PRIVACY, TERMS OF USE AND RESEARCH POLICY

MEQ-30 Assessment and Mystical Experience Journal

Last updated: 2026

1. About This Project

MEQ-30 Assessment & Mystical Experience Journal is a web platform designed to help individuals reflect on and document experiences using the Mystical Experience Questionnaire (MEQ-30).

The platform allows users to:

• complete the MEQ-30 questionnaire
• record and reflect on personal experiences
• maintain a private experience journal

This service is operated by Maud Consulting LLC.

2. Privacy and Data Collection

We are committed to protecting your privacy.

The MEQ-30 platform collects minimal personal information.

Users are not required to provide identifying information in order to use the questionnaire or journal features.

Information that may be stored includes:

• questionnaire responses
• journal entries
• optional user-provided information
• technical information required to operate the service

All data is stored securely using encrypted connections and modern cloud infrastructure.

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

3. User Control of Personal Information

Users may choose whether or not to provide identifying information.

Users may also choose to:

• share information anonymously for research purposes
• subscribe to newsletters or project updates

Participation in research or newsletters is entirely optional.

Users may stop participation at any time.

4. Research Participation

MEQ-30 may be used by researchers, educators, or institutions studying mystical or psychedelic-related experiences.

Some users may choose to share their responses anonymously for research purposes.

If research participation is enabled:

• only anonymized data may be used
• no identifying information is required
• participation is voluntary

This platform itself does not conduct clinical research.

5. Not Medical or Psychological Advice

The MEQ-30 platform is a reflection and journaling tool.

It is not intended to provide medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice.

Scores or interpretations generated by the platform should not be considered diagnoses or clinical evaluations.

Users should consult qualified professionals for medical or psychological concerns.

6. Terms of Use

By using this platform you agree to:

• use the service for lawful purposes
• not attempt to disrupt or misuse the platform
• respect the intellectual property of the questionnaire and research materials

Maud Consulting LLC reserves the right to modify or discontinue services if necessary.

7. Security

We take the security of user data seriously.

Measures include:

• encrypted HTTPS connections
• secure authentication
• modern cloud security practices

However, no online service can guarantee absolute security.

8. Contact

For general inquiries: admin@meq-30.com

For technical issues: info@maudconsulting.com

Created by S. Shabani, Doctoral Student, University of Ottawa, Canada.

Website and application developed by

Maud Consulting LLC

Technical inquiries: info@maudconsulting.com

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