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TERMS OF SERVICE & DISCLAIMER

These terms and conditions are important, but we have tried to make reading them as painless as possible; it isn’t easy (you know what lawyers are like!). So you should read them carefully and completely before browsing these web pages or participating in any of the forums or bulletin boards. If you browse or otherwise use this site, you agree to be bound by the Terms of Service, and also agree that you have read and consent to the terms of the Privacy policy. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions you may not access or use this site.

About MyShrink

This site is published and maintained by Dr. Suzanne LaCombe (through "S.K. LaCombe Consulting Inc") solely for the personal education, communication, information and entertainment of its members and the general public (who shall be referred to collectively as "users"). We provide general mental health information, bulletin boards, forums, surveys, quizzes, a virtual refuge and activation ratings for your entertainment and education. There is no set publishing schedule. New stuff is posted whenever we get around to it.

No Professional Advice

MyShrink does not offer online psychotherapy or psychological services. This site is dedicated to educating people about neuroscience, personal development, the power of psychotherapy and self-help. It is not intended as a substitute for face-to-face professional psychological advice or therapy.

Nothing to Laugh At.

MyShrink recognizes that everyone’s sense of humour is different. Please understand that the publisher of this site thinks that everything here is funny…or at least we thought it was funny when we posted it. We reserve the right to change our minds!

No warranties regarding the site.

MyShrink is provided on an "as is" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied. Neither "S.K. LaCombe Consulting Inc" nor its employees, affiliates, information providers or content partners shall be liable for any errors, inaccuracies, omissions or other defects in the information contained in the site, and there are no warranties as to the results obtained from the use of the information. It is your obligation to evaluate the information and results from tools we provide, ideally in conjunction with your mental health professional. If you are a mental health professional you must exercise your professional judgment in evaluating any information contained herein, especially before undertaking any treatment based upon it. This disclaimer of liability applies to any damages or injury caused by any failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, computer virus, line failure, theft or unauthorized access to or alteration of the site, whether for breach of contract, negligence, or tort.

Obligation of users to check credentials.

The term "mental health professional" includes psychologists, psychotherapists, counselors, nurse practitioners and social workers, but is not limited to these professions. MyShrink does not endorse any mental health professional listed on the site and will not be liable for damages to any user as a result of using the services of any such mental health professional.

Use site information at your own risk.

MyShrink makes reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy and quality of information posted on the site, including random monitoring of bulletin boards and forums and screening articles, but does not take responsibility for or guarantee the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any such information or process disclosed, nor for errors and omissions. MyShrink does not necessarily endorse, oppose or edit any opinions or recommendations posted by any professional contributors or members. We will use reasonable efforts to remove content that is unlawful, hurtful or inconsistent with the Terms of Service. We are not responsible for information posted by users nor responsible for any damages resulting from your use of any information on the site. Users agree that if they rely on such information they do so solely at their own risk. While we are picky about the organizations we link to, we assume no responsibility for any web sites that are linked to our site, or that you visit following a link from our site.

Third Party Advertising

MyShrink is partially funded by revenue generated from the strategic placement of ads on the site. This relationship with outside commercial interests in no way compromises our editorial integrity and independence.

In the event that MyShrink acquires one or more sponsors, the principles of editorial integrity and independence will be maintained.

We also try to ensure that editorial content is always clearly distinguished from commercial messages. For example, we require clear identification of the authorship and credentials of all third party content accessible on the site, whether directly or through links.

MyShrink is committed to providing the visitor with relevant and compelling content. For this reason, we make every attempt to ensure that the ads you see are relevant to the topics contained in the pages on which they appear. We encourage visitors to bring to our attention any advertising they believe is inappropriate or irrelevant to the spirit of the site.

Unfortunately, we sometimes have no control over what ads appear (e.g. under the Google AdSense program) but let us know of your concerns and we'll do what we can! Please note that in this regard it is MyShrink's policy never to accept advertising from pharmaceutical companies, and we will do our best to screen them out of any program such as Adsense. (See Disclaimers page for more information.)

