DISCLAIMERS

GENERAL INFORMATION

Behind The Mask Counseling, LLC (“company”, “I”, “we” or “us”) provides general educational information on various topics on this website as a public service, which should not be construed as professional, financial, real-estate, tax or mental health advice. These are my personal opinions only.

The term “you” refers to anyone who uses, visits, and/or views the website.

You agree to accept all parts of this Disclaimer by viewing this website or anything made available on or through this website, including but not limited to programs, products, services, opt-in gifts, e-books, videos, webinars, blog posts, e-newsletters, consultations, e-mails, social media, and/or other communication (collectively referred to as "Website").

Please read this Disclaimer carefully, and I reserve the right to modify it at any time without notice.  By visiting and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by this Disclaimer along with our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Your continued use of our website, programs, products, and/or services constitutes your acceptance of future changes and updates to this Disclaimer. You must not access or use our website if you do not wish to be bound by this Disclaimer.

GENERAL AND MEDICAL/HEALTH DISCLAIMER

Although I am a mental health counselor by profession, I am not YOUR mental health counselor. All content and information on this website including our programs, products, and/or services is for informational and educational purposes only, does not constitute any kind of professional advice, and does not establish any kind of professional-client relationship by your use of this website. We do not warrant that the information presented herein is free of any errors or omissions. A professional-client relationship with you is only formed after we have expressly entered into a written agreement with you that you have signed including our fee structure and other terms to represent you in a specific matter. Although we strive to provide accurate general information, the information presented here is not a substitute for any kind of professional advice, and you should not rely solely on this information. Always consult an appropriate professional in the area for your particular needs and circumstances before making any professional, legal, physical or mental health, and financial or tax-related decisions. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, please seek immediate help from a qualified mental health professional, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or go to your nearest emergency room.

THERAPY OUTCOMES AND RISKS

Therapy outcomes are not guaranteed. While many clients experience benefits from therapy such as improved coping skills, better relationships, reduced symptoms of anxiety or depression, and enhanced self-awareness, results vary significantly from person to person. There is no guarantee that therapy will yield positive or intended results. Therapy also involves potential risks, including but not limited to: experiencing uncomfortable feelings such as sadness, anger, anxiety, or frustration; recalling unpleasant memories or experiences; strain on personal relationships as you make changes; temporary worsening of symptoms before improvement occurs; and the possibility that therapy may not be effective for you. Your commitment to the therapeutic process, the strength of the therapeutic relationship, and various external factors all influence outcomes. You have the right to discontinue therapy at any time, and I encourage open communication about your experience, concerns, and progress throughout our work together.

CONFIDENTIALITY AND ITS LIMITS

Confidentiality is a fundamental part of the therapeutic relationship, and I am committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with applicable laws and ethical guidelines. However, there are important legal and ethical limitations to confidentiality that you should understand. I am required by law to break confidentiality in the following circumstances: when there is reasonable suspicion of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child, elderly person, or dependent adult; when you present an imminent risk of serious harm to yourself or others; when a court order or subpoena legally requires the disclosure of information; and as otherwise required by state or federal law. Additionally, confidentiality may be limited when working with couples or families, as information shared in joint sessions is not considered confidential from other participants in those sessions. If I consult with other professionals about your care for clinical supervision or collaboration purposes, I will do so without revealing identifying information whenever possible. Your complete rights regarding confidentiality, including your rights under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), will be discussed in detail during our initial session and outlined in the informed consent documents you will sign before beginning therapy.

HIPAA NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

As a covered healthcare provider under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), I am required to maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information (PHI). You have important rights under HIPAA regarding your health information, including the right to: access and obtain copies of your records; request amendments to your records; receive an accounting of certain disclosures of your information; request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures; request confidential communications by alternative means; and file a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated. My full Notice of Privacy Practices, which provides detailed information about how your health information may be used and disclosed, your rights under HIPAA, and my obligations regarding your privacy, will be provided to you at our first session and you will be asked to acknowledge receipt of this notice. You may request a copy of the current Notice of Privacy Practices at any time by contacting me directly.

