Terms of Use
Effective Date: August 4, 2026
Welcome to the Heritage Path Counseling website (“Website”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this Website.
Website Purpose
The information provided on this Website is intended for general educational and informational purposes only. The content is designed to provide information about Heritage Path Counseling, the services offered, and general mental health topics.
Nothing on this Website should be interpreted as professional mental health, psychological, psychiatric, legal, or medical advice.
No Therapist-Client Relationship
Your use of this Website, including submitting a contact form, sending an email, or calling our office, does **not** establish a therapist-client relationship.
A therapist-client relationship begins only after:
– An appointment has been scheduled,
– Required intake paperwork has been completed,
– Informed consent has been provided, and
– Both parties agree to begin a professional therapeutic relationship.
Not for Emergencies
This Website is not intended for emergency communication.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, mental health crisis, or believe you may be in immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide or are in emotional distress, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
Please do not use the contact form or email for urgent situations.
Educational Information
Articles, blog posts, downloadable resources, and other content published on this Website are provided for educational purposes only.
Mental health information is general in nature and may not apply to your individual circumstances.
You should not delay seeking professional care because of information you have read on this Website.
Website Accuracy
We strive to provide accurate and current information; however, Heritage Path Counseling makes no warranties or guarantees regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any information on this Website.
Information may be updated, changed, or removed without notice.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, all content on this Website, including:
– Text
– Logos
– Graphics
– Images
– Icons
– Page layouts
– Blog articles
– Design elements
is the property of Heritage Path Counseling and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.
You may view and print pages for your personal, non-commercial use only.
You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, republish, or commercially exploit any content without prior written permission.
Third-Party Links
This Website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience.
Heritage Path Counseling does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, policies, services, or practices of any third-party websites.
Visiting external websites is at your own risk.
Privacy
Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Notice of Privacy Practices, which explain how information may be collected, used, and protected.
Online Communications
Although we take reasonable steps to protect your privacy, communication through standard email or website contact forms may not always be completely secure.
Please do not submit confidential medical information through the contact form.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Heritage Path Counseling shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from or related to your use of this Website or reliance on information contained within it.
Your use of this Website is at your own risk.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Heritage Path Counseling and its owner, employees, contractors, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from your use of this Website or your violation of these Terms of Use.
Accessibility
Heritage Path Counseling is committed to making this Website accessible to all visitors. If you experience difficulty accessing any content or functionality, please contact us so we can make reasonable efforts to provide the information in an alternative format.
Changes to These Terms
Heritage Path Counseling reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time.
Any changes will become effective immediately upon posting to this Website.
Your continued use of the Website following any updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us.
Heritage Path Counseling
214 S. 3rd Street
2nd Floor
St. Charles, Illinois
Phone: (630) 763-8258
Email: hello@heritagepathcounseling.com
