Career-oriented spaces (Opportunity Outlook and Job-Posting boards)

·      Moderation, community guidelines and limited editorial curation of Admin-authored materials

We may update, suspend or discontinue features without notice.

3. Eligibility & Accounts

Before We accept Your registration on Our Platform as a User, You must qualify:

·       You must be at least 18 years old and legally able to agree to these Terms.

·       You must be a recent graduate from an accredited RN licensure program. Members joining the site are responsible for providing either their recent graduating school and semester or RN licensure number for confirmation before being accepted into the community. 

·       You are responsible for safeguarding Your login and for all activity under Your account.

·       We may suspend or terminate accounts, for any reason, no reason, or for violations of these Terms or applicable law.

4. Community Standards & Code of Conduct

To keep The Silver Scrub Society safe and professional, You agree to:

·       No medical advice to specific individuals. Share education and not individualized directives. See §5 

·       No bullying, harassment, stalking, doxxing or defamation of members, employers, schools, organizations or outside individuals; no threats, hate speech or discriminatory Information.

·       No sharing of Protected Health Information (PHI) or identifiable patient details; de-identify cases before posting. See §7.

·       Respecting of intellectual property (IP). Post only Information You have rights to share; properly attribute sources; avoid plagiarism. §8-9.

·       No unlawful, deceptive or unsafe uses of the Platform.

·       Follow Mighty Networks’ rules in addition to these Terms.

Enforcement: We may remove Information; issue warnings; suspend or terminate accounts; and, where appropriate, report conduct to Platform hosts or authorities. 

4.1 Employment Boundaries; No Surveillance or Retaliation (managers/HR)

To preserve a “Safe Space” environment for support, education and advancement for early-career and bedside nurses, The Silver Scrub Society is not presently granting access to individuals in known managerial, supervisory or human resource roles, except where expressly authorized in writing by The Silver Scrub Society for a specific educational initiative. 

·      Definition. “Manager” includes anyone who presently has authority to hire, fire, discipline, direct, evaluate, schedule, or meaningfully recommend such actions regarding other employees (including human resource personnel and supervisors at any level), whether full-time, part-time, or per-diem, at any employer.

·      Member Representation. By joining, You represent and warrant that You are not a Manager under the definition above and will promptly notify The Silver Scrub Society if Your status changes. 

·      Verification; enforcement. The Silver Scrub Society may request reasonable verification of eligibility, deny or revoke access, and remove Information if We determine in our sole discretion that a user is (or becomes) a Manager or attempted to circumvent this policy. Any remedies under §11 (Billing & Subscriptions) apply; We may, but are not obligated to, offer pro-rata credit as a courtesy.

·      If access nonetheless occurs. If a Manager nonetheless gains access (e.g., by mistake), the Employment Boundaries; Surveillance or Retaliation rules below immediately apply in full, in addition to all other Terms. 

1.     Educational capacity only. You participate solely for learning and discussion.

2.     No surveillance or monitoring. You will not use The Silver Scrub Society to observe, track, identify, or attempt to identify employees, candidates, or specific workplaces; You will not solicit or pressure members to reveal identities or employment details.

3.     No employment decisions. You will not use, copy, screenshot, download, scrape, or otherwise rely on The Silver Scrub Society Information (including DMs) to make, influence, or support employment decisions (e.g., hiring, firing, discipline, transfer, scheduling, compensation, promotion, or assignment) or to conduct investigations into lawful off-duty conduct or protected concerted activity, to the extent permitted by law.

4.     No retaliation. You will not retaliate against any person for participating in The Silver Scrub Society for expressing views in this community.

No duty to monitor; enforcement. The Silver Scrub Society does not monitor for employment policy violations and is not an HR records system. We may remove Information, restrict access, or terminate accounts that violate this Section and, where appropriate, notify our Platform host. 

Legal notice. Nothing in this Section prevents The Silver Scrub Society from complying with valid legal process or acting in good faith to address imminent threats to safety (see §10), nor does it limit any non-waivable rights under applicable law (e.g., employee rights to engage in protected concerted activity). 

