Disclaimer
Last Updated: January 2024
⚠️ Important Medical Disclaimer
The information on BeatingEatingDisorders.com is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Educational Purpose Only
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, tools, and other materials, is provided for educational purposes only. This content is not intended to:
- Replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
- Serve as a substitute for consultation with qualified healthcare providers
- Provide diagnostic or treatment services
- Create a doctor-patient or therapist-client relationship
Seek Professional Help
Always seek the advice of your physician, mental health professional, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or psychological condition.
If you think you may have an eating disorder or are experiencing symptoms:
- Consult with a qualified healthcare provider
- Do not delay seeking professional help based on information from this website
- Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read here
Emergency Situations
If you are experiencing a medical emergency or are in crisis, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room immediately.
For eating disorder crisis support:
- NEDA Helpline: 1-800-931-2237
- Crisis Text Line: Text "NEDA" to 741741
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
Interactive Tools Disclaimer
Our interactive tools (symptom checkers, assessments, questionnaires):
- Are educational screening tools only, not diagnostic instruments
- Cannot diagnose eating disorders or any medical condition
- Should not be used as a substitute for professional evaluation
- Are designed to increase awareness and encourage help-seeking when appropriate
- May not be appropriate for all individuals
Content Accuracy
While we strive for accuracy:
- Information is based on current research but may not reflect the most recent developments
- Content is reviewed for accuracy but may contain errors or omissions
- Medical and psychological knowledge is constantly evolving
- We make no warranties about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of information
- Content should be verified with authoritative medical sources
No Professional Relationship
Use of this website does not create a professional relationship between you and BeatingEatingDisorders.com, its authors, contributors, or affiliated parties. We are not:
- Providing medical, psychological, or therapeutic services
- Acting as your healthcare provider
- Establishing a doctor-patient or therapist-client relationship
- Responsible for treatment decisions or outcomes
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- Do not control or endorse external websites
- Are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of linked sites
- Provide links for convenience only
- Encourage you to review the policies of any site you visit
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
- We disclaim all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of this website
- We are not liable for any reliance on information provided
- We are not responsible for any medical or psychological outcomes
- Use of this website is at your own risk
Changes to Disclaimer
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Questions About This Disclaimer?
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