Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using StressMap at stress-map.org, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.

2. Purpose and Scope

StressMap is a global stress mapping project designed for scientific research purposes. The Website provides an interactive visualization of completely anonymous, aggregated stress data collected from around the world through the "Stress Monitor for Watch" iOS application.

The data displayed on this map is intended for:

• Public viewing and exploration of global stress trends
• Non-commercial scientific research
• Educational purposes
• Academic study by universities, clinics, and researchers

3. Data Usage and Restrictions

Permitted Use:

You are permitted to:

• View and interact with the stress map on this website (stress-map.org)
• Use the date slider and zoom controls to explore the data
• Take screenshots for personal or educational use with proper attribution
• Reference the aggregated findings in academic papers with proper citation

Strictly Prohibited:

You are NOT permitted to:

• Copy, scrape, or download the underlying data from this website
• Redistribute or republish the data on any other website, platform, or application
• Use the data for commercial purposes of any kind
• Create derivative datasets from the StressMap data without explicit permission
• Sell, license, or monetize the data in any way
• Embed or mirror the map or data on external websites without written authorization
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to extract data from the website

Research Access:

If you are a researcher, academic institution, university, clinic, or non-profit organization that requires access to the raw aggregated data for legitimate research purposes, you must contact us at:

Email: help@stressmonitor.app

Please include in your request:

• Your name, affiliation, and institutional email address
• A brief description of your research project
• How you intend to use the data
• Any intended publications or outputs

We will review each request individually and may provide the data under a separate research agreement that includes proper attribution and usage restrictions.

4. Medical Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

THE STRESSMAP WEBSITE AND THE DATA DISPLAYED ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE, OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE OR MEDICAL CONDITION.

Not Medical Advice:

The stress data displayed on this map:

• Is aggregated and anonymous
• Does not provide individual health assessments
• Should not be used to make medical decisions
• Is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

Consult Healthcare Professionals:

If you have concerns about stress, mental health, or any medical condition, please consult a qualified healthcare professional. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information viewed on this website.

Not for Emergencies:

If you are experiencing a medical emergency or mental health crisis, immediately call emergency services (911 in the US, 999 in the UK, or your local emergency number) or visit the nearest emergency department.

5. Data Accuracy and Limitations

While we make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of the data displayed on StressMap, we cannot guarantee that:

• The data is complete, accurate, or up-to-date at all times
• The website will be available without interruption
• All user submissions represent accurate stress levels
• The geographic distribution is perfectly representative of the global population

The data reflects voluntary, self-reported stress levels from users who choose to participate and may be subject to various biases (selection bias, reporting bias, etc.).

6. Intellectual Property

All content on the StressMap website, including but not limited to:

• The website design, interface, and visual elements
• The map visualization and interactive components
• The aggregated stress dataset
• All text, graphics, logos, and software

...are the property of Stress Monitor Ltd and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information, software, products, or services obtained from this website without our prior written consent.

7. Attribution

If you reference StressMap data in academic papers, presentations, or other public work, please use the following attribution:

"Data from StressMap (stress-map.org), a global stress mapping project by Stress Monitor Ltd"

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, STRESS MONITOR LTD SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE.

The Website is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee uninterrupted operation, accuracy of data, or freedom from errors.

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of the Website shall not exceed £100 (one hundred pounds sterling).

We are not liable for:

• Decisions or actions taken based on data viewed on the website
• Inaccurate or incomplete data
• Website downtime or technical issues
• Loss of data or unauthorized access
• Third-party actions or content

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liabilities. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

9. User Conduct

When using the Website, you agree not to:

• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or malicious code
• Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair the Website
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Website

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict access to the Website for anyone who violates these Terms.

10. Third-Party Services and Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Stress Monitor Ltd. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

You acknowledge and agree that Stress Monitor Ltd shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any third-party content, goods, or services.

11. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review ourPrivacy Policy to understand how we handle data.

In summary: this website does not collect any personal information from visitors. We use anonymous, cookie-free analytics to improve the service, and all stress data displayed is completely anonymous and aggregated.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Website, or any part thereof, to any user, at any time, for any reason, without prior notice. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms
• Suspicious, fraudulent, or abusive activity
• Unauthorized data scraping or extraction attempts
• Any activity that threatens the integrity or security of the Website

Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease. Sections relating to Limitation of Liability, Intellectual Property, and Governing Law shall survive any termination.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Stress Monitor Ltd, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use or misuse of the Website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

14. Age Restriction

The Website is intended for general audiences. However, if you are under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Union), you should use the Website only with the involvement and consent of a parent or guardian.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, United Kingdom, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Stress Monitor Ltd regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

18. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date" at the top. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

19. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms or the StressMap project, or if you would like to request research access to the data, please contact us at:

Email: help@stressmonitor.app
Entity: Stress Monitor Ltd
Company No: 16790024
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom