Effective June 19, 2023 · Last Updated June 19, 2026
By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use this website. Your continued use following any updates constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Section 1
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the website of California Psychological Services, Inc. (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this website.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and California Psychological Services, Inc. You should read them carefully before using this website. Your continued use of the website following any updates to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Section 2
Website Is Not a Clinical Service
Mental Health Emergency? If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or your local emergency services (911) immediately. This website is not monitored 24/7 and is not an appropriate resource for emergency situations.
This website is provided for informational purposes only. Nothing on this website constitutes the practice of psychology, therapy, counseling, psychiatry, social work, or any other licensed mental health service. No therapist-client relationship is created by visiting this website, submitting a contact form, or otherwise communicating through this website.
Information presented on this website is general in nature and does not constitute individualized clinical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Always seek the guidance of a qualified, licensed mental health professional regarding your specific circumstances.
Section 3
Eligibility
This website is intended for use by individuals 18 years of age or older, or minors accessing the site with verifiable parental or guardian consent. By using this website, you represent and warrant that you meet the applicable eligibility requirements.
This website is operated from and intended for residents of the United States, with particular focus on California residents. We make no representation that the content is appropriate or legally available in other jurisdictions.
Section 4
Permitted Use of the Website
You may use this website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:
Use the website in any way that violates applicable California, federal, or local laws or regulations
Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through the contact form or any other means
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website or its related systems or networks
Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code
Scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the website without our express written permission
Impersonate any person or entity, including any therapist or employee of California Psychological Services, Inc.
Interfere with the proper functioning of the website
Use the website to harass, threaten, or defame any individual
We reserve the right to terminate or restrict access to the website for any user we determine, in our sole discretion, is in violation of these Terms or applicable law.
Section 5
Contact Form Submissions
Our website provides a HIPAA Complaint contact form hosted by Paubox.com that collects your name, email address, phone number, home address along with any message you choose to send and any insurance information you share. By submitting the contact form, you:
Consent to our use of your contact information to respond to your inquiry
Acknowledge that submitting the form does not create a therapist-client relationship
Understand that form submissions are encrypted end-to-end and you can include sensitive protected health information (PHI) in your message
Agree that we may retain your submission for administrative and legal compliance purposes
Please note: Response times are not guaranteed. The contact form is not monitored outside of normal business hours and should not be used for urgent or emergency communications.
California Psychological Services, Inc. is committed to protecting the privacy of information submitted through this form. Please see our Privacy Policy for full details.
Section 6
Therapist Profiles & Directory
Our website may feature profiles of therapists associated with California Psychological Services, Inc. This listing is not exhaustive and does not represent all clinicians working with or for our organization. Therapist availability, specializations, licensing status, and other details may change without notice.
The inclusion of a therapist’s profile on our website does not constitute a warranty or guarantee regarding the services they provide, their availability, or their suitability for any particular client’s needs.
All therapists affiliated with California Psychological Services, Inc. are required to maintain valid California licensure in good standing. However, it is your responsibility to independently verify any clinician’s licensure through the California Department of Consumer Affairs before entering into a therapeutic relationship.
Section 7
Intellectual Property
All content on this website — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, photographs, audio clips, data compilations, and software — is the property of California Psychological Services, Inc. or its licensors and is protected by United States and California copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and view the content on this website for personal, non-commercial informational purposes only. You may not:
Copy, reproduce, distribute, republish, or transmit any website content without our prior written permission
Modify or create derivative works from website content
Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
Use any website content for commercial purposes without express written authorization
Section 8
Third-Party Links & Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services (including social media profiles, insurance portals, or referral directories). These links are provided for your convenience only. California Psychological Services, Inc. does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party site.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Your use of our website is subject to Google’s privacy policies and terms of service in addition to ours. See our Privacy Policy for more details.
Harbor Business Management LLC
California Psychological Services, Inc. engages Harbor Business Management LLC as a third-party practice management company to support certain administrative, billing, scheduling, and operational functions. Harbor Business Management LLC operates under agreement with us and is contractually bound to applicable confidentiality and privacy obligations, including those required under HIPAA where relevant. See our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices for more information.
Section 9
Disclaimers
THIS WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENTS ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that:
The website will be available at all times or be error-free
Defects will be corrected
The website or server that makes it available are free of viruses or other harmful components
The information on the website is complete, accurate, current, or applicable to your specific situation
Nothing on this website is intended to substitute for professional medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice.
Section 10
Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE CALIFORNIA AND FEDERAL LAW, CALIFORNIA PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES, INC., ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF — OR INABILITY TO USE — THIS WEBSITE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, OR LOSS OF GOODWILL.
In no event shall our total liability to you for all claims arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the website exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00).
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liabilities. To the extent such limitations are not permitted by applicable law, they shall be deemed modified only to the minimum extent necessary.
Section 11
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless California Psychological Services, Inc. and its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms, your use of the website, or your violation of any applicable law or regulation.
Section 12
Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in California for the resolution of any dispute arising out of these Terms or your use of the website.
Before initiating any formal legal proceeding, you agree to first contact us in writing and provide a reasonable opportunity (not less than 30 days) to resolve the dispute informally.
Nothing in these Terms limits your rights under applicable California consumer protection laws, including the Consumers Legal Remedies Act (Civil Code § 1750 et seq.) or the California Unfair Competition Law (Business & Professions Code § 17200 et seq.).
Section 13
Accessibility
California Psychological Services, Inc. is committed to making our website accessible to individuals with disabilities, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and California’s Unruh Civil Rights Act (Civil Code § 51). We are actively working to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.
If you experience any difficulty accessing content on our website, please contact us as described in Section 15.
Section 14
Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree with the updated Terms, you must stop using the website.
Section 15
Contact Information
For questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, please contact: