Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 01, 2026

By accessing or using our website and the PHQ-9 screening tool, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this site.

1. Not Medical Advice

The content on phq9test.com, including the PHQ-9 screening tool, results, scoring interpretations, and educational articles, is provided for informational and educational purposes only.

No Diagnosis: This website does not provide medical diagnoses, mental health treatment, or legal advice.
No Doctor-Patient Relationship: Use of this site does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.
Consult a Professional: Always seek the advice of a physician, psychiatrist, or other qualified health provider regarding any mental health concerns. Never disregard professional medical advice because of something you read on this site.

2. Emergency Situations

phq9test.com is not a crisis intervention service. If you are experiencing a medical emergency or a mental health crisis, call your local emergency services immediately.

3. Use of the Screening Tool

The PHQ-9 is a self-report tool. You agree that:

You will provide honest and accurate answers for your own personal use.
You understand that the results are based on your self-reported symptoms and are not a clinical validation of health.
You are responsible for how you use the information provided by the tool.

4. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website (text, graphics, logos, and code) is the property of phq9test.com and is protected by copyright laws. The PHQ-9 questionnaire itself is in the public domain, but the specific implementation, design, and articles on this site are proprietary.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, phq9test.com and its owners shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use or inability to use this website or the information provided herein. This includes, but is not limited to, reliance on any information obtained from the site.

6. Third-Party Links

Our site may link to external websites or mental health resources. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the site or its content.

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of the site following any changes signifies your acceptance of the new terms.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding our Terms of Service, please contact us using the form on the Contact Us page.