Last updated: 23 May 2026. These terms are intended for academic and research use of Q Down Under.
Researchers are responsible for using Q Down Under in accordance with their ethics approval, institutional policies, data-protection obligations, and local law. Researchers should ensure that consent text, participant information, retention periods, and withdrawal procedures are appropriate for their study.
Q Down Under is provided for Q methodology research workflows, including concourse development, Q-sort collection, analysis, and export. Do not use the platform to collect data without appropriate consent or authorisation.
Researchers are responsible for exported files once downloaded, including spreadsheets, project archives, and analysis outputs. Exports may contain research data and should be stored according to ethics and institutional requirements.
Q Down Under is provided without warranty. Researchers should review outputs carefully and retain responsibility for methodological choices, interpretation, and publication decisions.
Q Down Under is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0). The licence governs copying, modification, and redistribution of the software.