Terms & Medical Disclaimer

1. Not a Substitute for Professional Healthcare

Dear Pal is being developed to support continuity in psychiatric care—specifically the space between visits. It is never intended to replace a psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, doctor, or other licensed healthcare professional.

2. Non-Diagnostic and Non-Advisory

A cornerstone of Dear Pal is clarity of role:

• Dear Pal does not diagnose conditions or symptoms.
• Dear Pal does not prescribe, suggest, or adjust medication dosages.
• Dear Pal does not provide therapeutic interventions or clinical advice.
• All medical decisions remain solely between you and your prescribing healthcare provider.

3. Not an Emergency Service

Dear Pal is not an emergency hotline, acute distress monitoring system, or immediate intervention service. If you or someone you know may be in danger or experiencing an emergency, do not wait for an app:

• Call 112 for general emergencies (India).
• Call 14416 (Tele-MANAS) for 24/7 mental health crisis support (India).

4. Validation Stage Notice

Dear Pal is currently in the development and validation stage with a small cohort. Broad public access will open only when safety, clinical boundaries, and user experience foundations have been thoroughly confirmed.

5. Inquiries

For clinical, research, or governance inquiries, please reach out directly at dearpal.clinic@gmail.com.