Website Terms of Use & Disclaimer

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Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to the Mariana Enson Therapy website ("Site"). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this Site.

Mariana Enson Therapy reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

No Therapist-Client Relationship

Important: Use of this website does not establish a therapist-client relationship.

Browsing this Site, submitting a contact form, or sending an email does not create a therapeutic relationship

A formal therapist-client relationship begins only after:

An initial consultation has occurred

Informed consent documents have been signed

Both parties have agreed to work together

Until a formal agreement is established, no confidential or therapeutic relationship exists.

Not Medical or Mental Health Advice

The information provided on this Site is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as:

Medical advice

Mental health advice

Diagnosis or treatment

A substitute for professional mental health care

Crisis intervention services

Do not rely on information from this Site as a replacement for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition.

Emergency Disclaimer

This website is not intended for use in emergency situations.

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

Call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)

Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room

Contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741

Do not use the contact form or email for emergency communications. Email and contact form submissions are not monitored 24/7 and may not receive an immediate response.

Scope of Practice

Mariana Enson is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT #161253) licensed in California and practicing under the supervision of Tamar Colen, LMFT #22944.

Services are provided in accordance with:

California Board of Behavioral Sciences regulations

Applicable state and federal laws

Professional ethical standards

Services are available only to residents of California. Mariana Enson is not licensed to provide services to individuals located outside of California.

No Guarantees or Warranties

While Mariana Enson is committed to providing quality therapeutic services, no guarantees are made regarding outcomes or results from therapy.

Therapy outcomes vary based on individual circumstances

Success depends on many factors, including client engagement and commitment

No specific results are promised or guaranteed

Accuracy of Information

We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information on this Site. However:

Information may contain errors or omissions

Content may become outdated

We make no warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of information on this Site

We reserve the right to update or change information without notice

Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., insurance providers, mental health resources, professional organizations). These links are provided for your convenience only.

We do not endorse or control third-party websites

We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of external sites

Visiting third-party sites is at your own risk

We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit

Confidentiality & Privacy

While we take reasonable measures to protect your privacy:

Email and contact forms are not secure methods of communication for sensitive or confidential information

Do not include detailed personal or health information in contact form submissions

For confidential communications, please wait until a formal therapeutic relationship has been established

Please review our Privacy Policy for detailed information about how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including text, images, graphics, logos, and design elements, is the property of Mariana Enson Therapy or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may not:

Copy, reproduce, or distribute Site content without written permission

Use content for commercial purposes

Modify or create derivative works from Site content

Remove copyright or proprietary notices

You may view and print pages from this Site for personal, non-commercial use only.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Mariana Enson Therapy, its owner, employees, and supervisors shall not be liable for:

Any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages

Loss of data, income, or profit

Personal injury or emotional distress

Damages arising from use or inability to use this Site

Reliance on information provided on this Site

Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in Site content

Use of this Site is at your own risk. This Site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Mariana Enson Therapy, its owner, supervisors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

Your use of this Site

Your violation of these Terms of Use

Your violation of any rights of another person or entity

User Conduct

When using this Site, you agree not to:

Use the Site for any unlawful purpose

Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its systems

Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code

Harass, threaten, or harm others

Impersonate any person or entity

Collect or harvest information about other users

Interfere with the proper functioning of the Site

Telehealth Services

If you engage in telehealth services with Mariana Enson Therapy:

A separate Telehealth Consent Form will be required

Technology requirements and limitations will be discussed

You are responsible for ensuring a private, secure location for sessions

Technical difficulties may occur and are not the responsibility of the therapist

HIPAA Compliance

For clients engaged in therapy services, Protected Health Information (PHI) is handled in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

A separate Notice of Privacy Practices will be provided at the start of services, detailing how your health information is used and protected.

Cookies and Analytics

This Site may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to improve user experience and understand Site usage.

Cookies are small files stored on your device

You can disable cookies through your browser settings

Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality

For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

California Residents

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to:

Know what personal information is collected

Request deletion of personal information

Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)

For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from use of this Site or these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of Los Angeles County, California.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Mariana Enson Therapy regarding use of this Site.

Contact Information

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

Mariana Enson, AMFT #161253

Mariana Enson Therapy

2615 Pacific Coast Hwy #324

Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Phone: 424-236-2060

Email: marianaenson@gmail.com

Supervised by: Tamar Colen, LMFT #22944

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