Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: January 16, 2025

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AGREEMENT TO OUR LEGAL TERMS

We are Decolonizing Therapy LLC ("Company," "we," "us," "our"), a company registered in New Jersey, United States, at PO Box 1317, Montclair, NJ 07042.

We operate the website www.decolonizingtherapy.com (the "Site"), along with related products and services linked to these legal terms ("Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by all these legal terms. If you do not agree, you are prohibited from using the Services and must discontinue use immediately.

Supplemental terms or documents may occasionally be added, and they are considered part of these legal terms. We reserve the right to update these legal terms at our sole discretion. Continued use of the Services after updates signifies acceptance of revised terms.

The Services are intended for users 18 years or older. Persons under 18 may not use or register for the Services.

You can contact us by email at [email protected] or by mail to PO Box 1317, Montclair, NJ 07042, United States.

1. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

All content, trademarks, and data on the Site, including software, databases, designs, text, graphics, and other materials, are owned by or licensed to the Company and protected by copyright and trademark laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

Unauthorized copying, distribution, or public display of any content without prior written consent is prohibited.

2. RESTRICTIONS

You are specifically restricted from all of the following:

Publishing any Website material in any other media.
Selling, sublicensing, and/or otherwise commercializing any Website material.
Publicly performing and/or showing any Website material.
Using this Website in any way that is or may be damaging to this Website.
Using this Website in any way that impacts user access to this Website.
Using this Website contrary to applicable laws and regulations, or in any way may cause harm to the Website, or to any person or business entity.
Engaging in any data mining, data harvesting, data extracting, or any other similar activity in relation to this Website.
Using this Website to engage in any advertising or marketing.

Certain areas of this Website are restricted from being accessed by you, and Decolonizing Therapy LLC may further restrict access by you to any areas of this Website at any time, in absolute discretion. Any user ID and password you may have for this Website are confidential, and you must maintain confidentiality as well.

3. YOUR SUBMISSIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS

By directly sending us any question, comment, suggestion, idea, feedback, or other information about the Services ("Submissions"), or by participating in interactive features ("Contributions") on the Site, you agree to assign to us all intellectual property rights in such Submissions and Contributions. We shall own them and be entitled to their unrestricted use for any lawful purpose, without acknowledgment or compensation to you.

You further agree that you will not:

Post or upload anything illegal, harmful, defamatory, obscene, or discriminatory.
Infringe on any third-party intellectual property rights.
Submit confidential or proprietary information.

You are solely responsible for your Contributions and agree to reimburse us for any loss resulting from your breach of these terms. We reserve the right to remove or edit your Contributions at any time without notice.

Submissions

By directly sending us any question, comment, suggestion, idea, feedback, or other information about the Services ("Submissions"), you agree to assign to us all intellectual property rights in such Submission. You agree that we shall own this Submission and be entitled to its unrestricted use and dissemination for any lawful purpose, commercial or otherwise, without acknowledgment or compensation to you.

Contributions

The Services may invite you to chat, contribute to, or participate in blogs, message boards, online forums, and other functionality during which you may create, submit, post, display, transmit, publish, distribute, or broadcast content and materials to us or through the Services ("Contributions"). Any Submission that is publicly posted shall also be treated as a Contribution.

When you post Contributions, you grant us an unrestricted, unlimited, irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, transferable, royalty-free, fully-paid, worldwide right, and license to use, copy, reproduce, distribute, sell, resell, publish, broadcast, reformat, translate, and exploit your Contributions for any purpose, commercial or otherwise.

You are responsible for ensuring that your Contributions do not infringe on third-party rights and comply with applicable laws. We reserve the right to remove or edit any Contributions at our sole discretion.

By sending us Submissions and/or posting Contributions through any part of the Services or making Contributions accessible through the Services by linking your account through the Services to any of your social networking accounts, you:

Agree that you will not post, send, publish, upload, or transmit through the Services any Submission nor post any Contribution that is illegal, harassing, hateful, harmful, defamatory, obscene, bullying, abusive, discriminatory, threatening to any person or group, sexually explicit, false, inaccurate, deceitful, or misleading.
To the extent permissible by applicable law, waive any and all moral rights to any such Submission and/or Contribution.
Warrant that any such Submission and/or Contributions are original to you or that you have the necessary rights and licenses to submit such Submissions and/or Contributions and that you have full authority to grant us the above-mentioned rights in relation to your Submissions and/or Contributions.
Warrant and represent that your Submissions and/or Contributions do not constitute confidential information.