5. Educational Use Only – Not Medical Advice

All Information on The Silver Scrub Society website (including Admin posts, summaries, and community discussions) is general educational information for licensed professionals to evaluate alongside current standards of care, and You agree You are not solely relying on the Information You find on Our Platform, and will conduct Your own research and due diligence before taking any action or refraining to act in a particular situation. It is not medical advice, nursing orders, diagnoses, treatment or a substitute for clinical judgment. 

5.1 Jurisdictional variability. Clinical guidelines, scope, protocols and product labeling vary by institution and state. Users are responsible for verifying policies with their employer, board of nursing and current evidence; Information may not reflect Your facility’s rules or Your state’s law. 

5.2 Editorial Note. Admin-authored educational materials are curated from professional resources and research; however, medicine evolves, and errors can occur. Use independent clinical judgment and verify clinical details with primary sources. 

6. Crisis & Safety; Not an Emergency Service

No provider-patient relationship is formed on The Silver Scrub Society. This Platform is not an emergency service and is not monitored 24/7. If You or someone else may be in danger, call 911 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call/text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org). In Connecticut, You may also dial 2-1-1 for mobile crisis services and other crisis options. 

You agree not to post time-sensitive requests for help with threats of self-harm or harm to others. If such Information appears, members should report it to moderators and contact emergency services. 

Safety actions We may take. If We, in good faith, believe there is a serious and imminent risk to any person, We may (at our discretion) contact emergency services, our Platform host, or law enforcement and share limited account or Information necessary to help prevent or lessen the threatened harm, consistent with applicable law. However, You understand this does not create any duty to monitor or take action for any particular post. 

Connecticut Mandated-Reporter Reminder (Members)

Nothing in these Terms alters any independent legal duties You have as an individual (e.g., as a licensed nurse) under Connecticut mandated-reporter laws. If, in Your professional capacity, You have reasonable cause to suspect child abuse/neglect, or elder abuse/neglect/exploitation, You must follow state reporting laws and timelines.

7. HIPAA, PHI & Case Discussions:

The Silver Scrub Society is not a HIPAA “covered entity” or “business associate,” but We require HIPAA-level-de-identification in all case discussions. Do not post PHI. When discussing cases, remove all direct identifiers and any combinations that could reasonably identify a person. Follow HIPAA’s Safe Harbor de-identification standard (45 C.F.R. §164.514(b)(2)) The following identifiers listed of individual or of relative, employers or household members of that individual that should be removed, include:

·       Names

·       All geographic subdivisions smaller than a state (including street address, city, county, precinct, ZIP code)

·       All elements of dates (except year) for dates that are directly related to an individual (including birth date, admission date, discharge date, death date, and all ages over 89 and all elements of date indicative of such age)

·       Telephone numbers

·       Vehicle identifiers and serial numbers

·       Fax numbers

·       Device identifiers and serial numbers

·       Email addresses

·       Web Universe Resource Locators (URLs)

·       Social Security numbers

·       Internet Protocol (IP) addresses

·       Medical Record numbers

·       Biometric identifiers (including finger and voice prints)

·       Health plan beneficiary numbers

·       Full-face photographs and any comparable images

·       Account Numbers

·       Any other unique identifying number

·       Certificate/license numbers

For additional details on de-identification methods, see HHS resources. Violations may lead to removal and account action.

8. Copyright, Linking & Acceptable Sharing

·       Linking & Excerpts. Share links to original sources and include brief quotations with attribution. Do not copy and paste substantial portions of paywalled or copyrighted works. 

·       No plagiarism. Summarize in Your own words and cite the source.

·       Fair use is context-specific; when in doubt, link rather than reproduce.

·       User warranties. You warrant You have rights to the Information You post and that it doesn’t infringe others’ rights.

Silver Scrub Society IP. Our name, logo, brand assets, editorial Information, templates and designs are owned by The Silver Scrub Society LLC. Images on Our Platform may be AI generated and are used under license for commercial purposes. You receive a personal, non-commercial license to access them within the community. Do not redistribute, sell or create derivative works without written permission.

