Imprint & Disclaimer

Responsible § 5 TMG:

Richard L. Ferguson

80331 München

Phone: +49 (0)89 71 69 34 23

info@therapy-counseling-munich.com

 

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

and Terms of Use of this Website

Photo credit : Tiger Ferguson

 

By using this site, you signify that you agree with and accept all terms, conditions in this Disclaimer for this site accessed through the domain addresses www.therapy-counseling-munich.com or social media sites and/or any other direct or third party links. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

 

No counselling or psychotherapy advice: 

 

The website does not provide specific psychotherapy advice. The site is intended only for use by consumers in search of general information of interest pertaining to marriage, relationships, counseling and related topics. Content is not intended to replace or serve as substitute for professional consultation or service. Observations and opinions on the website should not be misconstrued as specific advice.

 

Ownership: 

 

This website is entirely owned by Lee Ferguson. No other sponsors, third-parties, or commercial entities with any vested interest contribute to its content.

 

Licensed in The United States of America and Canada: 

 

Lee Ferguson is licensed to private practice in counseling by the State of Alabama in the United States of American as an Associate Licensed Counselor (ALC), currently under the supervision of a certified supervisor in Alabama.  Lee Ferguson is certified by the Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association as a Canadian Certified Counselor (CCC). 

 

Association Membership:

 

Lee Ferguson is a member of the American Counseling Association and the European Branch of the American Counseling Association. 

 

Professional liability Insurance:

 

Lee Ferguson is insured by Continentale.

 

No counsellor-client relationship: 

Use of this website does not constitute the establishment of a counsellor-client relationship between Lee Ferguson and a user and does not obligate Lee Ferguson to follow-up, contact, or accept as a patient any users of this Website. If you are experiencing any emotional or personal problem or are considering making decisions for your life, marriage or other relationship, and are seeking advice, you should base any and all decisions on the judgment and advice of your personal counselor or physician who has evaluated you face-to-face.

 

Limitations of content: 

The content of this website is general in nature and not intended or sufficient to dictate what constitutes reasonable, appropriate, or best care in a given situation. Site content does not presume to present an all-inclusive factual discussion of any topic, but rather only introductory overviews based on Lee Ferguson’s education, training, experience, and opinions, all of which are subject to limitation and to change at any time. Other counsellors and psychotherapists may have differing opinions or use other methods of care that when properly applied achieve similar results. 

 

There is no guarantee that this website will be error-free or omission-free: 

This site may include contributions with technical inaccuracies, errors, or typographical errors that will be corrected as discovered. While website content is updated periodically at Lee Ferguson´s sole discretion in an attempt to keep current information available, that does not guarantee that articles, resources and information will to be up to date with respect to the latest therapeutic information, research or specific practices in marriage or relationship counselling or other topics. Lee Ferguson reserves the right to update or change information contained in this Website at any time.

 

Liability: 

All content is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including accuracy, timeliness, and completeness. In no event shall Lee Ferguson be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, punitive, consequential or other damages whatsoever (including, but not limited to, liability for loss of use, data, or profits, or for personal injury of any sort), that may arise through decision or action of the user -- without regard to the form of any action, including but not limited to contract, negligence or other tortious actions, arising out of or in connection with this website, any content on or accessed by use of the website, or any copying, display or other use hereof.

 

Indemnity:

You agree to hold Lee Ferguson harmless from and against any claims, actions or demands, liabilities and settlements including without limitation, reasonable legal and accounting fees, resulting from, or alleged to result from, your violation of this Terms of Use.

 

Not for use by counselors as training: 

The site may not be used by counselors as a therapeutic reference. The website is not intended nor of sufficient detail to teach other counsellors about marriage or relationship therapy.

 

Not for use by attorneys: 

Use of the website by attorneys is strictly prohibited. The website is not intended for use in legal proceedings of any sort or to help establish a medico-legal standard of care. Contents of the site should not be deemed sufficient in detail, accuracy, or timeliness to be cited as legal evidence either for or against the opinions, decisions, or actions of any counsellor, psychotherapist, or physician, including Lee Ferguson.

 

Copyright: 

As all content on this site is protected by copyright, any unauthorized use of any such material is in clear violation of copyright, trademark, service mark, intellectual property, and other laws and will subject the unauthorized user of such protected content to legal and financial penalties. Permission to use information can be requested and will be required to contain identifying information as to authorship and copyright and contact. Copies may not be used for financial gain. It is not to be copied in whole or part, modified, reproduced in any manner, publicly displayed or distributed, posted online or in print, used in any recognizable derivative form, or used for any public or commercial purposes without express permission of Lee Ferguson.

 

Photographs: 

Photographs are personal photos or stock photos used with permission/rights and do not depict actual clients. They may not be copied since they are protected by the original creators and distributors.

 

Links: 

Links to other therapists and other websites are provided solely as a convenience to my users and do not constitute an endorsement or affiliation. Lee Ferguson does not control and is not responsible for any of these sites or their content and makes no guarantees or representations, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness, timeliness or usefulness of any opinions, advice, services or other information contained or referenced in this Website or any sites linked to or from it.

 

Online Form Mail: 

Online contact forms are provided as a convenience. Forms are processed through a secure server to protect sensitive information. My contact form is secured through JIMDO from which I purchase use of their server. If you choose to use this form, you ultimately assume all responsibility and liability for any breach of confidentiality, inappropriate disclosure of sensitive information, or loss of electronic data during and after transit over the Internet and any replies from Lee Ferguson.

 

Jurisdiction: 

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany. You expressly agree that exclusive jurisdiction for any dispute with Lee Ferguson, or in any way relating to your use of the site, reside in the state and federal courts of Germany.

 

Subject to change: 

This Terms of Use is subject to change without prior notice. Continued use of the Site signifies your full acceptance of the then-current Terms of Use.

 

Complete agreement:

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid by any court having competent jurisdiction as described in these

Terms of Use, the invalidity of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of these Terms of Use, which shall remain in full force and effect.

 

If any of the above is not acceptable in full or if you do not fully understand any part of the foregoing Terms of Use, the use of this site must be terminated immediately and all content disregarded.