Not a Substitute for Professional Care

The content on ScendPsychiatricServices.com (the "Site"), including any articles, blog posts, FAQs, or other materials, is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be, and should not be treated as, individualized therapy, diagnosis, or treatment advice, and it does not create a provider-patient relationship between you and Scend Psychiatric Services Nursing Corporation or any of its clinicians. Users must not use the Site or its content as a basis for diagnosing or treating any condition.
 

Content Accuracy and Currency

The Site content is provided for general informational purposes and may not be complete, accurate, current, or applicable to your specific circumstances. We do not warrant that any content is up to date or error-free, and we may update or change content at any time without notice.
 

Clinical Decision-Making; No Reliance

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a condition, and do not delay or disregard professional care because of something you read on the Site. You agree that you will not rely on the Site as a substitute for professional advice and that any decisions you make based on the Site are at your own risk.
 

Emergency Notice

This Site, including any contact forms, email addresses, or voicemail, is not monitored continuously and is not appropriate for emergencies. If you or someone else is experiencing a mental health emergency or is in danger of harming themselves or others:

• Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room; or

• Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.

Do not rely on this Site, email, or online forms to seek help in a crisis. You can also chat with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988lifeline.org.
 

No Guarantee of Results

Every individual's circumstances are different, and treatment outcomes depend on many factors specific to each person. Scend Psychiatric Services Nursing Corporation does not guarantee any specific result from treatment or other services, and nothing on the Site should be understood as a promise or guarantee of outcome.
 

Licensure and Service Area

Scend Psychiatric Services Nursing Corporation clinicians are licensed to provide services only in California. Services, including telehealth, are generally available only to individuals who are physically located in California at the time of the appointment, consistent with applicable licensing law. Visiting this Site from outside California does not mean services are available to you there.
 

Clinical and Operational Discretion

Information regarding services, clinicians, treatment approaches, availability, fees, scheduling, insurance participation, and other matters displayed on the Site is provided for general informational purposes and may change without notice. Nothing on the Site constitutes a promise that a particular service, clinician, appointment, treatment, medication, or other resource will be available to you.
 

Any decision regarding whether to accept you as a patient, provide a particular service, prescribe medication, or continue care will be made separately in accordance with applicable law, clinical judgment, professional obligations, and Provider policies.
 

Intended Audience

The Site is intended for a general audience seeking mental health education and information. It is not directed to children under 13 (see our Privacy Policy). Minors who want care should have a parent or guardian contact us, or contact us directly if they are 12 or older and wish to consent to their own outpatient mental health care under California law. Do not use or rely on the Site where doing so would violate applicable law.
 

As Is; As Available

The Site and all content are provided on an as-is and as-available basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the Site or the content.
 

Availability

We do not guarantee that the Site will be available at all times or that access will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site or any feature at any time.
 

Third-Party Content and Links

The Site may reference or link to third-party content, research, or organizations for informational purposes. Such references do not constitute an endorsement, and Scend Psychiatric Services Nursing Corporation is not responsible for the accuracy or content of third-party materials.
 

Privacy

Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose personal information in connection with the Site and is incorporated by reference. Please review it at ScendPsychiatricServices.com/privacy-policy. Do not submit sensitive information through the Site unless specifically requested through a secure channel.
 

Security

Communications sent through the Site, email, or voicemail may not be secure. Do not submit sensitive personal or health information through these channels unless we specifically provide a secure method.

User Submissions and No Confidentiality

The Site may provide features that allow you to submit information, comments, inquiries, or other materials to us. Unless we expressly identify a particular submission method as secure and intended for the transmission of protected health information, you should not submit confidential, sensitive, or health information through the Site, email, or other electronic communications.

Information submitted through the Site does not create a provider-patient relationship and does not establish an obligation for us to review, respond to, retain, or act upon the submission. We may use and respond to submissions as permitted by applicable law and our Privacy Policy.
 

