Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using this website

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Welcome to the website of Joshua Cross, MFT, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (License #MFC 46629) providing therapy services in California. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, please do not use this website.

2. Website Purpose and Limitations

Informational Use Only

This website is designed to provide general information about therapy services offered by Joshua Cross, MFT. The content on this website is for informational purposes only and is not intended to:

No Therapeutic Relationship

Use of this website, including submission of contact forms or emails, does not create a therapist-client relationship. A therapeutic relationship begins only after:

⚠️ Emergency Disclaimer

This website is not designed to handle emergencies or crisis situations.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or are in crisis, please:

Do not use this website's contact forms or email for emergency situations. Response times vary and are not appropriate for urgent matters.

3. Contact Forms and Communications

Response Time

While I strive to respond to inquiries promptly, I cannot guarantee immediate responses. Contact forms and emails are typically reviewed during business hours (Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm Pacific). If you have an urgent matter, please call (415) 722-4699.

Confidentiality Limitations

Please be aware that email and contact form communications are not completely secure or confidential. Do not include sensitive personal health information in contact forms or emails until a secure therapeutic relationship has been established.

No Medical Advice

Any information provided through email or contact form responses is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional therapeutic advice tailored to your specific situation.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

Copyright

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, blog posts, and other materials, is the property of Joshua Cross, MFT and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

Permitted Use

You may view, download, and print pages from this website for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided that you:

Blog Content

Blog posts and articles on this website are protected by copyright. You may share links to blog posts on social media, but you may not copy or reproduce the full text of blog posts without written permission.

5. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience and information. I do not control these websites and am not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement.

You access third-party websites at your own risk and should review their terms of service and privacy policies.

6. Privacy and Data Collection

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

By using this website, you consent to the data practices described in our Privacy Policy.

7. User Conduct

You agree not to use this website to:

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its contents are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

While I strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, I make no representations or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the content on this website.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Joshua Cross, MFT shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

This limitation applies even if Joshua Cross, MFT has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

10. Professional Licensing

Joshua Cross is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in the State of California (License #MFC 46629). Services are provided in accordance with California law and professional standards established by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Therapy services are currently provided only to residents of California through secure online telehealth platforms.

11. Fees and Payment

Information about fees is provided on this website for informational purposes. Actual fees and payment arrangements will be discussed during the initial consultation and documented in a formal agreement.

For detailed fee information, please see our Good Faith Estimate page.

12. Modifications to Terms

I reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this website. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms.

The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when these terms were last revised.

13. Modifications to Website

I reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of this website at any time without notice or liability.

14. Termination of Access

I reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to this website at any time, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms of Service.

15. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding relating to your access to or use of this website shall be brought exclusively in the courts of California.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms of Service will otherwise remain in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Joshua Cross, MFT regarding the use of this website.

18. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact:

Joshua Cross, MFT
License #MFC 46629
Phone: (415) 722-4699
Email: [Your Email Address]

19. Acknowledgment

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

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These Terms of Service were last updated on January 1, 2025. Please check this page periodically for updates.