Terms and Conditions

Website Purpose

This Website is intended to provide general information about LightWay Therapy LLC, mental health services, psychoeducational resources, scheduling options, and related content. Information provided on this Website is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, mental health treatment, diagnosis, or establishment of a therapist-client relationship.

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use this Website independently. Use of this Website by minors must occur with parental or legal guardian involvement where applicable by law.

No Therapeutic Relationship

Use of this Website, including contacting us through forms, email, or scheduling requests, does not create a therapist-client relationship. A therapeutic relationship is only established after completion of required intake documentation, informed consent, verification of appropriateness for services, and mutual agreement to begin treatment.

Emergency Disclaimer

This Website and its communication channels are not intended for emergency or crisis situations. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (United States)
• Local emergency services in your country or region

Messages submitted through this Website may not be reviewed immediately.

Intellectual Property

All Website content, including text, branding, graphics, logos, forms, documents, blog content, downloadable materials, and design elements are the property of LightWay Therapy LLC unless otherwise stated and are protected under applicable intellectual property laws.

You may view and print content for personal, non-commercial use. You may not copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, or commercially exploit Website content without written permission.

User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Website unlawfully
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or data
• Submit false or misleading information
• Transmit malicious software or harmful code
• Harass, threaten, or abuse others through Website communications
• Violate intellectual property rights

Telehealth and Technology

If telehealth services are provided, you acknowledge that electronic communication carries inherent privacy and technological risks, including interruptions, unauthorized access, and technical failures. While reasonable safeguards are used, absolute confidentiality through electronic systems cannot be guaranteed.

Clients are responsible for maintaining privacy in their own environment during sessions, using secure internet connections when possible, and providing accurate contact information.

Payments and Fees

Fees for services are discussed separately through intake and consent documents. Payment policies, cancellation policies, insurance processing, copays, deductibles, and private pay arrangements may be governed by separate agreements.

The Practice reserves the right to modify fees and policies with appropriate notice.

Insurance Disclaimer

Insurance verification is not a guarantee of payment. Clients remain financially responsible for services rendered, including denied claims, copays, deductibles, coinsurance, or services not covered by insurance plans.

Third-Party Services

This Website may contain links to third-party websites, scheduling platforms, payment processors, telehealth systems, or external resources. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, availability, or security of third-party services.

Use of third-party platforms is at your own risk and subject to their own terms and policies.

No Guarantees

We make no guarantees regarding outcomes of therapy, educational content, or use of information on this Website. Individual results vary significantly based on many factors.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This Website and all content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy or completeness, availability, or uninterrupted access.

We do not guarantee that the Website will be free from errors, viruses, or technical interruptions.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, LightWay Therapy LLC and its owner, employees, contractors, or affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from use of or inability to use the Website, reliance on Website content, technical failures, unauthorized access to communications, or third-party services or platforms.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless LightWay Therapy LLC from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your misuse of the Website or violation of these Terms.

Privacy

Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Updated versions become effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, without regard to conflict of law principles.