HONcode certificate: respect of the 8 HONcode principles by the health website

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Certificate of compliance with the Code of Conduct HONcode

The health Website
Assessment Psychology Online
is in compliance with the HONcode

Title of the site: Assessment Psychology Online
Web address: http://www.assessmentpsychology.com/
HONcode PIN number : HONConduct830578
Date of initial review: 26 Aug 2005
Validity of certificate 18 Aug 2011 - Aug 2013
Date of last visit 22 Sep 2011
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This certificate confirms the revision of the site by the HONcode Team at the above date.
It respects and pledges to honor the 8 principles of the HON Code of Conduct (HONcode).

* 1. Authoritative 2. Complementarity 3. Privacy 4. Attribution 5. Justifiability 6. Transparency
7. Financial disclosure 8. Advertising policy

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The Health on the Net (HON) certificate serves as a guarantee that this website, at the date of its certification, complies with and pledges to honor the 8 principles of the HON Code of Conduct as drawn up by the HON foundation.

The responsible of the certified site commits to keep the site in compliance with the HON code principles for the duration of the certification.

Although measures such as a complaint mechanism, the periodical review and the automatic surveillance mechanisms are put in place to guarantee the compliance of the certified website with the ethical principles of HON as much as possible, incidental inaccuracies cannot be completely excluded. In no event the HON foundation and/or its partner(s) can be held liable for any damages resulting from the use or inability to use HON certified websites nor can the HON foundation and/or its partner(s) be held liable for the content of these certified websites, including, but not limited to the information of third-parties or hyperlinks accessible via HON certified websites.

The certified website is responsible for the content of its website, unless otherwise provided by law.

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You will find below the elements identified by the HONcode team at a precise date to justify the respect of the 8 ethical principles.

The content of this certificate has been collected and written by the Health On the Net Foundation (HON) and should not be used without previous permission granted by HON. A request for permission can be sent to: HON.

1. Information must be authoritative

APO is edited and published by Dr. William E. Benet, a Florida licensed psychologist and member of the American and Florida Psychological Associations.
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2. Presentation of the site
Mission:

Assessment Psychology Online is a work in progress created for the purpose of providing useful, reliable and authoritative information about psychological assessment, testing, and practice management for practicing psychologists.
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Audience:

...for practicing psychologists. APO also provides useful information for allied mental health professionals, primary health care providers, educators, students, and patients.
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Purpose of the website

The content of APO, including external links, is for informational purposes only and is in no way intended to be a substitute for professional advice or consultation with a qualified health care professional. APO urges Internet users to be careful when using online health information. If you are unsure about your medical condition, consult a physician.
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3. Confidentiality

Privacy Policy
APO pledges to always respect the privacy and confidentiality of its users, including survey participants. APO does not require users to register to access its resources, and does not collect personal information on users for sale or distribution. Website traffic statistics are recorded, using 'cookies', like most websites, but no information is recorded about the personal identity of users.
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4. Information must be documented: Referenced and dated

Last reviewed by Dr. William E. Benet: August 17, 2011
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5. Justification of claims

This principle is not applicable for this site

6. User support and adequation

Mailing address, telephone and contact form provided.

Contact
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7. Disclosure of funding sources

APO is owned by Dr. William E. Benet, Gainesville, Florida, and hosted by CrystalTech Web Hosting, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona, for optimum Windows hosting connectivity, stability, and performance. Contact AssessmentPsychology.com
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8. Advertising policy

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APO accepts a limited number of approved banner ads which are labeled as advertisements.
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