You are solely responsible for your Submissions and/or Contributions and you expressly agree to reimburse us for any and all losses that we may suffer because of your breach of (a) this section, (b) any third party’s intellectual property rights, or (c) applicable law.

Although we have no obligation to monitor any Contributions, we shall have the right to remove or edit any Contributions at any time without notice if in our reasonable opinion we consider such Contributions harmful or in breach of these Legal Terms. If we remove or edit any such Contributions, we may also suspend or disable your account and report you to the authorities.

4. DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

General Disclaimer

The Site and its content are provided "as is," without any representations or warranties, express or implied. Nothing on this Site constitutes advice of any kind.

Professional Advice Disclaimer

The content provided through the Services is not intended to replace professional medical or therapeutic advice. Always seek the advice of a licensed professional for concerns regarding your health or well-being.

Health Information Privacy (HIPAA)

Decolonizing Therapy does not intend to collect or store Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined under HIPAA. Users are advised not to submit sensitive health-related information through this website.

Telehealth Regulations (State-Specific)

Our services are not intended to replace licensed therapeutic care or comply with state-specific telehealth regulations. Users are responsible for ensuring the legality of participation in their jurisdiction.

Educational Service Disclosures

Completion of Decolonizing Therapy courses or workshops does not result in any state-recognized licensure or credential. These resources are educational and for personal development purposes only.

Consumer Protection (FTC)

Refunds for digital products are only available within 14 days of purchase, provided the product has not been accessed or downloaded. No refunds will be issued for completed workshops or courses.

Accessibility Compliance (ADA)

Decolonizing Therapy is committed to providing an accessible website experience. If you encounter accessibility issues, please contact [email protected].

No Guarantee of Results

The services and resources offered through Decolonizing Therapy are designed for informational and educational purposes only. Results may vary, and no guarantees are provided regarding specific outcomes from using our Services.

Force Majeure

Decolonizing Therapy LLC is not liable for any delays or failures in performance resulting from events beyond our control, such as natural disasters, acts of government, network failures, or other unforeseen circumstances.

6. DATA SECURITY AND PRIVACY

We prioritize the security of your personal and financial data. All payment transactions are processed securely through third-party providers, and Decolonizing Therapy LLC does not store credit card information. For details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

7. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold Decolonizing Therapy LLC harmless from and against any losses, damages, liabilities, claims, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your use of the Services, breach of these Terms, or violation of applicable laws or rights of third parties. We reserve the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us.

8. REFUNDS POLICY

At Decolonizing Therapy, we strive to ensure customer satisfaction with our digital products, courses, and services. Below is our refund policy:

Digital Products and Courses: Due to the digital nature of our products and services, Decolonizing Therapy will not offer any refund or returns for any products or services sold for any reason. Please make sure to read the product or service description carefully before making your purchase.
Workshops and Live Events: Refunds are not available for workshops or live events. Registrations are final upon purchase. In cases where Decolonizing Therapy needs to reschedule or cancel an event, participants will be offered a credit or the option to transfer their registration to a future event.
Mentorship Services: To ensure compatibility, we offer a complimentary call before purchase to discuss expectations and determine fit. Refunds for one-on-one mentorship sessions are not provided once purchased.
Other Non-Refundable Items: Gift cards, promotional bundles, and discounted services are non-refundable.

Thank you for understanding our refund policy. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].

9. AGE RESTRICTIONS

This Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey. Any disputes shall first be resolved through mediation or arbitration before proceeding to litigation in state or federal courts in New Jersey.

11. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid under applicable law, such provisions shall be replaced with enforceable provisions that reflect the original intent, without affecting the remaining provisions.

12. MODIFICATIONS AND INTERRUPTIONS

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services without notice or liability. We cannot guarantee the Services will always be available and are not liable for interruptions or errors.

13. CONTACT US

For questions or concerns, contact us at:

Decolonizing Therapy LLC
PO Box 1317
Montclair, NJ 07042
[email protected]