Terms of Use

Effective Date: 28 January 2025

This Terms of Use agreement applies exclusively to the Psychology Today articles, blog posts, explainers, quizzes, self-tests and content provided by Sussex Publishers, LLC. The link that brought you here was on a page provided by Sussex Publishers, LLC.

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PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE ACCESSING OUR WEBSITE

These terms and conditions (the "Terms"), along with our Privacy Policy, constitute a legally binding agreement (the "Agreement") between you ("User" or "Contributing Blogger") and Sussex Publishers LLC, (“Sussex Publishers,”  “we,” “us” or “our”). By accessing or using our website or any related platforms (collectively, the "Site"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you are not permitted to use the Site.

The Site may include but is not limited to publicly accessible articles, blog posts, explainers, reference material, quizzes, self-tests and other features designed to inform Users about the world of psychology. Invited contributors can create accounts on our blog publishing platform (“Contributing Bloggers”). By using the Site, you agree to abide by any additional terms that may apply to specific features or services, which will be presented to you before use, and considered part of this Agreement.

This Agreement remains in effect regardless of whether you have registered for an account, and if your use of the Site is terminated, your obligations under these Terms will continue, including indemnification responsibilities outlined herein. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and we will provide notice of any changes via our website, email, or other communication methods. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted signifies your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must discontinue using the Site.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DISPUTE RESOLUTION: THESE TERMS CONTAIN PROVISIONS THAT IMPACT HOW DISPUTES BETWEEN YOU AND SUSSEX PUBLISHERS WILL BE HANDLED, INCLUDING A REQUIREMENT FOR BINDING ARBITRATION, WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, UNLESS YOU OPT-OUT. UNLESS YOU OPT-OUT OF ARBITRATION: (A) YOU MAY ONLY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST US ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS, AND NOT AS PART OF A CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION, AND (B) YOU MAY ONLY SEEK RELIEF ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS, INCLUDING MONETARY, INJUNCTIVE, OR DECLARATORY RELIEF.

We are constantly working to improve the Site and may introduce new features, discontinue, or alter existing features at any time. Sussex Publishers will not be liable for any suspension, discontinuation, or change in the Site.

 

1. About the Site

Subject to these Terms, Sussex Publishers grants you a limited, non-exclusive, revocable, non-transferable, and non-sublicensable license to use the Site in accordance with these Terms. While users can access features of the Site without creating an account, for Contributing Bloggers to fully utilize the Site and communication tools, you must create an account and provide certain information. By providing this information, Contributing Bloggers authorize Sussex Publishers to use and disclose it as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

As you use the Site, you may encounter various types of content provided by us or our affiliates. "Content" refers to any text, data, graphics, images, videos, articles, posts, tests, profiles, or other materials made available through the Site.

Although we strive to offer accurate and reliable Content, Sussex Publishers makes no guarantees or warranties, neither explicit nor implied, about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any Content (including, but not limited to, professional qualifications, expertise, diagnostics or service quality). You acknowledge that any decisions you make based on the Content are at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any actions you take in reliance on the information provided. Additionally, Sussex Publishers does not endorse, recommend, or refer any specific individual or organization listed in the Content or accessed through the Site.

 

2. Disclaimer of Medical Liability

THE SITE IS PROVIDED BY SUSSEX PUBLISHERS  FOR INFORMATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND GUIDANCE PURPOSES ONLY. THE SITE CONTENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT, NOR IS IT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL THERAPY OR DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES.

Sussex Publishers does not employ or supervise Contributing Bloggers and is not responsible for any actions or omissions by Contributing Bloggers or Users. Sussex Publishers’ responsibility is limited to providing access to the Site and the blog publishing platform.

The Site is not intended for medical diagnosis, including advice or recommendations about appropriate drugs or treatment. Users should disregard any such advice if it is offered through this platform and are advised to exercise care and caution as well as do their own research when using the site.

You acknowledge that the Site is not a substitute for in-person consultation with a licensed health professional. You should not rely on any information found on this Site to make health or well-being decisions. You should never delay or disregard seeking medical advice from your healthcare professional based on information or advice found on this site.