AFFILIATE / THIRD-PARTY LINKS DISCLOSURE AND DISCLAIMER

We may partner with other businesses or become part of different affiliate marketing programs whose products or services may be promoted or advertised on the website in exchange for commissions and/or financial rewards when you click and/or purchase those products or services through our affiliate links. We will receive a commission if you purchase through our affiliate link at no extra cost to you.

We may also recommend other products, books, apps, podcasts, services, coaches, and consultants, etc. but no such reference is intended to be an endorsement or statement that such information provided is accurate. We recommend these based on our personal experiences but it is still your responsibility to conduct your own due diligence to ensure you have obtained complete accurate information about such products, services, coaches, and consultants.

FAIR USE DISCLAIMER 

This website may provide reviews for products, services, educational material, professional trainings, organization and other sources of material including but not limited to posting product images from other websites, links, pictures, quotes, and logos of manufacturers. In doing so, no copyright is claimed for this kind of content on the website, and to the extent that such material may appear to be infringed, we assert that such alleged infringement is permissible under the fair use principles of the United States of America copyright laws. If you believe any material has been used in an unauthorized manner, please contact us at info@behindthemaskcounseling.com).

NO WARRANTIES

ALL CONTENT, INFORMATION, PRODUCTS AND/OR SERVICES ON THE WEBSITE ARE “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PURPOSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW. COMPANY MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES AS TO THE CONTENT, INFORMATION, MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, AND/OR SERVICES PROVIDED ON THIS WEBSITE. COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTIES THAT THE WEBSITE WILL PERFORM OR OPERATE TO MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR THAT THE INFORMATION PRESENTED HERE WILL BE COMPLETE, CURRENT, OR ERROR-FREE. COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, IMPLIED AND EXPRESS FOR ANY PURPOSE TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

You agree that under no circumstances, we and/or our officers, employees, successors, shareholders, joint venture partners, or anyone else working with us shall be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, equitable, special, punitive, exemplary or any other damages resulting from your use of this website including but not limited to all the content, information, products, services and graphics presented here.

You expressly agree that your use of the website is at your sole risk and that you are solely responsible for the accuracy of the personal and any information you provide, the outcome of your actions, personal and business results, and for all other use in connection with the website.

You also expressly agree that we and/or our officers, employees, successors, shareholders, joint venture partners, or anyone else working with us shall not be liable to you for any damages resulting from 1) any errors or omissions on the website, delay or denial of any products or services, failure of performance of any kind, interruption in the operation and your use of the website, website attacks including computer virus, hacking of information, and any other system failures; 2) any loss of income, use, data, revenue, profits, business or any goodwill related to the website; 3) any theft or unauthorized access by the third party of your information from the website regardless of our negligence; and 4) any use or misuse of the information, products and/or services offered here.

This limitation of liability shall apply whether such liability arises from negligence, breach of contract, tort or any other legal theory of liability. You agree that we provide no express or implied guarantees to you for the content presented here, and you accept that no particular results are being promised to you here.

INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold the Company and/or its officers, employees, successors, shareholders, joint venture partners, or anyone else working with us harmless from all losses, claims, damages, demands, actions, suits, proceedings, or judgments, including costs, expenses and reasonable attorneys' fees ("Liabilities") assessed against or otherwise incurred by you arising, in whole or in part, from: (a) actions or omissions, whether done negligently or otherwise, by you, your agents, directors, officers, employees or representatives; (b) all your actions and use of our websites including purchasing programs, products and services; (c) violation of any laws, rules, regulations or ordinances by you; or (d) violation of any terms and conditions of this website by you or anyone related to you; e) infringement by you or any other user of your account of any intellectual property or other rights of anyone. The company will notify you promptly of any such claims or liability and reserves the right to defend such claim, liability, or damage at your expense. You shall fully cooperate and assist us if requested, without any cost, to defend any such claims.