Terms of Use

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website (the “Site”) operated by Elevated Therapy, you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (the “Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Site immediately.

Modification of Terms

Elevated Therapy reserves the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms at any time, without prior notice. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

Description of Services

The Site provides general information about mental‑health services, therapist bios, appointment scheduling, and related resources. The Site does not provide emergency mental‑health care, crisis intervention, or a substitute for professional medical or psychiatric treatment.

No Therapist‑Patient Relationship

Viewing or interacting with the Site does not create a therapist‑patient relationship between you and any clinician associated with Elevated Therapy. A formal therapeutic relationship is established only after a signed informed‑consent agreement, intake forms, and an initial consultation conducted via secure video in accordance with Maryland law and applicable professional standards.

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use the Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this eligibility requirement.

Privacy & Confidentiality

  • HIPAA Compliance: Any protected health information (PHI) transmitted through our secure client portal is governed by our separate Privacy Policy and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

  • General Website Use: Information submitted via contact forms, comment sections, or other non‑secure mechanisms is not considered PHI and may be stored in standard server logs. Please refer to the Privacy Policy for details on how we collect, use, and protect your data.

Your continued use of the Site constitutes consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.

User Conduct

When using the Site, you agree to:

  1. Provide accurate, complete, and current information where required.

  2. Not post, transmit, or distribute any unlawful, defamatory, harassing, obscene, or infringing material.

  3. Refrain from attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, its servers, or any other user’s account.

  4. Comply with all applicable federal, state (Maryland), and local laws and regulations.

Intellectual Property

  • All content on the Site—including text, graphics, logos, audio, video, software, and layout—is the exclusive property of Elevated Therapy or its licensors and is protected by United States copyright, trademark, and other intellectual‑property laws.

  • You may download or print materials for personal, non‑commercial use only, provided you retain all copyright notices.

  • Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or creation of derivative works is strictly prohibited.

Disclaimer of Medical Advice

The information on the Site is for general educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice. Always seek the advice of a qualified mental‑health professional regarding any health concerns. In case of a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Maryland law:

  • Elevated Therapy, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of the Site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

  • The total aggregate liability of Elevated Therapy for any claim arising under these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid, if any, for access to the Site during the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Elevated Therapy, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of:

  • Your breach of these Terms;

  • Your violation of any applicable law; or

  • Your wrongful conduct toward any third party.

Third‑Party Links & Content

The Site may contain hyperlinks to third‑party websites, resources, or services that are not owned or controlled by Elevated Therapy. We do not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third‑party sites. Your use of such links is at your own risk.

Termination

Elevated Therapy may suspend or terminate your access to the Site, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms or suspected fraudulent activity. Upon termination, all licenses granted herein cease, and you must promptly destroy any downloaded or printed copies of the Site’s content.

Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland, United States, without regard to its conflict‑of‑law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Howard County, Maryland, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

Dispute Resolution

  • Informal Resolution: If a dispute arises, you agree to first contact Elevated Therapy at info@elevatedtherapy.co to attempt an informal resolution.

  • Arbitration (Optional): If the dispute cannot be resolved informally within thirty (30) days, the parties may elect to resolve the matter by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitrator’s award shall be final and enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Note: This arbitration clause may be waived by mutual written agreement of the parties.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Elevated Therapy regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, whether oral or written.

Contact Information

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

Elevated Therapy
Address: 5850 Waterloo Road, Suite 140, Columbia, MD
Phone: 240-863-2836
Email: info@elevatedtherapy.co