Disclaimer

depressionServices strives at all times to present accurate information on this site.  depressionServices and the operator of this site, depressioNet, do not accept liability to any person for the information or advice, or use of the information or advice, provided within depressionServices.org.au, incorporated into it by reference or of any content linked from depressionservices.org.au.

The content is provided on the basis that each individual accessing this site is responsible for assessing the accuracy and relevance of the information provided.

Content is for information purposes only, and any decisions made in respect to treatment of depression or related conditions should be made in consultation with your doctor.

Content representing opinion only shall be given as such, and no claims are made as to the accuracy of opinion related material.

depressionServices.org.au Terms of Use

depressionservices.org.au ("this site") is produced by the charitable company DEPRESSIONET ("depressioNet") with full Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) and Income Tax Exempt Charity (ITEC) endorsement from the Australian Taxation Office.

By visiting this site and using the information or communication forums contained within this site you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions.

1. Information

The Information provided on this site is for educational and personal use only and is not intended to replace sound professional medical advice.  It must not be used to diagnose or treat an illness or medical condition.  The diagnosis of mental health disorders requires trained medical professionals.  The information contained within this site should not be used as a substitute for seeking professional care in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders including depression.

You should consult and follow the advice of your doctor or other healthcare professional at all times.  Neither the information provided here by depressioNet, or any contribution or comment by visitors to this site and found on this site, should be relied upon for doing or failing to do anything.

depressionServices has used reasonable endeavours to ensure that material contained on this web page is correct at the time the page was created and last modified.  This site is a dynamic site and while we take every effort to update the information and content as often as possible, it may not always be current or complete and may change without notice.  depressionServices gives no warranty and accepts no responsibility for the currency and the completeness of any of the material contained within this site.

The information on this site is intended and applicable to Australian audiences only and adheres to the legislation and guidelines of Australia only.  Any reference to a commercial product, process, service, company or organisation should not be taken as an endorsement or recommendation by depressioNet.

2. No Liability

This site is produced and provided by depressioNet as a service to the community.  It is not intended or to be considered as a medical site.  depressionet, its employees or associates will not be liable under any circumstances to any person for loss or damage resulting from the information or advice (or the use of information or advice) which is provided on this site or incorporated into it by reference.  Information is provided on the basis that all persons accessing the site undertake responsibility for assessing the relevance and accuracy of its content.

3. Copyright

This website and its contents are subject to copyright under the laws of Australia and, other countries.  Copyright of materials on this site resides with depressioNet.  Apart from fair dealing for the purposes of private study, research, criticism or review, as permitted under copyright legislation, no part may be reproduced or reused for any commercial purposes whatsoever.

The copyright in some materials incorporated within this web site is owned by third parties and are referenced accordingly.

Any materials that appear on sites linked to this site ("linked site") should be treated in accordance with the copyright information given on the linked site.

You may view this site and its contents using your web browser and save an electronic copy, or print out a copy of parts of this website for your own information, research or study, but only if you:
(a) do not modify the copy from how it appears in this site, and
(b) include the copyright notice 'depressioNet (C) 2010'

You must not otherwise exercise the copyright in the whole or any part of this website for any other purpose except as expressly permitted by statute or with the prior consent of depressioNet.

4. Links to external websites

depressionServices.org.au aims to link to current and regularly updated websites provided by reputable organisations with transparent and high-quality services for its users.

We only link to websites that:

• Are driven by the commitment and responsibility to help people rather than their own or other’s commercial interests.
• Ensure any featured advertising are appropriate.
• Are depression, mental health or human service related.
• Clearly state any political, religious or other affiliation that might affect the information provided.
• Are based on the best available evidence or provide details of the evidence used to create the information.
• Protect individuals from suicidal or self-harming triggers.
• Share depressioNet’s values.
• Meet all privacy requirements.  

While the sites we link to are chosen with care, depressionServices does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of this outside information.  It is the responsibility of the user to make their own decisions about the accuracy and reliability of information contained in linked external web sites. 

Links to external web sites should not be taken to be an endorsement or a recommendation of any third party products or services offered by virtue of any information, material or content linked from or to depressionservices.org.au,  As such, we recommend you take careful consideration when going through the content of the links. depressionServices also encourages related websites to reciprocate linkages. depressionServices reserves the right, at its own discretion, to review, accept or reject, as well as remove any links that it deems inappropriate.

6. Personal Contributions

It is to be understood that you disclaim and waive all rights in any contributions such as artwork, poetry, writing, articles, feedback, etc that you submit to depressionServices.  You further agree that depressionServices will be free to use those contributions in any way without obligation to you and that you are free to disclose the same without obligation to any other party.

Your privacy is important and the team behind depressionServices are committed to respecting your privacy at all times.

All correspondence from you is treated with strict confidence and never forwarded to, or read by anyone outside the team without your express permission.

Any information you provide is used only for the purpose intended and to help us improve the services we provide.  Statistical information is reported only at an aggregated level and contains no identifying information.

Your contact details are NOT given to any person or organisation outside depressionServices, except to fulfil our stated duty of care and legal requirements.

No information which would allow anyone to identify you is displayed anywhere without your express permission. We do at times use feedback from you to promote the work that we are doing, however only the content of your feedback is used.  All personal identifying information is removed first.

Your right to privacy is also protected by the National Privacy Principles, with which we comply.