Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: May 2022
Last Updated: December 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to the website of Curatesse, LLC (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Curatesse”). By accessing or using this website (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this Site.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Curatesse, LLC, operated by Corinne Arlès, a licensed therapist practicing in Texas, New York, and Florida.
2. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
3. Use of Website
3.1 Permitted Use
You may use this Site for lawful purposes only and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Use the Site in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, or local law or regulation
- Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Site
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site
- Use any automated system, including “robots,” “spiders,” or “offline readers,” to access the Site
- Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
3.2 Account Security
If you create an account or submit information through our contact forms or booking system, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account.
4. No Therapeutic Relationship
**IMPORTANT:** This website and its content do not establish a therapist-client relationship. The information provided on this Site is for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
4.1 Not Medical Advice
- Content on this Site, including blog posts and resources, should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health treatment or advice
- Always seek the advice of a qualified mental health provider with any questions you may have regarding a mental health condition
- Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this Site
4.2 Emergency Situations
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please:
- Call 911 immediately
- Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988
- Go to your nearest emergency room
This Site is not intended for use in crisis situations.
5. Free Consultation Bookings
5.1 Consultation Purpose
Free consultations scheduled through this Site are brief exploratory conversations to determine if our services might be a good fit for your needs. These consultations:
- Do not constitute therapy or treatment
- Are not confidential in the same manner as formal therapy sessions
- Are limited to approximately 15 minutes
- May be conducted via phone or video call
5.2 Cancellation and No-Show Policy
- You may cancel or reschedule your consultation at least 24 hours in advance
- Failure to attend a scheduled consultation without prior notice may result in being unable to schedule future consultations
- We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule consultations as needed
5.3 No Guarantee of Services
A free consultation does not guarantee that we will accept you as a client or that our services will be available to you. Acceptance depends on various factors including clinical appropriateness, licensure requirements, and availability.
6. Blog and Content
6.1 Intellectual Property
All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, and software, is the property of Curatesse, LLC or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.
6.2 Limited License
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the content on this Site for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may not:
- Reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content without express written permission
- Use content for commercial purposes
- Remove any copyright or proprietary notices
6.3 Blog Comments and Submissions
If we enable comments or user submissions in the future, by submitting content you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content.
7. Contact Forms and Newsletter
7.1 Contact Form Use
Information submitted through our contact forms will be used solely to respond to your inquiry and as described in our Privacy Policy. Do not submit confidential health information through contact forms.
7.2 Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter:
- You consent to receive periodic emails from us
- You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email
- Your information will be handled according to our Privacy Policy
8. Multi-State Practice
Corinne Arlès is licensed to practice therapy in Texas, New York, and Florida. Any therapeutic services provided will comply with the laws and regulations of the state in which services are rendered. Services may only be provided to clients physically located in states where the therapist holds an active license.
9. Third-Party Links
This Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.
10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
10.1 “As Is” Basis
This Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the Site’s operation, content, or materials.
10.2 Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Curatesse, LLC and Corinne Arlès shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:
- Your use or inability to use the Site
- Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
- Any content obtained from the Site
- Any errors or omissions in any content
10.3 Professional Liability
Nothing in these Terms limits our professional liability for services rendered as a licensed therapist in accordance with applicable state laws and professional standards.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Curatesse, LLC, Corinne Arlès, and their respective officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.
12. Privacy
Your use of this Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.
13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Curatesse, LLC regarding your use of this Site.
16. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
Curatesse, LLC
Corinne Arlès
corinne@curatesse.com
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