Terms of Service (ToS) & Non-Clinical Disclaimer

Dr Anuradha Palta’s consultancy operates as a non-clinical, educational, and advisory platform. We specialise in interdisciplinary research mentorship, corporate wellness, and cognitive performance coaching.

No Medical Advice: The information provided on this website and during consultations is for educational and developmental purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

No Clinical Intervention: We do not provide clinical therapy, psychiatric medication management.

No Crisis Support: This is not a crisis intervention service. In the event of an emergency, self-harm thoughts, or acute psychological distress, please contact national helplines such as Tele-MANAS (14416) or Toll-Free Number: 844-844-0632 OR visit the nearest psychiatric emergency facility.

Privacy Policy (DPDP Act 2023 Compliant)

Data Collection & Purpose

In compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP) of India, we collect personal data (Name, Contact, Academic/Professional background) only with your explicit consent. This data is used solely for:

Tailoring research mentorship and wellness frameworks.

Processing psychometric assessments.

Managing service bookings and billing.

Your Rights (The Data Principal)

Right to Correction: You may update or correct your data at any time.

Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal data once the service contract is fulfilled.

Data Security: We implement industry-standard encryption to protect your “Digital Personal Data” from unauthorized access. We do not sell or share your data with third-party marketing firms.

Conflict of Interest & Professional Ethics

Academic Neutrality: Dr. Anuradha Palta maintains strict academic neutrality. Consultancy provided to corporate entities does not influence her independent research or university-affiliated duties.

Dual-Role Disclosure: In cases where Dr. Palta serves both an institution (College/School) and an individual within that institution, the boundaries of confidentiality and reporting will be established in a separate tripartite agreement to prevent conflicts of interest.

Third-Party Tools: Any psychometric or digital health tools recommended are selected based on merit. We disclose any prior professional associations with tool developers, if applicable.