Website Terms of Use

Effective Date: September 4, 2026

These Website Terms of Use apply to your use of katvantasseltherapy.com, operated by Kat VanTassel Therapy PLLC. By accessing or using this website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

General Information Only

The information presented on this website is provided for general educational and informational purposes. It is not intended to provide medical, psychological, diagnostic, or therapeutic advice and should not be used as a substitute for care from a qualified professional.

Information on this website may not apply to your individual circumstances.

No Therapist-Client Relationship

Viewing this website, submitting a contact form, sending an email, or requesting a consultation does not establish a therapist-client relationship.

A therapist-client relationship is established only after the therapist and client have completed the practice’s intake and consent process and mutually agreed to begin services.

Submitting an inquiry does not guarantee that services will be offered or that the therapist is available or appropriate for your needs.

Emergencies

This website, its contact form, and ordinary email are not monitored continuously and must not be used for emergencies or urgent mental health concerns.

If you are experiencing an emergency or believe you may harm yourself or someone else, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. You may also call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Website Communications

The website contact form is intended only for general questions and scheduling inquiries. Do not use it to send confidential clinical information.

Although reasonable measures are used to protect website information, confidentiality and security cannot be guaranteed when information is sent through a public website or ordinary email.

Current clients should use the secure Client Portal for care-related communication.

Client Portal

The Client Portal is separate from this public website. Your use of the portal may be subject to additional terms, privacy practices, and security requirements.

The availability of a portal link on this website does not guarantee appointment availability or acceptance as a client.

Services and Availability

Descriptions of services, specialties, availability, fees, insurance participation, and other practice information may change.

The practice makes reasonable efforts to keep website information current but does not guarantee that all information will always be complete, accurate, or up to date.

No Guarantee of Results

Therapy experiences and outcomes vary. Nothing on this website constitutes a promise, warranty, or guarantee regarding the outcome of therapy or any other service.

Professional Licensure and Location

Kat VanTassel Therapy PLLC provides professional services only in jurisdictions where Kat VanTassel, LMFT is legally authorized to practice.

Website content may be viewed from other locations, but such access does not mean services are available in every state or jurisdiction.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the text, graphics, branding, photographs, design, and other original material on this website belong to Kat VanTassel Therapy PLLC or are used with permission.

You may view or print website content for your own personal, noncommercial use. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, sell, or publicly use website material without prior written permission.

Third-Party Resources and Links

This website may link to third-party websites, directories, resources, or services. These links are provided for convenience and do not constitute an endorsement or guarantee.

Kat VanTassel Therapy PLLC does not control and is not responsible for third-party content, availability, security, terms, or privacy practices.

Website Availability

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the website without notice. We do not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or free from errors.

Disclaimer

To the fullest extent permitted by law, this website and its content are provided “as is” and without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.

Kat VanTassel Therapy PLLC does not warrant that the website content will be complete, accurate, current, or suitable for every visitor’s individual needs.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Kat VanTassel Therapy PLLC and Kat VanTassel, LMFT will not be liable for damages arising solely from reliance on general website content, inability to access the website, or use of a third-party website linked from this website.

Nothing in these terms limits responsibility that cannot legally be limited or excluded.

Privacy

Your use of the website is also subject to the website’s Privacy Policy.

Clinical information is handled according to the practice’s Notice of Privacy Practices and applicable healthcare privacy laws.

Changes to These Terms

These terms may be updated periodically. The effective date at the top of this page will show when they were last revised. Continued use of the website after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Contact

Questions about these terms may be directed to:

Kat VanTassel Therapy PLLC
Kat VanTassel, LMFT
401 Broadway, Suite 205
Tacoma, WA 98402
kat@katvantasseltherapy.com