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TERMS OF SERVICE 

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Last Updated:  11/28/25

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1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using apathtojoy.com (“the Site”), you agree to these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and individuals who access this website.

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2. Mental Health Disclaimer

A Path To Joy Counseling provides information for educational and informational purposes only.
The content on this website is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment, diagnosis, or advice.

Engaging with this Site does not establish a therapist–client relationship.
A therapeutic relationship is only formed after completing the intake process, signing required documents, and meeting with your therapist.

If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911 or your local crisis hotline immediately.

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3. Not Medical or Crisis Services

This website does not provide:

  • Emergency services

  • Medical care

  • Crisis intervention

  • Psychiatric services

  • Immediate therapeutic support

If you need urgent help, contact:

  • 911

  • The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

  • Your nearest emergency room

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4. Use of the Website

You agree to use the Site in lawful ways and not to:

  • Interfere with the Site’s functionality

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site

  • Use the Site to send harmful, threatening, or inappropriate messages

  • Misrepresent your identity

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5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this Site (including text, branding, images, and layout) is the property of A Path To Joy Counseling unless otherwise noted.
You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any content without written permission.

 

6. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites such as Psychology Today or scheduling tools.
We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or accuracy.

Use of third-party sites is at your own discretion.

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7. No Warranty

The Site is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, including:

  • Accuracy of information

  • Availability

  • Reliability

  • Suitability for any purpose

We reserve the right to update, remove, or change content at any time.

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8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, A Path To Joy Counseling is not liable for any damages resulting from:

  • Use of or inability to use the Site

  • Errors or omissions in the content

  • Unauthorized access to your information

  • External links or third-party services

Your use of this Site is at your own risk.

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9. Privacy

Your use of this Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, store, and protect your information.

You can review our Privacy Policy here:
 

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms occasionally. Updated versions will include a revised “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of the Site signifies acceptance of the updated Terms.

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11. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact:

A Path To Joy Counseling
Fayetteville, NY 13066
Email: joy@apathtojoy.com

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