Terms of Use
Effective Date: January 1, 2025 · Belong Marriage and Family Therapy Practice Incorporated
Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using belonglmft.com (the "Site"), operated by Belong Marriage and Family Therapy Practice Incorporated ("we," "us," or "our"), doing business as Brooke Belong, LMFT. By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this Site.
1. Informational Purposes Only
The content on this website — including all text, graphics, images, and other materials — is provided for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this Site constitutes professional medical, psychological, psychiatric, or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Information on this Site should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health care. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a mental health condition or treatment. Never disregard professional advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this Site.
2. No Therapist-Client Relationship
Use of this website, submission of the contact form, or any other communication through this Site does not create a therapist-client relationship between you and Brooke Belong, LMFT, or Belong Marriage and Family Therapy Practice Incorporated. A therapist-client relationship is only established through a formal written agreement and the completion of intake documentation as required by California law.
Until a formal therapist-client relationship has been established, any information you share through this Site is not protected by therapist-client privilege.
3. Not for Emergencies
This website is not a crisis resource and is not monitored in real time. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, suicidal thoughts, or are in danger, please:
- Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
- Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room
- Contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741
4. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Belong Marriage and Family Therapy Practice Incorporated, its owner, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this Site or any content on it.
We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information on this Site. All content is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site — including but not limited to text, images, logos, page layouts, and design elements — is the property of Belong Marriage and Family Therapy Practice Incorporated and is protected by applicable United States and California copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publicly display, or create derivative works from any content on this Site without prior written permission from Belong Marriage and Family Therapy Practice Incorporated. Requests for permission may be submitted to [email protected].
6. Third-Party Links
This Site may contain links to third-party websites (such as Psychology Today) for reference or convenience. These links do not constitute an endorsement of those sites or their content. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.
7. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California.
8. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:
Brooke Belong, LMFT
Belong Marriage and Family Therapy Practice Incorporated
Westlake Village, CA
[email protected]
(805) 301-9694