NONSOLUS — Not Alone

NONSOLUS is a digital sanctuary and social network dedicated to mental wellness. This repository contains the web frontend scaffold and project documentation for the NONSOLUS platform.

Vision

• Build an elegant, safe, and empowering space for peer support and self-reflection.
• Anonymity-by-default, empathy-over-engagement, no ads, and absolute user privacy.

Quick start (local)

1. Copy .env.example to .env.local and fill in the Firebase values.
2. Install:
   • npm install
3. Run dev server:
   • npm run dev
4. Open http://localhost:3000

Tech stack (recommended)

• Frontend: Next.js + React (TypeScript)
• Auth & Realtime DB: Firebase Authentication + Firestore (or evaluate alternatives for E2EE chat)
• Hosting: Vercel
• Payments: Stripe (for NONSOLUS+ & Scholarship fund)
• Analytics: privacy-first, opt-in only

Important notes

• This platform is not a crisis service. Always surface crisis resources prominently.
• Legal review required for Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and moderation procedures.

Contributing

• Please read docs/moderation-plan.md before contributing.
• Create feature requests or bug reports via the issue templates in .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.

License

• Add project license here (e.g., MIT) after selecting with stakeholders.