Terms of Use & No Surprise Act
Welcome to Eric Berrenson ("Website"). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use ("Terms of Use"). Please read these Terms of Use carefully. If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use this Website.
1. General Information
- The content on this Website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute psychotherapy, counseling, or any other type of professional advice on www.ericberrenson.com.
- Your use of this Website does not establish a therapist-client relationship.
2. Privacy and Confidentiality
- While this Website may offer forms or contact options, the confidentiality of electronic communications cannot be guaranteed. Please avoid sharing sensitive personal information through the Website.
- Any information you provide via the Website is subject to the Privacy Policy.
3. Use of the Website
You may use this Website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:
- Use the Website for commercial purposes without authorization.
- Transmit harmful misinformation or misleading content.
- Use the Website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website.
- Use the Website to transmit harmful or malicious code, such as viruses.
4. Disclaimer of Warranties
This Website and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. The owner explicitly disclaims responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content, as well as for any errors or omissions.
5. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the owner of this Website shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to, use of, or inability to use the Website.
6. Third-Party Links
This Website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. These links do not signify endorsement, and the owner is not responsible for the content or practices of linked websites.
7. Intellectual Property
All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, and images, is the intellectual property of Eric Berrenson, LMFT unless otherwise stated. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is prohibited.
8. Professional Licensure
The services described on this Website are offered by a licensed psychotherapist (License No. LMFT78885). Licensure information is provided for transparency but does not guarantee suitability for your specific needs.
9. Changes to Terms of Use
The owner reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. By continuing to use the Website, you agree to be bound by the updated terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the state of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Users accessing this Website from outside California are responsible for complying with local laws and regulations in their jurisdiction.
11. Good Faith Estimate
- You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost.
- Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.
- You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.
- You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.
- If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
- For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call (800) 985-3059.
12. Additional Terms
- Age Restriction: This Website is intended for use by individuals over the age of 18. By accessing the Website, you affirm that you meet this requirement.
- Indemnification Clause: Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless the owner of this Website, its employees, affiliates, and contributors from any claims arising out of their use of the Website.
- Accessibility Statement: Efforts are made to ensure the Website is accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you encounter accessibility issues, please contact us for assistance.
- Termination of Use: The owner reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to the Website for any user who violates these Terms of Use.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, you can contact Eric at ericberrensonlmft@gmail.com.
By using this Website (www.ericberrenson.com), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Use.
