Terms and Conditions 

Last Updated: March 14, 2025

Welcome to The Peaceful Place (https://thepeacefulplc.com). These Terms and Conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of our website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.

1. No Therapist-Client Relationship

The content provided on this website—including text, graphics, images, blogs, and other materials—is for informational and educational purposes only. Using this website or contacting us through it does not establish a therapist-client relationship. A formal therapeutic relationship is only established after a consultation, mutual agreement, and the signing of our official intake and consent forms.

2. Not Medical or Psychiatric Advice

The information on this site is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition. If you are experiencing a medical or psychological emergency, please call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or call/text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 immediately.

3. Privacy and Confidentiality

We value your privacy. Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy [(link to Privacy Policy if you have one)], which outlines how we collect and use your data. Please be aware that communications via email or contact forms on the website may not be entirely secure. Please refrain from sharing sensitive, personal health information through website contact forms.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, The Peaceful Place and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all material on this website. You may view, download, and print pages for your own personal use, subject to restrictions set in these terms and conditions. You must not reproduce, duplicate, copy, or otherwise exploit material on this website for commercial purposes without explicit written permission.

5. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites that are not operated or controlled by The Peaceful Place. We have no control over the content and practices of these sites and cannot accept responsibility or liability for their respective privacy policies or terms of use.

6. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall The Peaceful Place, its founder (Shannon Young), or its clinicians be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on this website, even if we have been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

7. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. You irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that State or location.

8. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. By continuing to use the website after changes are posted, you accept the modified Terms and Conditions.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

The Peaceful Place P.O. Box 8085 Vienna, VA 22183 Email: admin@thepeacefulplc.com Phone: 703-682-0163