Terms of Service

Caring Minds Psychology, Inc.

Effective Date: December 10, 2025

1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to the website of Caring Minds Psychology, Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Practice”).
By accessing or using our website at
https://caringmindspsychology.com
(the “Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”).
If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this Website.

These Terms govern your use of the Website only. Separate agreements, including informed consent
forms and treatment agreements, govern the provision of psychological services. Please read these
Terms carefully before using the Website.

2. Description of Services

Caring Minds Psychology, Inc. is a California-based psychology practice offering telehealth
services including:

  • Individual Therapy
  • Children and Adolescent Therapy
  • Parent Support and Consultation
  • Family Therapy
  • Therapy for First Responder Children and Families
  • School and IEP Support
  • Collaborative School Consultation Services

This Website provides general information about our Practice and services. It also allows visitors
to submit general inquiries and access our appointment scheduling system through third-party platforms.

3. Website Use and Limitations

3.1 Informational Purposes Only

The content on this Website is provided for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this
Website constitutes professional psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The information
provided should not be used as a substitute for consultation with a qualified mental health professional.

3.2 No Therapist-Client Relationship

Visiting this Website, submitting a contact form, or scheduling an appointment through our booking
system does not establish a therapist-client relationship. A therapist-client relationship is only
established after you have completed the intake process, signed all required consent forms, and been
formally accepted as a client of the Practice.

3.3 Not for Emergencies

This Website is not designed for crisis or emergency situations. If you are experiencing a mental
health emergency, suicidal thoughts, or are in immediate danger, please call 911, go to your nearest
emergency room, or contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

4. Contact Form and Communications

4.1 General Inquiries Only

The contact form on this Website is intended for general inquiries only, such as questions about
our services, location, or how therapy works. It is not intended for clinical communications or the
transmission of sensitive personal information.

4.2 No Protected Health Information

The contact form on this Website is not HIPAA-compliant. Do not submit any Protected Health
Information (PHI) through the contact form, including but not limited to:

  • Information about symptoms, diagnoses, or medical conditions
  • Details about medications or treatment history
  • Insurance or billing information
  • Any other personal health-related information

We cannot guarantee the confidentiality of information submitted through the contact form. For
secure communications regarding your care, please use the client portal provided through our
practice management system.

4.3 Appointment Scheduling

Appointment scheduling is handled through Simple Practice, a third-party HIPAA-compliant practice
management platform. When you use our booking system, you are redirected to Simple Practice’s secure
platform, which is governed by its own terms of service and privacy policy.

5. Third-Party Services and Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites and services, including but not limited to
our client portal hosted by Simple Practice. These third-party services are not under our control,
and we are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms of service. Your use of
third-party services is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of those services.

6. Telehealth Services

All therapy services offered by Caring Minds Psychology, Inc. are provided via telehealth using
HIPAA-compliant platforms, including Simple Practice and Zoom. Telehealth services are subject
to separate informed consent requirements that will be provided during the intake process.

Please note that telehealth services may not be appropriate for all individuals or situations.
Telehealth therapy is only available to clients physically located in California at the time of
their session.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and
software, is the property of Caring Minds Psychology, Inc. or its content suppliers and is
protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view and print content from this Website for your personal, non-commercial use only. You
may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create
derivative works from, transfer, or sell any content obtained from this Website without our prior
written consent.

8. User Conduct

When using this Website, you agree not to:

  • Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website or any systems or networks connected to the Website
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers or networks connected to the Website
  • Use any automated means to access the Website or collect information from the Website

9. Privacy

Your use of this Website is also governed by our
Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect
information gathered through this Website. Please review our Privacy Policy carefully. By using
this Website, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THIS WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, AND INFORMATION PROVIDED ON OR THROUGH THIS WEBSITE
ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other
harmful components. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information
provided on this Website.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, CARING MINDS PSYCHOLOGY, INC. AND ITS OFFICERS,
DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR USE,
ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS WEBSITE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Caring Minds Psychology, Inc. and its officers,
directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses,
costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of
this Website, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another.

13. Services to Minors

Our Practice provides services to children, adolescents, and families. If you are a parent or
guardian seeking services for a minor, you represent that you have the legal authority to consent
to treatment on behalf of the minor and to agree to these Terms.

This Website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect
personal information from children under 13 through this Website. If you believe a child under 13
has submitted personal information through this Website, please contact us immediately.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the exclusive
jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in California for the resolution of any
disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of this Website.

15. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately
upon posting the revised Terms on this Website. Your continued use of the Website after any such
changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms
periodically.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of
competent jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any
other provision of these Terms, and these Terms shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal,
or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and
Caring Minds Psychology, Inc. regarding your use of this Website and supersede all prior or
contemporaneous communications, representations, or agreements, whether oral or written, regarding
the Website.

18. Contact Information

Caring Minds Psychology, Inc.

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://caringmindspsychology.com