Terms of Use: Court Involved Therapy Specialty Course Offer: $395

By checking the box next to this Terms of Use, and clicking the “Purchase” button, you, the purchaser of the Court Involved Therapy Specialty Course outlined below (hereinafter “Client”) agree and willingly purchase entry into this education program, to be provided with services rendered by Dene Carroll and other instructors of her choosing, acting as part of Court Involved Therapists Training & Consultation, a California sole proprietorship (hereinafter “Instructor”), and you agree you are voluntarily entering into a legally binding Agreement with Instructor, inclusive of the following terms and conditions mutually agreed upon: 

For good and valuable consideration of $395, Client has agreed to purchase the Court Involved Therapy Specialty Course (hereinafter “Program”). In exchange, Instructor agrees to provide the services outlined in the Program Details below, and Program Outline Addendum attached hereto. 

1. Program Outline:
1. Client agrees and understands that he/she is purchasing a 8-module on-demand course that is designed to provide Client with the foundation necessary to begin work as a court-involved therapist. Client understands that ongoing consultation and education will be required to fully implement the work and maintain competence. Course includes, but is not limited to: Review of all 10 AFCC Guidelines for Court Involved Therapy, education on child therapy in a court-involved context, education on co-parenting counseling in a court-involved context, education on family therapy in a court-involved context, developing an intake/assessment plan, informed consent, networking, and how to communicate with other professionals (conference calls + letters).
2. There are no CEUs currently being offered for this course. This course is NOT designed to give you EVERYTHING you need to do the work. There is far too much information to include in an 18-hour training. The nature of this work requires ongoing consultation and therefore it should be anticipated that ongoing training and consultation are a part of how to maintain competence and develop expertise.
2. Confidentiality 
   1. Suspected abuse to another individual or self, with your written permission, fee or contractual dispute, unintentional breach due to electronic or online communication (including but not limited to e-mail, Facebook messenger, Instagram direct messaging, WhatsApp, Court Involved Therapist Membership Portal including comments), and phone and video recorded sessions.
1. Instructor respects each client’s privacy, and will not reveal anything said by Client in instruction sessions without prior written consent from Client, other than in the following scenarios: 
2. This Agreement is considered a mutual non-disclosure agreement, meaning both Client and Instructor agree not to disclose, reveal, or make use of any confidential information they may learn about either party during discussions, consultation sessions, calls, emails, or otherwise. Such “Confidential Information” includes, but is not limited to, financial information, consultation strategies, exercises, or other methodologies Client learns as a result of working with Instructor, plans or outlines for future programs or packages, information contained in documents or any other original work created by Instructor, and any and all other intellectual property (discussed below.) Client understands and acknowledges that this information is not to be openly shared with others who have not participated in Instructor’s program, and agrees not to share, copy, or distribute any documents or other proprietary information obtained through Program. Client agrees that he or she will be in violation of these Terms of Use if he or she uses any of the Content outlined as his/her own material, or repurposes and uses the Content in his/her own consulting business without express written permission of Instructor. Client also understands and agrees he/she will not disclose or use any information provided to Client during consultation sessions, discussions, or otherwise. 
3. Client and Instructor agree that the responsibility to refrain from disclosing or sharing any and all Confidential Information learned as a result of Client working with Instructor shall survive the expiration of this Agreement and Instructor’s services. This means Client and Instructor both agree to continue to keep Confidential Information private, even after the completion of working with Instructor. 
4. Should Client breach this provision and disclose confidential or proprietary information belonging to Instructor or another participating in the Program, Client understands additional action may be taken by Instructor up to and including legal action.
5. If any services within Program include sessions via phone, Skype, Zoom, or any other form of online video or audio session, Client understands the risks and potential consequences of such sessions, including but not limited to the possibility that the transmission of information could be distorted, interrupted, or accessed by unauthorized persons. Client gives his/her informed consent to engage in phone or online video sessions as part of his/her Consulting package.  
6. Client also understands that, in some circumstances, there is a "group" aspect to this program. Due to the “group” nature of the Program, he/she may also obtain access to or otherwise become exposed to confidential or proprietary information belonging to other clients within the same group program. Client will protect the privacy of his/her clients according to the legal and ethical standards that are expected of therapists during professional case consultation.Client understands if he/she violates this provision, he or she may be liable to the third-party group member for infringement. Client will hold Instructor harmless from any such third-party action taken against Client for such infringement or disclosure.