9. DMCA Policy (Copyright Infringement Claims)

If You believe Information on The Silver Scrub Society Platform infringes Your copyright, send a DMCA notice with all elements required by 17 U.S.C. §512(c)(3) to the DMCA Agent below. We will expeditiously remove or disable access to allegedly infringing material and may terminate repeat infringers.

Designated Agent (DMCA):

Chelsea N. Cowan: Co-Founder & RN

The Silver Scrub Society LLC

106 Blackman Rd. Hebron, CT 06248 – silverscrubsociety@outlook.com – (860) 334-0035

Counter-notices must meet §512(g) requirements.

10. “Talk at Your Own Risk”: Safety & Privacy

While The Silver Scrub Society is a private community, no online Platform is perfectly private. Other users may copy, screenshot or misuse Information. Do not share personal data (full name, employer, schedules, locations) You would not want widely known. Stalking, doxxing or targeted harassment is prohibited and will result in removal and potential report to authorities. Use caution in arranging any offline interactions. You are responsible for Your own safety decisions. 

11. Billing & Subscriptions

10.1 Recurring Payments. Paid memberships renew automatically at the end of each billing cycle until cancelled. You authorize us (or our processor) to charge Your selected payment method for recurring dues, taxes and applicable fees. 

10.2 Billing Cycle. Monthly plans bill each month on the calendar day of purchase; members who purchase the Founder’s circle plan will be charged a one-time fee that will grant lifelong membership to the “Silver Circle” tier. If a scheduled charge date does not exist in a month, We will bill on the last day of that month. 

10.3 Price Changes. We reserve the right to change prices prospectively; We will provide notice before the next renewal and the new rate will apply unless You cancel before renewal. 

10.4 No Refunds. Fees are non-refundable and non-creditable once a billing period starts, except where required by law. 

10.5 Payment Methods. We accept the payment methods shown at checkout via our third-party processor. You must keep a valid method on file; unpaid accounts may be suspended. Payments are processed by Stripe, Inc. (“Stripe”). By submitting a payment method, You authorize The Silver Scrub Society LLC and Stripe to charge the method for recurring dues, taxes and applicable fees, and You agree to Stripe’s Services Agreement and Privacy Policy. We do not receive or store full card numbers; Stripe provides us limited details (e.g. last four digits, type, expiration, billing ZIP) and payment tokens.

10.6 Cancellation. You can cancel at any time via Your account settings; cancellation stops future renewals and ends access at the billing period’s end.

10.7 Connecticut Automatic-Renewal Disclosures. We comply with Connecticut’s automatic-renewal and continuous-service rules, including clear disclosure of renewal terms, affirmative consent, acknowledgement notices and accessible online cancellation. Recent CT legislation increases notice obligations (e.g., annual renewal reminders) and simplifies cancellation; We will implement all required features by their effective dates.

12. Third-Party Services & Hosts

The Silver Scrub Society relies on third-party platforms (e.g., Mighty Networks and payment processors). Your use of those services is subject to their terms and policies; availability and features may change. We are not responsible for third-party acts or omissions.

13. Disclaimers; Disclosures; Limitation of Liability; Indemnity

Disclaimers.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE WEBSITE AND THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THE COMPANY DOES NOT GUARANTEE, REPRESENT, OR WARRANT THAT YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR FREE, OR VIRUS FREE, OR THAT THE WEBSITE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS. INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE HAS NOT BEEN VERIFIED, AND THE COMPANY DOES NOT GUARANTEE, REPRESENT, OR WARRANT THAT SUCH INFORMATION IS ACCURATE, COMPLETE, RELIABLE, OR OTHERWISE VALID. EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE INCOMPLETE, OUTDATED, OR INAPPLICABLE TO YOUR SETTING; ALWAYS VERIFY WITH PRIMARY SOURCES AND INSTITUTIONAL POLICY.

THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, ACCURACY AND AVAILABILITY,  FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY WARRANTY ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, TRADE USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE.

