Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: January 01, 2025
These Terms and Conditions govern your use of www.encouragevoice.com (the "Site") and the services provided by Encourage Speech and Voice Therapy, PLLC ("we", "us", and "our", located in New York State. These Terms and Conditions should be read carefully before accessing or using our website. By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions, as well as our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or guidelines that may apply to specific sections of the Site or services offered. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should not use the Site.
Services Provided
Encourage Speech and Voice Therapy, PLLC offers select, specialty speech/voice services for adults who are professional/occupational voice users, including but not limited to:
Manual (hands-on) therapy for speech and voice
Articulation therapy
Speech evaluations
Training/educational sessions for speech and voice improvement
All services are subject to availability and provided in accordance with the applicable laws and professional standards in New York State.
Professional Services
While we provide speech/voice therapy services, please note that:
The services are intended to support, not replace, the advice of healthcare professionals such as doctors and nurses.
Speech/voice therapy evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment plans are conducted by licensed professionals in accordance with New York State licensing laws.
Results of speech/voice therapy may vary from individual to individual.
Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to use our Site and services. You must not use our Site or the speech/voice services provided by our practice if you are under 18.
Confidentiality and Privacy
We value your privacy and comply with all applicable privacy laws, including HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) for protected health information. Any personal and medical information shared with us through the Site will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Account Creation
To access certain services (such as booking appointments), you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate and up-to-date information when creating an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and agree to notify us immediately if your account is compromised or used without authorization.
Cookies
The website uses cookies to help personalize your online experience. By accessing www.encouragevoice.com, you agree to the use of the required cookies.
A cookie is a text file that is placed on your hard disk by a web page server. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your computer. Cookies are uniquely assigned to you and can only be read by a web server in the domain that issued the cookie to you.
We may use cookies to collect, store, and track information for statistical purposes and to operate the Site. Required cookies are necessary for the operation of the Site. These cookies do not require your consent. By accepting required cookies, you also accept third-party cookies, which might be used via third-party provided services if you use such services on the Site. For example, a video display window provided by third parties may be integrated into the Site.
Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience, and we are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or actions of third-party sites. You access third-party sites at your own risk.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, Encourage Speech and Voice Therapy, PLLC and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all material on www.encouragevoice.com. All intellectual property rights are reserved. You may access this from www.encouragevoice.com for your own personal use subjected to restrictions set in these Terms and Conditions.
You must not copy or republish material from the Site; sell rent, or sub-license material from the Site; reproduce, duplicate or copy material from the Site; redistribute content from the Site.
Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, and Indemnification
The content provided on or through this Site is for informational purposes only and does not constitute any medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should consult a licensed healthcare professional before making any health-related decisions. Reliance on any information provided by Encourage Speech and Voice Therapy, PLLC is solely at your own risk.
The services and content on this Site are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties or representations of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the services.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Encourage Speech and Voice Therapy, PLLC will not be liable for any losses or damages arising from your use or inability to use the Site or services, including indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Encourage Speech and Voice Therapy, PLLC, its employees, contractors, agents, and affiliates from any claims, losses, damages, or expenses, including legal fees, arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.
User Conduct and Termination
You agree not to use the Site in a manner that:
Violates any law or regulation, including those in New York State
Infringes on the intellectual property rights of others
Disrupts or damages the Site or its security
Involves the transmission of harmful or malicious software (e.g., viruses, worms, etc.)
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site and services at our sole discretion, without notice, if you violate these Terms and Conditions and/or if you engage in any prohibited and/or illegal conduct.
Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes or claims arising out of these Terms will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Hamilton County, New York.
Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated. You are encouraged to review these Terms periodically.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
Encourage Speech and Voice Therapy, PLLC
Attn: Kay Hall
office@encouragevoice.com
(518) 880-2044