Last updated: August 17, 2026

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of RatelHealth.com (the “Site”), operated by Ratel Health (“Ratel Health,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Not Medical Advice

RatelHealth.com provides general educational information about mental health, psychology, and psychiatry. Content on this Site, including articles, guides, and news summaries, is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be, and should not be treated as, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Use of the Site does not create a doctor-patient or therapist-client relationship. Always seek the advice of a qualified physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, or other licensed healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this Site.

If you are experiencing a medical or psychiatric emergency, including thoughts of suicide or self-harm, call 911 (or your local emergency number) or contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline immediately.

2. Eligibility and Acceptable Use

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Site. By using the Site, you agree not to: use the Site for any unlawful purpose; attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its related systems; interfere with or disrupt the Site’s operation; scrape, copy, or reproduce Site content for commercial redistribution without permission; or impersonate any person or entity in connection with your use of the Site.

3. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, all text, graphics, logos, and other content on this Site are the property of Ratel Health or its licensors and are protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws. You may view, download, and print content from the Site for your own personal, noncommercial use, provided you keep all copyright and other proprietary notices intact. No other use is permitted without our prior written consent.

4. Third-Party Links and Advertising

This Site may contain links to third-party websites and may display advertisements served by third-party advertising partners, including Google. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third-party sites or advertisements. Inclusion of a link or advertisement does not imply endorsement by Ratel Health. Please review the privacy policies and terms of any third-party site you visit.

5. No Warranties

The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or non-infringement. While we strive to keep content accurate, evidence-based, and up to date, we do not warrant that the Site will be error-free, uninterrupted, or that any information is complete or current.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ratel Health and its editors, contributors, and licensors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or related to your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Site or its content.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ratel Health and its affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, unless otherwise required by applicable local law.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by an updated “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please visit our Contact page.