Calm Anxiety CBT Therapy Clinic Website Terms and Conditions

Important Notice: If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. This website does not provide crisis intervention services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to the website of Calm Anxiety CBT Therapy Clinic (“Calm Anxiety Clinic,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), accessible at www.anxietytherapistchicago.com (the “Website”). This Website provides educational information and resources related to anxiety treatment and mental health services.

By accessing or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of this Website immediately.

Calm Anxiety CBT Therapy Clinic is a mental health services provider operating in Illinois. We own and maintain this Website, including all content, features, and functionality contained herein.

1.1 Eligibility to Use This Website

You may access and use this Website only if you are capable of forming a legally binding agreement with us and only in compliance with these Terms and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.

1.2 Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to update, modify, or revise these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of this Website following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

2. Educational Purpose and Limitations

2.1 No Therapeutic Relationship Created

The content, information, and resources provided on this Website are for educational and informational purposes only. Use of this Website does not establish a therapist-client relationship, counseling relationship, or any form of professional mental health services relationship between you and Calm Anxiety CBT Therapy Clinic or any of our therapists.

Visiting this Website does not create any obligation for us to provide follow-up care, monitor your mental health status, or respond to your individual circumstances. This Website is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment, diagnosis, or therapeutic intervention.

2.2 Not Medical or Therapeutic Advice

All content on this Website—including articles, blog posts, videos, images, testimonials, and other materials (collectively, “Content”)—is provided for general educational purposes based on our clinical expertise and knowledge of anxiety disorders and evidence-based treatment approaches.

The Content on this Website is not intended to:

• Provide therapeutic advice, mental health diagnosis, or treatment recommendations
• Replace individual consultation with a qualified mental health professional
• Establish a therapist-client relationship or duty of care
• Serve as a substitute for in-person psychological or psychiatric evaluation

Before making any decisions about your mental health treatment, please consult directly with a licensed mental health professional who can evaluate your individual circumstances.

2.3 Emergency Situations

This Website should never be used in emergency situations. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, or experiencing a psychiatric emergency, please:

• Call 911 immediately
• Go to your nearest emergency room
• Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988
• Contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741

3. Confidentiality and Protected Health Information

3.1 HIPAA Compliance Limitations

Because this Website does not store, process, or transmit protected health information (“PHI”) as defined under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”), the Website itself is not HIPAA-compliant.

Important: DO NOT share any personal health information, mental health history, symptoms, diagnoses, medications, or other sensitive health information through this Website.

3.2 Prohibition on Sharing Protected Information

Unless you are specifically directed to use a secure, HIPAA-compliant patient portal that we have designated for such purposes, you must not use this Website to:

• Submit, transmit, or disclose any protected health information
• Share details about your mental health symptoms, diagnoses, or treatment
• Provide personal medical history or current health conditions
• Discuss medications, treatment plans, or therapeutic interventions you are receiving

Calm Anxiety CBT Therapy Clinic has no duty to monitor whether you share protected health information through this Website. If you violate these Terms by sharing such information, we may immediately revoke your access to the Website.

3.3 Internet Communication Risks

Please understand that once information is shared online, it may become permanently public and impossible to make private again. Communications sent through this Website, including contact forms and email, are not encrypted and should not be considered secure or confidential.

If you choose to share protected health information despite these warnings, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Calm Anxiety CBT Therapy Clinic from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) that arise from your disclosure of such information.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Ownership of Website Content

All Content appearing on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, software, and the compilation thereof, is the exclusive property of Calm Anxiety CBT Therapy Clinic or our content licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

4.2 Limited License for Personal Use

Calm Anxiety CBT Therapy Clinic grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Website Content for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided that you:

• Comply with all terms and conditions set forth in these Terms
• Do not modify, alter, or remove any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
• Do not use the Content in any way that suggests endorsement or affiliation without our express written permission

4.3 Prohibited Uses of Content

You may not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, redistribute, republish, upload, post, transmit, or otherwise exploit any Content from this Website for commercial purposes without our express written consent. Additionally, you may not:

• Use framing techniques to enclose any Content or proprietary information
• Systematically extract data or Content to create databases or compilations
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access or collect information from the Website
• Create derivative works based on the Website Content
• Remove, obscure, or alter copyright or trademark notices

All rights not expressly granted in these Terms are reserved by Calm Anxiety CBT Therapy Clinic.

5. User Conduct and Acceptable Use

5.1 General Conduct Standards

While we generally do not actively monitor all user activity on this Website, we reserve the right to do so. By using this Website, you agree that you will not:

• Harass, threaten, stalk, harm, or impersonate any other person or entity
• Collect, store, or share personal information about other Website users
• Distribute unsolicited advertising, spam, or promotional materials
• Engage in any fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading conduct
• Post or transmit any unlawful, threatening, libelous, defamatory, obscene, or offensive content

5.2 Prohibited Activities

You may not use this Website or its Content to:

• Violate any federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any malicious code
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Website or servers
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website
• Engage in any activity that imposes an unreasonable load on our infrastructure
• Use the Website for any commercial purpose without our prior written authorization

5.3 Consequences of Violations

If we become aware of conduct that violates these Terms, we may take any action we deem appropriate, including but not limited to: editing or removing content, suspending or terminating your access to the Website, and taking legal action. We reserve the right to cooperate with law enforcement authorities in investigating prohibited conduct.

