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Last updated: May 25, 2026

Important: This tool is for educational and self-awareness purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, a clinical diagnosis, or professional mental health support. If you are in crisis or experiencing severe symptoms, please contact a healthcare professional or mental health support service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using iamburntout.com (“the Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site. We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any revised Terms.

2. What This Site Is

I Am Burnt Out provides a free burnout self-assessment tool based on the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) — a validated, public-domain occupational health instrument developed by Kristensen et al. (2005). The Site also provides educational articles about burnout, and links to digital recovery resources available for purchase via Gumroad.

The assessment is designed for personal self-awareness and educational purposes. It is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or psychiatric evaluation.

3. Medical Disclaimer

The burnout assessment and all content on this Site are for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this Site constitutes:

Burnout scores are estimates based on self-reported responses and simplified historical models. They are directional guides, not clinical determinations. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making decisions about your health or wellbeing.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact a crisis support service in your region immediately. In South Africa: SADAG 0800 456 789 (24-hour helpline).

4. Permitted Use

You may use this Site for personal, non-commercial, educational purposes. You may not:

5. Assessment Data and Privacy

All assessment data you enter is processed and stored locally in your browser using localStorage. We do not collect, transmit, or store your assessment answers or scores on any server. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

6. Third-Party Libraries

This Site uses the following open-source libraries under their respective licences:

The Copenhagen Burnout Inventory instrument is in the public domain (Kristensen et al., 2005).

7. Digital Products

Links on this Site direct to digital products sold via Gumroad. All purchases are processed by Gumroad and governed by Gumroad’s Terms of Service. Products are delivered as PDF files for personal use only. You may not resell, redistribute, or commercially reproduce the content of any purchased product without written permission.

All digital products are for educational and personal development purposes only and do not constitute professional advice of any kind.

8. Advertising

This Site displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. We do not control the content of individual advertisements. Advertisements do not affect the independence of our assessment tool or editorial content.

9. Intellectual Property

The original content on this Site — including the reflection text, article copy, design, and code — is owned by I Am Burnt Out. The Copenhagen Burnout Inventory questions are in the public domain. You may share links to this Site freely. You may not reproduce substantial portions of the content without permission.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, I Am Burnt Out is not liable for any decisions made, actions taken, or outcomes arising from your use of this Site or the assessment results. The Site is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. Use of this Site is entirely at your own risk.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising from use of this Site will be subject to the jurisdiction of South African courts.

12. Contact

For any questions about these Terms: info@iamburntout.com