Terms of service

Effective Date: 10 february 2025

Welcome to vosmentalhealth.com!
These Terms of Service outline the rules and regulations for using this website and the counseling services offered by Vos Mental Health.

By accessing this website or booking a session, you agree to be bound by the following terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not continue using the website or services.

1. Nature of Services

The counseling services offered through this website are private, supportive, and conducted one-on-one. These services do not constitute psychotherapy, psychiatric care, or medical treatment, and are not a substitute for formal mental health care. No diagnoses are provided, and these sessions are not intended for individuals with psychiatric conditions or those in crisis.

If you are in immediate danger or experiencing severe symptoms, please seek help through emergency or crisis services in your country.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use these services. Sessions are available in English or Dutch and require sufficient language proficiency.

3. Confidentiality

As a psychologist, I follow strict professional standards of confidentiality. What you share during sessions remains private and will not be shared with others, except in cases where:

There is a real and immediate risk of harm to yourself or others;

No session is recorded without your explicit consent.

4. Booking, Fees, and Cancellation

All fees are clearly communicated before booking. Sessions must be paid in full prior to the appointment unless otherwise agreed. You may cancel or reschedule a session up to 24 hours in advance. Late cancellations or no-shows may be charged in full.

5. Individual Responsibility & Outcomes

Counseling is a collaborative process. While I strive to support your process of change, I cannot guarantee specific outcomes. You are fully responsible for how you use the insights and tools offered.

6. Workshops, Courses & Educational Content

Courses, lectures, blogs, and exercises are intended for educational purposes only. They do not constitute therapeutic advice and do not establish a therapeutic relationship.

7. Online Delivery & Technical Requirements

Sessions are conducted online via secure platforms. You are responsible for:

A stable internet connection;
Adequate audio and video capability;
A private and distraction-free space.

If you cannot attend due to technical issues on your side, this may count as a late cancellation.

8. Practical Tools Between Sessions

Between sessions, you may be given personalized exercises or reading materials. These are optional and supportive in nature. No guarantee is made regarding their effectiveness or applicability to your situation.

9. Intellectual Property

All materials—sessions, exercises, texts, courses, and blog posts—are protected by copyright. You may not copy, share, or republish any part of this content without written permission.

10. Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability

All services are provided “as is,” without warranties of any kind. To the extent permitted by law, Vos Mental Health is not liable for:

Decisions or actions you take based on sessions or content;
Technical issues that disrupt delivery;
Participation in courses, workshops, or reading blog content;
Any direct or indirect damages resulting from your use of the website or services.

11. Cookies

This website uses cookies to enhance your experience. By using vosmentalhealth.com, you agree to the use of necessary cookies.

Some cookies are required for website functionality and do not require consent. Others (for marketing or statistics) may be accepted or declined. Third-party cookies may also be used, for instance, when external videos or integrations are shown.

12. License & Website Use

Unless otherwise stated, Vos Mental Health owns the intellectual property for all material on this website. You may view and use content for personal use only. You may not:

Republish, copy, or distribute website material;
Sell or sub-license content;
Use material for commercial purposes without permission.

13. Comments & User Contributions

If you post content (e.g., comments), you agree:

You own or have rights to the content;
It does not infringe on third-party rights;
It is not defamatory, obscene, unlawful, or commercial in nature.

Vos Mental Health is not responsible for user comments but reserves the right to monitor and remove inappropriate content.

By posting, you grant Vos Mental Health a license to use, reproduce, and edit your contributions across media.

14. Hyperlinking to Our Website

The following may link to vosmentalhealth.com without prior approval:

Government agencies;
Search engines;
News outlets;
Online directories (same way as other listed businesses);
System-wide accredited businesses (excluding charities or fundraising groups).

We may approve other link requests if they are appropriate, lawful, and relevant. All links must not be misleading or imply false endorsement.

You may link by:

Using the website URL;
Using the company name;
Using context-appropriate, descriptive links.

Use of the logo or artwork requires written permission.

15. Content Liability

You are responsible for any content or links on your own website. You agree to defend Vos Mental Health against any legal claims related to such content.

16. Right to Remove Links

We may request removal of any link to our website at any time, and you agree to comply. We also reserve the right to amend these Terms and our linking policy.

If you find any offensive links on our site, feel free to contact us. While we will consider such requests, we are not obliged to remove content or respond directly.

17. Accuracy of Information

Although we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that information on this website is complete or current. We are not liable if the website becomes temporarily unavailable or outdated.

18. Reservation of Rights

We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms at our discretion. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance.

19. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of The Netherlands. Disputes shall be resolved in the courts of The Netherlands.

20. Disclaimer (General)

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we exclude all representations, warranties, and conditions related to the website and its use. Nothing in this disclaimer will:

Limit liability for death or personal injury due to negligence;
Limit liability for fraud or misrepresentation;
Limit or exclude liability in ways not permitted under law.

As long as this site and its services are offered free of charge, we are not liable for any loss or damage of any kind.

21. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, feel free to reach out:

Vos Mental Health
Email: info@vosmentalhealth.com
Website: https://www.vosmentalhealth.com