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Terms of Use

Effective Date: April 26, 2026  ·  Last Updated: April 26, 2026

Welcome to boldbrowntherapy.com (the "Site"), owned and operated by Bold Brown Mental Health Counseling PLLC, doing business as Bold Brown Therapy ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). Please read them carefully.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this Site.

1. About This Site

This Site is the public-facing website for Bold Brown Therapy, a virtual mental health counseling practice serving clients in New York and Pennsylvania. The Site provides general information about our services, approach, and team, as well as a contact form through which prospective clients may reach out.

Bold Brown Mental Health Counseling PLLC is a New York State Domestic Professional Service Limited Liability Company (DOS ID: 7882172). Services are provided by Shruthi Nair, LMHC-D (NY License #017084) and LPC (PA License #PC020013).

2. This Site Is for Informational Purposes Only

Reading content on this Site, submitting our contact form, or engaging with us on social media does not create a therapist-client relationship. A therapeutic relationship is only established after both parties have signed a formal client services agreement (Informed Consent for Psychotherapy) and treatment has formally commenced.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, please contact:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
• Emergency Services: Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room

3. Blog Content and Educational Materials

Our Site may include a blog and other written content covering topics related to mental health, wellness, therapy, and related subjects. This content is intended for general educational and informational purposes only and reflects our perspective as mental health professionals, not individualized clinical advice.

Blog content should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health care. We strongly encourage you to consult with a licensed mental health professional regarding your individual circumstances. Nothing in our blog posts constitutes a clinical recommendation, diagnosis, or treatment plan.

We make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of our content, but we cannot guarantee that all information is current, complete, or applicable to your specific situation. Mental health research and best practices evolve over time, and published content may not reflect the most recent developments.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including but not limited to text, blog posts, graphics, logos, images, page layouts, and any downloadable materials — is the property of Bold Brown Mental Health Counseling PLLC and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may:

• View and read content on this Site for your personal, non-commercial use
• Share links to individual pages or posts on this Site

You may not, without our prior written permission:

• Reproduce, republish, copy, or distribute any content from this Site in any medium
• Modify or create derivative works based on our content
• Use our content for commercial purposes
• Remove or obscure any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices from our materials
• Use our name, logo, or branding in any way that suggests an affiliation or endorsement without our express written consent

To request permission to reproduce or share our content, please contact us at shruthi@boldbrowntherapy.com.

5. User Conduct

By using this Site, you agree that you will not:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, its servers, or its related systems — conduct which may violate the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) (18 U.S.C. § 1030) and other applicable laws
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through our contact form
• Use the Site in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair its functionality or the servers or networks connected to it
• Attempt to use automated tools, bots, scrapers, or similar technologies to extract data from the Site without our prior written permission
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful computer code through the Site
• Harass, threaten, or intimidate us or any other user of the Site
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity

6. Contact Form Submissions

When you submit our contact form, you acknowledge and agree that:

• Your submission does not create a therapeutic, professional, or contractual relationship of any kind
• We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your inquiry in a timely manner, but we do not guarantee a specific response time
• Our contact form is not a crisis or emergency service — if you are in crisis, please contact 988 or 911 immediately
• The information you share in your message will be used solely to respond to your inquiry, in accordance with our Privacy Policy

7. Scheduling and Client Portal

Links from this Site may direct you to SimplePractice, a third-party HIPAA-compliant platform we use for scheduling, intake, and practice management. Once you leave our Site and enter the SimplePractice portal, you are subject to SimplePractice's own Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We are not responsible for the content, practices, or policies of SimplePractice or any other third-party platform.

Use of the scheduling system does not itself establish a therapeutic relationship. A therapeutic relationship begins only upon mutual agreement and the completion of our intake process.

8. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to external websites, directories, articles, or resources that we believe may be of interest. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party website. Your use of any third-party site is at your own risk and subject to that site's own terms.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site and all content on it are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that:

• The Site will be available at all times or free from errors or interruptions
• Any content on the Site is accurate, complete, current, or applicable to your situation
• The Site is free from viruses or other harmful components

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Bold Brown Mental Health Counseling PLLC, its owner, and any affiliated individuals shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, this Site or any content on it.

Our total liability to you for any claim arising from your use of this Site shall not exceed the greater of (a) the amount you have paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim, or (b) one hundred dollars ($100.00).

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations of liability. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Bold Brown Mental Health Counseling PLLC and its owner, officers, agents, and successors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of or access to this Site; (b) your violation of these Terms; or (c) your violation of any applicable law or the rights of any third party.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of this Site shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New York County, New York, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

13. Accessibility

We are committed to making this Site accessible to individuals with disabilities, consistent with our obligations under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (42 U.S.C. § 12181 et seq.), which applies to places of public accommodation including websites, and applicable federal guidance. We work to ensure our Site's content is perceivable, operable, and understandable by users who rely on assistive technologies, and we aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA as a benchmark for accessible design.

If you experience any difficulty accessing content on this Site, or if you require this content in an alternative format, please contact us at shruthi@boldbrowntherapy.com or (201) 305-0733. We will make reasonable efforts to provide the content in a format accessible to you.

14. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be severed from the remainder of these Terms, which shall continue in full force and effect.

16. Contact Us

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