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Professional Advice Disclaimer
NOT MEDICAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL ADVICE: The information provided on this website, through the CGM Personality Test, and via CGM Chat is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or psychological counseling.
The Cognitive Growth Model (CGM) test results and CGM Chat responses do not constitute professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Test results are based on self-reported information and chat responses are generated by artificial intelligence. Both should be viewed as tools for self-reflection and personal growth rather than as definitive psychological analysis or professional guidance.
AI-GENERATED CONTENT DISCLAIMER: CGM Chat uses artificial intelligence (Large Language Models) to generate responses. While designed to be helpful and informative within the CGM framework, AI responses may contain inaccuracies, biases, or inappropriate suggestions. The AI system should not be considered a replacement for human expertise, professional therapy, or clinical assessment.
Always seek the advice of qualified healthcare providers or mental health professionals with any questions you may have regarding your mental health, psychological condition, or medical conditions. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website, learned from your CGM Personality Test results, or discussed with CGM Chat.
If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, please call your local emergency services (911 in the US) or go to your nearest emergency room immediately. CGM Chat is not equipped to handle crisis situations and should never be used as a substitute for emergency mental health services.
Terms of Service
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Cognitive Growth Model website ("Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this Site.
2. Use License
Permission is granted to temporarily access the materials on this Site for personal, non-commercial use only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title.
3. Disclaimer
The materials on this Site are provided on an 'as is' basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaim and negate all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property.
4. Limitations
In no event shall the Cognitive Growth Model or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on this Site, even if the Cognitive Growth Model or a authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.
5. Accuracy of Materials
The materials appearing on this Site could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. We do not warrant that any of the materials on this Site are accurate, complete, or current.
6. Links
The Cognitive Growth Model has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its Site and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by the Cognitive Growth Model.
7. Modifications
We may revise these Terms of Service at any time without notice. By using this Site, you agree to be bound by the current version of these Terms of Service.
8. Governing Law
These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New York and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that State.
9. User Conduct
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the Site. Prohibited behavior includes harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any person, transmitting obscene or offensive content, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within this Site.
10. CGM Chat Specific Terms
CGM Chat is an AI-powered conversational tool that uses Large Language Models (LLMs) to provide responses within the CGM framework. By using CGM Chat, you acknowledge and agree that:
- AI responses are generated by machine learning algorithms and may contain inaccuracies or inappropriate content
- You will not attempt to use CGM Chat for illegal activities, harassment, or to generate harmful content
- You understand that CGM Chat is not a replacement for professional therapy, counseling, or medical advice
- You will not share sensitive personal information, including but not limited to: social security numbers, financial information, passwords, or detailed medical records
- Chat conversations are stored locally in your browser with encryption and are not transmitted to our servers for storage
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your chat sessions and any information you choose to share
Privacy Policy
Information We Collect
CGM Personality Test: The test collects the name you provide and your responses to the test questions. We may also automatically collect certain technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system when you visit our site.
CGM Chat: Your chat conversations with our AI system are processed in real-time but are stored locally in your browser with encryption. We do not store, transmit, or have access to the content of your chat conversations. However, minimal technical data (such as API request logs containing timestamps and IP addresses) may be temporarily retained on our servers for security and performance monitoring purposes only.
How We Use Your Information
Personality Test: We use the information you provide solely for the purpose of generating your personality test results. Your data is processed locally in your browser, and we do not store your test responses on our servers. To improve your experience, your test answers are temporarily saved in your browser's local storage as you progress through the assessment. This allows you to navigate between questions without losing your responses. This data is never sent to our servers and is automatically cleared when you complete the test, close your browser, or clear your browser data.
CGM Chat: Your chat messages are processed by our AI system to generate responses but are not stored on our servers. All chat history is encrypted and stored locally in your browser. The content of your conversations remains private and is not used for training, analytics, or any other purpose beyond providing you with AI responses during your session.
Minimal server logs (IP, user-agent, timestamp) are kept for security and deleted within 30 days.
Requests for static files served from Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), such as Tailwind CSS and Chart.js, may result in your IP address being sent to the CDN provider solely for the purpose of serving those files.
Third-party infrastructure & analytics
We use Cloudflare to serve our website and to collect aggregate, cookieless usage statistics (“Cloudflare Web Analytics”). When you load a page, your browser transmits your IP address and basic device information to Cloudflare’s EU/US data centers solely to provide these services. Cloudflare stores raw logs for up to 24 hours and then retains only anonymous aggregates. We do not use Cloudflare to profile or track you across sites, and no analytics cookies are placed on your device.
If Cloudflare sets a temporary cookie such as __cf_bm
or cf_clearance
, it is strictly necessary
for security (bot-mitigation, rate-limiting) and is exempt from the ePrivacy consent requirement.
See Cloudflare’s Privacy Policy.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on your explicit consent, which you provide by agreeing to the terms and conditions, including this Privacy Policy, before taking the personality test.
Data Retention
Personality Test: Your personality test responses and the name you provide are processed in your browser and are not stored on our servers. Session data stored in your browser's local storage is temporary and is cleared when you close your browser or clear your browser data.
CGM Chat: All chat conversations are stored locally in your browser with encryption and are never transmitted to or stored on our servers. You can clear your chat history at any time using the reset function in the chat interface or by clearing your browser's local storage. Chat data persists in your browser until you manually clear it or clear your browser data.
Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you. Since we do not store your test responses on our servers, the data we process is limited to what is temporarily in your browser's local storage during your session.
- Right to Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data. As we do not store your data server-side, clearing your browser's local storage will remove any temporary session data.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
- Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. Please note that because we do not store your personality test data or chat conversations server-side, certain rights related to accessing or porting historical test results or chat data are not applicable. For CGM Chat, you have full control over your data through your browser's local storage and can delete it at any time.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties. We do not use any third-party analytics services that would collect information about your visit to our site. CGM Chat conversations are processed in real-time by our AI system but are not shared with any third parties, stored for analysis, or used for any purpose other than generating responses during your active session.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. If you are under 13, please do not provide any information on this website without the supervision and permission of a parent or guardian.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].
Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Model Disclaimer
AI-Generated Content
CGM Chat utilizes Large Language Models (LLMs) and artificial intelligence to generate responses. While these systems are designed to be helpful and informative within the CGM framework, users should be aware of the following limitations:
- Accuracy: AI-generated responses may contain factual errors, outdated information, or misinterpretations
- Bias: AI systems may reflect biases present in their training data
- Context Limitations: AI may misunderstand context or provide responses that are inappropriate for your specific situation
- Not Human Expertise: AI responses are not equivalent to advice from qualified professionals
User Responsibility
Users are responsible for:
- Critically evaluating all AI-generated content before acting on it
- Seeking professional advice for important decisions
- Not relying solely on AI responses for mental health, medical, or psychological guidance
- Understanding that AI responses are generated by algorithms, not human practitioners
Technical Implementation
CGM Chat uses Ollama and open-source language models running locally or on our servers. The AI system is configured with specific prompts related to the CGM framework but may still generate responses outside of its intended scope. All AI processing is done in real-time and conversations are not used to train or improve the underlying models.
Third-Party Licenses
The CGM Website uses various third-party libraries and resources, each with its own license terms. The full text of these licenses can be found in our LICENSE.txt file.
Key third-party components include:
- Tailwind CSS (MIT License)
- Lexend font (SIL OFL 1.1)
- Chart.js (MIT License)
- jsPDF (MIT License)
- html2canvas (MIT License)