Welcome to Cottonwood Psychology (https://cottonwoodpsychology.com). By using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree, do not use the site.
1) What we are
Cottonwood Psychology is a digital publication. We share general, educational information about psychology, mental health, human behavior, and related topics for everyday readers.
This website does not provide medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you need help for a mental health concern, talk with a licensed professional. If you are in crisis or think you might harm yourself or someone else, contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline listed on our Resources page.
2) Who can use the site
You must be at least 13 years old to use this website. If you are under 18, use the site only with the involvement of a parent or legal guardian.
3) How you may use our content
You may read and share links to our articles for personal, non-commercial use. Please do not copy, scrape, republish, sell, or alter our content. If you want to quote a short excerpt, include clear attribution and a direct link to the original page.
If you wish to use our content in any other way, ask us first.
4) Intellectual property
Unless stated otherwise, all text, images, graphics, and design elements on this site are owned by Cottonwood Psychology or used with permission. All rights are reserved.
5) User submissions
We do not currently accept comments, guest posts, or other user-generated content. If this changes, any submission you provide will be considered non-confidential. You would grant us permission to use, edit, publish, and display it. We may moderate or remove submissions at our discretion.
6) Not medical advice
Our articles are for general information and education only. They are not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified professional with any questions about a mental health condition. Never ignore or delay seeking professional advice because of something you read here.
7) Third-party links
We sometimes link to other websites so you can explore a topic further. We do not control those sites and are not responsible for their content, availability, or privacy practices. Use them at your own discretion.
8) Privacy and cookies
Your use of this site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which explain what data we collect and how we use it. Please review those policies to understand your choices.
9) Site changes and availability
We may change, remove, or update content at any time. We work to keep the site available, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The site may be unavailable due to maintenance, outages, or factors outside our control.
10) Limitation of liability
Your use of the site is at your own risk. To the fullest extent allowed by law, Cottonwood Psychology and its operators will not be liable for any losses or damages of any kind arising from your use of, or reliance on, the website or its content, including errors, omissions, interruptions, or third-party actions.
11) Changes to these terms
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. When we do, we will change the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. If you continue to use the site after changes are posted, you accept the revised terms.
12) Contact us
Questions about these terms? Get in touch.
Email: [email protected]
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