Website Terms and Conditions of Use
Effective Date: August 27, 2025
Welcome to the website of Best Life Counseling TX PLLC (“Best Life Counseling TX,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By using this Website (the “Site”), you demonstrate your agreement to be bound by these Website Terms and Conditions of Use (“Terms & Conditions”) and our [Privacy Policy]. Please read these Terms carefully. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of this Website immediately.
If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using this Site, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal authority to enter into these Terms. You agree to comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws, rules, and regulations.
We may alter these Terms without notice, and your continued use of the Site signifies acceptance of any future changes. You are encouraged to review these Terms regularly.
2. Informational Use Only – No Provider-Patient Relationship
The information on this Site is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, mental health, or counseling advice, nor does it substitute for professional medical or mental health diagnosis or treatment.
Visiting this Site does not create a provider-patient or therapist-client relationship.
If you have concerns about a medical or mental health condition, please consult your licensed healthcare provider.
In an emergency, call 911 immediately.
3. Protected Health Information (PHI)
Do not submit, share, or transmit protected health information (PHI) through this Site unless you are directed to a secure, HIPAA-compliant portal.
Best Life Counseling TX does not use this Website to store or transmit PHI and does not have an affirmative duty to monitor for PHI.
If PHI is improperly submitted through the Website, we may revoke your access.
By using the Site, you agree to indemnify Best Life Counseling TX against damages or claims arising from your improper disclosure of PHI.
4. Permitted Uses of Content
Unless otherwise stated, Best Life Counseling TX (or its licensors) owns all content on this Site, including text, graphics, images, videos, software, and logos (collectively “Content”).
We grant you a limited, personal, nonexclusive, and nontransferable license to use and display the Content for personal, non-commercial purposes, provided you do not modify or remove copyright or trademark notices.
You may not:
Copy, reproduce, modify, or distribute Content without prior written consent.
Frame, scrape, or systematically collect data from this Site.
Use the Content for any unlawful or commercial purpose without authorization.
All rights not expressly granted are reserved by Best Life Counseling TX.
5. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to use the Site to:
Harass, stalk, defame, or harm others.
Post, transmit, or distribute unlawful, threatening, obscene, or defamatory content.
Introduce viruses or malicious code.
Collect or track personal information of other users.
Attempt unauthorized access to the Site or related systems.
We reserve the right to terminate your access for violations.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
This Site’s Content is protected by copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. Unauthorized reproduction, replication, or redistribution of Content for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited.
If you believe your intellectual property rights have been infringed, you may submit a DMCA takedown request with sufficient detail for us to investigate. Knowingly submitting false infringement claims may subject you to liability under federal law.
7. Third-Party Links and Services
The Site may include links to third-party websites and services (including scheduling software, Stripe, or PayPal). These are provided for convenience only. Best Life Counseling TX is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party websites, and inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.
If you follow a third-party link, you are subject to that site’s terms and privacy practices.
We also allow third-party websites to link to our Site under limited license, provided they do not misrepresent sponsorship or affiliation. We may revoke such linking permission at any time.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and its Content are provided “AS IS” and without warranties of any kind.
Best Life Counseling TX does not guarantee:
Accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information
That the Site will be secure, error-free, or uninterrupted
That the Site is free from viruses or harmful components
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
9. Limitation of Liability
By using the Site, you agree that Best Life Counseling TX shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from:
Use or inability to use the Site
Reliance on Site Content
Errors, omissions, or interruptions in Site operation
Third-party links or services
Your sole remedy is to discontinue use of the Site.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Best Life Counseling TX, its employees, contractors, and affiliates from claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Site, violation of these Terms, or improper disclosure of PHI.
11. Electronic Communications
By providing your email address, you consent to receive unencrypted, unsecured electronic communications. Do not use email to transmit sensitive or confidential information.
12. User Submissions and Creative Material
Do not send unsolicited ideas, concepts, or materials (“Creative Material”) unless specifically requested. Any submitted Creative Material becomes the property of Best Life Counseling TX, without compensation, and may be used for any lawful purpose.
13. Minors’ Privacy
This Site is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If such information is discovered, it will be deleted.
14. Governing Law and Venue
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes shall be filed exclusively in the state or federal courts of Tarrant County, Texas.
15. Severability and Waiver
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remainder shall remain valid. Waivers must be in writing, signed by an authorized representative of Best Life Counseling TX.
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms & Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Best Life Counseling TX regarding your use of this Site.
17. Contact Information
For questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us:
Best Life Counseling TX PLLC
📧 elaine.stricklin@bestlifecounselingtx.com
📞 682-252-3830