Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website (“Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use this Website.

These Terms apply only to your use of this Website and do not govern clinical services, which are subject to separate informed consent and service agreements.

2. No Medical or Mental Health Advice

The content provided on this Website is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as medical, psychological, or psychiatric advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional care.

Accessing this Website or contacting us through it does not establish a therapist-client relationship.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. You may also contact or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the United States.

3. No Therapist-Client Relationship

Submitting a contact form, scheduling a consultation, or communicating through this Website does not create a therapist-client relationship. A formal therapeutic relationship is established only after:

  • Completion of intake procedures

  • Mutual agreement to provide services

  • Signed informed consent documents

4. Website Use

You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes. You agree not to:

  • Use the Website in a way that violates applicable laws or regulations

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems

  • Transmit harmful code, malware, or disruptive technology

  • Interfere with the proper functioning of the Website

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Website at our discretion.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and design elements, is the property of DBT Center of Silicon Valley unless otherwise noted and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content without prior written permission.

6. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse or control third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding:

  • The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of Website content

  • The availability or uninterrupted access to the Website

  • The security of transmissions over the internet

  • Your use of the Website is at your own risk.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, DBT Center of Silicon Valley shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of the Website.

9. Privacy

Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and use information.

10. Modifications

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when posted on this page, with an updated effective date.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact:

DBT Center of Silicon Valley
1570 The Alameda, Ste 319
San Jose, CA 95126
1 (408) 207-5269