JACLYN BEGLEY COUNSELING, LLC

WEBSITE TERMS, CONDITIONS, PRIVACY POLICY, SERVICE DISCLAIMER, FINANCIAL POLICY, ACCOUNTABILITY POLICY & TERMINATION POLICY

*WEBSITE CONTACT FORM CONSENT

You acknowledge that general website contact forms are not an entirely secure or encrypted method of communication. You agree not to include highly sensitive clinical details or urgent psychiatric crisis information here.

You also acknowledge that while I am a licensed professional counselor solely in South Carolina, the inquiry or use of this website does not automatically establish a clinical therapist-client relationship or a formal coaching relationship with Jaclyn Begley Counseling, LLC. Formal professional relationships require an initial consultation. On the basis we mutually determine the professional relationship is an appropriate fit, a signed intake agreement via our secure Sessions Health portal will be required.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

Last updated: September 21, 2026

By visiting, browsing, and using this website (hereinafter the “website”), you accept and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions, including our Privacy Policy and Website Disclaimer posted on the website and incorporated herein by reference.

The term “you” refers to anyone who uses, visits, and/or views the website. Jaclyn Begley Counseling, LLC (“company”, “I”, “we” or “us”) reserves the right to amend or modify these terms and conditions at our sole discretion at any time without prior notice. By continuing to use the website, you accept those amendments. It is your responsibility to periodically check this page for updates.

Your continued use of the website after any changes are posted constitutes your explicit acceptance of those updates. You must stop accessing or using the website immediately if you do not wish to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

MANDATORY ARBITRATION AND GOVERNING LAW

You agree to first attempt to resolve any disputes, claims, or controversies arising from or relating to your use of this website through mandatory arbitration. You expressly waive any legal claims you may have now or in the future arising from or related to the website and any of our non-clinical digital products or free services.

In the event of a dispute, these terms and conditions shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of South Carolina, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. You consent and submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and courts of South Carolina, regardless of where the parties are physically located at the time of the dispute.

You agree to bear the full cost of arbitration to the extent permitted by law. Participation in arbitration in good faith is a required step before pursuing any other legal or equitable remedies available, such as litigation. You also agree that if a legal claim is filed after the required arbitration concludes, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover any attorney's fees and associated legal costs.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All content on this website—including but not limited to text, blog posts, logos, marks, graphics, files, materials, services, products, videos, audio, applications, computer code, designs, and downloadable templates (collectively, the “Content”)—is owned by Jaclyn Begley Counseling, LLC. It is fully protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property and unfair competition laws, with the exception of any content from third parties that we are lawfully permitted to use.

You are granted a limited, revocable, non-transferable, and non-commercial license to print or download Content from the website strictly for your personal, informational, and educational use, provided you do not violate any copyright, trademark, or proprietary rights. You agree not to copy, duplicate, steal, modify, publish, display, distribute, reproduce, store, transmit, post, create derivative works from, reverse engineer, sell, rent, or license any part of the Content to anyone without our prior written consent.

USER CONTENT AND LAWFUL USE OF THE WEBSITE

For any Content or information that you upload, display, post, transmit, send, email, or submit to us on the website or on any of our official social media platforms, you warrant that you are the owner of that Content or have express permission from the copyright owner to distribute it to us.

You grant Jaclyn Begley Counseling, LLC and our representatives a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, non-exclusive right and license to publish, post, reformat, copy, distribute, display, and edit any Content provided by you for any professional or marketing purpose. You shall be solely liable for any damages resulting from any infringement of copyrights, trademarks, or other proprietary rights stemming from information you provide to us.

You agree not to upload, post, transmit, distribute, send, or submit to this website or our social media sites any information or Content that is:

  • Illegal, harmful, or infringes upon the rights of others.

  • Defamatory, abusive, profane, hateful, vulgar, obscene, libelous, or threatening.

  • Encouraging or advocating conduct that would constitute a criminal offense or give rise to civil liability.

  • Infused with malicious computer software, spyware, computer viruses, or any other harmful digital tracking data.

  • Designed to gain unauthorized access to any restricted portion or backend feature of the website or client portal infrastructure.

  • Unsolicited marketing material, spam, or anything causing disruption to the operation of the website.

THIRD-PARTY LINKS

The website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or secure partner platforms (such as the Sessions Health portal) for your convenience. While we utilize secure partners, we do not directly own or control the outer network infrastructure of these third-party platforms. Once you click on an external link and leave this website, you are no longer bound by these specific website terms and conditions.

You agree that we are not responsible or liable for the accuracy, uptime, or privacy policies of third-party networks. You assume all risks for using third-party websites, and any transactions between you and those platforms are strictly between you and that third party.

USE OF OUR PAID AND FREE PRODUCTS

On this website, we may provide free resources for download (such as worksheets or guides) as well as sell paid courses, programs, or digital tools (collectively, "products"). All of our products and services, including all underlying content, are protected under United States and international copyright laws.

You are granted a limited revocable license to print or download our digital products strictly for your own personal, non-commercial, and educational use. You acknowledge and agree that you have no right to share, modify, sell, edit, copy, reproduce, create derivative works of, reverse engineer, enhance, or exploit our products in any unauthorized capacity. You cannot redistribute or resell any of our products, whether free or paid, without our express written consent.

TERMINATION

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to refuse service, remove user submissions, restrict your access, or terminate your use of our website and its Content at any time, for any reason, and without prior notice.

NO WARRANTIES

ALL CONTENT, INFORMATION, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES ON THIS WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND—EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

WEBSITE PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: September 21, 2026

1. OVERVIEW & SCOPE

Welcome to the website of Jaclyn Begley Counseling, LLC. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard information obtained from visitors who browse our public website. This policy applies only to data collected directly through this public website (such as contact forms, cookies, and browsing analytics). It does not govern the data you provide once you enter our secure client portal.

