TERMS OF USE
Effective Date: March 13, 2025
Welcome to Banyan Mental Health (“Banyan,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Use govern your access and use of our website, [www.banyanmentalhealth.org] (the “Site”), including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through it. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to abide by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with these Terms of Use, please discontinue your use of our Site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By browsing or otherwise using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. These Terms of Use apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site.
2. Site Content and Purpose
2.1 Informational Use Only
The content on this Site is provided for general informational, educational, and promotional purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, the Site’s content is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for any health-related concerns or questions.
2.2 No Therapist-Client Relationship
Your use of the Site does not create a therapist-client or other professional relationship between you and Banyan. If you choose to contact us through our Site or via other means, any resulting communication does not constitute or establish a formal therapeutic or clinical relationship unless explicitly agreed in writing.
2.3 No Emergency Services
The Site is not intended for use during emergencies or crisis situations. If you or someone you know is experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 or contact emergency services immediately.
3. Use of the Site
3.1 Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use the Site. If you are under 18, your use must be supervised by a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms of Use.
3.2 Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law.
- Submit false or misleading information through the Site.
- Interfere with, disrupt, or compromise the security or integrity of the Site or its servers.
- Engage in any data mining, “scraping,” or similar data-gathering methods without our express written consent.
- Impersonate any person or entity or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
3.3 User-Submitted Content
In certain areas of the Site (such as our contact form), you may voluntarily submit information or materials. By submitting such content, you represent that:
- You have the right to share that information or content.
- You grant Banyan the right to use and store such content for the purpose for which it was provided, in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
4. Intellectual Property
4.1 Ownership
All content, features, and functionality on the Site—such as text, graphics, logos, images, and software—are owned by Banyan, our licensors, or other third-party providers and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.
4.2 Permitted Use
You may view, download, or print content from the Site solely for your personal, non-commercial use. Any other use without prior written permission from Banyan is strictly prohibited. You agree not to reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, or transmit any content found on the Site, except as permitted by these Terms of Use or as otherwise authorized by us in writing.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
5.1 “As Is” and “As Available”
Your use of the Site is at your own risk. The Site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. While we strive to provide accurate information, we do not warrant the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any content or material on the Site.
5.2 No Warranty of Results
Banyan does not guarantee that using the Site or relying on any content will lead to specific results, such as improved health or well-being. Any action you take based on the information provided on the Site is solely at your own discretion.
5.3 Third-Party Links and Resources
The Site may contain links to other websites or resources that are not operated by Banyan. We do not control these linked sites and disclaim any liability for their content or accuracy. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk, and you should review their respective terms of use and privacy policies.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Banyan and its affiliates, partners, employees, agents, and licensors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with your use of (or inability to use) the Site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. This limitation applies to damages for personal injury, lost profits, business interruption, computer system failure, or any other loss, even if foreseeable or if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
7. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Banyan and its affiliates, partners, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) resulting from or arising out of your use of the Site, any content you submit, or your violation of these Terms of Use.
8. Termination
We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Site at any time, without notice, for any reason, including without limitation for violation of these Terms of Use. The provisions relating to intellectual property, indemnification, disclaimers, and limitation of liability shall survive any such termination.
9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state or jurisdiction in which Banyan is located, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use shall be instituted exclusively in the state or federal courts of that jurisdiction, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.
10. Changes to These Terms of Use
Banyan may update or modify these Terms of Use at any time in its sole discretion. We will provide notice of any significant changes by posting the updated Terms of Use with a new effective date on the Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms of Use means you accept and agree to the changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
Banyan Mental Health
PO Box 417
Lewis Center, Ohio 43035
Email: info@banyanmentalhealth.org
Phone: (614) 304-1175
Thank you for choosing Banyan Mental Health. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you and look forward to supporting your mental health journey.