Terms of Service
Terms of Service Policy
Welcome to spiralmindtherapy.com. The spiralmindtherapy.com website (“Site”) is comprised of various web pages and is owned and operated by Spiral Mind Psychotherapy, LLC. Throughout the Site, the terms “We,” “Us” and “Our” refer to Spiral Mind Psychotherapy, LLC owned and operated by Melissa Lindahl. By visiting the Site and accessing the information, resources, tools, products and services (hereafter referred to as “Services”) available from this Site, you understand, agree, adhere and accept without modifications of the terms, conditions and notices contained in this policy (hereafter referred to as “Terms of Service”).
Please read this Terms of Service carefully before using the Site or Services. Please also read the Privacy Policy, Privacy Practices Policy and Social Media Policy carefully before using this Site or Services. By accessing and using the Site or Services we provide, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Terms of Service. If you do not agree with these terms, please DO NOT use the Site or Services.
This policy is in effect as of March 25, 2024.
Any new features or tools which are added to this Site or Services shall also be subject to the Terms of Service. We reserve the right to change the Terms of Service from time to time without notice. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this Terms of Service periodically to familiarize yourself with any modifications. Your continued use of this Site and any Services, after such modifications, will constitute acknowledgment and agreement of the any changes and/or modification of the Terms of Services.
Professional Disclaimer:
Melissa Lindahl is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW-S), but the information provided on this website is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as professional advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is solely a self-help tool for your own use and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with a qualified mental health professional regarding your specific situation and concerns you may have about your mental health or the mental health of others.
No Client-Therapist Relationship:
Visiting this website, sending an email, using the contact form, or in any way contacting us that is not face-to-face (virtual or in-person) does not establish a client-therapist relationship, nor is it intended to do so. Such a relationship is only formed after an initial face-to-face (virtual or in-person) assessment session, the signing of a formal therapy agreement, and the mutual agreement between therapist and client to enter into a therapeutic relationship.
Confidentiality Statement:
Confidentiality is important to us. While every effort is made to maintain the confidentiality and security of communications through this website, please be aware that no online platform, or method of electronic transmission or storage, can assure absolute 100% security. Therefore, confidentiality of any communication or material transmitted through this website cannot be guaranteed. By engaging in any form of communication through this website, you acknowledge and accept the inherent risks involved.
Privacy Statement:
Your privacy is important to us. Your use of spiralmindtherapy.com is subject to Spiral Mind Psychotherapy, LLC’s Privacy Policy and Privacy Practices Policy. Please review my Privacy Policy which governs this Site and please review my Privacy Practices Police which governs any use of Services. To read each policy in entirety please click here: Privacy Policy and Privacy Practices Policy.
Content Disclaimer:
The content on this website is provided "as is" and without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. The content on this website is intended to provide general information about trauma and mental health-related topics. While efforts are made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information provided, it is not tailored to individual circumstances and should not be interpreted as personal advice or diagnosis. We make no representations or warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the content. Any reliance on the information provided is at your own risk.
Medical Disclaimer:
As licensed mental health clinicians, we are trained to provide psychotherapy services focusing on mental and emotional well-being. While topics related to physical health and lifestyle may be discussed, it is important to understand that we do not provide medical diagnosis, prescribe medication, or offer medical treatments. The information provided on the Site or Services is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment that can be provided by your own physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, licensed dietitian or nutritionist, member of the clergy or any other licensed or registered health care professional. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking professional advice because of information you have read on this Site, its Content, or Services received from us. Do not stop taking any medications without speaking to your physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant or other health care professional.
Own Decision Making Disclaimer:
You are solely responsible for your own choices, actions, decisions, interpretations and results of the information provided on or through this Site and/or during any Services. Spiral Mind Psychotherapy, LLC shall not be held liable for any consequences resulting from your decisions or actions now and in the future. Spiral Mind Psychotherapy, LLC shall not be held liable for any consequences resulting from your decisions or actions.