6. Third-Party Links and Content

6.1 Links to External Websites

This Website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services that are not owned, controlled, or maintained by Calm Anxiety CBT Therapy Clinic. These links are provided solely for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement of the linked websites or their content, products, or services.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, accuracy, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that Calm Anxiety CBT Therapy Clinic shall not be liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused by your use of or reliance on any third-party content, goods, or services available through such websites.

6.2 Third-Party Links to Our Website

If your website links to this Website, you must comply with the following conditions:

• The link must not create a false impression of affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship
• You may not use framing technology to display our Content within your website
• You must notify us within 72 hours of creating a link to our Website
• If we request removal of the link, you agree to do so within 24 hours

7. User Submissions and Communications

7.1 Electronic Communications

When you provide us with your email address or contact us through this Website, you consent to receive electronic communications from Calm Anxiety CBT Therapy Clinic. These communications may be unencrypted and unsecured.

You acknowledge that email and contact forms are not confidential means of communication. Do not send us sensitive personal information, protected health information, or confidential details about your mental health through these channels.

7.2 Unsolicited Ideas and Suggestions

We do not accept or consider unsolicited ideas, suggestions, proposals, plans, creative materials, or other submissions (“Submissions”) unless we have specifically requested them. If you send us Submissions despite this policy, you acknowledge and agree that:

• Your Submissions automatically become the property of Calm Anxiety CBT Therapy Clinic
• We may use, reproduce, modify, or distribute the Submissions without compensation to you
• You waive any intellectual property rights or claims related to the Submissions
• We have no obligation to maintain confidentiality of any Submissions
• We are not liable for any use or disclosure of Submissions

8. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from minors under 18 years of age.

If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 18, we will promptly delete such information from our records. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Calm Anxiety CBT Therapy Clinic and its owners, managers, employees, contractors, therapists, affiliates, and representatives from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs) arising from or related to:

• Your use or misuse of this Website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
• Your disclosure of protected health information through this Website
• Any content or information you submit, post, or transmit through the Website

11. Copyright and Trademark Information

11.1 Copyright Protection

All content on this Website is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of any Content is strictly prohibited and may result in severe civil and criminal penalties.

11.2 Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that content on our Website infringes your copyright, please provide us with the following information pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA):

1. A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
2. A description of where the allegedly infringing material is located on our Website
3. Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, email address)
4. A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized
5. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information you have provided is accurate
6. Your physical or electronic signature

Please note that under Section 512(f) of the Copyright Act, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing may be subject to liability.

12. Website Availability and Modifications

We strive to maintain consistent availability of this Website. However, we make no guarantees regarding:

• Continuous, uninterrupted access to the Website
• Freedom from technical errors, bugs, or defects
• Protection from viruses or other harmful components
• Compatibility with all devices, browsers, or operating systems

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of this Website at any time without notice. We may also impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts or all of the Website without liability.

You acknowledge that any costs associated with servicing, repairing, or correcting your equipment or data as a result of using this Website are your sole responsibility.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

13.1 Applicable Law

These Terms and your use of this Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

13.2 Jurisdiction and Venue

Any legal action, suit, or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of this Website must be instituted exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois. You hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to venue in these courts.

13.3 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable. If modification is not possible, the provision shall be severed from these Terms. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

13.4 Waiver

No waiver of any term or condition of these Terms shall be valid or binding unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Calm Anxiety CBT Therapy Clinic. No waiver of any breach shall constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach or any other provision.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Calm Anxiety CBT Therapy Clinic regarding your use of this Website and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, agreements, or understandings, whether written or oral.

These Terms do not create any partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship between you and Calm Anxiety CBT Therapy Clinic.

15. Assignment

Calm Anxiety CBT Therapy Clinic may assign or transfer these Terms, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. You may not assign, transfer, or delegate your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent, and any attempted assignment without such consent shall be void.

16. Affiliate Relationships and Disclosures

In accordance with Federal Trade Commission guidelines (16 C.F.R. Part 255), we disclose that this Website may contain affiliate links to third-party products or services. If you purchase products or services through these affiliate links, Calm Anxiety CBT Therapy Clinic may receive compensation.

We only provide affiliate links for products or services that we believe may offer value to our Website visitors. However, our receipt of affiliate compensation does not influence our professional clinical recommendations or therapeutic approaches.

17. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Calm Anxiety CBT Therapy Clinic
3354 N. Paulina St, Suite 209
Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: (773) 234-1350
Email: Use the website contact form

18. Acknowledgment and Agreement

By continuing to access or use this Website, you acknowledge that:

• You have read and understood these Terms and Conditions in their entirety
• You agree to be bound by all provisions contained herein
• You understand that use of this Website does not create a therapeutic relationship
• You will not share protected health information through this Website
• You will seek professional help for any mental health concerns or emergencies

Thank you for visiting Calm Anxiety CBT Therapy Clinic. We are committed to providing valuable educational resources while maintaining the highest ethical and legal standards in our online presence.