By using this website or engaging with services provided by Empowerment Therapy Group (“ETG,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), you agree to the following Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please discontinue use of this website immediately.

 

1. Informational Use Only

 

All content on this website is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing on this site should be considered:

 

• Medical advice

• Mental health diagnosis

• Clinical instruction

• Crisis support

• A substitute for professional care

• A guarantee of outcomes

 

This website does not replace direct care from a licensed mental health professional.

 

2. No Therapist–Client Relationship Established Online

 

Use of this website, completing a form, or sending a message does not establish a therapist–client relationship.

 

• A therapeutic relationship is only formed after:

• Required intake paperwork is completed

• The client is verified to be physically located in Alabama

• A licensed clinician has accepted the client for treatment

• Informed consent documents are reviewed and signed

 

Until all these steps are complete, ETG does not provide clinical recommendations or therapy services.

 

3. Therapy Services (Alabama Only)

 

Therapy is offered solely by licensed clinicians and only to clients physically located in Alabama at the time of service. All therapy records are stored in HIPAA-compliant systems, and services are provided in accordance with professional, legal, and ethical guidelines.

 

4. Coaching Services (Nationwide)

 

Coaching is offered independently by a non-clinical provider and is not part of ETG’s therapy services.

 

Coaching:

 

• Is not mental health treatment

• Does not diagnose or treat conditions

• Focuses on clarity, growth, and personal or professional development

• Is available to clients nationwide

 

Coaching clients understand that coaching is not therapy and should not be used as a substitute for treatment or crisis services.

 

5. Electronic Communication & Consent

 

By contacting ETG electronically (via website, email, or SMS), you consent to receive messages through these channels.

 

While reasonable security measures are used, no electronic system is entirely secure.

Do not submit personal health information via unencrypted email or forms.

 

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP.

 

6. Scheduling, Payment, & Cancellations

 

Clients are responsible for:

• Providing accurate contact information

• Reviewing session fees before booking

• Complying with cancellation policies

• Making timely payments

 

Refunds are not issued for completed sessions. Specific policies are shared during intake and/or appointment confirmation.

 

7. Insurance Information

 

ETG operates as a private-pay practice and does not bill insurance directly.

Some clients may access therapy through a third-party platform that manages insurance claims.

 

These platforms:

• Are not owned by ETG

• Operate under their own policies

• Are responsible for claim processing and reimbursement decisions

 

ETG cannot guarantee insurance coverage or reimbursement.

 

8. Intellectual Property

 

All content on this website, including text, images, branding, PDFs, and digital downloads, is the property of Empowerment Therapy Group unless otherwise credited.

 

You may not:

• Copy or reproduce content

• Modify or create derivative works

• Publish or distribute any materials

without written permission from ETG.

 

9. Links to Third-Party Sites

 

Our website may link to third-party platforms (e.g., for scheduling, telehealth, payment, or resources).

ETG is not responsible for:

• External content

• Privacy practices or policies

• Accuracy of information

• Site security or functionality

 

Use of third-party sites is at your own discretion and risk.

 

10. Limitation of Liability

 

By using this site or services, you agree that:

• ETG is not liable for any damages arising from your use of the website

• ETG does not guarantee specific results from therapy or coaching

• ETG is not responsible for technical issues, outages, or security breaches outside our control

 

Website content is used at your own discretion.

 

All services are provided “as is” in alignment with professional and ethical standards.

 

11. User Conduct

 

By using this website, you agree to:

Use it only for lawful, respectful purposes

• Not attempt to access secured parts of the site

• Not upload harmful software or malicious code

• Not impersonate another individual or misrepresent information

 

We reserve the right to restrict access to the site if these terms are violated.

 

12. Accessibility Commitment

 

ETG is committed to digital accessibility for all users, including those with visual, motor, cognitive, or auditory impairments.

 

If you experience difficulty accessing this website or any content, please contact us, and we’ll do our best to assist you.
 

13. Modifications to Terms

 

We may update these Terms of Service at any time.

Revised terms will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date. Continued use of this website implies agreement with the most recent version.

 

14. Contact Us

 

For questions about these terms, contact:

 

Empowerment Therapy Group

info@etgtherapy.com

Alabama, USA