Terms and Conditions

These terms and conditions (“Agreement”) set forth the general terms and conditions of your use of the cmp-counseling.com website (“Website” or “Service”) and any of its related products and services (collectively, “Services”). This Agreement is legally binding between you (“User”, “you” or “your”) and CMP Counseling, PLLC (“CMP Counseling, PLLC”, “we”, “us” or “our”). If you are entering into this Agreement on behalf of a business or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind such entity to this Agreement, in which case the terms “User”, “you” or “your” shall refer to such entity. If you do not have such authority, or if you do not agree with the terms of this Agreement, you must not accept this Agreement and may not access and use the Website and Services. By accessing and using the Website and Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. You acknowledge that this Agreement is a contract between you and CMP Counseling, PLLC, even though it is electronic and is not physically signed by you, and it governs your use of the Website and Services.

HIPAA Compliance and Protected Health Information (PHI)

CMP Counseling, PLLC complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and treats any health-related or identifying information (“Protected Health Information” or PHI) submitted via our Services in accordance with applicable privacy and security standards.

Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years of age to use the Website and Services. By using the Website and Services and by agreeing to this Agreement you warrant and represent that you are at least 18 years of age.

Links to Other Resources

Although the Website and Services may link to other resources (such as websites, mobile applications, etc.), we are not, directly or indirectly, implying any approval, association, sponsorship, endorsement, or affiliation with any linked resource, unless specifically stated herein. We are not responsible for examining or evaluating, and we do not warrant the offerings of, any businesses or individuals or the content of their resources. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for the actions, products, services, and content of any other third parties. You should carefully review the legal statements and other conditions of use of any resource which you access through a link on the Website. Your linking to any other off-site resources is at your own risk.

Prohibited Uses

In addition to other terms as set forth in the Agreement, you are prohibited from using the Website and Services or Content: (a) for any unlawful purpose; (b) to solicit others to perform or participate in any unlawful acts; (c) to violate any international, federal, provincial or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances; (d) to infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others; (e) to harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, national origin, or disability; (f) to submit false or misleading information; (g) to upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code that will or may be used in any way that will affect the functionality or operation of the Website and Services, third party products and services, or the Internet; (h) to spam, phish, pharm, pretext, spider, crawl, or scrape; (i) for any obscene or immoral purpose; or (j) to interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Website and Services, third party products and services, or the Internet. We reserve the right to terminate your use of the Website and Services for violating any of the prohibited uses.

Text Communication Disclaimer & SMS Terms

Communications sent via SMS or standard email may not be encrypted. By using our Services, you acknowledge that you understand the risks associated with digital communication and agree to use our secure client portal for sensitive or clinical matters.

By providing your mobile number, you agree to receive SMS messages from CMP Counseling for administrative purposes only, such as appointment reminders, scheduling updates, or cancellations. We will never send marketing content or protected health information (PHI) via SMS.

• Message Frequency: Varies based on your session schedule.

• Message & Data Rates: Standard message and data rates may apply.

• Help: Reply HELP for assistance.

• Opt-Out: Reply STOP at any time to unsubscribe.

• Privacy: For more details, view our Privacy Policy.

For all secure communication, please use the TherapyNotes client portal.

Website Content Disclaimer

The content on our Website and any communication via the Services is for informational and administrative purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Third-Party Services and Liability

While we take reasonable steps to ensure the security of your data, CMP Counseling, PLLC is not liable for unauthorized access to PHI caused by third-party platforms or service disruptions outside our control. By using our Services, you acknowledge and accept this risk.

Intellectual Property Rights

“Intellectual Property Rights” means all present and future rights conferred by statute, common law or equity in or in relation to any copyright and related rights, trademarks, designs, patents, inventions, goodwill and the right to sue for passing off, rights to inventions, rights to use, and all other intellectual property rights, in each case whether registered or unregistered and including all applications and rights to apply for and be granted, rights to claim priority from, such rights and all similar or equivalent rights or forms of protection and any other results of intellectual activity which subsist or will subsist now or in the future in any part of the world. This Agreement does not transfer to you any intellectual property owned by CMP Counseling, PLLC or third parties, and all rights, titles, and interests in and to such property will remain (as between the parties) solely with CMP Counseling, PLLC. All trademarks, service marks, graphics and logos used in connection with the Website and Services, are trademarks or registered trademarks of CMP Counseling, PLLC or its licensors. Other trademarks, service marks, graphics and logos used in connection with the Website and Services may be the trademarks of other third parties. Your use of the Website and Services grants you no right or license to reproduce or otherwise use any of CMP Counseling, PLLC or third party trademarks.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold CMP Counseling, PLLC and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, suppliers and licensors harmless from and against any liabilities, losses, damages or costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred in connection with or arising from any third party allegations, claims, actions, disputes, or demands asserted against any of them as a result of or relating to your Content, your use of the Website and Services or any willful misconduct on your part.

Dispute Resolution

The formation, interpretation, and performance of this Agreement and any disputes arising out of it shall be governed by the substantive and procedural laws of Illinois, United States without regard to its rules on conflicts or choice of law and, to the extent applicable, the laws of United States. The exclusive jurisdiction and venue for actions related to the subject matter hereof shall be the courts located in Illinois, United States, and you hereby submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts. You hereby waive any right to a jury trial in any proceeding arising out of or related to this Agreement. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply to this Agreement.

Changes and Amendments

We reserve the right to modify this Agreement or its terms related to the Website and Services at any time at our discretion. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We may also provide notice to you in other ways at our discretion. An updated version of this Agreement will be effective immediately upon the posting of the revised Agreement unless otherwise specified. Your continued use of the Website and Services after the effective date of the revised Agreement (or such other act specified at that time) will constitute your consent to those changes.

Acceptance of these terms

You acknowledge that you have read this Agreement and agree to all its terms and conditions. By accessing and using the Website and Services you agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the terms of this Agreement, you are not authorized to access or use the Website and Services.

Contacting us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Agreement, we encourage you to contact us at: intake@cmp-counseling.com.

Last updated: July 16, 2025

CMP Counseling, PLLC