Terms of Use

Quick Summary

Welcome to CouplesTherapistsNearMe.com! Here's the simple version of what you should know before using the site:

1. Who Can Use the Site

  • You must be at least 18 years old in Ontario.
  • Under 18? A parent or guardian must supervise.

2. Using the Site Responsibly

  • Use the site only for personal purposes (e.g., finding a couples therapist).
  • Don't hack, scrape, disrupt, or misuse the site.
  • Be honest with any information you submit.

3. Professional Profiles

  • Therapists manage their own profiles and set their own rates.
  • Search results don't mean endorsement.
  • You choose who to contact, and therapy outcomes are between you and the therapist.

4. Payments & Subscriptions

  • Therapists pay a monthly subscription to be listed.
  • Payments are securely processed by Stripe.
  • You don't pay the site for therapy—sessions are arranged directly with therapists.

5. Content & Intellectual Property

  • Content belongs to the site or its licensors.
  • You may view content for personal use only—no copying or selling.
  • Anything you submit can be used to operate and promote the platform.

6. Third-Party Links

  • External links are for convenience; we're not responsible for them.

7. Limitation of Liability

  • We're not responsible for issues resulting from use of the site or interactions with therapists.
  • Any liability is limited.

8. Changes

  • Terms may be updated. Using the site means you accept the current version.
Terms of Use – CouplesTherapistsNearMe.com

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

These Terms govern your use of CouplesTherapistsNearMe.com ("the site"). By using the site, you agree to these Terms.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old or the legal age to form a binding contract in Ontario. Users under 18 may use the site only with parent or guardian supervision. Access is void where prohibited.

2. Your Responsibilities

2.1 General Conduct

You agree to use the site for personal purposes and not to:

  • Use automated tools, scraping, or disruptive methods
  • Use the site for unauthorized commercial purposes
  • Interfere with site operations
  • Copy or collect site content without permission
  • Attempt to access others' information
  • Reverse-engineer or modify the site
  • Use the site for illegal or competitive purposes

We may investigate violations and take action as needed. Monitoring is not required but may occur.

2.2 Professional Registration

  • Professional profiles must contain accurate information.
  • Account credentials must be kept secure.
  • Misrepresentation may result in removal.
  • Organizations managing over 100 profiles must register as a Professional Network.

3. Authorization & Acknowledgment

  • The site displays therapist profiles based on user preferences and platform algorithms.
  • Ordering of profiles does not equal endorsement.
  • Users choose their own therapist; the site is not responsible for services or outcomes.

4. Pricing, Payments & Subscriptions

  • Therapists set their own session rates, which may change.
  • Monthly subscriptions are billed through Stripe and renew automatically.
  • Cancellations take effect at the end of the billing cycle; no partial refunds.
  • Payment information must be accurate and up to date.
  • Insurance information shown by therapists is self-reported.

5. Intellectual Property

  • All content and materials on the site are owned or licensed by the platform.
  • You receive a limited license for personal, non-commercial use.
  • By submitting content, you grant a non-exclusive, royalty-free license for platform operation and promotion.
  • You may not copy, modify, distribute, or publicly display content without permission.

6. Third-Party Links

The site may link to external websites or services, which we do not control or endorse.

7. Termination

Accounts may be suspended or terminated for violating these Terms. No refunds for active subscription periods.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Ontario law:

  • The site is not responsible for damages related to use of the platform or interactions with therapists.
  • Any liability will not exceed the amount paid for Services in the previous 12 months.

9. Disclaimers

The site and services are provided "as is" and "as available." No guarantees are made regarding accuracy, reliability, availability, or performance.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the platform, its team, and affiliates from claims arising from your use of the site, your content, or your interactions with therapists.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Ontario and applicable federal laws of Canada. All disputes will be resolved in Toronto, Ontario.

12. Updates & Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with the Privacy Policy, form the complete agreement. Updates may be posted at any time; continued use means acceptance.

13. Electronic Communications

You agree that electronic communications (emails, website notices, clicking "I Agree," etc.) are legally binding.

14. Miscellaneous

  • Severability: Invalid provisions do not affect the remainder.
  • Waiver: Not enforcing a right does not waive future enforcement.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms or your account, contact:

Email: info@CouplesTherapistsNearMe.com

Urgent privacy or security inquiries should be marked as such in the subject line.