Terms of Service
- Apr 11
- 3 min read
Updated: Apr 25
Terms of Service
Arbol De Vida Family Counseling Service, Professional Corporation
DBA: Arbol de Vida Counseling Services (ADVCS)
Effective Date: April 11, 2026
Last Updated: April 25, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to arboldevidacounseling.org, the website of Arbol De Vida Family Counseling Service, Professional Corporation, doing business as Arbol de Vida Counseling Services ("ADVCS," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our website and social media content on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook (@arboldevidacounseling), you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or engage with our content.
Description of Services
Arbol de Vida Counseling Services is a bilingual (English/Spanish) telehealth therapy practice based in California. Through our website and social media accounts, we provide:
General information about our counseling services
Educational mental health content (tips, psychoeducation, wellness guidance)
Motivational and healing affirmations
Information about scheduling appointments and free consultations
Educational Content Disclaimer
All content published on our website and social media accounts — including posts, videos, graphics, and captions on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook — is for educational and informational purposes only. This content:
Is not therapy. Reading or viewing our content does not establish a therapist-client relationship.
Is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room.
Is general in nature. Our content addresses common mental health topics and may not apply to your specific situation.
Should not be used for self-diagnosis. Only a licensed mental health professional who has evaluated you personally can provide a diagnosis or treatment recommendation.
Social Media Accounts and Automated Posting
We maintain official social media accounts on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Content on these platforms is published using our automated posting applications: Arbol de Vida Poster (Meta App ID: 1668802047863992) for Instagram and Facebook, and Arbol de Vida Auto Poster (TikTok App ID: 7625806347304667152) for TikTok. These applications use each platform's official API.
By interacting with our social media content (liking, commenting, sharing, or following), you agree to abide by the terms of service of the respective platform. We are not responsible for the terms, policies, or practices of Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or any other third-party platform.
We reserve the right to remove, block, or report interactions on our social media accounts that are abusive, harassing, spam, or otherwise inappropriate.
Intellectual Property
All original content on our website and social media accounts — including text, graphics, logos, images, and videos — is the property of Arbol de Vida Counseling Services and is protected by copyright law. You may share our social media posts using the platforms' built-in sharing features, but you may not reproduce, distribute, or modify our content for commercial purposes without our written permission.
Background images used in our social media graphics may be sourced from Unsplash under their free license and remain subject to Unsplash's terms of use.
Use of Our Website
When using our website, you agree not to:
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website
Use the website for any unlawful purpose
Interfere with the website's operation or security
Collect personal information about other users
Submit false or misleading information through contact forms
Third-Party Links
Our website and social media content may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We provide these links for convenience only and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party sites. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by California law, Arbol de Vida Counseling Services shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our website or social media content. Our educational content is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.
Nothing in these Terms limits any rights you may have under California consumer protection laws.
Professional Licensing
Arbol de Vida Counseling Services is operated by licensed mental health professionals in the State of California. Clinical services are provided in accordance with California law and the regulations of the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). Licensing information is available upon request and can be verified through the BBS at www.bbs.ca.gov.
Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the State of California. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved in the courts of the State of California.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our website or social media content after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Arbol De Vida Family Counseling Service, Professional Corporation
DBA: Arbol de Vida Counseling Services (ADVCS)
Website: arboldevidacounseling.org
Email: contactus@advcs.org