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT ANY AND ALL DISCLAIMERS IN THESE TERMS AND THE PROVISIONS OF THESE TERMS REFLECT A FAIR AND REASONABLE ALLOCATION OF RISK BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND YOU.

Limitation of Liability. To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Silver Scrub Society and its owners, admins, any future moderators or employees will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, or for lost profits, revenues, data, or goodwill, arising from or related to Your use of The Silver Scrub Society. Our aggregate liability shall not exceed the greater of (a) amounts You paid to The Silver Scrub Society in the 12 months before the claim or (b) $100.

Carve-outs. The foregoing does not limit liability for fraud, willful misconduct, or gross negligence; for death or personal injury caused by negligence where such limits are prohibited; or for non-waivable statutory rights (including those under the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act) to the extent such rights cannot be waived by contract. 

Basis of the bargain. These limitations are a fundamental allocation of risk between You and the Silver Scrub Society LLC and apply to all theories of liability, whether in contract, tort, statute, or otherwise.

Conspicuousness & Survival. This Section is conspicuous and survives termination. 

Indemnity. You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold The Silver Scrub Society harmless from claims, damages, liabilities costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from Your Information, negligence, misrepresentation, Your breach of these Terms, any legal theory, or applicable law. 

We make no representations, warranties, or guarantees of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability of the Information or Services made available through this Website and You agree to hold Us harmless from any claims or loss You may suffer as a result of Your use of the Information or Services made available through this Website. You agree that any reliance You place on the Information or Services made available by Us or any Users on or through this Website is solely at Your own risk and You hereby agree to hold Us harmless and indemnify Us from any such loss or claims resulting from Your use of the Information or Services made available by Us or others on or through Our Website.

We have not and will not conduct any due diligence or background checks on Users, advertisers or  businesses which have links on Our Website.  By using Our Website, You agree to conduct Your own due diligence and hold Us harmless from any loss caused by Your purchase or sale of any products or services, or hiring of any advertiser or using Our Website. 

Users agree and represent that We shall at no point be held liable for the actions or omissions of any User or third party. You agree to hold Us harmless and indemnify Us from any and all such claims made as a result of Your use of Our Platform, the Services, the Information or entering into an agreement of any kind with any User or third party. 

Through this Website You may be able to link to other sites which are not under Our control. We have no control over the nature, content, and availability of those third-party sites. The inclusion of any links to those third-party sites does not imply that We recommend or endorse the services they provide, or the views expressed by them.

Additionally, We may receive advertising, marketing, or promotional fees (which may be in the form of cash, or any other type of asset) from other businesses or companies or those wanting to promote their products or services, so We have a conflict of interest and/or interest in the Information We provide or the Services We make available on Our Website and that Information may be biased as a result.

Advertiser Disclosure - Affiliate and Referral Programs. From time to time, We may enter into various affiliate and referral programs with others for which We receive compensation, so We have a conflict of interest and/or interest in the Information We provide or the Services We make available through Our Website and that Information and/or those Services may be biased as a result. 

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14. Information Rights & Licenses

Your Information. You retain ownership of Information You post. You grant The Silver Scrub Society a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, store, reproduce, display, adapt, and distribute Your Information within The Silver Scrub Society and in connection with operating, improving, and promoting the community (including backups and reasonable excerpting), subject to Your privacy settings.

Silver Scrub Society Information. Except for Your Information, all materials on The Silver Scrub Society (logos, graphics, layouts, templates, editorial copy) are owned IP or licensed to The Silver Scrub Society LLC. You receive a limited personal license to access for non-commercial use within the Platform. You understand and agree that no scraping, bulk downloading, or derivative use is allowed without Our prior written permission in Our sole discretion.

You acknowledge and agree that the Website, all patent rights, trade secret rights, design rights, copyrights, trademark rights, and other property rights in the Website shall at all times remain Our sole property. You will not acquire any right, title or interest in or to the Website, the Information, the Content, or the Services by reason of these Terms, except for the non-exclusive license to use the Website in accordance with these Terms.

