1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Service and any additional terms and conditions that may apply to specific sections of the website or to services and products available through the site. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue your use of the website.

2. Use of Website

The website content is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

• You agree not to use the website for any unlawful purpose or any purpose prohibited under this clause.

• You agree not to use the website in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair it, or interfere with any other party's use of the website.

3. No Therapeutic Relationship

Accessing this website or interacting with any content does not establish a therapeutic relationship between you and Hearthside Counseling LLC or Mary Lawrence, LISW-S. A therapeutic relationship is only formed when you schedule an appointment and complete the intake process through my third-party booking platform. This site provides information about available mental health services, myself as a clinician, and my therapeutic approach. The content on this website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or mental health advice.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website - including text, images, logos, and design - is the intellectual property of Hearthside Counseling LLC unless otherwise noted. You may not reproduce, modify, or distribute content without prior written consent.

5. Links to Third-Party Sites

This website may contain links to external websites that are not maintained or controlled by Hearthside Counseling LLC. Hearthside Counseling LLC does not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Your use of these third-party websites is at your own risk.

6. Limitation of Liability

Hearthside Counseling LLC shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from:

• The use or inability to use the website.

• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data.

• Any errors or omissions in the content.

• Your reliance on any information provided on the website.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and its content are provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the site or the information, content, materials, or products included on the site.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Hearthside Counseling LLC, its affiliates, contractors, and licensors from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the website, your violation of these terms, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity.

9. Changes to Terms of Service

These Terms of Service may be updated at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to its conflict of law principles.