Terms of use
Please read these terms carefully before using the Enlightenment Counseling Center website and informational resources.
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1. Acceptance of terms
By accessing and using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and any additional terms applicable to specific programs or services offered by Enlightenment Counseling Center. If you do not agree to these terms, please discontinue your use of the website.
2. No medical or crisis advice provided via this website
The content published on this website—including articles, guides, resources, and contact forms—is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional psychological or medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this site.
3. Therapist-client relationship
Submitting an inquiry through a contact form, sending an email, or scheduling an initial consultation through this website does not establish a formal therapist-client relationship. A professional therapeutic relationship is formally established only after an initial intake assessment has taken place, mutual consent is given, and our formal clinical agreements have been signed.
4. Acceptable use of the website
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes. You agree not to attempt to breach security controls, transmit harmful code or malware, harvest personal contact data, or misrepresent your identity when submitting appointment requests or inquiries.
5. Intellectual property rights
All content on this website, including text, clinic logos, images, downloadable guides, and layouts, is the property of Enlightenment Counseling Center and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. You may view or print single copies for personal, non-commercial use only.
6. Third-party links & resources
This website may provide links to external websites, hotlines, or mental health organizations for your convenience. Enlightenment Counseling Center does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the privacy practices, content, or accuracy of third-party platforms.
7. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Enlightenment Counseling Center, its therapists, and staff shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your access to, use of, or inability to use this website or its informational resources.
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These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the applicable state jurisdiction where Enlightenment Counseling Center is legally registered, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
9. Updates to terms
We reserve the right to revise or modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted directly to this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
Questions about these terms?
For inquiries regarding practice policies or website administration, please contact our administrative team.