terms of use
Effective Date: August 5, 2026
Website: https://www.empathyhousecounseling.com
These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the website operated by Empathy House Counseling & Wellness, PLLC ("Empathy House," "we," "our," or "us").
By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site immediately.
1. Permitted Use
You agree to use this website for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes only. You agree not to use this website in any way that:
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Violates any applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations;
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Harms, exploits, or attempts to exploit others;
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Attempts to interfere with the operation, security, or functionality of the website;
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Attempts to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website, server, or related systems.
2. Informational Purposes Only
The information provided on this website is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical, psychological, mental health, or legal advice.
Use of this website, including submitting a contact form or requesting an appointment, does not establish a therapist-client relationship. A therapeutic relationship is established only after completion of the intake process, mutual agreement to begin services, and execution of the appropriate informed consent documents.
This website is not intended for emergency situations. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or medical emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.
3. Intellectual Property
All content on this website—including text, graphics, logos, branding, images, downloadable resources, blog posts, and other materials—is the property of Empathy House Counseling & Wellness, PLLC and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, republish, modify, distribute, or commercially use any content from this website without prior written permission.
4. No Warranty
This website and its content are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Empathy House Counseling & Wellness, PLLC disclaims all warranties to the fullest extent permitted by law, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
5. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Empathy House Counseling & Wellness, PLLC, its owner, employees, contractors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any damages arising out of or related to your use of this website, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages.
6. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites or resources for your convenience. Empathy House Counseling & Wellness, PLLC is not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party websites and does not endorse or assume responsibility for them.
7. Changes to These Terms
These Terms of Use may be updated at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
8. Governing Law
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:
Empathy House Counseling & Wellness, PLLC