 

1. Testimonials 
1. Instructor may request Client provide a testimonial to be published on Instructor’s website, or on various sales materials for this or another Program created by Instructor. Client understands that he or she is not required to give any testimony, and understands that the choice to do so is freely up to Client. There will be no ramifications or change in relationship between Instructor and Client if Client refuses testimonial. 
2. If Client accepts and provides Instructor with a testimonial, Client understands the material, along with a photo of Client, will likely be published on Instructor’s website or otherwise. Should Client agree to provide a testimonial, Client will agree to review and sign an additional Release, confirming same, and confirming Instructor’s rights to use Client’s testimonial. No payment or additional services will be provided in return for Testimonial, and Client understands he or she is granting Instructor an unlimited, irrevocable license in perpetuity to use, publish, distribute, or repurpose any information provided to Instructor as part of a Testimonial. 

 

1. Payment and Payment Plans
1. Client understands the cost of the program is three hundred and ninety five dollars, paid once at the time of purchase, up front, in full, unless a payment plan has been offered by Instructor, or otherwise arranged between Instructor and Client. 
2. If Instructor has offered a payment plan, Client agrees to abide by the rules and payments as explained on Instructor’s sales page. Should Client fail to make timely payments, or if additional payments are not able to be processed, Client understands: (1) the reminder of the Program may be forfeited if payment is not made within four days of the date it is due, and (2) Client will owe a $50 late fee if he/she has not made the appropriate payment after the four day grace period.
3. Instructor reserves the right to cancel or cease working with Client should he/she fail to make additional payments in accordance with the payment plan as agreed upon at the beginning of the Program. Should this occur, Client understands he/she is not entitled to a refund of funds already issues to Instructor in exchange for work completed thus far, and it is up to the sole discretion of Instructor whether Client is to have continued access to any materials made available to Client during the Program up until payments were missed.
4. If Client and Instructor have not agreed upon a payment plan, Client understands one is not available, and agrees to provide payment in full, upfront, in the manner(s) designated on Instructor’s sales page. 

 

1. Refund Policy
1. Due to the subjective nature of the Program provided by Instructor, and Instructor’s inability to control Client’s availability, motivation, external forces, financial situation, or level of engagement in Program, Instructor is not able to offer refunds once Client has purchased the program. If Instructor is somehow unable to provide services as outlined on sales page, regardless of Client results, Instructor or his/her team will be in touch regarding rescheduling, and/or discussing an alternative form of services, in order to fulfill obligations. If there needs to be a change in the date/time of the training, Instructor will either find another qualified person to facilitate the training, or will provide 2 weeks notice of any change. If Instructor is not able to reschedule, and no suitable alternative form of service is available, Client may be entitled to a partial refund, depending on the amount of work Instructor and Client were able to complete. If partial services were performed, Instructor and Client may come to an agreement whereby a partial refund is issued, at Instructor’s discretion.

 

1. Medical Disclaimer – Not Medical or Professional Advice 
1. The purpose and goal of Program is to provide professional training to therapists working with families experiencing a high conflict divorce or separation. Program and content contained within the Program is not to be considered medical advice, and nothing within the Program is intended to provide or act as a substitute for mental health treatment to Client or legal advice to Client. Client understands and agree that while Instructor is a licensed clinical social worker and has been trained and educated to provide individual, family, and co-parenting counseling services, Program offers training only, separate and apart from Instructor’s professional practice. There are no counseling or therapy-based elements to Program, and is not meant for those who are in need of their own counseling or therapy services. Client’s enrollment into Program does not make him/her Instructor’s patient, and no therapist-patient relationship is being formed. Program is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment or therapy/counseling, nor is Program designed to provide Client with a medical diagnosis, treatment, or other medical services. Client understands and agrees Program is not providing any medical advice, is not providing any counseling or therapy services, is not a substitute to Client seeking personalized therapy for his/herself, nor is it attempting to diagnose or treat any mental or physical medical conditions. 
2. Instructor encourages Client to consult a physician and/or a licensed therapist if he/she suspects he/she may benefit from such services. We will assume that all individuals choosing to purchase Program will have previously obtained clearance and permission from their applicable personal medical physician or therapist and has concluded that the coaching Program offered is right for them. Nothing contained within Program is intended to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent any medical condition or disease, nor is it to be considered medical advice in any capacity.

 

1. Discontinuation of Program
1. Program does not provide any medical advice, treatment, or counseling/therapy services to Client. If at any point during Program, Instructor believes Client to be in need of therapy treatment or other counseling services, Instructor will advise Client of this, and offer to provide a referral to a licensed professional, if Instructor knows of one in Client’s geographical area. Client has the right to refuse this referral and ignore the recommendation; however, Client may be asked to discontinue use of Program for his/own well-being, until such treatment can be provided. Should Client wish to disregard Instructor’s recommendation and wish to continue with Program, Client agrees to sign an additional waiver confirming this information. 
2. If Client has not completed Program at the time of discontinuation, any decisions regarding partial refunds are the sole decision of Instructor, and may or may not be offered. 
3. If Client demonstrates any behavior that is disruptive to the learning of the other students in the Course, Instructor will first seek to remedy the concerns. Ultimately, Instructor has full discretion to terminate Client’s access to the course and no refunds will be given.

