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1. Acceptance of Terms

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2. Not Medical Advice

DepressionTests.org provides educational screening tools only. This site is NOT a medical device, does NOT provide medical advice, and does NOT create a doctor-patient relationship.

The PHQ-9 and GAD-7 screening tools on this site are for informational and educational purposes only. They are not substitutes for professional medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Results from these tools cannot and should not be used to diagnose any medical condition.

3. Seek Professional Help

If you are concerned about your mental health, please consult a qualified healthcare provider. Do not delay seeking professional medical attention because of something you read or a score you received on this site.

If you are in crisis or in immediate danger, please call 911, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or go to your nearest emergency room.

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Our editorial content and recommendations are independent of our affiliate relationships. We only include affiliate links to services we believe may be genuinely helpful to our users.

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5. Accuracy and Warranties

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 questions, scoring algorithms, and interpretations are accurate and consistent with published clinical guidelines. However, we make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose of the information on this site.

The screening tools are provided "as is." Use of these tools is at your own risk.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, DepressionTests.org and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this site or reliance on its content.

7. Privacy

Your use of this site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these terms by reference.

8. Intellectual Property

The PHQ-9 and GAD-7 questionnaire items are in the public domain. The design, code, and original content of DepressionTests.org are proprietary. The state mental health resource information is compiled from publicly available government sources.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update these terms at any time. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Governing Law

These terms are governed by applicable law. Any disputes arising from use of this site shall be resolved in accordance with applicable laws.