Terms of Service

Welcome to Texas Therapist. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, content, and directory services (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, to use the Service. By using the Service you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement and that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

2. Not Medical Advice; No Provider–Patient Relationship

The information provided through the Service, including therapist listings, articles, and educational content, is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Use of the Service does not create a provider–patient relationship between you and Texas Therapist. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.

3. Directory and Third-Party Providers

The Service includes a directory of independent licensed therapists and clinicians. We do not employ these providers, and we do not endorse, recommend, or guarantee the quality, qualifications, licensure, or services of any provider listed. You are solely responsible for evaluating any provider before engaging their services and for any arrangements you make directly with them.

4. Accounts and User Submissions

Certain features may require you to submit information such as contact details or inquiry messages. You agree that all information you provide is accurate, current, and complete. You are responsible for safeguarding any credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree not to submit content that is unlawful, harmful, harassing, defamatory, infringing, or otherwise objectionable.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Service in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
• Scrape, crawl, harvest, or copy content from the Service except as expressly permitted.
• Interfere with, disrupt, or attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, related systems, or networks.
• Impersonate any person or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
• Use the Service to transmit spam, malware, or any harmful or deceptive content.

6. Intellectual Property

All content provided through the Service, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is owned by or licensed to Texas Therapist and is protected by intellectual property laws. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party site or service. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms.

8. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ACCURACY. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TEXAS THERAPIST AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE WILL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (US$100).

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Texas Therapist and its affiliates from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another.

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms. Sections that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and governing law.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the effective date above and may provide additional notice. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in Texas for any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us through the contact information provided on our website.