Terms of Use

Effective Date: 07/23/2026

Welcome to https://newbeginningscounselingsvs.com/ (the "Website"), owned and operated by New Beginnings Counseling Services ("Company," "we," "us," or "our").

Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using our Website. By accessing, browsing, or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use this Website.

Informational Content Only

The information provided on this Website—including articles, blog posts, graphics, text, videos, and interactive materials—is for general educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, clinical diagnosis, or psychotherapy, and is not a substitute for professional care from a licensed mental health professional.

1. No Therapist-Client Relationship Established

Accessing or using this Website, filling out a contact form, submitting a consultation request, or sending an email to New Beginnings Counseling Services does not establish a therapeutic or provider-patient relationship.

A therapist-client relationship is only established after:

• An initial intake consultation is completed;
• We explicitly agree to accept you as a client; and
• Both parties sign a formal Informed Consent for Services / Client Services Agreement.

2. Professional Services & Telehealth

Licensure & Jurisdiction: Therapy and counseling services offered by New Beginnings Counseling Services are provided by licensed mental health professionals only in states or jurisdictions where they hold valid licensure.

Telehealth Services: Telehealth counseling sessions are subject to separate intake protocols, consent forms, and state-specific licensing requirements.

3. Privacy & Confidentiality

Your privacy is extremely important to us.

Website Privacy: Usage of this Website is governed by our Privacy Policy.

HIPAA Notice: While general website contact forms are encrypted, standard internet communication is not 100% secure. Please avoid sending sensitive personal health information through unencrypted web forms. Once you become a client, all Protected Health Information (PHI) is handled strictly in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and our Notice of Privacy Practices.

4. Appointments, Payments, & Cancellations

If you schedule an appointment through this Website or our client portal:

Cancellation Policy: Appointments must be canceled or rescheduled with at least 24 or 48 hours advance notice. Late cancellations or missed appointments ("no-shows") may be subject to a fee as outlined in your Client Services Agreement.

Payment: Fees for sessions, co-pays, or non-covered services are due at the time of service unless otherwise agreed upon.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise noted, all content on this Website—including logos, design elements, text, graphics, images, and software—is the property of New Beginnings Counseling Services and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print pages for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, frame, or republish any content without our prior written consent.

6. User Conduct & Prohibited Uses

When using our Website, you agree not to:

• Use the site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of local, state, or federal laws.
• Submit false, misleading, or deceptive contact information.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our server, client portal, or administrative systems.
• Use automated bots, scrapers, or tools to extract data from the site.
• Post or transmit harmful software, viruses, or disruptive code.

7. Third-Party Links & Resources

This Website may contain links to third-party websites, hotlines, or external health resources. These links are provided solely for your convenience. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of third-party websites.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law:

• This Website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
• New Beginnings Counseling Services, its owners, clinicians, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this Website or its content.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless New Beginnings Counseling Services and its employees, contractors, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your misuse of this Website or violation of these Terms of Use.

10. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Broward County, Florida.

11. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Last Updated: 07/23/2026