No Paid Advice

Access to the Site content is provided without charge, and we do not provide medical or mental health advice in exchange for a fee through the Site.
 

No Reliance on Website Communications

Any communication, response, educational material, or other information provided through the Site is for general informational or administrative purposes unless expressly identified as part of a professional service provided through an established provider-patient relationship. You should not interpret any communication through the Site as individualized medical, psychiatric, therapeutic, diagnostic, or treatment advice.
 

A response to an inquiry does not establish a provider-patient relationship or constitute an agreement to provide services.
 

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Scend Psychiatric Services Nursing Corporation will not be liable for any damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Site or the content.
 

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages.
 

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all implied warranties, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
 

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the limitations and exclusions in this section apply regardless of the legal theory asserted, including contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other theory, and whether or not we have been advised of the possibility of the applicable damages. Nothing in this section limits liability that cannot lawfully be limited or excluded under applicable law. California law does not allow a party to exempt itself from responsibility for its own fraud, willful injury, or violation of law (Civil Code § 1668), and this Disclaimer does not do so.
 

No Relationship

Use of the Site does not create any partnership, joint venture, agency, employment, or fiduciary relationship between you and Scend Psychiatric Services Nursing Corporation.
 

Acceptance by Use

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to this Disclaimer. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
 

Updates to This Disclaimer

We may update this Disclaimer from time to time by posting an updated version on the Site. The updated version is effective as of the posted effective date, and your continued use of the Site after posting constitutes acceptance.
 

Related Terms

This Disclaimer is part of, and should be read together with, our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy (collectively, the 'Site Terms'), each of which is incorporated by reference and applies to your use of the Site.
 

Related policies:

• Terms and Conditions: ScendPsychiatricServices.com/terms-conditions

•  Privacy Policy: ScendPsychiatricServices.com/privacy-policy

Intellectual Property

The Site and its content, including text, graphics, logos, and design, are owned by Scend Psychiatric Services Nursing Corporation or its licensors and are protected by applicable laws. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.
 

License

You may access and use the Site for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, scrape, or exploit any portion of the Site or content without our prior written permission.
 

User Conduct

You agree not to use the Site in any manner that is unlawful, fraudulent, abusive, threatening, harassing, defamatory, or otherwise harmful to Scend Psychiatric Services Nursing Corporation, its clinicians, users, service providers, or the Site. You may not attempt to interfere with the operation or security of the Site, gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its systems, introduce malicious code, or use automated means to access, copy, scrape, or collect Site content except as expressly permitted by us in writing.
 

We may suspend or terminate access to the Site and take other appropriate measures in response to suspected misuse, security concerns, or unlawful activity.
 

Suspension or Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the Site at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including for misuse or unlawful activity.
 

Governing Law; Venue

This Disclaimer is governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of laws rules. Any dispute arising from or relating to the Site or this Disclaimer will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in San Diego County, California, and you consent to personal jurisdiction there, except to the extent applicable law requires otherwise. If you are a patient of Provider, any dispute between you and Provider is governed by the separate [Dispute Resolution Agreement] that you are asked to review and sign separately. Using the Site does not by itself waive any right to a court or jury, and the terms of that separate agreement control dispute resolution for patients.
 

Severability

If any provision of this Disclaimer is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect to the extent permitted by law.
 

Survival

The disclaimers and limitations in this Disclaimer survive any termination of your use of the Site.
 

Force Majeure

We are not responsible for any unavailability or failure of the Site due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including internet, hosting, network, power, or third-party service disruptions.
 

Third-Party Beneficiaries

This Disclaimer is for the benefit of Scend Psychiatric Services Nursing Corporation, its clinicians, affiliates, and service providers, each of whom may enforce it.
 

Notices

You may send notices to Contact@ScendPsychiatricServices.com. Notices are deemed received when sent, unless the sender receives an automated bounce-back or delivery failure notice.
 

Questions

If you have questions about this Disclaimer, contact us at Contact@ScendPsychiatricServices.com or by phone at 858-769-9664.