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Last Updated: June, 24, 2026
The information provided on E-counseling.com (the “Site”), owned and operated by E-Counseling Media (“we,” “us,” or “the Company”), is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
1. No Professional-Client Relationship
Your use of this Site, including reading blog posts, downloading resources, submitting comments, or contacting the Company or its writers through email or contact forms, does not establish a doctor-patient, therapist-patient, or professional-client relationship between you and the Company.
2. Not Medical or Mental Health Advice
Content published on the Site is authored by a diverse group of contributors, including both licensed mental health professionals (such as licensed therapists, psychologists, or counselors) and non-professional writers or researchers.
Regardless of the individual author’s credentials, no content on this Site constitutes or should be interpreted as medical, psychiatric, or clinical mental health advice. Articles written by licensed professionals are intended solely for general educational and informational purposes, do not address any individual’s specific clinical situation, and are not a substitute for personalized, one-on-one professional care.
Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking treatment because of something you have read on this Site. Always seek the advice of your physician, psychiatrist, therapist, or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition.
3. Personal Responsibility
By using this Site, you acknowledge and agree that you are solely and personally responsible for your own health, well-being, and any decisions you make based on the information provided. The Company does not guarantee any specific outcomes or results from the use of the information on this Site.
4. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company and its contributors will not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, this Site or the information provided herein.
5. Third-Party Provider Directory & Endorsements
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