Any Content or information provided by Contributing Bloggers, advertisers, or other parties is presented for general informational purposes and may not be suitable for every individual or predictive of success or outcome. You assume all risk if you choose to rely on any Content found on the site. Sussex Publishers does not control, verify, or assume responsibility for the Content provided by Contributing Bloggers.

We do not recommend or endorse any specific Contributing Blogger and make no warranties regarding the quality of the Site or Content provided by any Contributing Blogger.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, are considering harmful actions, or believe you or someone else is in danger, please immediately call the appropriate emergency services. You acknowledge that this site is not intended for use in serious mental health emergencies or for providing drug treatment guidance

 

3. Site Access and Profiles

Users and Contributing Bloggers may voluntarily submit information on the Site, authorizing Sussex Publishers, its staff, agents, and representatives to use and disclose such information as described in the Privacy Policy (“Personal Information”). If you are a User, you may browse the Site without sharing Personal Information. However, to contact a Contributing Blogger through the Site, you may need to submit details such as your name, email address and phone number, which will be shared with the selected Contributing Blogger.

Please be aware that if you send a message using Sussex Publishers’ communication form, your message will be transmitted via email, which is not fully secure.

Contributing Bloggers agree to work with Sussex Publishers to create a public profile (“Profile”) on the Site, including information such as name, education, and professional background. A Sussex Publishers representative may assist with setting up and updating Profiles as needed. Each Contributing Blogger is responsible for ensuring their Profile is accurate, complete, and up-to-date. Contributing Bloggers are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials. Contributing Bloggers must immediately notify us if there is any unauthorized access to their account. Sussex Publishers reserves the right, at its discretion and without prior notice, to remove or disable any Profile, terminate Contributing Blogger accounts, remove Contributing Blogger’s posts and limit Site or platform access.

 

4. Content

In these Terms, the following defined terms are used to refer to different types of content available on or submitted to the Site:

For the purposes of these Terms, Contributing Blogger Content, Third-Party Content, User Content, and Sussex Publishers Content are collectively referred to as "Content."

 

5. Contributing Blogger Content

Contributing Bloggers are subject to the following terms regarding Contributing Blogger Content:

Sussex Publishers encourages Contributing Bloggers to participate in the Site who possess the necessary qualifications to practice in their fields, or have significant academic, professional, journalistic or relevant lived experience. We also welcome authors with published works in psychology, health and wellness. Our goal is to ensure that the Contributing Blogger Content reflects a high standard of expertise, supporting an informed and diverse perspective on psychology-related topics.

As Contributing Bloggers, you represent and warrant that your Contributing Blogger Content will always be accurate and up-to-date. You acknowledge that Sussex Publishers does not control the actions of Users and disclaims any warranties or liability related to User actions, including but not limited to negative feedback. You agree not to hold Sussex Publishers responsible for any such actions or inactions by Users.

In providing the Site, Sussex Publishers may (i) update your profile with information obtained in consultation with you, (ii) contact you via phone, email, text, or other communication methods, and (iii) take necessary steps to ensure the completeness and currency of Contributing Blogger Content.

You agree not to imply that your Contributing Blogger Content is sponsored or endorsed by Sussex Publishers or Psychology Today. Contributing Blogger Content must not be unlawful, nor should it promote or encourage illegal activities. You understand and agree that Sussex Publishers may review and, if necessary, remove any Contributing Blogger Content that, in its sole discretion, violates these Terms or that might be deemed offensive, unlawful, or harmful to others.

As part of the Site, Sussex Publishers reserves the right to publish information by or about a Contributing Blogger. Sussex Publishers also reserves the right to remove Contributing Blogger Content for any reason, though it is not obligated to do so, nor liable for any delay in removing such content.

Contributing Blogger Content is intended for general informational purposes only. It is both self-reported by the Contributing Blogger and/or gathered from verified third-party sources, with periodic confirmation by the Contributing Blogger. Such information may change over time and could become outdated or inaccurate. Sussex Publishers is not involved in, nor responsible for, any services provided by the Contributing Bloggers.