 

1. Voluntary Participation
1. Client understands and agrees that he/she is voluntarily choosing to enroll in Program and is solely responsible for any outcomes or results. While Instructor believes in her services and that Program is able to help many people, You acknowledge and agree that Dene Carroll or her team is not responsible nor liable to Client should Client sustain any injuries, incur harm (including professional harm), or encounter any negative ramifications. Client agrees that he/she is fully responsible for his/her professional conduct with his/her own therapy clients, his/her health and well-being, including participation in Program and any results therein. 
2. Disclaimer / No Guarantees
1. Client understands that he or she must actively participate in the full Program in order to see results; however, results are not guaranteed. While many of Instructor’s past and current clients have experienced wonderful benefits from the Program, and Instructor and his/her team will act in their full capacity to ensure your success and happiness in the Program, Instructor cannot guarantee results of the Program, and cannot make any representations or guarantees regarding individual results. Client will hold Instructor and Program harmless if he or she does not experience the desired results. 
2. Instructor is providing education, and is not responsible for how the learning is implemented by Client in Client’s work with his/her own clients. The course is not intended to be a replacement for clinical consultation or legal advice.
3. Client understands that he or she is ultimately responsible for providing his/her clients with therapeutic services in accordance with Client's local laws, licensing board, and ethical practices. Instructor is unable to provide any advice about regional or geographical differences in Client’s ethical or legal requirements related to Client providing therapeutic services to Client’s own therapy clients.
4. Program is not a substitute for risk management or consulting with a legal professional to manage liability and malpractice concerns. Client acknowledges that Instructor is not aware of geographical and regional differences in licensing expectations or regional laws and Client is always responsible for conducting himself/herself in accordance with regional governing laws/ethics. Client should always seek legal advice when Client has concerns about professional liability and navigating difficult client situations. Instructor does not and will not provide legal advice. Instructor is held harmless for any wrongdoing that may come from Client’s practice with his/her clients.
5. Earnings Disclaimer: Instructor also does not make any guarantees or assurances regarding a particular financial outcome based on use of Program, nor is Instructor responsible for Client earnings, or any increase or decrease in finances based upon information within Program. Any information or testimonials regarding past or current clients’ participation in programs, or working with Instructor contained on Website or in sales material that contain financial information are individual, and results may vary. 
6. Client understands that all services provided by Instructor in connection with the Program being purchased are provided on an “as is” basis, meaning it is without any guarantees, representations, or warranties, including but not limited to warranties relating to quality, non-infringement, fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, or expectation or course of performance. Client is choosing to purchase this Program and work with Instructor on a purely voluntary basis and does not hold Instructor or Program responsible should Client become dissatisfied with any portion of the Program. 
7. Client agrees that he/she does not have a cause of action, legal remedy, and is not entitled to a refund should he/she not achieve the results desired following completion of the program, as long as Instructor delivers the Program as described in Paragraph 1 above, or similar substitutes, upon additional agreement by Instructor and Client.
8. Client agrees to hold Instructor harmless should any physical, emotional, or financial injury occur as a direct or indirect result of the Program. The content provided by Instructor on his/her website and within the Program is comprised of information that has worked for Instructor and other clients, and may or may not be useful to Client in his/her personal business or life. Client understands Instructor cannot guarantee results from this Program, and has no expectation of a specific result that he or she holds Instructor responsible for. 

 

1. Waiver/Assumption of the Risk
1. Client understands he/she is entering into a Program for the purpose of achieving a professional or personal goal through Instructor’s Program. Client confirms he/she is entering into this Program voluntarily and of his/her own free will. 
2. Client certifies he/she has or will be evaluated by his/her personal physician and obtain medical clearance prior to beginning any fitness, exercise, diet, health or wellness-related program with Instructor. If Client elects not to obtain this medical clearance prior to beginning Program, he/she understands the potential ramifications of such actions and agrees not to hold Instructor responsible for any such injuries or negative consequences. 
3. Client understands Program may include elements of self-care, diet and exercise, which bring inherent risks of illness, injury, or other similar unanticipated consequences. Client agrees he/she is aware of and assuming these risks in order to voluntarily proceed with Instructor’s Program. Should any such incidents occur, Client understands it is of no fault or responsibility of Instructor, and agrees Instructor is not liable. 