Responsible Use and Conduct
By visiting this Site and accessing any Services we provide for you, either directly or indirectly, you agree to use the Site and Services only for the purposes intended as permitted by (a) the terms of this Terms of Service, and (b) applicable laws, regulations and generally accepted online practices or guidelines.
Wherein, you understand that:
a. In order to access our Site or Services, you may be required to provide certain information about yourself (such as identification, contact details, etc.) as part of the registration process, or as part of your ability to use the Site or Services. You agree that any information you provide will always be accurate, correct, and up to date.
c. Accessing (or attempting to access) any of this Site or Services by any means other than through the means we provide, is strictly prohibited. You specifically agree not to access (or attempt to access) any of our Site or Services through any automated, unethical or unconventional means.
d. Engaging in any activity that disrupts or interferes with this Site or Services, including the servers and/or networks to which our Resources are located or connected, is strictly prohibited.
e. Attempting to copy, duplicate, reproduce, sell, trade, or resell this Site or Services content or design is strictly prohibited.
f. You are solely responsible for any consequences, losses, or damages that we may directly or indirectly incur or suffer due to any unauthorized activities conducted by you, as explained above, and may incur criminal or civil liability.
g. We may provide various open communication tools on our website, such as blog comments, blog posts, various social media services, etc. If you choose to use these tools to submit any type of content to our Site, then it is your personal responsibility to use these tools in a responsible and ethical manner. By posting information or otherwise using any open communication tools as mentioned, you agree that you will not upload, post, share, or otherwise distribute any content that:
Is illegal, threatening, defamatory, abusive, harassing, degrading, intimidating, fraudulent, deceptive, invasive, racist, or contains any type of suggestive, inappropriate, or explicit language;
Infringes on any trademark, patent, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary right of any party;
Contains any type of unauthorized or unsolicited advertising;
Impersonates any person or entity, including any spiralmindtherapy.com employees or representatives.
We have the right at our sole discretion to remove any content that, we feel in our judgment does not comply with this Terms of Service, along with any content that we feel is otherwise offensive, harmful, objectionable, inaccurate, or violates any third-party copyrights or trademarks. We are not responsible for any delay or failure in removing such content. If you post content that we choose to remove, you hereby consent to such removal, and consent to waive any claim against us.
Emergency Contact Information:
In case of emergency or if you are in immediate crisis, please dial emergency services immediately at 911 or by visiting the nearest hospital. This Site and Services is not monitored 24/7, and we may not be able to respond to urgent matters in a timely fashion.
Limitation of Liability:
In no event shall Spiral Mind Psychotherapy, LLC be liable to you or any third party for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or exemplary loss or damages arising out of or in connection with your participation in Services or the use of information provided on this Site.
Electronic Communications:
Visiting spiralmindtherapy.com, sending a contact form or sending emails to Spiral Mind Psychotherapy, LLC constitutes electronic communications. You consent to receive electronic communications and you agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures and other communications that we provide to you electronically, via email and on the Site, satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.
Copyrights/Trademarks/Intellectual Property:
As a condition of your use of the Site, you warrant to Spiral Mind Psychotherapy, LLC that you will not use the Site for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms. You may not use the Site in any manner which could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site or interfere with any other user's enjoyment of the Site. You may not obtain or attempt to obtain any materials or information through any means not intentionally made available or provided for through the Site.
All content included as part of the Site, such as text, graphics, website name, code, logos, images, as well as the compilation thereof, and any software used on the Site, is the property of Spiral Mind Psychotherapy, LLC or its suppliers and is protected by copyright and other laws that protect intellectual property and proprietary rights. Any inappropriate use, including but not limited to the reproduction, distribution, display or transmission of any content on this site is strictly prohibited, unless specifically authorized by Spiral Mind Therapy, LLC. You agree to observe and abide by all copyright and other proprietary notices, legends or other restrictions contained in any such content and will not make any changes thereto.
