Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

These Terms apply only to your use of this website and do not apply to clinical services, therapy records, or HIPAA-governed communications.

2. Not Medical or Mental Health Advice

The information on this website is for educational and informational purposes only.
Nothing on this site should be interpreted as:

  • Medical advice

  • Mental health diagnosis

  • A therapeutic relationship

  • Emergency or crisis support

Visiting this website does not establish a client–therapist relationship.

If you are experiencing a crisis, call 988 or your local emergency services.

3. No Guarantee of Outcomes

Content on this site reflects general mental health information and professional insights. Individual experiences, outcomes, and needs vary. We do not guarantee specific results from the use of website information.

4. Intellectual Property

All content including text, graphics, logos, design, blog posts, and downloadable materials is owned by or licensed to Small Works Counseling LLC and is protected by U.S. copyright law.

You may:

  • View and read content for personal, non-commercial use.

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or publish site content without written permission.

5. User Conduct

By using this site, you agree not to:

  • Attempt to disrupt or compromise website functionality

  • Upload malicious code or interfere with system operations

  • Use the site for unlawful purposes

  • Harvest information or attempt unauthorized access

6. Third-Party Links

This site may include external links (e.g., directories, crisis resources, professional organizations).
We are not responsible for:

  • The content of external sites

  • Their privacy policies

  • Their accuracy or availability

Use third-party sites at your own discretion.

7. Scheduling & Communication Tools

If this site includes contact forms, scheduling tools, or messaging features:

  • Submitting a form does not guarantee appointment availability

  • Online communication may not be fully secure

  • Sensitive or clinical details should not be submitted through general website forms

Clinical communication occurs only through approved HIPAA-compliant platforms once you become a client.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted under Ohio law, Small Works Counseling LLC is not liable for:

  • Any damages resulting from website use

  • Errors or omissions in content

  • Website downtime, delays, or technical issues

  • Actions taken based on website information

Your use of the website is at your own risk.

9. Ohio Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio.
Any disputes related to website use shall be handled exclusively within Ohio courts.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update or modify these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of any changes.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:

Email: norman@smallworkscounseling.com
Phone: 216-230-7725