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By using our DASS-42 Questionnaire website, you acknowledge and agree to our Terms of Service outlined below.
- Data Storage: All data entered into the DASS-42 Questionnaire is stored locally on your device.
- HIPAA Compliance: Should you decide to save or print the questionnaire results, it is your responsibility to use HIPAA-compliant methods to secure any personal health information. We recommend consulting HIPAA guidelines to ensure compliance.
- Disclaimer of Warranties: The DASS-42 Questionnaire is provided on an "as is" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. While we strive to provide valuable information, we cannot guarantee its accuracy, completeness, or applicability to your specific circumstances.
- Limitation of Liability: We shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of the DASS-42 Questionnaire. This limitation of liability applies to the fullest extent permitted by law and survives even if any remedy fails of its essential purpose.
- Indemnification: You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the creators, maintainers, and affiliates of this website against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including legal fees, arising from your use of the DASS-42 Questionnaire or violation of these terms.
- Governing Law: These terms, and your use of the DASS-42 Questionnaire, are governed by the laws of Washington State, excluding its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Washington State.
- Severability: If any provision of these terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
- Amendments: We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Your continued use of the DASS-42 Questionnaire after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
These Terms of Service were last updated on April 9th 2024. We encourage you to review them periodically.
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Legal Notice
This DASS-42 Questionnaire is based on "Lovibond, S.H. & Lovibond, P.F. (1995). Manual for the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (2nd. Ed.). Sydney: Psychology Foundation." The scoring rubric is available here. The original questionnaire can be found here.
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