 

6. Content Standards

These content standards apply to User Content and Contributing Blogger Content. All such content must fully comply with applicable federal, state, local, and international laws and regulations.

Additionally, without limiting these requirements, Content must not:

These standards are set to ensure that all content on the Site remains respectful, accurate, and in alignment with the values of our community. The copyright of content uploaded by Contributing Bloggers remains with them. The Site is protected pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. §512, which applies to all Contributing Blogger content, including images and any materials contributed by the Contributing Bloggers (see below).

 

7. Copyright Infringement

In compliance with Section 512(c) of the U.S. Copyright Act, Sussex Publishers, LLC has registered a Designation of Agent to Receive Notification of Claims of Infringement with the U.S. Copyright Office.

Copyright Agent:

Lybi Ma
Psychology Today
16 W. 22nd St. Suite 200
New York, NY 10010
Phone: 646-763-6364
Email: lybi @ psychologytoday.com

We respect the rights of all copyright holders. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please submit the following information to our Copyright Agent as required by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. §512:

Alternatively, our Copyright Agent for claims of copyright infringement can also be reached as follows:

Miller Korzenik Sommers LLP
488 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10022
Attn: David Korzenik.

 

8. Your Responsibilities

8.1. General Conduct

The Site is provided solely for personal use as described in these Terms, and any other use is strictly prohibited. By using the Site, you agree not to (and not to allow any third party to):

Encourage or enable any third party to engage in any of the prohibited activities described above.

Please be thoughtful and responsible when providing Content to the Site.

Sussex Publishers reserves the right to investigate and enforce penalties for any violations to the fullest extent of the law. Sussex Publishers may access, preserve, and disclose your information if required by law, or if Sussex Publishers believes, in good faith, that it is reasonably necessary to: (i) respond to legal claims or processes, such as subpoenas or warrants; (ii) enforce or administer agreements with users, such as these Terms; (iii) support fraud prevention, risk assessment, investigation, customer support, product development, or debugging efforts; or (iv) protect the rights, property, or safety of Sussex Publishers, its users, Contributing Bloggers, or the public.

You acknowledge that Sussex Publishers has no obligation to monitor your access to or use of the Site. However, Sussex Publishers reserves the right to do so to operate and improve the Site (including fraud prevention, risk assessment, investigation, and customer support), to ensure compliance with these Terms, to meet legal requirements, or to address content that Sussex Publishers deems objectionable in accordance with these Terms.

8.2 Contributing Blogger Content Creator Responsibilities and Rules

8.2.1 Posting Rules.

i) Materials you post to the Site may not contain: (1) URLs or links to web sites that compete with the Site; (2) copyrighted material (unless you own the copyright or have the owner's permission to post the copyrighted material); (3) trade secrets (unless you own them or have the owner's permission to post them); (4) material that infringes on or misappropriates any other intellectual property rights, or violates the privacy or publicity rights of others; (5) anything that is sexually explicit, obscene, libelous, defamatory, threatening, harassing, abusive, or hateful; or (6) anything that is embarrassing or offensive to another person, group or entity.

ii) You may not use your Materials to: (1) impersonate another person, living or dead; (2) post false, inaccurate or misleading information; (3) imply specific endorsement by us; (4) except as provided in your personal profiles of your own services, post advertisements or solicitations of business (including, but not limited to, franchises, "club memberships," distributorships, or anything requiring a monetary investment, including a request for payment to obtain job listings); (5) post chain letters or pyramid schemes; or (6) post opinions or notices, commercial or otherwise.

iii) Materials that encourage our Users to "email for more details" are not permitted. Materials from any third party charging a fee are not permitted.

iv) We are under no obligation to monitor the materials posted on the Site by Users, but we may monitor materials at random. Any materials we find in our discretion to violate these Terms of Use may be removed. If we are notified by a User that any User materials on the Site violate these rules, we may investigate and determine in good faith whether we agree with such allegations, in which case we may remove or request the removal of User materials. We are not required to make any such investigation or to remove any User materials, and we will not be liable to any User for taking or not taking such actions.

