Terms of Use

Effective Date: April 1, 2021

Last Updated: September 1, 2026

Welcome to rebeccamccartneylcsw.com (the “Website”), operated by Rebecca McCartney, LCSW (“I,” “me,” “my,” or the “Practice”).

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.

1. Use of This Website

This Website is provided to share information about my professional services, background, areas of practice, educational resources, and related information.

You may access and use the Website for lawful, personal, and informational purposes.

You agree not to use the Website:

• For any unlawful purpose;

• In a way that violates applicable laws or regulations;

• To interfere with the operation or security of the Website;

• To attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems;

• To introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code;

• To copy, reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit Website content without permission; or

• In a manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Website.

2. No Therapist-Client Relationship

Your use of this Website does not create a therapist-client relationship between you and Rebecca McCartney, LCSW.

A therapist-client relationship is established only through the Practice’s formal intake, evaluation, informed-consent, and treatment process.

Submitting a contact form, sending an email, requesting an appointment, downloading a resource, or communicating through the Website does not guarantee that you will become a client or receive services.

3. Website Content

The information provided on this Website is intended for general educational and informational purposes.

Although I make reasonable efforts to provide useful and accurate information, I do not guarantee that all Website content is complete, current, or error-free.

Information on the Website should not be interpreted as individualized medical, mental health, psychological, legal, financial, or other professional advice.

4. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the content on this Website—including written materials, articles, graphics, logos, photographs, worksheets, downloadable resources, and other original content—is owned by or licensed to Rebecca McCartney, LCSW and is protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.

You may view, download, and print Website materials for your own personal, noncommercial use when such use is consistent with the purpose for which the material was provided.

You may not, without prior written permission:

• Reproduce Website content for commercial purposes;

• Republish Website content;

• Sell or redistribute Website materials;

• Modify and distribute Website materials as your own;

• Remove copyright or proprietary notices; or

• Represent Website content as your original work.

5. Downloadable Resources

Some resources may be made available for personal educational use, including worksheets, handouts, and other materials.

Unless otherwise stated, these materials are provided for individual, noncommercial use only.

Downloading or using a resource does not establish a therapist-client relationship and does not constitute individualized mental health treatment.

6. Third-Party Websites and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, organizations, resources, or services.

These links are provided for convenience or informational purposes. I do not control and am not responsible for the content, availability, privacy practices, security, or policies of third-party websites.

The inclusion of a link does not necessarily constitute an endorsement or recommendation.

Your use of third-party websites is subject to the terms and policies established by those third parties.

7. Privacy

Your use of this Website is also subject to the Website’s Privacy Policy.

The Privacy Policy describes information that may be collected through the Website and how that information may be used.

Information associated with professional therapy services may be subject to additional privacy requirements and is addressed separately in the Practice’s Notice of Privacy Practices, where applicable.

8. Electronic Communications

The Website may provide methods for contacting the Practice electronically.

Electronic communications, including ordinary email and website forms, may involve privacy and security risks.

Please do not submit detailed or highly sensitive mental health information through a website contact form or ordinary email unless specifically instructed to do so.

Website communications should not be used for emergencies or urgent mental health concerns.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by law, this Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

I do not warrant that:

• The Website will always be available or uninterrupted;

• The Website will be free of errors;

• Website content will always be current or complete;

• The Website will be free of viruses or other harmful components; or

• Information on the Website will be suitable for your particular circumstances.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Rebecca McCartney, LCSW and the Practice shall not be liable for damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, this Website or reliance on information provided through the Website.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.

11. Changes to the Website

I reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the Website at any time, with or without notice.

I may also update, remove, or change Website content without notice.

12. Changes to These Terms

I may revise these Terms of Use from time to time.

Any updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Your continued use of the Website after updated Terms are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by law.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the applicable laws of the state or states in which the Practice operates and provides services, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to limit rights or protections provided to you under applicable federal or state law.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect to the fullest extent permitted by law.

15. Contact

Questions regarding these Terms of Use may be directed to:

Rebecca McCartney, LCSW

Email: rebeccamccartneylcsw@gmail.com

Phone: 713-635-9742

Website: www. rebeccamccartneylcsw.com