Summary: Stop The Loop is a self-guided CBT and ACT wellness tool. It is not a medical device, clinical service, or replacement for professional treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical or mental health decisions.
1. Not a medical service
Stop The Loop is operated by Dad-Link Technologies Limited. It is a self-guided digital wellness application that delivers techniques rooted in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for the purposes of personal anxiety management and mental wellness.
Stop The Loop is not a medical device, a clinical service, a regulated healthcare provider, or a substitute for professional medical or psychological treatment.
Nothing on the Stop The Loop website, in the application, or in any AI-guided session constitutes medical advice, clinical diagnosis, or treatment. The content provided is for self-help and educational purposes only.
Always consult a qualified GP, psychiatrist, psychologist, or other registered healthcare professional before making any decision about your mental health, before starting or stopping any medication, and before making any changes to an existing treatment plan.
2. What Stop The Loop is not
To be completely clear about the scope and limitations of the service:
Not a therapist or counsellor
No part of the service involves a qualified therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, or counsellor. AI-guided sessions are generated by a language model and do not constitute professional therapy.
Not a crisis service
Stop The Loop is not designed or equipped to handle mental health crises, acute suicidal ideation, self-harm, psychosis, or any condition requiring immediate clinical intervention. If you are in crisis, please contact the services listed above.
Not a diagnostic tool
Nothing in the service diagnoses any mental health condition, including anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, or any other condition. Formal diagnosis requires assessment by a qualified clinician.
Not a replacement for medication
Stop The Loop does not provide guidance on medication. Do not use the service to make decisions about starting, changing, or stopping any prescribed or over-the-counter medication. Speak to your GP or prescribing clinician.
Not a guarantee of outcomes
CBT and ACT are evidence-based approaches, but no self-guided tool can guarantee results for any individual. The effectiveness of these techniques varies between people and circumstances.
Not suitable for all conditions
Stop The Loop is intended for mild to moderate anxiety and general stress management. It is not designed for severe mental health conditions, eating disorders, substance dependency, or conditions requiring specialist care.
3. AI-generated content
The guided session feature of Stop The Loop uses the Anthropic Claude API to generate responses based on your inputs. These responses are produced automatically by a large language model and are not reviewed or supervised by a qualified mental health professional before being delivered to you.
AI responses may be inaccurate, incomplete, or inappropriate for your specific situation.
You should use your own judgement when considering any suggestion made during a guided session. If a response does not feel right, does not seem to apply to your situation, or causes you distress, please disregard it and seek support from a qualified professional.
The AI is instructed to follow CBT and ACT principles and to refer users to professional support and crisis services where appropriate. However, the model may not always recognise the severity of a situation correctly. Do not rely solely on the AI to assess whether your situation requires professional help.
We do not use your session content to train AI models. Session data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
4. Frequency therapy content
Stop The Loop includes an audio frequency tool that plays tones at specific frequencies including 174Hz, 396Hz, and 528Hz. This feature is provided as a complementary tool for nervous system regulation and relaxation.
The frequency therapy feature is not a medical treatment. The research on specific audio frequencies and their effects on anxiety and the nervous system is preliminary and not conclusive. We make no medical claims about the effectiveness of any specific frequency.
If you have any hearing condition, epilepsy, tinnitus, or sensitivity to audio stimuli, please consult your GP before using the frequency therapy feature.
Do not use headphones at high volume. Do not use audio content while driving or operating machinery.
5. When to seek professional help
Stop The Loop is most appropriate as a daily practice tool for mild to moderate anxiety, stress, and general mental wellness. There are circumstances where professional support is essential and self-guided tools are not sufficient.
Please seek professional support if any of the following apply:
- You are experiencing suicidal thoughts or urges to harm yourself or others
- Your anxiety or mental health symptoms are severely impacting your ability to function at work, in relationships, or in daily life
- You are experiencing symptoms of psychosis, including hallucinations, delusions, or significant disconnection from reality
- You are struggling with a substance dependency or addiction
- You have or suspect you have an eating disorder
- You are experiencing symptoms of PTSD following a traumatic event
- You have been diagnosed with a serious mental health condition and are not currently under professional care
- Your symptoms have persisted or worsened over a period of weeks despite self-help efforts
- You are a young person under 18 years old
Your GP is your first point of contact for mental health support. They can refer you to NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT), a psychiatrist, or a specialist service depending on your needs. You can also self-refer to NHS Talking Therapies in most areas of England.
6. Third-party content and links
The Stop The Loop website and application may reference or link to third-party websites, research papers, organisations, or resources. These references are provided for information only. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the accuracy, content, or practices of any third-party resource.
References to research or clinical evidence on this site are intended to provide context for the techniques used. They should not be interpreted as a claim that Stop The Loop is a clinically validated treatment.
7. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Dad-Link Technologies Limited accepts no liability for any loss, harm, or damage — including psychological distress — arising directly or indirectly from your use of Stop The Loop, your reliance on any AI-generated content, or your application of any technique or suggestion provided through the service.
Nothing in this disclaimer limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other matter that cannot be excluded under English law.
For full details of our liability position, please read our Terms of Service.
8. Changes to this disclaimer
We may update this disclaimer from time to time. The most current version will always be available at stoptheloop.co.uk/disclaimer. Material changes will be communicated to registered users by email.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about this disclaimer or concerns about the service, please contact us:
Email: hello@stoptheloop.co.uk
Company: Dad-Link Technologies Limited
Registered in: England and Wales