8.2.2 Registration Rules.

i) To post certain materials to the Site such as blog posts, images or multi-media, you will be invited to register an account with us. We will request information from you, including your name and email, for your registration. You must provide us with true and accurate registration information. We will not share your registration information with third parties except with your permission as provided in the Site Privacy Policy.

ii) We will assign a username and password to you. You may not share your account, user name or password with anyone else, and you will be responsible for the actions of anyone who obtains your username and/or password and uses them to access the Site. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your username and password.

iii) We may terminate your account and/or your access to the Site at any time if we deem in our sole discretion such to be necessary or appropriate.

 

9. Royalty

Contributing Bloggers receive a modest royalty for their Contributing Blogger Content published on our platform. More details on royalties are outlined in the ‘Help’ section within the secure area of the blogger publishing platform.

 

10. Contributing Blogger Terms

By registering as a Contributing Blogger with Sussex Publishers, you agree to the specific terms of your blogging relationship outlined in the secure area of the blogger publishing platform here . The period of your blogging relationship with us is open-ended, with no specified end date.

10.1. Cancellation Policy

If you would like to deactivate your account, please contact your editor

We will confirm by email that your cancellation request has been processed and that your profile has been de-published from the Site. We will continue to publish your posts unless you request otherwise.

10.2. Contact for Account Management

If you have questions regarding your Contributing Blogger account or need assistance with receiving payment, please log in to your account and go to the ‘Help’ section. There, you’ll find options to call or email us.

 

11. Trademarks

The “Psychology Today” name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Sussex Publishers or its affiliates or licensors. You may not use these marks without prior written permission from Sussex Publishers. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans on this Site are the trademarks of their respective owners.

 

12. License

By making any Content available on or through the Site, you grant Sussex Publishers a worldwide, irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, transferable, royalty-free license, with the right to sublicense, to use, view, copy, adapt, modify (solely for formatting), distribute, license, transfer, publicly display, publicly perform, transmit, stream, broadcast, access, and otherwise exploit such Content via the Site, including for commercial, advertising, and promotional purposes related to the Site. This license is granted solely for purposes of operating, marketing, and promoting the Site in a manner consistent with retaining your copyright ownership of the Content.

12.1 Specific Uses of Licensed Content

In addition to the general licensing rights granted above, you agree that Sussex Publishers may utilize Content in the following ways:

12.2 Limited License for User Access and Viewing

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, Sussex Publishers grants you a personal, revocable, limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to: (i) access and view any Content solely for your personal and non-commercial purposes while using the Site; (ii) access and view Contributing Blogger Content as permitted, solely for personal and non-commercial use; and (iii) access and use the Site through a standard web browser to receive information and communicate with Contributing Bloggers, as allowed herein. You may not sublicense any rights granted to you in this section.

12.3 Restrictions on Use of Content

You agree not to use, copy, adapt, modify, prepare derivative works from, distribute, license, sell, transfer, publicly display, publicly perform, transmit, broadcast, or otherwise exploit any Content or any portion thereof, except as expressly authorized in these Terms. No licenses or rights are granted to you by implication or otherwise under any intellectual property rights held by Sussex Publishers or its Content providers, except for those expressly granted in these Terms.

12.4 Updates and Modifications to Content

Content may be updated or modified by Sussex Publishers at its sole discretion and without notice.

12.5 Termination of Rights for Unauthorized Use

If you print, copy, modify, download, or provide any other person access to any part of the Site in violation of the Terms, your right to use the Site will terminate immediately, and you must, at our discretion, return or destroy any copies of materials you have made. No right, title, or interest in or to the Site or any Site Content is transferred to you, and all rights not expressly granted are reserved by Sussex Publishers. Any unauthorized use of the Site is a violation of these Terms and may infringe copyright, trademark, and other laws.

