TERMS & CONDITIONS
For Foothold Counseling, LLC
Last modified: April 24, 2026
PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY
These Terms of Use (the "Terms") govern your use of and access to www.footholdcounseling.com and its sub-domains and affiliated sites (collectively, the "Sites"), operated by Foothold Counseling, LLC ("Foothold Counseling," "our," "we," or "us"). Please read these Terms and our Privacy Policy carefully; the Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
By using any of the Sites, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Sites. We may modify these Terms from time to time, and any modifications will be effective immediately when posted. All changes will be reflected in the date at the top of this document. You are responsible for reviewing any modified Terms. Your continued use of the Sites following any changes means you accept and agree to those changes. For your convenience, the date of the most recent revision is listed at the top of these Terms.
NOT THERAPY; NO THERAPIST-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP
The Sites are informational in nature and are not a substitute for therapy, psychotherapy, counseling, or any other form of professional mental health treatment. Use of the Sites does not create a therapist-client relationship between you and Foothold Counseling, LLC or any of its clinicians. A therapist-client relationship is established only after an intake process, a signed informed consent, and scheduled sessions.
Nothing on the Sites constitutes medical, psychological, diagnostic, or treatment advice. Content on the Sites is general in nature and is not tailored to your individual circumstances. If you are seeking professional support, please consult a licensed provider in your jurisdiction.
IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS
The Sites are not monitored in real time and should not be used for urgent concerns or mental health emergencies. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or are in crisis:
Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room
Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
Text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line)
SITE CONTENT
Foothold Counseling, LLC exclusively owns and controls the Sites, which provide information about our therapy services and may, from time to time, include educational materials related to therapy, mental health, and related topics. You agree that use of or access to any of the Sites does not, standing alone, create any representation, guarantee, or promise of services or outcomes. The unauthorized reproduction or use of any content on the Sites - written, photographic, or otherwise - is expressly prohibited.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ("AI") DISCLAIMER
We may use AI technology to supplement or enhance content throughout the Sites and related materials. This may include, but is not limited to, AI-generated or AI-assisted images, audio, or text ("AI-Generated Content"). While these tools may be used to suggest or enhance Site content, all published content on the Sites and any correspondence reflects our own thoughts, opinions, and professional judgment. We expressly retain all copyright ownership in the Site content. By visiting the Sites, you agree and acknowledge that we are not required to notify you when or how AI technologies are used.
While we have made reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy and completeness of AI-Generated Content, you agree and understand that we expressly disclaim the accuracy of AI-Generated Content, including any and all liability for errors or omissions, and advise that you exercise caution when relying on such content. As with all Site content, you agree that use of or access to any information on the Sites, including AI-Generated Content, does not create any representation or future promise, and that use of any AI-Generated Content is at your own risk.
We reserve the right to modify or remove any AI-Generated Content at any time without notice. If you have questions or concerns about the accuracy of AI-Generated Content, please contact us at admin@footholdcounseling.com.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Unless explicitly stated otherwise, as between you and Foothold Counseling, LLC, we own all right, title, and interest in and to the Sites, including, without limitation, graphics, site content, design, organization, compilation, and other matters related to or included on the Sites. Our name, Foothold Counseling, and all related names, product and service names, logos, slogans, and designs are our trademarks, and you may not use these marks without our prior written permission. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans on the Sites are the trademarks of their respective owners and should not be used without those respective owners' permission. You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Sites and the resources available for download from the Sites strictly in accordance with these Terms.
THIRD PARTY RIGHTS
Content and materials posted to the Sites may be the copyrighted content of others ("Third Party Content") that is used by Foothold Counseling, LLC either by permission or under Section 107 of the Copyright Act as "fair use" for purposes such as education and research. We respect the intellectual property of others and ask that you do the same. Users must obtain permission from the owners of any Third-Party Content before copying, distributing, or otherwise using those materials. Except as otherwise expressly permitted under copyright law, no copying, redistribution, retransmission, publication, or commercial exploitation of downloaded material is permitted without the express permission of the copyright owner.
If you believe that your work has been copied on the Sites in a way that constitutes copyright infringement or otherwise violates your intellectual property rights, please contact us via the email listed below and provide the following:
Identification of what is claimed to have been infringed
Identification of what is claimed to be infringing
Your contact information (or the contact information of the person we need to contact about the infringement)
A statement that the person submitting the complaint is doing so with a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the owner, its agent, or the law
A statement that the information provided is accurate, under penalty of perjury
A physical or electronic signature of the person submitting the complaint
If that person is not the owner of the content at issue, a statement that the person submitting the complaint is authorized to act on the owner's behalf
LINKING TO THE SITES
Anyone linking to the Sites must comply with all applicable laws and must not: (i) misrepresent its relationship with Foothold Counseling, LLC; (ii) present false or misleading information about Foothold Counseling, LLC; or (iii) contain content that is reasonably considered profane, offensive, defamatory, vulgar, or unlawful.
THIRD-PARTY LINKS
You may find links to other websites on the Sites. These links are provided solely as a convenience to you and not as an endorsement by Foothold Counseling, LLC of the contents on such third-party sites. We expressly disclaim any representations regarding the content or accuracy of materials on such third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that Foothold Counseling, LLC shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any content, goods, or products available on or through any such linked site. You agree that it is your responsibility to evaluate the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, opinion, advice, or other content available through such third-party sites.
DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
THE SITES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. FOOTHOLD COUNSELING, LLC, TOGETHER WITH ITS AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS (THE "RELEASED PARTIES"), SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND WARRANTIES THAT MAY ARISE OUT OF COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE. THE RELEASED PARTIES DO NOT GUARANTEE THE RELIABILITY, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, SAFETY, TIMELINESS, LEGALITY, USEFULNESS, ADEQUACY, OR SUITABILITY OF ANY OF THE INFORMATION OR CONTENT ON THE SITES. ACCORDINGLY, YOU AGREE TO EXERCISE CAUTION, DISCRETION, AND COMMON SENSE WHEN USING THE SITES.
THE ENTIRE RISK FOR USE OF THE SITES IS BORNE BY YOU. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE RELEASED PARTIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS THE SITES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL, WORK DISRUPTIONS, COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, OR ANY AND ALL OTHER PERSONAL OR COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF, AND REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY (CONTRACT, TORT, BREACH OF WARRANTY, OR OTHERWISE) UPON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED. THE RELEASED PARTIES ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE POSTINGS OR ANY MATERIAL LINKED THROUGH THE SITES. YOUR SOLE REMEDY WITH RESPECT TO ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF THE SITES IS TO CEASE USING THE SITES.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the disclaimer of implied warranties or limitations of liability, so portions of this language may not apply to you. In such cases, any disclaimer or limitation of liability is limited to the minimum extent permissible under applicable law.
CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina, without regard to any conflict of laws principles. For any dispute regarding these Terms or the Sites, you agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the federal and state courts located in Lexington County, South Carolina.
YOUR COMMENTS AND CONCERNS
This website is operated by Foothold Counseling, LLC.
955 East Main Street, Suite E, PMB 61
Lexington, SC 29072
Email: admin@footholdcounseling.com
Phone: (803) 760-7490
All feedback, comments, requests for technical support, and other communications relating to the Sites should be directed to: admin@footholdcounseling.com. Thank you for visiting the Sites.
Sandy Boone, LPC, LCMHC, LCPC
Owner and Clinical Director, Foothold Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor (South Carolina) - License #6895