Terms of Use
The following Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website meganbathen-gonzalezpsychotherapy.com ("Website"), operated by Megan Bathen-Gonzalez Psychotherapy, LMFT ("Practice," "we," "us," or "our").
By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this Website.
Use of This Website
You must be 18 years of age or older to use this Website. By using this Website, you represent that you meet this requirement.
You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict or inhibit anyone else's use of the Website. You may not use this Website to transmit any material that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of this Website at any time without notice. We are not liable to you or any third party for any such modification, suspension, or discontinuation.
Not a Substitute for Therapy
The content on this Website — including blog posts, articles, downloadable guides, and any other resources — is for general educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, or a therapeutic relationship of any kind.
Use of this Website does not create a therapist-client relationship between you and Megan Bathen-Gonzalez, LMFT. A therapeutic relationship is only established through a formal intake process, execution of a written consent for treatment, and the commencement of scheduled therapy sessions.
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline), call 911, or go to your nearest emergency room.
Downloadable Resources
This Website may offer free downloadable guides or resources ("Resources") in exchange for your email address or other contact information. By downloading any Resource, you acknowledge that:
The Resource is for your personal, non-commercial use only
You may not reproduce, distribute, sell, or create derivative works from any Resource without prior written permission
The Resource does not constitute therapy or clinical advice
Intellectual Property
All content on this Website — including text, graphics, logos, images, blog posts, downloadable guides, and other materials — is the property of Megan Bathen-Gonzalez Psychotherapy, LMFT, or its licensors, and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use this Website and its content for your own personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publish, transmit, or create derivative works from any content on this Website without our prior written consent.
Third-Party Links
This Website may contain links to third-party websites, including but not limited to SimplePractice, Mentaya, and Psychology Today. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party websites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and privacy policies.
Disclaimer of Warranties
This Website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We make no representation that the content on this Website is accurate, complete, current, or free from errors. We disclaim all warranties to the fullest extent permitted by law, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Megan Bathen-Gonzalez Psychotherapy, LMFT shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, this Website or its content. This includes but is not limited to damages arising from reliance on any information provided on this Website.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Megan Bathen-Gonzalez Psychotherapy, LMFT from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any third party.
Governing Law
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. Any dispute arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Santa Clara County, California.
Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
Contact
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Megan Bathen-Gonzalez Psychotherapy, LMFT
Los Gatos, CA
megan@meganbathen-gonzalezpsychotherapy.com
(408) 341-9146