Terms of Use
Last Updated: August 2026
Welcome to Your Sober Self (yoursoberself.com). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our site.
1. Informational & Educational Purpose Only
All content provided on Your Sober Self—including articles, guides, questionnaires, personal essays, and resources—is published solely for informational and educational purposes. It is designed to share lived experiences, promote awareness, and encourage personal reflection regarding alcohol consumption and recovery.
2. Not Medical Advice or Diagnosis
Your Sober Self is not a medical practice, clinic, or licensed healthcare provider. The information on this website does not constitute medical, psychiatric, psychological, or clinical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
- Always seek the advice of a qualified physician, addiction specialist, or healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or alcohol dependence.
- Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you read on this website.
- Stopping alcohol abruptly after prolonged or heavy use can cause severe, life-threatening withdrawal symptoms (such as delirium tremens or seizures). If you or someone you know is experiencing heavy alcohol dependence, seek immediate professional medical supervision before stopping.
3. Not for Emergency Services
This website is not monitored for crisis response. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, acute crisis, or severe emotional distress, please call your local emergency services immediately (such as 911 in the United States, 999 in the UK, or 112 in Europe) or reach out to the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 or the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.
4. Assessment Questionnaire Disclaimer
Our online self-assessment (Typeform Assessment) is an informal educational tool based on standard diagnostic criteria (such as DSM-5 patterns). Completing the questionnaire does not constitute a formal clinical evaluation, medical diagnosis, or professional recommendation. It is intended only to provide personal insight and help you evaluate whether a conversation with a doctor or counselor may be beneficial.
5. Intellectual Property
All original articles, guides, graphics, logos, and design elements on this website are the property of Your Sober Self, unless otherwise noted. You may not reproduce, redistribute, republish, or copy our materials for commercial purposes without prior written permission. You are welcome to share links to our content with appropriate credit.
6. Acceptable Use
When using this website, you agree not to engage in any activity that disrupts site performance, attempts unauthorized access to servers or systems, or transmits harmful, offensive, or unlawful content.
7. External Links Disclaimer
Our website contains links to third-party websites, clinical research articles, and support organizations. These links are provided solely for your convenience. We do not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of content on external sites.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Your Sober Self and its authors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with your access to, use of, or inability to use this website or any information provided herein.
9. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted directly to this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the website following any changes signifies your acceptance of the revised terms.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please reach out to:
Email: larissa@yoursoberself.com
Website: yoursoberself.com