Accuracy, Completeness and Timeliness of Information:
We are not responsible if information made available on this site is not accurate, complete, current, suitable or timely. In addition, the information may inadvertently contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors. The material on this site is provided for general information only and should not be relied upon or used as the sole basis for making decisions without consulting primary, more accurate, complete, current, suitable or timely sources of information. Any reliance on the material on this site is at your own risk.
Links to Third Party Websites:
This Site may contain links to third-party websites for additional resources or information that are not owned or controlled by Spiral Mind Psychotherapy, LLC. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or reliability of these external sites. These links are provided solely for your convenience and do not constitute endorsement or recommendation. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, accuracy, practices or reliability of any third-party websites or services. Please review their privacy policies for guidelines as to how they respectively store, use and protect the privacy of your personal information.
Services
All descriptions of Services pricing are subject to change at anytime without notice, at the sole discretion of us.
Affiliates:
Some of our posts at spiralmindtherapy.com contain affiliate links. If you click on an affiliate link and later make a purchase, we may receive a small commission. Clicking on an affiliate link, which earns a commission does NOT result in additional charges to you or cost you anything extra. Mentions of associated products/services/businesses within the content of this Site may or may not be noted as an affiliate in every reference.
No Guarantees:
While every effort is made to provide effective therapy and support to assist you in reaching your goals, Spiral Mind Psychotherapy, LLC, its role, Site, Services or any products it may sell does not guarantee specific results or outcomes. Progress in therapy depends on various factors including but not limited to individual circumstances, effort, motivation, commitment and follow-through to the therapeutic process. Spiral Mind Psychotherapy, LLC cannot predict or guarantee any particular result, and you accept and acknowledge that results differ for each individual. You fully agree that there are no guarantees as to the specific outcome or results you can expect from using the information you receive on or through this Site or Services.
Assumption of Risk:
As with all situations, there are sometimes unknown individual risks and circumstances that can arise during use of the Site or Services that cannot be foreseen that can influence or reduce results. You understand that any mention of any suggestion or recommendation on or through my Site or Services is to be taken at your own risk, with no liability on my part, recognizing that risks, including but not limited to emotional discomfort, psychological distress, and potential changes in mood or behavior, as well as very rare chance that illness, injury or even death could result.
Termination of Use:
We reserve the right to refuse Resources to anyone for any reason at any time. We may exercise this right on a case-by-case basis. We reserve the right to limit, modify or discontinue Resources that we offer, without notice, at any time.
You may terminate these Terms of Service at any time by notifying us that you no longer wish to use our Resources, or when you cease using our site.
Governing Law:
The Site is controlled, operated and administered by Spiral Mind Psychotherapy, LLC from our office within the state of Ohio, USA and are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the USA. If you access the Site from a location outside the USA, you agree that the statutes and laws of Ohio, USA will apply to all matters relating to the use of the Site and the information therein. In addition, if you access the Site from a location outside of the USA you are responsible for compliance with all local laws without regard to the conflict of laws. You agree that you will not use the Spiral Mind Psychotherapy, LLC content accessed through spiralmindtherapy.com in any country or in any manner prohibited by any applicable laws, restrictions or regulations.
Indemnification:
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Spiral Mind Psychotherapy, LLC and its parent, affiliates, partners and their directors, officers, managers, employees, contractors, service providers, donors, agents, and licensors, from any claim or demand against all losses, expenses, damages and costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any third -party due to or arising out of your breach or violation of this User Agreement. We reserve the right to take over the exclusive defense of any claim for which we are entitled to indemnification under this User Agreement. In such event, you shall provide us with such cooperation as is reasonably requested by us.
Changes to Terms:
Spiral Mind Psychotherapy, LLC reserves the right, in our sole discretion, to change the Terms of Service under which spiralmindtherapy.com operates at any time and without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this Site. The most current version of the Terms of Service will supersede all previous versions. It is your responsibility to review this page periodically for any changes.
Acknowledgment of Understanding:
By participating in using this Site or Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to accept the terms of this Terms of Service.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions or comments regarding this Terms of Service, please contact us at info@spiralmindtherapy.com.