 

13. Third Party Links and Services

13.1 Links to Other Websites

The Site may include links to external websites or resources, including those listed by Contributing Bloggers. You acknowledge and agree that Sussex Publishers is not responsible for: (i) the availability or accuracy of these external sites or resources; or (ii) any content, products, or services found on or accessible through such sites or resources. Links to these external sites or resources do not imply any endorsement by Sussex Publishers of the content, products, or Site they offer. You assume sole responsibility for, and accept all risks associated with, your use of any external websites or resources and the content, products, or Site available through them.

13.2 Third Party Software

Certain elements of the Site provided by Sussex Publishers may include software from third parties, including open-source software. Your use of this third-party software is subject to any applicable additional terms and conditions set forth by the third-party provider. Sussex Publishers may provide additional notices regarding such software, which may include attribution and disclaimers specific to the third-party software.

 

14. Termination

Sussex Publishers may suspend or terminate your access to any part of the Site, or terminate these Terms immediately, without prior notice, in its sole discretion. This includes, but is not limited to, suspending access if Sussex Publishers believes you are violating any portion of these Terms. Following termination or suspension, you may or may not be granted permission to re-establish an account. You agree that Sussex Publishers will not be liable to you for terminating your account or access to the Site or for any resulting consequences of such termination. Please be aware that Sussex Publishers is not obligated to delete or return any Content you have shared on the platform after cancellation.

 

15. Limitation of Liability

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SUSSEX PUBLISHERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INJURIES, LOSSES, CLAIMS, OR DIRECT DAMAGES, NOR FOR SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH (A) THESE TERMS, (B) ANY USE OF THE SITE, (C) ANY FAILURE OR DELAY IN PROVIDING OR ACCESSING ANY PART OF THE SITE, (D) THE CONDUCT OF ANY PROFESSIONAL OR CONTENT BLOGGER, OR (E) TERMINATION OF YOUR ACCESS TO THE SITE. SUSSEX DOES NOT ACT AS AN AGENT OR REPRESENTATIVE OF ANY PROFESSIONAL OR CONTENT BLOGGER LISTED ON THE PLATFORM.

Certain jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or exclusion of certain damages, meaning some of the limitations above may not apply to you. If you are dissatisfied with any part of the Site or these Terms, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using the Site.

In no event shall our cumulative liability to you for all claims relating to or arising from the Site exceed $100.

All parties agree that the limitations and exclusions in this "Limitation of Liability" section, along with the "Disclaimer of Warranties" section below, are critical elements of these Terms and reflect a reasonable allocation of risk. You further agree that Sussex Publishers would not be able to provide the Site without these limitations, which shall apply even if any limited remedy specified in these Terms is found to have failed its essential purpose.

 

16. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. SUSSEX PUBLISHERS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ANY WARRANTY ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING, PERFORMANCE, OR TRADE USAGE. SUSSEX PUBLISHERS MAKES NO GUARANTEE REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, TIMELINESS, OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT PROVIDED OR RECEIVED THROUGH THE SITE. SUSSEX PUBLISHERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DELAYS OR INTERRUPTIONS IN COMMUNICATION, SERVICE FAILURES, OR OTHER ISSUES ARISING FROM INTERNET OR COMMUNICATION FAILURES BEYOND OUR CONTROL. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE ERROR-FREE OR FREE FROM VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL ELEMENTS.

NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED FROM SUSSEX PUBLISHERS OR THROUGH THE SITE WILL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY STATED HEREIN.

The above disclaimers apply to the maximum extent allowed by law. You may have additional statutory rights; however, the duration of any such warranties, if applicable, will be limited to the maximum extent allowed by law.

 

17. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Sussex Publishers and its affiliates, subsidiaries, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, that arise from (a) your access to or use of the Site, (b) your violation of these Terms, (c) your Content, and (d) your interaction with or use of Site provided by a Contributing Blogger, including any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind resulting from those Site.

 

18. Release

By using the Site, you agree to release, discharge, and hold Sussex Publishers and its affiliates harmless from any and all claims, damages, losses, or injury (including death) arising from or related to the Site or any disputes with other Users or Contributing Bloggers on the platform.

