Last updated: [May 10, 2026]
Please read these Terms of Service (“Terms”) carefully before using thepsychnerd.com (the “Site”), operated by The PsychNerd (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Use of the site
The Site publishes educational and informational content about psychology and mental health. You may browse, read, and share our content for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to:
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws.
- Attempt to interfere with the Site’s functionality, security, or infrastructure.
- Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, or crawlers) to extract content from the Site without our prior written consent.
- Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
- Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other harmful code.
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Site for any user who violates these Terms.
2. Not medical or professional advice
The content on this Site is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Nothing published on this Site creates a therapist-client, doctor-patient, or any other professional relationship between you and us.
Always seek the guidance of a qualified mental health professional for questions about your mental health or a medical condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this Site.
If you are in crisis, please contact emergency services in your area, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, US), call 116 123 (Samaritans, UK), or visit findahelpline.com for international resources.
3. Intellectual property
All content on the Site — including articles, graphics, logos, design elements, downloadable resources, and code — is owned by The PsychNerd or used under license, and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
You may share links to our articles and quote brief excerpts (with attribution and a link back to the original article) for non-commercial purposes such as personal blogs, social media, or academic work. You may not:
- Reproduce, republish, or redistribute full articles without our written permission.
- Use our content to train machine learning or artificial intelligence models without our written consent.
- Remove or alter any copyright notices, author attributions, or branding from our content.
- Present our content as your own.
For republishing requests or content licensing inquiries, contact us at officialpsychnerd@gmail.com.
4. User-submitted content
If you submit content to the Site such as comments, contact form messages, or quiz responses — you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual right to use, display, and moderate that content in connection with the Site. You retain ownership of your submissions.
We reserve the right to remove any user-submitted content that we determine, at our sole discretion, to be harmful, misleading, spam, or in violation of these Terms. We do not pre-screen comments but may moderate them after publication.
5. Third-party links and services
The Site contains links to third-party websites and services, including affiliate partners, research sources, and crisis resources. These links are provided for your convenience and do not imply our endorsement of the linked site’s content, products, or practices.
We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party sites. Your use of any third-party service is governed by that service’s own terms and privacy policy.
6. Affiliate links
Some links on the Site are affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link and complete a purchase or registration, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content. For full details, see our Affiliate Disclosure.
7. Email newsletter and downloadable resources
When you subscribe to our newsletter or download a resource (such as a PDF guide or workbook), you agree to receive email communications from us. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email.
Downloadable resources are provided for personal use only. You may not redistribute, resell, or republish them without our written permission.
8. Disclaimer of warranties
The Site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:
- The Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.
- The content is complete, accurate, or up to date at all times — although we make every reasonable effort to ensure accuracy (see our Fact-Check Policy and Corrections Policy).
- The Site will meet your specific needs or expectations.
9. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, [Your Brand Name] and its owners, editors, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site, including but not limited to:
- Decisions made based on information found on the Site.
- Any interaction with third-party services linked from the Site.
- Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in our content.
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data.
Our total liability to you for any claim arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim — or $100 USD, whichever is greater.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless [Your Brand Name] and its owners, editors, and contributors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third party’s rights.
11. Governing law and disputes
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall first be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If a resolution cannot be reached within 30 days, the dispute shall be submitted to [binding arbitration / the courts of competent jurisdiction in your location].
12. Changes to these terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify subscribers via email. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
14. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Email: officialpsychnerd@gmail.com
Contact form: [thepsychnerd/contact]