Website Terms of Use
Governing use of www.riseandbloomtherapy.com
Effective and Last Updated: July 29, 2026
These Website Terms of Use ("Terms") are a legally binding agreement between you and Rise & Bloom Therapy and Consulting, PLLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). They govern your access to and use of www.riseandbloomtherapy.com, including its content, forms, downloadable materials, product pages, booking features, and related online services (collectively, the "Website").
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to these Terms and the Privacy Policy posted on the Website. If you do not agree, do not use the Website. You must be at least 18 years old, or the age of legal majority where you live, to make a purchase, schedule a paid consultation, or enter into a binding agreement through the Website.
2. Changes to the Terms or Website
We may revise these Terms at any time. Changes are effective when posted, unless a later date is stated. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website without notice. The date shown above identifies the latest revision.
3. Privacy
Our collection and use of personal information is described in the Privacy Policy posted on the Website. You agree to provide accurate information and to use reasonable care when transmitting information online.
4. Website Information and Professional Relationship
Website content is provided for general informational and educational purposes. It is not individualized occupational therapy, medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, legal advice, or an emergency service. Viewing the Website, sending an inquiry, downloading a resource, or purchasing a product does not create a therapist-client, provider-patient, school district-contractor, or other professional relationship.
A professional relationship is created only through a separate written agreement, informed consent process, district contract, or other documentation expressly accepted by the Company. School-based occupational therapy services, evaluations, IEP-related support, and district contracting are governed by the applicable written agreement and professional standards.
5. Student and Health Information
Do not submit student names, IEP documents, evaluation reports, medical information, disability information, or other confidential student records through a public Website form or ordinary email. Public Website communications are not a secure method for transmitting protected health information or education records. Contact the Company to arrange an appropriate method when confidential information is necessary for an established professional engagement.
6. Permitted Use
You may use the Website for lawful, personal, professional-reference, and internal business purposes consistent with these Terms. Unless a separate license states otherwise, you may view Website pages and print or save a reasonable number of copies for your own use. No other rights are granted.
7. Prohibited Conduct
You may not:
• Use the Website in violation of any law, regulation, professional duty, contract, or third-party right.
• Copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, sublicense, create derivative works from, or commercially exploit Website content or products except as expressly permitted in writing.
• Remove copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices.
• Use automated systems, scraping tools, bots, or data-mining methods to access or extract Website content without written permission.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, accounts, servers, or connected systems, or interfere with Website security or operation.
• Upload malicious code, impersonate another person, submit false information, or use the Website to harass, defraud, or harm others.
• Collect personal information about other users or send unsolicited commercial communications through the Website.
8. Accounts and Security
If an account or access credential is provided, you are responsible for keeping it confidential and for activity under your account. Notify us promptly of suspected unauthorized use. We may suspend or terminate access when we reasonably believe an account has been compromised or these Terms have been violated.
9. Intellectual Property
The Website and its text, graphics, designs, logos, photographs, videos, downloadable materials, product names, service descriptions, and other content are owned by or licensed to Rise & Bloom Therapy and Consulting, PLLC and are protected by intellectual property laws. "Rise & Bloom Therapy and Consulting," the Company logo, and related branding may not be used without prior written permission. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.
10. Digital Products, Consultations, and Paid Services
Prices, descriptions, availability, and purchase conditions are shown on the Website and may change before purchase. Purchases of digital products and virtual consultations are also governed by the Terms of Purchase posted on the Website. School district services, evaluations, therapy services, and other professional engagements are governed by separate written agreements. If terms conflict, the more specific written agreement controls for that service or transaction.
11. User Communications and Submissions
You retain ownership of content you submit. You grant the Company a limited, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, and store your submission only as reasonably necessary to respond, provide requested services, administer the Website, comply with law, and protect legal rights. Do not submit content you do not have the right to provide. Testimonials, photographs, or identifying statements will not be used for marketing without separate permission when required.
12. Copyright Complaints
If you believe material on the Website infringes your copyright, send a written notice to info@riseandbloomtherapy.com that identifies the copyrighted work, the allegedly infringing material and its location, your contact information, a good-faith statement that the disputed use is not authorized, a statement under penalty of perjury that the notice is accurate and you are authorized to act, and your physical or electronic signature. We may remove or restrict access to material in response to a valid notice.
13. Third-Party Services and Links
The Website may use or link to third-party hosting, payment, scheduling, email, analytics, social media, or other services. We do not control those services and do not endorse or guarantee their content, security, availability, or privacy practices. Your use of third-party services is subject to their terms and policies.
14. Disclaimer of Warranties
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Website and its content are provided "as is" and "as available." The Company disclaims all express and implied warranties, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement, accuracy, availability, and uninterrupted or error-free operation. We do not guarantee that Website content is complete, current, suitable for a particular student or situation, or free from harmful components. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain warranty exclusions, so portions of this section may not apply to you.
15. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company and its owners, employees, contractors, licensors, and service providers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for lost profits, lost revenue, lost data, business interruption, reputational harm, or loss of opportunity arising from the Website or reliance on its content. For any claim arising solely from use of the free Website, the Company's aggregate liability will not exceed $100. For a claim arising from a paid product or service, aggregate liability will not exceed the amount you paid to the Company for the specific product or service giving rise to the claim. This limitation does not apply to liability that cannot lawfully be limited.
16. Indemnification
To the extent permitted by law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company and its owners, employees, contractors, licensors, and service providers from third-party claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and reasonable attorneys' fees arising from your unlawful use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, your infringement of another party's rights, or content you submit.
17. Suspension and Termination
We may restrict, suspend, or terminate your Website access when reasonably necessary to protect the Website, enforce these Terms, prevent misuse, comply with law, or protect the rights or safety of any person. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will remain effective.
18. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Before filing a lawsuit, the parties will make a good-faith effort to resolve the dispute through written notice and informal discussion for at least 30 days. If the dispute remains unresolved, either party may request non-binding mediation conducted remotely or in Illinois, with mediation costs shared equally unless otherwise agreed. Any court proceeding must be brought in a state or federal court located in Illinois in the county where the Company maintains its principal place of business, and each party consents to that jurisdiction and venue. Nothing in this section prevents either party from seeking emergency injunctive relief or using an available small-claims process.
19. Time Limit for Claims
To the extent permitted by law, any claim arising from these Terms or the Website must be filed within one year after the claim arose. Claims that legally cannot be limited to one year are governed by the applicable statutory period.
20. General Terms
• Severability: If a provision is found unenforceable, it will be modified to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain effective.
• No waiver: A failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver of future enforcement.
• Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without written consent. The Company may assign them in connection with a merger, reorganization, sale of assets, or similar transaction.
• Entire agreement: These Terms, the Privacy Policy, the Terms of Purchase, and any applicable written service agreement constitute the complete agreement for their respective subject matter.
• Electronic communications: You consent to receive agreements, notices, and records electronically when you transact or communicate through the Website.
21. Contact
Questions about these Terms or the Website may be directed to the Company using the information below.
Website Terms Contact
Rise & Bloom Therapy and Consulting, PLLC
Attention: Karen Davila, OTR/L
Email: info@riseandbloomtherapy.com
Website: www.riseandbloomtherapy.com