2. DATA SEPARATION (SESSIONS HEALTH, HIPAA & LIFE COACHING)

For client management, secure messaging, scheduling, and professional billing, we utilize Sessions Health, a secure, encrypted Electronic Health Record (EHR) and client management platform.

  • Clinical Therapy Data & PHI: If you are receiving clinical mental health counseling, your Protected Health Information (PHI) is protected under the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). It is governed strictly by our formal HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) provided during your formal clinical intake process.

  • Life Coaching Data: If you are a life coaching client, your records are completely partitioned from clinical mental health records. While life coaching is a distinct, non-clinical service, Jaclyn Begley Counseling, LLC maintains strict professional confidentiality regarding your coaching files, goals, and sessions. All coaching communication, agreements, and scheduling are also securely managed inside Sessions Health to ensure the highest standards of data security.

3. SOUTH CAROLINA TELEHEALTH DATA PRIVACY

In accordance with South Carolina telehealth frameworks, any electronic transmission of health-related data requires stringent confidentiality controls. Jaclyn Begley Counseling, LLC ensures that all interactive audio, video, or data communications utilized for clinical teletherapy sessions are conducted strictly over the encrypted Sessions Health infrastructure, preventing unauthorized interception. We do not use public, non-secure platforms (like standard FaceTime or Skype) for clinical services.

4. NON-CLINICAL DATA WE COLLECT ON THIS SITE

When you browse our public website, we may collect minimal, non-encrypted data, including:

  • Voluntary Information: Names, email addresses, or phone numbers that you intentionally type into a general inquiry form.

  • Automated Device Data: IP addresses, browser types, and pages viewed, collected via standard analytics tools to improve our site's usability.

  • Cookies: Small text files saved on your browser to optimize site loading times and remember user preferences. You can disable cookies at any time via your browser settings.

5. HOW WE USE YOUR WEBSITE DATA

We use your non-clinical website data strictly to respond to your direct inquiries, deliver free resources, or optimize the website experience. We never sell, rent, or share your web data or contact information with third-party marketers.

WEBSITE & SERVICE DISCLAIMER

Last updated: September 21, 2026

1. EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

All content provided on this website—including articles, blog posts, worksheets, resources, graphics, and video clips—is designed strictly for educational, informational, and self-help purposes. It is meant to support personal awareness and is not a substitute for professional mental health diagnosis, medical advice, or clinical treatment.

2. NO PROFESSIONAL-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP

Your use of this website, completion of a contact form, download of free resources, or scheduling of an initial consultation does not establish a clinical therapist-client relationship or a formal coaching relationship with Jaclyn Begley Counseling, LLC. A formal professional relationship is only established after an initial assessment is conducted, an appropriate relationship fit is mutually confirmed, and both parties sign a service-specific contract (either a Clinical Informed Consent or a formal Life Coaching Agreement) via Sessions Health.

3. JURISDICTIONAL DIFFERENCES: THERAPY VS. LIFE COACHING

Jaclyn Begley, LLC offers two distinct categories of services, which are governed by different jurisdictional frameworks:

  • Clinical Counseling & Therapy: I am a licensed professional counselor solely within the State of South Carolina. In strict compliance with South Carolina state licensing boards and professional statutes, clinical therapy services (including telehealth sessions) can only be provided to individuals who are physically located within the state of South Carolina at the exact time of the service session. Identity and location verification are required at the start of every session.

  • Confidential Life Coaching: Life coaching is a non-clinical, goal-oriented professional service. Because it is non-clinical, it is not bound by state-level medical board licensing borders, allowing me to provide confidential life coaching services to clients located outside of South Carolina, including outside of the United States. However, life coaching is not therapy, does not involve the diagnosis or treatment of mental health disorders, and cannot be billed to health insurance.

4. *MEDICAL & EMERGENCY DISCLAIMER

You should never disregard professional medical or mental health advice, or delay seeking professional treatment, because of something you have read on this website. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or crisis, do not rely on this website, electronic portal messages, or any form of social media. Please immediately call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room, or call/text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

FINANCIAL & ACCOUNTABILITY POLICY

Last updated: September 21, 2026

No-Refund Policy

All payments, fees, and package purchases for therapy or coaching services are strictly non-refundable. Accountability and Growth Change requires dedicated action. Growth is not always easy, but it is necessary for internal and external transformation. Your success is your responsibility. As your guide, my role is to support you, challenge you, and hold you accountable in accordance with professional standards and clinical/professional judgment. The level of change and growth you achieve depends entirely on your own active engagement and dedicated effort.

TERMINATION POLICY

Last updated: September 21, 2026

Termination of Services by Provider

I reserve the right to cancel services and end the therapeutic or coaching relationship immediately if:

● You do not demonstrate a commitment to the necessary steps of the change work. Both of our time is valuable, and mutual commitment is essential for meaningful progress.

● The professional relationship is determined to no longer be a constructive or appropriate fit.

● You engage in behavior that is inappropriate or violates professional boundaries.

This includes, but is not limited to: any form of harassment, discrimination, verbal abuse, threats, or intimidation; romantic or sexual overtures; non-compliance with communication policies (such as contacting the provider outside of agreed-upon hours or channels for non-emergencies); or any actions that compromise the safety, ethics, and integrity of the professional relationship.

Termination of Services by Client

You hold the right to terminate the therapeutic or coaching relationship at any time and for any reason.

LEGAL RELEASE

Last updated: September 21, 2026

Legal Release

By engaging in services, you agree not to hold the provider legally responsible or liable for any outcomes, decisions, or consequences resulting from your participation, termination of services, or application of the work. No refunds will be issued under any circumstances.