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COUPLES COUNSELING CHICAGO, PLLC WEBSITE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE
Welcome to Couples Counseling Chicago (www.couplescounselingchicago.net). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Couples Counseling Chicago, a wholly owned subsidiary of 2nd Story Consultants. By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms.
2. Nature of Information Provided
The information provided on this website is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The content on this website:
- Does not establish a therapist-client relationship
- Should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with qualified healthcare professionals
- May not be appropriate for your specific situation
- Is not intended to provide specific clinical advice
Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or psychological condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
3. No Doctor-Patient Relationship
Use of this website, including email communications, informational documents, phone calls, or any other form of electronic communication, does not create a therapist-client or doctor-patient relationship. Such a relationship is only established when:
- You schedule and attend an appointment at our office
- You meet face-to-face (or through authorized telehealth services) with one of our licensed professionals
- Both parties have signed appropriate consent and treatment agreements
We do not assume responsibility for the therapist-client relationship until these conditions are met.
4. Emergency Situations
IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL OR PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY OR GO TO YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY ROOM.
This website is not designed to provide emergency or crisis counseling. Do not use this website or email for emergency communications. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- Emergency Services: 911
5. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of Couples Counseling Chicago or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.
You may not:
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the website
- Use any content for commercial purposes without express written consent
- Modify, create derivative works from, or reverse engineer any part of the website
- Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
5.1 Proprietary Clinical Protocols The Gate 14™ program, including its “6 Sessions, 14 Destinations” premarital framework, structured flight path model, and all associated workbook materials, is the exclusive intellectual property of Couples Counseling Chicago, PLLC. This protocol is protected by trademark and copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, clinical “ghost-branding,” or adaptation of this structured framework by third-party practitioners or organizations is strictly prohibited and will be pursued to the fullest extent of the law. Participation in or engagement with Gate 14™ digital content, including the ‘structured flight path’ summaries provided on this website, does not constitute a formal clinical diagnosis or a guarantee of specific relationship outcomes, and serves solely as a framework for structured discernment.
6. Permitted Use
You may view, download for caching purposes only, and print pages from the website for your own personal, non-commercial use, subject to the restrictions set out in these terms and conditions.
You must not:
- Republish material from this website without attribution and permission
- Sell, rent, or sub-license material from the website
- Reproduce or redistribute material for commercial purposes
- Use this website in any way that is unlawful or fraudulent
- Use this website to send unsolicited commercial communications
7. User Conduct
You agree not to use this website to:
- Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law
- Transmit any material that is defamatory, offensive, or otherwise objectionable
- Transmit any material that contains viruses or any other harmful code
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
- Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the website
8. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by Couples Counseling Chicago. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.
We provide these links as a courtesy and convenience, but do not endorse the content of any linked site. You access third-party websites at your own risk.
9. Amazon Associates Disclosure
Couples Counseling Chicago is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
This means that we may earn a small commission when you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase on Amazon. This comes at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products and resources that we believe may be helpful to our visitors.
Our participation in this program does not influence our editorial content. All opinions and recommendations are our own and are made in good faith to provide helpful resources to our community.
10. Advertising and Sponsored Content
This website may display advertisements and sponsored content. We strive to ensure that all advertising is clearly identified as such. However, the presence of advertising does not constitute an endorsement of the advertised products or services.
Opinions and statements expressed by us are our own. While we make reasonable efforts to review content, we do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information provided by third parties.
11. Mature Content Advisory
This website contains mental health, health, and medical-related materials that may address topics of a sensitive nature, including sexuality and intimate relationships. Some materials may be considered sexually explicit.
By using this website, you acknowledge that:
- You are at least 18 years of age
- You understand that the website may contain mature content
- You will not be offended by such materials or will discontinue use if you are
12. Privacy and Confidentiality
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Important Note on Internet Communications: Email and other forms of electronic communication over the Internet are not secure or confidential means of communication. We strive to treat all communications with professional care, but we cannot be held responsible for the protection or privacy of information transmitted through the Internet or any other network that you may use to contact us.
13. Disclaimer of Warranties
THIS WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that:
- The website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
- The information provided will be accurate, reliable, or complete
- Any errors in the website will be corrected
- The website or servers are free of viruses or other harmful components
14. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, COUPLES COUNSELING CHICAGO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:
- Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the website
- Any conduct or content of any third party on the website
- Any content obtained from the website
- Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages. Accordingly, some of the limitations above may not apply to you.
15. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Couples Counseling Chicago, 2nd Story Consultants, and their officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Use or your use of the website.
16. Professional Licensing
Our therapists are licensed professionals in the State of Illinois. Services are provided in accordance with Illinois state laws and regulations governing mental health practice. If you are located outside of Illinois, please consult with a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
17. Changes to Terms of Use
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
We encourage you to review these Terms of Use periodically for any updates or changes.
18. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these Terms of Use.
19. Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the Terms of Use will otherwise remain in full force and effect.
20. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms of Use will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Cook County, Illinois, and you hereby consent to personal jurisdiction and venue therein.
21. Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Couples Counseling Chicago regarding your use of the website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
22. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
Couples Counseling Chicago
655 W. Irving Park Rd #203, Chicago, IL 60613
23. Acknowledgment
BY USING THIS WEBSITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF USE, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT USE THIS WEBSITE.