Terms of Use
Welcome to the Brighter Path Psychotherapy & Wellness website ("Website"). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use this Website.
1. Purpose of the Website
This Website is intended to provide general information about Brighter Path Psychotherapy & Wellness, our therapists, and the services we offer. The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only.
2. No Therapeutic Relationship
Your use of this Website, including reading its content, submitting a contact form, or sending an email, does not create a therapist-client relationship with Brighter Path Psychotherapy & Wellness or any of its therapists.
A therapist-client relationship is established only after appropriate intake procedures have been completed, informed consent has been obtained, and both you and your therapist have agreed to begin providing services.
3. Not Medical or Mental Health Advice
The content on this Website is not intended to replace professional medical, psychological, psychiatric, or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
You should not rely on information found on this Website as a substitute for consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.
4. Emergency Situations
Brighter Path Psychotherapy & Wellness does not provide crisis or emergency services through this Website, email, or online contact forms.
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or believe that you or someone else is at immediate risk of harm, call 911, attend your nearest emergency department, or contact your local crisis service immediately.
Messages submitted through this Website are not monitored continuously and should not be used for urgent or emergency communication.
5. Accuracy of Information
We make reasonable efforts to ensure the information on this Website is accurate and up to date. However, we do not guarantee that all information will always be complete, current, or free from errors.
We reserve the right to modify, update, or remove Website content at any time without notice.
6. Third-Party Websites
This Website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including online booking platforms and external resources.
These links are provided for your convenience only. Brighter Path Psychotherapy & Wellness does not control, endorse, or accept responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party websites.
Your use of any third-party website is governed by that website's own terms and privacy policies.
7. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, downloadable resources, and other materials, is the property of Brighter Path Psychotherapy & Wellness and is protected by Canadian copyright and intellectual property laws.
You may view, download, or print materials for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, or commercially exploit any Website content without prior written permission.
8. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
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use the Website for any unlawful purpose;
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attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems;
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interfere with the Website's security or operation;
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introduce malicious software or harmful code; or
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misuse any contact forms or communication features.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Brighter Path Psychotherapy & Wellness and its therapists shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from or relating to your use of, or inability to use, this Website or its content.
Your use of this Website is entirely at your own risk.
10. Privacy
Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information submitted through the Website.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms of Use from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Website after changes have been posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the applicable federal laws of Canada. Any disputes relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:
Brighter Path Psychotherapy & Wellness
Email: info@brighterpath.ca
Last Updated: August 5, 2026
