Pentabelt™ Website Disclaimer & Terms of Use
Last updated: October 30th, 2025
Plain-English Summary:
Pentabelt™ is an educational/conceptual project. Nothing here is medical, psychological, or legal advice; nothing here creates a therapist–patient relationship. Psychedelic-assisted therapies (e.g., MDMA, psilocybin) are not FDA-approved as of today; esketamine (Spravato®) has specific FDA approvals/REMS, and other mental-health uses of ketamine are off-label. AI “advisors” are not therapists. Do not share emergencies here—call 988 (U.S.) or 911. By using this site, you agree to these Terms.
1) Who we are
Pentabelt™ is operated by John J. Murphy, Ph.D (“Operator,” “we,” “us,” “our”). Contact: feedback@pentabelt.com | 1611 S. Melrose Suite A #384 Vista, CA 92081. Professional listing: John J. Murphy, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist – California License #PSY22783. Listing does not mean this site provides professional services.
2) Educational purpose only (no medical/psychological advice)
All content (text, video, audio, graphics, AI artwork, and interactive tools) is for general education, academic and professional discussion, and creative exploration. It does not constitute clinical, medical, psychological, legal, or other professional advice; it does not diagnose, treat, or prevent any condition; and it does not establish a therapist–patient or doctor–patient relationship. If you need care, consult a licensed clinician in your jurisdiction.
3) Emergencies & crises
This site is not monitored for emergencies. If you or someone else may be in danger, call 988 (U.S.) for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, 911, or your local emergency number immediately.
4) Regulatory & scientific status
The site discusses forward-looking concepts (e.g., future uses of psychedelic-assisted therapy and AI). As of October 30th, 2025
MDMA- and psilocybin-assisted therapies are not FDA-approved.
Esketamine (Spravato®) is FDA-approved for specific indications and administered under a REMS in certified settings.
Other mental-health uses of ketamine (IV/IM/SL/oral) are off-label; compounded products are not FDA-approved and carry specific risks and warnings.
Laws vary widely by location and change over time.
We do not guarantee accuracy, completeness, or timeliness; regulatory/scientific positions can change and may lag on this site. We make no claims of safety or efficacy.
5) AI tools, “AI advisors,” and limitations
Any AI “advisors,” chatbots, prompts, or TTS features referenced here are experimental and for education only. They are not therapists, cannot provide clinical advice, and must not be used as a substitute for licensed care, diagnosis, or emergency support. Do not input sensitive personal health information you would not want disclosed.
6) No guarantee; no doctor-patient or therapist-patient relationship
Viewing or interacting with the site (including emailing us) does not create a professional relationship. We do not provide individualized recommendations via this site, comments, emails, or social channels. No outcome is guaranteed. Past experiences or anecdotes are not predictive.
7) Age & jurisdiction
This site is intended for adults (18+). You are responsible for complying with the laws of your jurisdiction. We do not encourage or facilitate any unlawful activity, including obtaining or using controlled substances.
8) Intellectual property
All site content—including the Pentabelt™ name, logos, AI-generated art, text, audio, video, and other materials—is owned by us or used with permission and is protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may view for personal, non-commercial purposes. No reproduction, distribution, training of models, or derivative works without prior written consent. Third-party trademarks belong to their respective owners and do not imply endorsement.
9) User submissions & professional feedback
You may submit professional feedback or general comments as invited on the site. By submitting, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, and create derivative works from your submission for site improvement and research/educational purposes, with or without attribution, consistent with our Privacy practices. Do not submit confidential or patient-identifying information.
10) Prohibited uses
You agree not to:
Seek or provide medical/psychological advice or crisis counseling on the site;
Request or provide instructions to obtain, manufacture, or use illegal substances;
Post or link to content that is harassing, hateful, pornographic, exploitative, spam, or that violates IP rights or privacy;
Impersonate others;
Attempt to disrupt or reverse-engineer the site or its security.
11) Privacy & data
See our Privacy Notice for details on what we collect (e.g., analytics, form submissions), how we use it, and your choices. Do not share protected health information (PHI). We use reasonable safeguards but cannot guarantee absolute security.
12) Third-party links & services
Links to third parties (e.g., research, clinics, platforms like YouTube/Discord) are provided for convenience and do not imply endorsement. We are not responsible for third-party content, availability, or practices.
13) No warranties
The site is provided “as is” and “as available.” We disclaim all warranties, express or implied (including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement). Use at your own risk.
14) Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we and our officers, directors, employees, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising out of or related to your use of the site.
15) Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from claims, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the site, your submissions, or your violation of these Terms.
16) Health & testimonial content
We generally do not publish patient testimonials. If a comment resembles a testimonial, we may remove it. Any stories presented are composites, fictionalized, or shared with explicit permission and are for illustration only.
17) Research & forward-looking statements
We discuss hypotheses, emerging research, and anticipated future practices. Such statements are opinions, subject to uncertainty, and not statements of current standard of care.
18) Changes to the site and terms
We may update the site or these Terms at any time. Continued use after changes means you accept the revised Terms. The “Last updated” date reflects the latest revision.
19) Governing law; venue
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. The exclusive venue for disputes will be the state or federal courts located in San Diego, California.
20) Contact
Questions about these Terms: feedback@pentabelt.com
Pentabelt™ Community & Content Policy
Last updated: October 30, 2025
We welcome thoughtful, professional dialogue. To keep the space safe, lawful, and useful, you agree to the rules below when posting comments, sending messages, or participating in any Pentabelt™ spaces (website, YouTube, social channels, newsletters, or events).
1) Educational scope & no individualized advice
This community discusses general concepts about mental health, adult development, meditation, and the future of psychedelic-assisted therapies and AI tools.
No one (including moderators or the site owner) may provide individualized clinical, medical, or legal advice here. If you need care, consult a licensed professional.
2) Psychedelics & legal compliance
Do not request, offer, or facilitate illegal access to controlled substances.
No dosing, sourcing, or trafficking instructions.
Harm-reduction discussions must remain legal, high-level, and educational.
3) AI advisors & tool use
AI tools are not therapists. Do not ask them (or others) for diagnosis, treatment, or crisis help.
Do not upload PHI or confidential information.
4) Safety & emergencies
If you are in crisis or feel unsafe, contact 988 (U.S.), 911, or local emergency services. Do not use this community for urgent help.
5) Civility & respect
Be professional, curious, and kind. No harassment, hate speech, threats, targeted abuse, doxxing, or exploitation.
No misinformation or deceptive claims about efficacy, endorsements, or credentials.
6) Accuracy & transparency
Cite credible sources when making substantive claims.
No claims that psychedelic-assisted therapies are “FDA-approved,” “proven,” “guaranteed,” or “standard of care,” unless that becomes true and we update policy.
If you have a financial or professional conflict of interest, disclose it.
7) Privacy
Do not share someone else’s personal or clinical details.
If you share your own story, remove identifying information. We may remove posts to protect privacy.
8) Intellectual property
Post only what you own or have rights to share. No copyright or trademark infringement.
By posting, you grant us a license to display and moderate your content across our platforms.
9) Age requirement
Community spaces are intended for adults (18+).
10) Moderation & enforcement
We may edit, move, or remove any content, and suspend or ban accounts that violate these rules or applicable laws.
We do not pre-screen all posts and are not responsible for user content.
Flag violations at feedback@pentabelt.com