These Terms and Conditions govern the access to and use of the official website of the Centre for Advanced Research (CAR) in Digital Interventions for Mental Health Care, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, India. By accessing this website, users agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and the accompanying Privacy Policy. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of all terms contained herein.Users who do not agree with any part of these Terms and Conditions are advised to discontinue use of this website immediately.
1. This website is NOT meant or equipped to provide immediate help or crisis support to persons who may be experiencing acute distress. If, at any point, you need urgent help/crisis support for acute distress, we strongly recommend and appeal to you to connect to local emergency health services or helpline numbers. The 24/7 Tele-help number of National Tele-MANAS initiative. You can call at 14416. Please remember that help is around, although it may be available in different forms or in different settings.
2. This website serves as an informational and educational resource to disseminate details regarding the initiatives, research projects, and publications undertaken by the Centre for Advanced Research in Digital Interventions for Mental Health Care. The content provided is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users are encouraged to consult qualified mental health professionals for any personal concerns or clinical guidance.
3. The website does not facilitate clinical consultations, therapy sessions, or counselling interactions, whether synchronous (real-time interaction) or asynchronous (delayed continuous interactions). Communication through this website or its associated emails should not be construed as forming a therapist, client or doctor–patient relationship.
4. The information presented on this website has been developed and reviewed by the CAR Research Team based on the latest available scientific evidence and institutional guidelines, in ways that are usable by a lay person. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and reliability, no guarantee is provided that the information is error-free or exhaustive. The site administrators welcome any feedback and suggestions to rectify any inadvertent errors or add new content. Users can send their suggestions via centerfordigitalmentalhealth@nimhans.net or car.icmr.nimhans@gmail.com
The same will be considered and incorporated if such suggestions are in alignment with the goals of the project.
5. The website contains links to third-party websites, apps or external resources for user convenience and reference. CAR–NIMHANS does not endorse or assume any direct responsibility for the content, accuracy, or security of any third-party websites. Users are advised to review the privacy and terms policies of such external sites before engaging with them.
6. All textual content, graphics, logos, design elements, and other materials appearing on this website are the intellectual property of CAR–NIMHANS, unless otherwise stated. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or commercial use of any material from this website is strictly prohibited without prior written permission from the Centre. Users may share or cite website content with proper acknowledgment of the source.
7. The users are requested to carefully go through the Privacy Policy before using the website. Their use of the material present on the website implies that they have gone through and consent to the policy as well as the terms and conditions.