 

19. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be deemed to have been entered into and shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the Federal Arbitration Act, applicable federal law, and the laws of the State of New York as applied to contracts made and to be performed entirely within New York, without giving effect to the state’s conflicts of law statute. This Agreement and all documents referenced herein were drafted in the English language and any translations thereof shall not be binding on either party to the extent they conflict with the English versions.

 

20. Limitation on Time to File Claims

To the extent allowed by applicable law, you agree to bring any claim or action relating to your use of the Site within one (1) year from the date on which the claim or action arose. Claims not filed within this timeframe will be permanently barred.

 

21. Binding Arbitration Agreement and Class Waiver Disclosure

Agreement to Arbitration; Class Waiver: You and Sussex Publishers agree that, except as outlined below regarding small claims court, any dispute, claim, or controversy arising from or relating in any way to the Site or Content—including, but not limited to, our Privacy Policy and/or our general privacy practices, these Terms, and this agreement (the ‘Arbitration Agreement’)—will be settled by binding arbitration. Arbitration is a more informal process than going to court; it involves a neutral arbitrator rather than a judge or jury, allows for limited discovery, and is subject to restricted court review.

By agreeing to these Terms, you accept that the U.S. Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of this Arbitration Agreement and that both you and Sussex Publishers waive the right to a jury trial or participation in a class action. This arbitration clause shall survive any termination of these Terms.

Pre-Filing Mediation: In the case of a dispute, before arbitration begins, the claimant must send a written Notice of Claim (“Notice”) to the other party by overnight courier. If you are the claimant, send the Notice to us at support@psychologytoday.com. This Notice must include: (a) a description of the dispute and its basis; and (b) the specific relief sought. Both parties agree to engage in good-faith negotiations over the claim. If the dispute is unresolved within sixty (60) days of the Notice, the claimant may proceed with arbitration or file a claim in small claims court as appropriate.

Additional Arbitration Provisions:

(a) Settlement Offers: During arbitration, the amount of any settlement offer made by either party will not be disclosed to the arbitrator.

(b) Initiating a Claim: The required form to initiate arbitration can be downloaded from the American Arbitration Association (AAA) website at www.adr.org. Alternatively, you may contact the AAA by calling 1-800-778-7879 or writing to American Arbitration Association, 120 Broadway, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10271.

(c) Fees for Initiating Arbitration: If you are required to pay a filing fee to start arbitration, Sussex Publishers will promptly reimburse you upon receiving notice of the arbitration initiation, provided your claim is not greater than $10,000 USD.

(d) Applicable Rules; Administrator: The arbitration process will be governed by the AAA’s Commercial Arbitration Rules and the Supplementary Procedures for Consumer-Related Disputes (“AAA Rules”), as modified by these Terms, and administered by the AAA. The AAA Rules and forms are available at www.adr.org, by calling 1-800-778-7879, or by writing to the American Arbitration Association at the above address. The arbitrator must follow these Terms, including resolving issues related to the scope and enforceability of this Arbitration Agreement.

(e) Location of Hearing: Unless otherwise agreed, arbitration hearings will occur in New York, NY. For claims of $10,000 USD or less, you may opt to have the arbitration conducted solely via submitted documents, a telephonic hearing, or an in-person hearing based on AAA Rules. For claims over $10,000, the AAA Rules will determine whether a hearing is necessary. In all cases, the arbitrator shall issue a written decision with essential findings and conclusions.

(f) Class Waiver: YOU AND SUSSEX PUBLISHERS AGREE THAT CLAIMS AGAINST EACH OTHER WILL ONLY BE BROUGHT IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS PART OF ANY CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. The arbitrator cannot consolidate claims from multiple parties or preside over any form of representative or class proceedings. If this provision is deemed unenforceable for any individual claim, the entire arbitration clause becomes void.

(g) Injunctive Relief Limitation: The arbitrator may only award declaratory or injunctive relief to the individual party involved, limited to the relief warranted by that party’s specific claim.