 

1. Intellectual Property 
   1. Copy, edit, distribute, duplicate or steal any information or any Content obtained through Program without written permission by Instructor; post, distribute, copy, steal or otherwise use any portion of the Program or its content, or information obtained via other members in the group Program without written permission by Instructor, and understand that any such use may constitute infringement, which may give rise to a cause of action against Client.
   2. Claim any content created by Instructor as part of the Program or otherwise given to Client is his/her own, meaning he/she cannot claim any content created by Instructor was Client’s work, and use in his/her business as his/her own; share purchased materials, information, content with others who have not purchased them.
   3. Client further acknowledges and understands that any such actions including but not limited to those outlined above will likely constitutes infringement and/or theft of our work, and a violation of this Agreement and United States Federal laws.
1. Client agrees and understands that Instructor has created numerous original, creative works in connection with the Program, and agrees that Instructor maintains all copyrights and other intellectual property rights in all original or derivative content associated with or included in the Program, whether created prior to working with Client or specifically for Client, including but not limited to: documents, charts, emails, graphs, products, systems, processes, handouts, worksheets, copy for website or sales pages, and any other original work created by Instructor. Client agrees she may be granted a limited right to use selected materials in the course of his or her own business, but understands that the original proprietary rights remain with Instructor. Nothing in this Agreement shall constitute a transfer of ownership of any Intellectual Property from Instructor to Client, nor grant any license to use the information, other than that which is expressly provided throughout the course of the Program. 
2. Client agrees and understands he/she is not to copy, repost, alter, publish, sell, assist others in selling, manipulate, distribute, or in any way exploit any of the content or intellectual property provided by Instructor or obtained through working with Instructor, without Instructor’s express written consent. If such behavior is discovered or suspected, Instructor reserves the right to immediately end Client’s participation in the Program without refund, as well as access to any program or materials Client may have purchased, without refund, and reserve the right to prosecute any actionable infringement or misuse to the full extent of the law.  
3. Licensee Rights: Instructor’s Limited License to Client: Client understands that in purchasing the Program, she/he is gaining access to view all content and information available as part of the Program, as well as any additional information or content shared with him/her by Instructor as she sees fit. Client understands this means he/she will have been granted a limited, revocable, non-transferrable license to read and use the information provided for use in his/her business and life, as instructed or allowed by Instructor. As a “Licensee,” Client understands and agrees that Client will not: 
2. Indemnification 
1. Client agrees at all times to defend, fully indemnify and hold Instructor and any affiliates, agents, team members or other party associated with Instructor harmless from any causes of action, injury, illness, misunderstanding, damages, losses, costs, expenses incurred as a result of Client’s use of Program, as well as any third-party claims of any kind (including attorney’s fees) arising from his/her actions as a direct or indirect result of Client’s participation in Program. Should Instructor be required to defend herself in any action directly or indirectly involving Client, or an action where we decide Client’s participation or assistance would benefit Instructor’s defense, Client agrees to participate and provide any evidence, documents, testimony, or other information deemed useful by Instructor, free of charge. 

 

1. Dispute Resolution 

1. Should a dispute arise between Instructor and Client, the parties agree to attempt to resolve by good-faith negotiations and discussions. (Client agrees that failure to see results is not a basis for a “dispute” and agrees he or she does not hold Instructor responsible for any specific results, or those results which have been achieved by other clients of Instructor.) 
2. If unable to reach a resolution informally, Client and Instructor agree that all disputes will be submitted for Arbitration by the American Arbitration Association, to be completed in Santa Rosa, California, within a reasonable amount of time. Client and Instructor agree to participate in the arbitration process in good faith and in a manner that will effectively and efficiently resolve the dispute at hand, including the exchange of any materials, documents, or information. The decision made by the arbitrator is to be final and binding on both parties, and is not to be appealed or otherwise set aside. It is to be enforceable in any court of proper jurisdiction as a judgement of law or decree. 

1. Applicable Law
1. This Agreement shall be governed by and under control of the laws of California regardless of conflict of law principles, and regardless of location of Client. Client understands this and agrees that the laws of California are to be applicable here. 

1. Amendments
1. This agreement is not to be altered, amended, changed, extended, or considered waived without execution of an additional addendum signed by both Client and Instructor, or a party authorized to sign on behalf of either party.

 

Client has carefully read this Program Outline and acknowledges that he/she is aware of what is, and what is not included within this Program. Client is aware that this Program Outline includes EVERYTHING included within the Program. If Client expected additional information, products, services, or other information to be provided in this Program but does not see it here, Client understands it may not be included. Instructor is under no obligation to provide anything other than what is listed above, with the exception of updated or ever-changing Bonuses offered for limited periods of time. No edits or amendments may be made to this Program Outline Addendum without express written consent of both parties. 

By completing the online purchase and being charged the amount listed above, Client confirms he or she has reviewed this Program Outline, completed any and all appropriate additional research, and asked any and all necessary questions of Instructor and his/her team in order to feel appropriately educated of the Program and product/service being offered. Client understands he or she will not be entitled to a refund once completing this purchase for any reason, other than as discussed above.