Carol Bartels, MFT Terms and Conditions
Please read these terms and conditions (“terms and conditions”, “terms”) carefully before using carolbartelsmft.com website (“website”, “service”) operated by Carol Bartels, MFT (“us”, ‘we”, “our”).
Conditions of use
By using this website, you certify that you have read and reviewed this Agreement and that you agree to comply with its terms. If you do not want to be bound by the terms of this Agreement, you are advised to stop using the website accordingly. Carol Bartels, MFT only grants use and access of this website, its products, and its services to those who have accepted its terms.
You must be at least 18 (eighteen) years of age before you can use this website. By using this website, you warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and you may legally adhere to this Agreement. Carol Bartels, MFT assumes no responsibility for liabilities related to age misrepresentation.
DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL NEEDS. IF YOU EXPERIENCE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, GO TO THE NEAREST HOSPITAL OR CALL THE MEDICAL EMERGENCY IMMEDIATELY.
IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT SUICIDE OR IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING TAKING ACTIONS THAT MAY CAUSE HARM TO YOU OR TO OTHERS OR IF YOU FEEL THAT YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON MAY BE IN ANY DANGER OR IF YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL EMERGENCY, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY CALL THE EMERGENCY SERVICE NUMBER AND NOTIFY THE RELEVANT AUTHORITIES.
Privacy policy
Before you continue using our website, we advise you to read our privacy policy regarding our user data collection. It will help you better understand our practices.
Intellectual property
You agree that all materials, products, and services provided on this website are the property of Carol Bartels, MFT, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, suppliers, or licensors including all copyrights, trade secrets, trademarks, patents, and other intellectual property. You also agree that you will not reproduce or redistribute the Carol Bartels, MFT’s intellectual property in any way, including electronic, digital, or new trademark registrations.
Applicable law
By using this website, you agree that the laws of the State of California, without regard to principles of conflict laws, will govern these terms and conditions, or any dispute of any sort that might come between Carol Bartels, MFT and you, or its business partners and associates.
Disputes
Any dispute related in any way to your use of this website or to services provided by us shall be arbitrated by state or federal court of the United States of America and you consent to exclusive jurisdiction and venue of such courts.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify Carol Bartels, MFT and its affiliates and hold Carol Bartels, MFT harmless against legal claims and demands that may arise from your use or misuse of our services. We reserve the right to select our own legal counsel.
Limitation on liability
Carol Bartels, MFT is not liable for any damages that may occur to you as a result of your misuse of our website.
Carol Bartels, MFT reserves the right to edit, modify, and change this Agreement at any time. We shall let our users know of these changes through electronic mail. This Agreement is an understanding between Carol Bartels, MFT and the user, and this supersedes and replaces all prior agreements regarding the use of this website.
SMS Messaging Service
By providing my phone number, I consent to receive SMS text messages from Carol Bartels MFT for appointment reminders, marketing messages, and general two-way communication about therapy services. Message and Data Rates may apply.
Message Frequency
You will get more than one message from us unless you opt-out, and while messaging frequency varies, you will likely receive up to four messages per month. Carol Bartels, MFT reserves the right to alter the frequency of messages at any time to increase or decrease the total number of messages. Carol Bartels, MFT and carriers are not liable for delays or undelivered messages.
Message and Data Rates
Message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier’s terms.
Privacy Policy
Your message information will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Cancellation/Opt-Out Instructions
You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message we send you. After you opt out of text messaging, you will receive one additional message confirming your request has been processed.
Help/Customer Support
Text the word HELP for support. You may also contact us directly at carolbartelsmft@gmail.com.
Liability
We are not responsible for any charges, errors, or delays in SMS delivery or undelivered messages caused by your carrier or third-party service providers.
Questions or concerns
Any questions or concerns about this website privacy policy should be brought to our attention by sending an email to carolbartelsmft@gmail.com and providing us with information relating to your concern.
You may also mail your concerns to us at the following address:
Carol Bartels, LMFT
4647 Long Beach Blvd., Unit C-4
Long Beach, California 90805
USA
Updated March 14th, 2025