Terms of Use – DVTherapists.com

Plain-language terms for using the DVTherapists.com website and directory.

Terms of Use

1. About These Terms

These Terms of Use describe how you may access and use DVTherapists.com and any related content, tools, or features (the “Site”). By visiting or using the Site in any way, you are agreeing to these Terms. If you do not agree, you may choose not to use the Site.

2. What DVTherapists.com Is and Is Not

DVTherapists.com is an informational directory and resource site. It is designed to help people learn about mental-health support options and find general information about therapists, modalities, and related topics.

The Site is:

• for general education and information only
• not therapy, counseling, or medical care
• not a crisis or emergency service
• not a referral or endorsement service
• not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment

No content on the Site is intended to create, or should be understood as creating, a professional, clinical, or therapeutic relationship of any kind between you and the Site, its owners, contributors, or any listed therapists.

3. Not for Emergencies or Crises

The Site does not monitor or respond to emergencies, safety concerns, or crisis situations. If you are concerned about immediate safety, support in your area may be available through local emergency numbers, crisis lines, or other community resources.

4. Eligibility to Use the Site

The Site is intended for adults. If you use the Site, you confirm that you are legally able to agree to these Terms in your location. If you are using the Site on behalf of another person or an organization, you confirm that you are authorized to do so and that the other person or organization also agrees to these Terms.

5. Informational Content Only

Content on the Site, including articles, descriptions of modalities, therapist profiles, and any other materials, is offered for general information and education. It is not tailored to your specific situation and is not professional advice. Any decisions you make about therapy, mental health care, legal issues, safety, or other matters are your own responsibility.

6. Therapist and Service Listings

The Site may include profiles or listings for therapists, counselors, or other providers. These listings are informational only and are typically based on information provided by the listed individuals or organizations themselves.

• The Site does not supervise, manage, or direct any therapist or provider.
• The Site does not guarantee qualifications, licenses, identity, availability, or suitability of any therapist or provider.
• The Site does not guarantee that any listed person or service will meet your needs, preferences, or expectations.

If you decide to contact, hire, or otherwise interact with any person or service you find through the Site, that interaction is strictly between you and that provider, and occurs outside the Site.

7. No Professional, Legal, or Medical Advice

Information on the Site is not professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to psychological, medical, legal, financial, or safety advice. If you have questions about your health, legal rights, safety, or other important issues, you may wish to consult a qualified professional who can consider your specific circumstances.

8. Your Choices and Responsibilities

You remain fully responsible for how you use information from the Site and for any decisions you make based on it. You may choose to:

• evaluate any information independently
• ask questions of any therapist or provider you contact
• seek second opinions or additional resources

The Site does not take responsibility for any arrangements, agreements, or communications that occur between you and any person or organization you contact after visiting the Site.

9. Acceptable Use of the Site

By using the Site, you agree to use it in a lawful, respectful, and non-harmful way. In particular, you agree not to:

• use the Site for any unlawful purpose
• harass, threaten, abuse, or harm others through or in connection with the Site
• attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its systems
• interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site
• copy, scrape, or harvest content or data from the Site in a way that violates these Terms or applicable law
• impersonate any person or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity

10. User-Provided Content

From time to time, the Site may allow you to submit or share content, such as profile information, descriptions, or feedback. If you submit content, you confirm that:

• you have the right to share it
• it is accurate to the best of your knowledge
• it does not violate anyone else’s rights or privacy
• it does not contain hateful, abusive, or otherwise harmful material

By submitting content, you grant the Site a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free permission to use, display, and distribute that content in connection with operating and improving the Site. You remain responsible for any content you submit.

11. Privacy and Data

The Site may collect and use certain information about how you access and use it. This may include technical information (such as device type, browser, or IP address) and any information you choose to provide (such as when you submit a form or create a listing). Any collection and use of information is handled according to the Site’s separate Privacy Policy, which may change over time.

12. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, the Site and its content (including text, graphics, and other materials) are owned or licensed by the Site’s operators. You receive a limited, non-exclusive permission to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes, in line with these Terms.

Without prior written permission, you agree not to:

• copy, distribute, or publicly display substantial portions of the Site
• modify or create derivative works based on the Site
• use the Site’s content for commercial purposes or resale

13. Third-Party Content and Links

The Site may include links to other websites or resources operated by third parties. Any such links are offered for convenience and information. The Site does not control and is not responsible for third-party content, privacy practices, or services. Visiting any third-party website or using any third-party service is entirely your choice and at your own risk.

14. No Warranties

The Site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent allowed by law, the Site makes no promises or guarantees about:

• the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information
• the availability or performance of the Site
• the quality, safety, or suitability of any therapist, provider, service, or resource listed or mentioned

Your use of the Site and any reliance on its content are at your own discretion and risk.

15. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Site and its owners, operators, contributors, and partners are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of data, opportunities, or goodwill, arising out of or related to your use of the Site or any content, listings, or links it provides.

Where the law does not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, those limits will apply only to the extent allowed in your location.

16. Indemnity

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to be responsible for any claims, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of another person’s rights in connection with the Site.

17. Changes to the Site and These Terms

The Site may change, update, pause, or discontinue any part of its content or features at any time, without notice. These Terms may also be updated from time to time. When the Terms change, the updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

By continuing to use the Site after changes are posted, you are choosing to accept the updated Terms. If you do not wish to agree to the updated Terms, you may stop using the Site.

18. Location of Operation

The Site may be operated from one or more locations and may be accessed from many different places. Laws may vary by region. When you use the Site, you are responsible for complying with the laws that apply to you where you live or access the Site.

19. Governing Law and Disputes

To the extent permitted by law, these Terms and any dispute related to your use of the Site are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where the Site’s primary operator is located, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute may be handled in the courts or other forums of that jurisdiction, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

20. No Waiver and Severability

If any part of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining parts continue in full effect. If the Site does not enforce any part of these Terms at a given time, it does not mean that the Site is waiving any right to enforce them later.

21. Entire Agreement

These Terms represent the entire understanding between you and the Site regarding your use of DVTherapists.com and replace any previous written or verbal agreements about this subject.

22. Contacting the Site

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, you may contact the Site operator through any contact details or forms provided on DVTherapists.com. Please do not use the Site’s contact options for emergencies or urgent safety concerns, as the Site is not able to provide emergency or crisis support.