(h) Small Claims Procedure Alternative: Either party may bring an individual action in small claims court, provided the claim qualifies for such a program, as an alternative to arbitration.

Opt-Out Provision: You have the right to opt-out of this Arbitration Agreement within thirty (30) days of first using the Service (or, for existing Users, within thirty (30) days from the posting date of this Agreement on the Site). To do so, submit a signed written opt-out notice with sufficient identifying details to support@psychologytoday.com. If thirty (30) days have passed, you are no longer eligible to opt-out and must resolve any disputes through binding arbitration as outlined in these Terms.

 

22. Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, and specific terms of your blogging relationship outlined in the secure area of the blogger publishing platform, collectively form the entire and exclusive agreement between Sussex Publishers and you concerning the Site. Together, these policies and agreements supersede and replace any previous oral or written understandings or agreements between Sussex Publishers and you regarding the Site.

 

23. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, including the warranty disclaimers and liability limitations listed above, the invalid or unenforceable part will be replaced by a valid provision that closely reflects the original intent, and the remainder of the Terms will continue in effect.

 

24. Waiver

If Sussex Publishers does not enforce any right or provision of these Terms, it does not waive Sussex Publishers’ right to enforce that provision in the future. Waivers of any right or provision will be effective only if in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Sussex Publishers. Except as specified in these Terms, each party’s exercise of any remedies under these Terms will be without prejudice to its other remedies under these Terms or otherwise.

 

25. Miscellaneous

25.1 Electronic Communications

All information exchanged as part of the Site is considered an electronic communication. By communicating with us through the Site or other electronic methods, like email, you agree that we may communicate with you electronically, and that all such communications—such as notices, disclosures, agreements, and other messages—have the same effect as if they were provided in writing and signed by the sending party. Additionally, by clicking buttons labeled “SUBMIT,” “CONTINUE,” “REGISTER,” “I AGREE TO THE PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS,” or similar, you are submitting a legally binding electronic signature and entering into a binding contract. You agree that your electronic submissions represent your consent and intent to be bound by these Terms, and you authorize the use of electronic signatures, contracts, orders, and other records as well as the electronic delivery of notices, policies, and transaction records completed through the Site.

25.2 Amendment

We may change these Terms of Use, including the Site Privacy Policy, at any time. We will post notification of changes on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after the posting on the Site of any changes (whether or not you have also received notice by email) indicates your acceptance of such changes.

25.3 Headings

Section headings within this Agreement are provided for convenience only and do not form a part of the Agreement. These headings do not influence, define, modify, interpret, or construe the meaning, scope, or intent of this Agreement or any specific terms and conditions.

25.4 Eligibility

To create an account or use the Site independently, you must be at least 18 years old or the legal age to form a binding contract in your jurisdiction if that age is higher. Individuals under the age of 13 are not permitted to use the Site. If you are between the ages of 13 and 18, or the applicable legal age in your jurisdiction, you may only use the Site under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to these Terms. By using the Site on behalf of a minor, you confirm that you are the parent or legal guardian of the minor or have the authority to agree to these Terms on behalf of the minor, and all references to “you” in these Terms shall apply to the minor or individual under your authorization, as well as to you in your role as the responsible adult.

If you do not meet these eligibility requirements, you are not permitted to use the Site. Access to the Site is void where prohibited by law, and the right to access the Site is revoked in such jurisdictions. By accessing and using the Site, you represent and warrant that you have the right, authority, and capacity to agree to these Terms. Users are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state, national or federal laws that apply to their use of the Site

25.5. Your Comments and Concerns

This Site is operated by Sussex Publishers. For questions regarding these Terms or to report a concern about the Site, a User, or a Contributing Blogger listed on our Site, please reach out to us at support@psychologytoday.com.

This Terms of Use agreement applies exclusively to the Psychology Today articles, blog posts, explainers, quizzes, self-tests and content provided by Sussex Publishers, LLC. The link that brought you here was on a page provided by Sussex Publishers, LLC.

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