1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using The Counselor Pathway, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

2. Description of Service

The Counselor Pathway provides educational resources, community support, and information for counseling students and mental health professionals. Our services include:

• Digital resources (trackers, guides, templates)
• Community chat platform
• Licensure requirement information
• Exam preparation materials

3. Account Access

Access to our services requires a registered account. By creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate registration information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us of any unauthorized use of your account

4. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Provide accurate information
• Keep your account credentials secure
• Use the service for lawful purposes only
• Respect other community members
• Not share copyrighted materials without permission

5. Community Guidelines

When using our community chat, you must:

• Be respectful and supportive
• Not share confidential client information
• Not provide clinical advice or therapy
• Report inappropriate behavior

6. Intellectual Property

All content provided through The Counselor Pathway is protected by copyright. You may use resources for personal use only and may not redistribute or resell them.

7. Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time by contacting us. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms of Service.

8. Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: The Counselor Pathway provides educational resources only. We do not provide:

• Clinical services or therapy
• Clinical supervision
• Legal or professional advice
• Guarantee of licensure or exam success

Always verify licensure requirements with your state board and consult with qualified supervisors for clinical guidance.

9. Limitation of Liability

The Counselor Pathway is provided "as is" without warranties. We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of our services.

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms at any time. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

11. Contact

For questions about these terms, please contact us through our website.