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ETHICAL GUIDELINES TO BE ACCEPTED Declaration of Responsibility The purchase of the tools published and distributed on this website is subject to certain guidelines that allow differentiated access based on titles, professions, and competencies, in accordance with the provisions of the European Test Publisher Group (ETPG) and the International Test Commission (ITC), international organizations. These standards require that the user take responsibility for a well-considered purchase and the correct use of the tools. Specifically, the user commits to: Carefully evaluate, among the available tools, the one most suitable for their purposes; Request the purchase only of those tests for which they possess professional competence and are qualified to use; Follow the instructions for administration, scoring, and interpretation contained in the test manual; Interpret the test results while considering the extent to which the subjects tested differ from the normative reference group (in terms of gender, age, sociocultural, and ethnic background, etc.); Never violate copyright laws by photocopying, digitizing, or reproducing any part of the test and its components in any other way; Store the purchased test materials in a secure place to prevent unauthorized or unqualified personnel from using them; Provide the person taking the test with all relevant information regarding how the results will be used and if, and how, they may access them; Take the necessary precautions to ensure that test results are handled with full respect for the psychological well-being and privacy of the subject; Ensure that, when communicating test results, all intrinsic implications are clear and understood by the recipient of the information; Act accordingly if they witness the improper application of a test or a copyright violation (for example, by informing the relevant scientific or professional body, the publisher, or judicial authorities).

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