Finally, although we hope you consider giving some of our advertisers a try, we cannot guarantee that your experience will be exactly as advertised! Click safely!

Copyright restrictions.

You may download material from the site to a personal or handheld computer, and even print a reasonable number of copies for yourself, your family, or friends. However, you may not distribute, modify, re-post or use any such downloads for your own web site or for public or commercial purposes without the express written permission of MyShrink. All site contents, including selection, coordination, arrangement and enhancement, are subject to Canadian and international law regarding copyright protection unless otherwise noted and may not be used except as provided in these Terms of Service. S.K. LaCombe Consulting Inc. owns the names used for our products and services, and all trademarks, logos, and service marks displayed are protected by Canadian trademark law. If your activities are non-commercial you may make use of our trademarks by linking to us or discussing us with others, as long as you make it clear that we are the owner of the trademark.

No copyright in postings.

All communications and materials transmitted or posted to the site, including any data, questions, comments, or suggestions, are treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary information. We may use such communications or materials for any purpose, including reproduction, disclosure, transmission, publication, broadcast and further posting. However we will not use such communications or materials without first obtaining the consent of the user. Users permit any other user to access, view, store or reproduce for personal use any material uploaded or posted to the site, and agree that MyShrink has the right to edit, copy, publish and distribute any material made available by the users.

Links to other web sites.

MyShrink has not reviewed all sites that may be linked from this site and is not responsible for the content of these sites. Although we make every effort to include only those sites that reflect the same vision and/or spirit of MyShrink, you visit these sites at your own risk.

Linking to Us

We welcome a simple link from your web site to ours. However if you intend to frame our site or incorporate pieces of it into a different site or product in a way that is not clear to our users, you must first have our written permission. Links that in any way have a negative impact on our reputation are prohibited. This means you cannot link to us if your site is engaged in unlawful, obscene or offensive activities.

No liability for postings.

Although myShrink.com has the right, but not the obligation, to monitor or review the discussions, postings, transmissions, bulletin boards and forums, we are not responsible or liable for any error, defamation, libel, slander, omission, falsehood, obscenity, profanity or inaccuracy contained in any information posted to the site. We have the right in our sole discretion to edit, remove or refuse any material submitted to or posted on the site.

Prohibited postings.

Users shall not post or transmit through MyShrink any material which violates or compromises the rights of others, which is unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, invasive of privacy or publicity rights, obscene, profane or otherwise objectionable, which encourages conduct that would constitute a criminal offence or give rise to civil liability, or which, without express prior approval, contains advertising or any solicitation with respect to products or services. We reserve the right in our sole discretion to refuse service or terminate site access to any user whose conduct restricts or inhibits another user from using or enjoying the site or is harmful to the interests of MyShrink, its users, members, affiliates or suppliers.

Complaints

Users having any concern or complaint regarding any content or postings on this site are encouraged to contact Dr. LaCombe by or by phone at 604-602-1762. Please report any violations of the Terms of Service that you may encounter. If the complaint cannot be resolved in this manner, users agree that any claim, dispute or controversy arising from or relating to these terms of service shall be resolved by neutral binding arbitration to be held in Vancouver, Canada, and that all issues shall be interpreted according to the laws of British Columbia and any applicable federal laws of Canada..

Changes to these terms and conditions.

The Terms of Service may be changed or modified at any time, in whole or in part, and any changes, modifications, additions or deletions shall be effective immediately upon posting to the site. You are bound by any such revisions and should therefore periodically visit this page to review the then current Terms of Service.

Privacy

Users agree to have read and be in agreement with the terms of the separate Privacy Statement, which describes our privacy and security practices for this web site.

Contact information.

If you have any questions or comments regarding MyShrink please contact us at , or by mail at #511 - 470 Granville Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6C 1V5.

TM & SL
February 20, 2006.