TERMS & CONDITIONS

Effective Date: 1/1/2026

1. Introduction & Acceptance of Terms
By accessing this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use this site. 

2. No Medical Advice or Therapist-Client Relationship
The content on this website (articles, blog posts, videos, etc.) is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute psychological, medical, or mental health advice, nor does it create a doctor-patient or therapist-client relationship. Information here is not a substitute for professional, in-person diagnosis or treatment. 

3. Emergency Disclaimer
If you are in crisis or experiencing a mental health emergency, do not use this site. Immediately call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, or call/text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. 

4. Data Privacy & Confidentiality (HIPAA)
While I prioritize privacy, this website is not a secure, encrypted platform for transmitting Protected Health Information (PHI). Do not share sensitive personal information, diagnosis details, or specific treatment questions through website forms, comments, or email. Please use my secure client portal for all professional communication. 

5. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, and materials, is the property of Meredith M. Cohen, Ph.D., LLC, and protected by copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or sell this content without written permission. 

6. User Obligations & Conduct
You agree to use this site for lawful purposes only. You agree not to: 

• Post defamatory, threatening, obscene, or illegal material.
• Attempt to compromise the security of the website.
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity. 

7. Limitation of Liability
Meredith M. Cohen, Ph.D, LLC, is not responsible for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from your use of this website, including reliance on any information contained herein. 

8. External Links
This site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only; we do not endorse or control the content of these sites. 

9. Modifications
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. 

10. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of Massachusetts. 

Last updated: January 27, 2026