Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using this website operated by Robert Ashe, LMFT ("we," "our," or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this website.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the website.

Use of Website

Permitted Use

This website is provided for informational purposes to individuals and couples seeking therapy services in California and Florida. You may use this website to:

Learn about therapy services offered by Robert Ashe, LMFT
Contact us regarding therapy inquiries
Access informational resources and blog content
Schedule appointments through SimplePractice

Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

Use the website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website or any systems or networks connected to the website
Use any automated system, including "robots," "spiders," or "offline readers," to access the website
Transmit any viruses, malware, or other malicious code
Interfere with or disrupt the website or servers or networks connected to the website
Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity
Collect or store personal data about other users without their express permission
Use the website in any manner that could disable, overburden, or impair the website

No Therapeutic Relationship

IMPORTANT: Use of this website does not create a therapeutic relationship or any professional relationship between you and Robert Ashe, LMFT.

Information on this website is for general informational purposes only
No content on this website constitutes professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment
A formal therapeutic relationship is established only through a written client agreement and informed consent process
Do not submit confidential personal information, mental health concerns, or clinical emergencies through the contact form

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please:

Call 911 for immediate emergency assistance
Contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988
Go to your nearest emergency room
Contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741

This website and its contact form are not monitored 24/7 and should not be used for urgent or emergency situations.

Professional Licensing Information

Robert Ashe, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist licensed to practice in the States of California and Florida.

License #: 118367

Therapy services offered through this practice are subject to all applicable state licensing board rules and regulations. License information can be verified through:

California Board of Behavioral Sciences: www.bbs.ca.gov
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling

Intellectual Property Rights

Ownership

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, blog posts, articles, worksheets, videos, data compilations, and software, is the property of Robert Ashe, LMFT or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

Limited License

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use this website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:

Any resale or commercial use of the website or its contents
Any collection or use of any content, listings, descriptions, or materials for commercial purposes
Any derivative use of the website or its contents
Any downloading, copying, or redistribution of resources or materials without explicit permission
Any use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools

Resources provided on this website (such as worksheets, exercises, or videos) are for personal use only and may not be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without written permission.

Third-Party Services and Links

This website integrates third-party services, including but not limited to:

Formspree (contact form management)
SimplePractice (appointment scheduling and client management)
Cloudflare (web hosting)

We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Robert Ashe, LMFT. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party services you access through this website.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THIS WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

The website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
The results obtained from the use of the website will be accurate or reliable
The quality of any information or other material obtained through the website will meet your expectations
Any errors in the website will be corrected

Your use of the website is at your sole risk. No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained by you from us or through the website shall create any warranty not expressly stated in these Terms.

The information provided on this website is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment, diagnosis, or advice. Always seek the advice of a qualified mental health professional with any questions you may have regarding a mental health condition.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ROBERT ASHE, LMFT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the website
Any conduct or content of any third party on the website
Any content obtained from the website
Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
Any reliance on information obtained from the website

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages. Accordingly, some of the limitations above may not apply to you.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Robert Ashe, LMFT, and our affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and our and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

Your violation of these Terms
Your use of the website
Your violation of any rights of another party
Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

Termination

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the website at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the website will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including without limitation ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the website shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Contra Costa County, California. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to venue in such courts.

Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the website will first be attempted to be resolved through good faith negotiation. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within thirty (30) days, either party may pursue legal remedies in accordance with the Governing Law and Jurisdiction clause above.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If we make material changes to these Terms, we will provide notice by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired, and such provision shall be reformed to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal, and enforceable.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Robert Ashe, LMFT regarding the use of this website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the website.

Waiver

No waiver by Robert Ashe, LMFT of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Email: robsf.ashe@gmail.com
Phone: 925-330-1852

Or use the contact form on our website.