Terms & Conditions

Introduction

The Life Matters Holistic Counselling (LMHC) website is owned and operated by LMHC.  Use of the LMHC website is subject to your acceptance of these Terms & Conditions and our Privacy Policy. These terms include important information such as disclaimers and limitations of liability. You acknowledge that your use of and/or access to the LMHC website constitutes your acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.

If you do not agree with these Terms & Conditions, then thank you for discontinuing using the LMHC website. LMHC reserves the right to amend the Terms & Conditions at anytime, therefore your use of/access to the LMHC website shall be subject to the existing Terms & Conditions each time you visit the site. As you are bound by these Terms & Conditions it’s recommended that you refer to them as written here and elsewhere on LMHC website.

Our Services

• LMHC operates a private Counselling & Psychotherapy practice in North Hobart, Tasmania and in addition, we offer Clinical Supervision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services and Self-Development Workshops & Webinars.
• Our services are offered via direct (f-t-f) appointments, teleconferencing facilities and electronic communications between the hours of 8:30am & 6:30pm Monday to Friday.

Information on the LMHC website

The LMHC website provides general information only.

While we endeavour to offer both accurate and useful information, the material on this site should be regarded as neither therapeutic or medical advice nor as a substitute for therapeutic or medical advice. All users should seek advice from appropriately trained and experienced professionals for any issues related to their health & well-being.

LMHC endeavours to take reasonable care in preparing, maintaining and updating the information on this website, however the accuracy, reliability, adequacy, suitability or completeness of the website content cannot be guaranteed. You acknowledge/accept that the website content may include technical inaccuracies and typographical errors.

All persons using this website are encouraged to make their own assessments/enquiries in order to verify the accuracy of the information provided on LMHC website. The website content is subject to change at any time without notice and may not necessarily be up to date or accurate at the time you view it.

LMHC can not warrant that the website is free of computer viruses or other defects or that your access to this website will be continuous and uninterrupted. You must not knowingly introduce any viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs or any other material that is malicious or technologically harmful to the website.

Links to LMHC website

You must seek approval from LMHC before establishing any link to this website. To seek approval, please contact us by email at lm@counsellingholistic.com.au

The following information will be required to assess your link request:

• the website URL that you’d like to establish a link from
• a brief description of your website
• why you want to establish a link.

If LMHC agrees to your proposed link, you must comply with terms & conditions imposed by LMHC as a condition of the agreement. If the nature and/or content of your website changes significantly, you must contact us and provide an updated website description.

Links to other websites

The LMHC site contains links to other (third party operated) websites. Such linked sites are not under the control of LMHC and we are neither responsible for the contents of any linked website nor any hyperlinks contained in linked websites. Links are provided only for convenience and inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement of a site by LMHC.

Following links to other websites is done so entirely at your own risk. LMHC accepts no liability for any loss incurred by you directly or indirectly as a result of your reliance on information on any linked website and accepts no liability and disclaims all warranties, express or implied, regarding the purchase or use of goods / services on linked websites.

Use of website content

Permission is granted to you to display, copy, download and print hard copy portions of the website for the purpose of:

• using the website as an information/educational source for your own purposes.

Without our prior written consent you must not exploit the website or any of its contents for any other purpose or by any other means.

You agree not to reproduce, retransmit, distribute, disseminate, sell, publish, broadcast or circulate any such material to any third party without LMHC express prior written consent.

General Disclaimer

All information provided is for general educational / information purposes only and is neither intended to provide nor serve as a substitute for professional psychological or Counselling services. LMHC excludes all liability for any damages resulting from the direct or indirect and the correct or incorrect use of information obtained from the site.

Information and materials included on the site (unless otherwise stated) are copyrighted by LMHC and may be downloaded by users solely for their personal use. You must seek prior permission from LMHC for any other use, activity or reproduction/distribution of the information and materials on this website.

Subject to Australian Consumer Law & the Charter of Healthcare Rights, LMHC makes no representations and does not give any express or implied warranties about the suitability, reliability, availability, timeliness and accuracy of the information, products, services and related graphics contained on the site for any purpose.

Medical Disclaimer

The material on this site is for general information and educational purposes only. Whilst we have exercised due diligence in ensuring the accuracy of the material contained on this website, the information is not specific nor does it take into account your personal circumstances.

Nothing contained in this site is intended to be used or treated as medical advice and neither is it intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any physical disease or mental/emotional distress (dis-ease) nor should it be used for therapeutic purposes or as a substitute for your own health professional’s advice.

Any reliance you place on information obtained from the site is strictly at your own risk. You need to determine if the information or products are appropriate for your intended use. Before relying on any information or material, you should obtain your own medical professional advice to ensure it is relevant to your particular circumstances.

In no event does LMHC accept liability for any loss, injury, damage, including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss or damage, death or illness, that may result from any use or reliance on the information provided through this website. Always seek the guidance of your doctor with any questions regarding your health or a medical condition.

Limitations of Liability

You agree and acknowledge that we are not liable for any direct, indirect, consequential or incidental loss or damage which may result from your use of our website or your reliance on any information on our website.

For the sake of clarity, in no event will we be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, incidental or special damages of any kind including any damages for loss of revenue, profits, interruption of business, injury or damage to person or property.

Our liability is governed by the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), including any ACL consumer guarantees that cannot be excluded or modified. All other conditions and warranties which may be implied by custom, or statute are expressly excluded.

This limitation of liability clause includes any reliance by you on the information on the website, access to or inability to use the website. You assume all risk in using the Services and we cannot be liable for your use of or reliance on any Services.

While we endeavour to keep the website up-to-date and correct, we make no representation or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to any of the Services for any particular purpose and provide it for your informational purposes and out of our own analysis. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Intellectual Property

All custom graphics, icons, logos and service names are registered trademarks, copyright, trade or service marks of LMHC. Any unauthorised use of the materials appearing on this website may violate copyright, trademark and other applicable laws.

All other trademarks or service marks within this website are the property of their respective owners. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right to use any trademark, service mark, logo, and/or our name or of any of our affiliates.

Your Privacy

We are committed to protecting your privacy. We adhere to Australian Privacy Principles (2014) and will at all times respect the privacy & confidentiality of all personal information provided by you. Please read our separate Privacy Policy for more information.

Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the State of Tasmania, Australia. In the event that a dispute arises from these Website Terms & Conditions, you agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Tasmania, Australia.