Moderation License. You authorize The Silver Scrub Society to remove, edit, or decline to display Information that violates these Terms or law.

15.  Definitions. The following words are used throughout these Terms and have specific meanings. You should know what each of the terms means.

a.         “Content” refers to content featured or displayed on or through Our Website, including but not limited to text, documents, data, articles, opinions, images, photographs, graphics, software, video recordings, audio recordings, sounds, designs, features, and other materials that are made available on Our Website either by Us, third parties, or by You. Content includes, without limitation, Your Content, and third-party Content which may be submitted by others that are not Users. 

b.         “Information” refers to any Content, as well as data, pricing, ratings, products, Services, charts, comparisons, figures, or graphics made available through Our Website or provided by You. 

c.         The term “Service” or “Services” refers to the services provided through Us or through Our Website which may include but not be limited to the following: access to private community spaces for shift debriefing, life-balance and connection; educational forums (Clinical Compass – Clinical Spotlight – Clinical Pearls) for case discussions and curated learning resources; career-oriented spaces (Opportunity Outlook and Job-Posting boards); moderation, community guidelines and limited editorial curation of Admin-authored materials; a forum where Users can post questions and answers (at the User’s own risk); an e-commerce store or links to third party websites for products or services; newsletter; interactive blog posting with comments and suggestions; sponsored/affiliate product promotions; and a section to provide and read reviews. 

16. Reporting & Repeat-Infringer Policy

Report bullying, harassment, stalking, PHI disclosures or IP concerns to: silverscrubsociety@outlook.com . We maintain a repeat-infringer policy consistent with 17 U.S.C. §512 and may terminate accounts that repeatedly infringe.

17. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When We make a material change, We will post the revised Terms and update the Effective Date. Where required by law, We will also provide additional notice (e.g., email or an in-product banner). The revised Terms take effect on the posted Effective Date. If You continue to use the Services after that date, You agree to the revised Terms. If You do not agree, stop using the Services and cancel any paid membership before the Effective Date. 

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut, without regard to conflict-of-laws rules. Informal Resolution. Contact us first to try to resolve disputes. Arbitration & Class Waiver. Except for claims that qualify for small-claims court, disputes will be resolved by binding arbitration on an individual basis in Hartford County, Connecticut, and You waive class or representative actions as well as the right to a jury trial. (This section is intended to be interpreted under the Federal Arbitration Act and applicable Connecticut law.)

18. Electronic Communications, Transactions, and Signatures.

Using the Service, sending Us emails, and completing online forms constitute electronic communications. You consent to receive electronic communications, and You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications We provide to You electronically, via email and on the Service, satisfy any legal requirement that such communication be in writing. YOU HEREBY AGREE TO THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES, CONTRACTS, ORDERS, AND OTHER RECORDS, AND TO THE ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF NOTICES, POLICIES, AND RECORDS OF TRANSACTIONS INITIATED OR COMPLETED BY US OR VIA THE SERVICE. You hereby waive any rights or requirements under any statutes, regulations, rules, ordinances, or other laws in any jurisdiction which require an original signature or delivery or retention of non-electronic records, or to payments or the granting of credits by any means other than electronic means.

19. Miscellaneous

·       Severability. If a provision is unenforceable, the remainder remains in effect.

·       Assignment. You may not assign these Terms; We may assign in connection with restricting, merger or sale.

·       Entire Agreement. These Terms, Our Privacy Policy, plus any referenced policies, are the entire agreement between You and The Silver Scrub Society LLC.

·       No Waiver. Our failure to enforce or Our delay in enforcing any claim, matter, or violation of the Agreement is not a waiver of Our rights.

·       Force majeure. We are not liable for delays/failures beyond our reasonable control.

19. Contact

The Silver Scrub Society LLC

Founder: Zackery A. Cowan  Co-Founder: Chelsea N. Cowan

[106 Blackman Rd. Hebron CT 06248] 

[Email: silverscrubsociety@outlook.com]        [Phone: 860-334-0035]

DMCA Agent: See §9