DISCLAIMER
1. No Substitute for Medical or Psychological Advice
The services provided by Speak to Cher are intended to offer support and relief from trauma and emotional suffering. These services are not a substitute for medical, psychological, or psychiatric treatment. For any mental health or medical concerns, including but not limited to mental illness, drug or alcohol dependency, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, pain, or eating disorders, clients are encouraged to consult a licensed healthcare provider.
2. Emergency Procedures
Speak to Cher does not provide emergency or crisis intervention services. In the event of an emergency, clients are advised to immediately contact emergency services by going to the nearest hospital emergency room or calling the police.
3. Mandatory Reporting
Cher, as a mental health professional, adheres to mandatory reporting requirements. Any indication of abuse or harm to a child, elderly person, or individual with a disability must be reported to the appropriate authorities. Additionally, any indication that a client may be in danger of harming themselves or others, or reports of unethical conduct by another health or mental health professional, will also be reported as required by law.
4. Scope of Services and Limitations
5. Risk and No Guarantees
While Speak to Cher offers a unique approach to address emotional and behavioural issues, all interventions come with some degree of risk, and results cannot be guaranteed. Individual results vary depending on personal circumstances and engagement with the process.
6. Service Limitations
7. Confidentiality
All information shared during sessions is treated confidentially and handled in line with the Speak to Cher Privacy Policy. However, please be aware of the limitations of confidentiality in situations where mandatory reporting applies, as outlined above.
8. Age Eligibility
Speak to Cher’s services are designed for individuals aged 16 and older. For clients aged 13-15, parental or guardian consent is required.
9. Personal Responsibility
By participating in services provided by Speak to Cher, clients acknowledge that they are responsible for their own well-being and decision-making. Cher and her associates are not liable for any actions taken by clients following sessions or based on information shared during a session.
10. No Warranty
This website and its contents are provided “as is” without warranties, express or implied. Speak to Cher disclaims all warranties to the extent permitted by law, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
11. Limitation of Liability
Speak to Cher and its associates are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of this website or participation in services.
12. External Links
This website may include links to third-party websites for convenience. Speak to Cher is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites, and inclusion of these links does not imply endorsement.
13. Changes to This Disclaimer
Speak to Cher reserves the right to update this Disclaimer periodically. By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Disclaimer as of your date of access.