Terms of Service

Effective Date: 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to the website of Restoring Minds Counseling (“we”, “us”, “our”, “the Practice”). By accessing or using our website at https://www.restoring-mindscounseling.com/ (“Website”), you (“you”, “User”, “Visitor”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Website.

2. Services & Scope

a. The Website is provided for general informational purposes about our counseling practice, services, background, credentials (e.g., Liesl M. Geschke, LMFT), and how to contact us.
b. Use of the Website (including email/contact form) does not establish a therapist-client relationship. If you wish to engage in therapy services, additional consent paperwork and a separate professional agreement will apply.
c. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue (temporarily or permanently) the Website (or any part of it) at any time, with or without notice.

3. User Responsibilities

a. You agree to use the Website lawfully and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
b. You represent that all information you provide is accurate, current, and complete.
c. You will not use the Website for any harmful or unlawful purpose, attempt to interfere with the Website’s functionality, or upload malicious code.

4. Intellectual Property

a. All content on the Website (text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, design, compilation) is owned by the Practice or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
b. You may view, download, and print one copy of the materials for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices.
c. Any other use (reproduction, modification, distribution, transmission, display, performance) without our prior written permission is prohibited.

5. Links to Third-Party Sites

The Website may contain links to third-party websites for convenience or informational purposes. We do not control or endorse those sites, and we are not responsible for their content, accuracy, practices, or policies. If you follow a link, you do so at your own risk.

6. Disclaimers & Limitations of Liability

a. No guarantee of results – While we provide counseling services, any information on the Website is for general purposes only and does not guarantee any particular outcome.
b. No professional advice – The content of the Website is not intended to be a substitute for professional mental health care or medical advice. If you are in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts, you should contact emergency services immediately.
c. To the fullest extent permitted by law: neither the Practice nor affiliated persons are liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages arising from your use (or inability to use) the Website or its content.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Practice, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors and affiliates from and against all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of (a) your use of the Website; (b) your violation of these Terms; or (c) your violation of any rights of a third party.

8. Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time by posting the updated version on the Website and updating the “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

9. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington (or the state in which the Practice is located). You agree that any dispute arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in [insert county], Washington (or appropriate jurisdiction), and you submit to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Restoring Minds Counseling
Address: 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 380, Vancouver, WA 98683
Restoring Minds Counseling
Phone: (360) 780-3934