FrancesBarry.net Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: April 2026

BY VISITING www.FrancesBarry.net YOU ARE CONSENTING TO MY TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

The terms set forth below apply to the website www.FrancesBarry.net.

FrancesBarry.net is an informational website regarding the psychotherapy services offered by Frances Barry, a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT). This website is informational only and does not constitute a therapeutic relationship. Email communication is not fully secure and should not be used for clinical emergencies.

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact me at Frances@FrancesBarry.net.

Crisis and Emergency Resources

This website is not a crisis intervention resource and is not monitored 24 hours a day. If you or someone you know is experiencing a psychiatric emergency or is in immediate danger, please do not use this website or email to seek help.

Instead, please contact one of the following immediately:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988
Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741
Emergency Services — call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room

Agreement & Legal Framework

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age, and that you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and my Privacy Policy.

Changes to These Terms

I reserve the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. The effective date at the top of this page will reflect the date of the most recent revision. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

Governing Law

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

Content & Intellectual Property

Website Content

All content published on this website - including articles, blog posts, images, graphics, and other materials - is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. I strive to ensure accuracy, but I make no warranties or representations of any kind regarding:

The completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any content
The suitability of content for any particular purpose
Results you may obtain from relying on any content

Content on this site is informational only and does not constitute a therapeutic relationship.

Intellectual Property

All original content on this website, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, and design, is the intellectual property of my website and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, or republish any content from my site without prior written permission, except as permitted below:

You may share links to my content on social media or other platforms
You may quote brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link to the original post
Personal, non-commercial use is permitted provided credit is given

Privacy & Communication

Email Collection and Communications

I collect email addresses when you voluntarily subscribe to my newsletter, mailing list, or other communications. By providing your email address, you consent to receiving periodic emails from me, which may include:

New content updates and blog posts
Newsletters and announcements

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email I send, or by contacting me directly. I do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with any third parties.

Your use of this website is also governed by my Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference. My Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect any personal information you provide to me, including your email address.

Third-Party Links

My website may contain links to external websites or resources for your convenience and reference. I do not endorse and I am not responsible for:

The content, accuracy, or availability of external sites
Any products or services offered on linked sites
Any privacy practices of third-party websites

Clicking on third-party links is done at your own risk. I encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Disclaimer & Liability

Disclaimer of Warranties

My website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. I do not guarantee the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, I shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content — even if I have been advised of the possibility of such damages.