DISCLAIMER

The website therapistnearme.ca (hereinafter “website”) is owned and operated by Viable Mindset Inc. (hereinafter “we” “us” “our”). Please read all Terms & Conditions before using our Website. By visiting and using this Website, you (hereinafter “visitor” “you” “your”) are consenting that you have read these Terms & Conditions, and agree to be bound by them. Your use of our website constitutes full and complete acceptance and agreement to this Disclaimer.

Privacy Policy delineates how we use the “Personal Information” that you provide us. Personal Information may include your name, address, telephone number, email address, date of birth, and other data which may directly or indirectly identify you.

This Disclaimer may be subject to changes or updates, and the Website may not provide notice of such changes or updates. We reserve our right to make changes or updates at any time, and it is the user’s responsibility to routinely check the Disclaimer for updates. By continuing to use the Website and the content we produce, you agree to be bound by the most updated version of the Disclaimer, whether or not you have read it. If you are not in agreement with the Disclaimer as is, please do not use our Website or any of the content that appears thereon.

WEBSITE USE

To use the Website, you must be at the age of majority or older and have the required capacity to enter into and abide by this Disclaimer. By using the Website, you attest that you are at least 18 years of age, and you agree to the Disclaimer herein. Use of the Website by anyone under 18 is not authorized or condoned by us. Persons under the age of majority in their jurisdiction must ask their parents or legal guardians for permission before sending any information about themselves to us, or via the Website. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Information from children without parental consent or legal guardians consent we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

EXTERNAL LINKS

The Website may contain links or references to other websites to which this Privacy Policy does not apply. These sites are not owned or controlled by us, and We are not responsible for the collection, use and disclosure of personal information or the privacy practices of other organizations or other websites to which our site may refer visitors or provide links. When submitting Personal Information on such other websites, we encourage you to read the privacy policy of those sites.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this website is solely to provide educational information; any content on this website has been created solely for the purpose of education and for informational purposes only. We endeavor to provide accurate and up-to-date information on this website but do not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. Viable Mindset Inc. is not liable for any errors or omissions in the content. Nothing on this website is intended to take the place of a consultation with a Therapist, counsellor or other mental health professional. You understand and agree that your use of our Website and nothing herein constitutes clinical, medical or therapeutic direction or advice.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

While Viable Mindset Inc. is a collective group of Psychologists, the information contained herein on this Website is not intended as a substitute for medical or therapeutic advice that should be provided by your own physician or therapist regarding your own mental health issue. You should always seek formal advice and/or mental health counsel to discuss any specific circumstances related to your personal life. You agree that the information on our Website and/or sent via email is not medical, clinical or psychological advice.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All content on this website including but not limited to text, posts, logos, marks, graphics, files, materials, services, products, videos, audio, applications, computer code, designs, downloads and all other information here (collectively, the “Content”) is owned by us and is protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property and unfair competition laws with the exception of any content from others that we are lawfully permitted to use. You are granted a limited revocable license to print or download Content from the website for your own personal use. 

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

You understand and agree that your participation in using our website and/or adding yourself to our social media accounts is wholly voluntary, and you are solely and personally responsible for your actions, choices, and any results therein. You understand there are sometimes unknown risks and circumstances that may arise during or following use of our Website and/or social media that cannot be foreseen or anticipated, but may influence or affect you as an individual. For any Content or information that you upload, display, post, transmit, send, email or submit to us on the website or on any of our social media sites, you warrant that you are the owner of that Content or have obtained permission from the owner of those intellectual property rights to use and distribute that Content to us.

You grant us and/or anyone else working with us a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, non-exclusive right and license to identify you, publish, post, reformat, copy, distribute, display, edit, reproduce any Content provided by you on our website and on any of our social media sites for any purpose.

You understand and agree that any suggestion or recommendation of a product, service, professional, or otherwise through our Website is purely informational – any decision to act upon these suggestions is to be taken by you, at your own risk, without any liability of Viable Mindset Inc. or therapistnearme.ca. You agree to accept all risks herein.

Your use of this Website constitutes an agreement and acceptance that you will absolve Viable Mindset Inc. noted Directors, or anyone acting as an agent, consultant, affiliate, guest blogger, joint venture partner, employee, staff, team member, or anyone affiliated with Viable Mindset Inc. or www.therapistnearme.ca in any way of any liability for any loss, damage, injury, or litigation that you or any other person may incur from direct or indirect use of the information, content, or products found on our Website or via materials requested through email. You understand that in jurisdictions where limitations of liability are not allowed, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

You understand and agree that you will not hold Viable Mindset Inc., or any Director, liable for any type of direct or indirect damages arising out of your use of our Website, any information contained herein, or any products or services purchased therefrom, including but not limited to general, specific, incidental, consequential, punitive, or special damages. You also agree that we are not liable or responsible in any way for any loss incurred by you. You agree that your decision to use our Website is wholly at your own risk and voluntarily chosen by you, and any ramifications resulting therefrom are yours alone.

VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION

By choosing to visit this site and read the information provided, you understand and agree that you are voluntarily choosing to read and/or participate in the use of the Website and any information contained herein, and are solely responsible for any outcomes or results (positive or negative.) We cannot be responsible for any action you may choose to take regarding the information provided, and you acknowledge and agree that we are neither responsible nor liable to you should you sustain any injuries or negative ramifications. The information contained on the Website is intended as general information only; we cannot know your individual medical, mental, or physical state. As such, you agree that you are fully responsible for your health and well-being.

INDEMNIFICATION

You agree at all times to defend, fully indemnify and hold harmless Viable Mindset Inc. and any affiliates, agents, team members or other party associated with Viable Mindset Inc., from any causes of action, damages, losses, costs, expenses incurred as a result of your use of our Website or any products or services contained therein, as well as any third party claims of any kind (including attorney’s fees) arising from your actions in relation to our Website or any breach by you of any such conditions outlined herein. Should we be required to defend ourselves in any action directly or indirectly involving you, or an action where we decide your participation or assistance would benefit our defence, you agree to participate and provide any evidence, documents, testimony, or other information deemed useful by us, free of charge.

We will attempt to monitor comments and posts made by third parties and users as often as possible. Should you, as a user of our Website, see anything objectionable or offensive posted by a third party, you agree to notify us of the material, and agree not to take any action against us based upon the content posted by the third party. You understand we cannot be responsible for material posted by a user without our control, and agree to release us of any and all claims arising therefrom.

GOOGLE ANALYTICS AND COOKIES

We may use a tool called “Google Analytics” to track traffic on our Website, such as how often users visit the Website, what pages they visit when they do so, and what other websites they used prior to coming to this Website. This data is shared with other Google services. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit this Website, rather than your name or other identifying information. Google Analytics plants a permanent cookie on your web browser which recognizes your browser in future visits to our site. Cookies cannot be used by anyone but Google, Inc. We use the information received from Google Analytics only to improve services on this Website. We do not combine the information collected through the use of Google Analytics with personally identifiable information. Google’s ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics about your visits to this Website is restricted by the Google Privacy Policy http://www.google.com/policies/privacy. You can prevent Google Analytics from recognizing you on return visits to this Website by disabling the Google Analytics cookie on your browser.

HOTJAR TRACKING AND COOKIES

We may utilize a tool known as “Hotjar” to monitor activity on our Website, gaining insights into user interactions, page visits, and the navigational paths taken. This helps us understand how users engage with our site and make improvements accordingly. Hotjar employs various technologies, including cookies and other tracking mechanisms, to collect data on your device and browser, such as device type, browser type, and operating system.

Hotjar provides us with aggregated data that helps us enhance the user experience on our Website. The collected information is used solely for analytical purposes and is not linked to personally identifiable information. Your anonymity and privacy are respected.

By using our Website, you consent to the processing of your data by Hotjar as described in their Privacy Policy: https://www.hotjar.com/legal/policies/privacy/. You can opt-out of Hotjar tracking by disabling cookies or using the “Do Not Track” setting in your browser.

Please note that our use of Hotjar is aimed at improving your experience on our Website while maintaining your privacy and security. If you have any concerns or questions about our use of Hotjar, feel free to contact us.

ADVERTISING

We may use third-party Service Providers to show advertisements to you to help support and maintain our Service, such as Google, who as a third party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our Website. Google’s use of the DoubleClick cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our Website or other websites on the Internet. You may opt out of the use of the DoubleClick Cookie for interest-based advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings web page: http://www.google.com/ads/preferences/

TRANSFER OF DATA ABROAD

If you are visiting this Website from a country other than the country in which our servers are located, your communications with us may result in the transfer of information across international boundaries. By visiting this Website and communicating electronically with us, you consent to such transfers.

COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT

We cooperate with government and law enforcement officials and private parties to enforce and comply with the law. We will disclose any information about you to government or law enforcement officials or private parties as we, in our sole discretion, believe necessary or appropriate to respond to claims and legal process (including without limitation subpoenas), to protect our property and rights or the property and rights of a third party, to protect the safety of the public or any person, or to prevent or stop activity we consider to be illegal or unethical. We will also share your information to the extent necessary to comply with ICANN’s rules, regulations and policies. To the extent we are legally permitted to do so, we will take reasonable steps to notify you in case that we are required to provide your personal information to third parties as part of the legal process.

WARRANTIES

You understand and agree that we make no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby renounce any such warranties, guarantees, or representations with respect to any portion of our Website, the content herein, content distributed through email lists, social media, via webinars, events, or that which is made available through purchase via services. By use of the Website, you agree and understand that use of content and information found herein is to be used at your own risk, with no guarantees, representations, or warranties.

FEES FOR SERVICES

Viable Mindset Inc. is a Fee for Service Agency. You understand that prior to engaging in services you will be required to read and sign a ‘Fee Agreement’. All fees will be made clear to you prior to your engagement in services. Payment for fees are due upon receiving services.

If you have any questions or require more information concerning our disclaimer please contact us at yvonnebachoura@viablemindset.ca or stanislavpak@viablemindset.ca. This Disclaimer is updated as of Aug 10, 2023. We reserve the right to alter or amend it without notice. Should the Disclaimer be altered, the new disclaimer will be posted on this Website. Your first use of our Website after the date of any amendments or alterations will constitute your acceptance of such changes therefore we recommend you review this Disclaimer regularly in order to keep being informed of any changes.