Terms of use

These terms govern your use of shrinkiatry. By using the site, you agree to them. If you don't agree, please don't use the site. We've kept them as clear as we can, but they're still terms, so read them.

Who can use the site

shrinkiatry is a general-audience publication intended for adults. You're welcome to read, link to, and share it. You agree to use it lawfully and not to interfere with its operation, misuse its systems, or attempt to access parts of it that aren't public.

Educational use only, not medical advice

The content is general education and professional commentary about the profession of psychiatry. It isn't medical, legal, or financial advice, it isn't a substitute for evaluation or treatment by a licensed clinician, and using the site doesn't create any professional relationship, including a doctor-patient relationship. If you need care, see a qualified clinician. The full medical disclaimer is part of these terms.

What you may do with the content

You may read shrinkiatry, link to any page, and quote short passages with clear attribution and a link back to the source page. We want the work to be read, cited, and useful. Educational and journalistic use within normal fair-use limits is welcome.

What needs permission

You may not republish whole articles or substantial portions, present our content as your own, sell it, or use shrinkiatry content to train commercial artificial-intelligence models, without written permission. The site's name, logo, and branding are ours and may not be used in a way that suggests endorsement or affiliation without permission. See copyright for details and how to request permission.

No warranties

The site is provided as is and as available. We work hard to keep it accurate and current, but we make no warranty that it's complete, error-free, uninterrupted, or up to date at the moment you read it. Medicine, regulation, and data change, and you should confirm anything you plan to act on against a primary source or a qualified professional.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent allowed by law, shrinkMD Publishing, LLC, and everyone associated with the site aren't liable for any loss or harm arising from your use of the site or your reliance on its content, including indirect or consequential damages. Some jurisdictions don't allow certain limitations, so parts of this may not apply to you.

External links

shrinkiatry links to other sites in The Shrink Network and to outside sources. We aren't responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of external sites, which have their own terms and policies. A link isn't an endorsement.

Changes and governing law

We may update these terms from time to time, and continued use after a change means you accept the updated terms. These terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state in which the publisher is organized, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. If any provision is found unenforceable, the rest stays in effect.

Contact

Questions about these terms go to support@shrinkiatry.com.

These terms are provided for general information and aren't legal advice.