Therapist Term & Condition

The features and functionality of the Platform are to be determined solely by us and are subject to change or termination without notice.
The Providers are neither our employees nor agents nor representatives.
By agreeing to this agreement, you are also agreeing to the terms of the Platform privacy policy available at

https://www.christiantherapistod.com/privacy (the “Privacy Policy”). The Privacy Policy is incorporated into and deemed a part of this Provider Agreement. The same rules that apply regarding changes and revisions of this agreement also apply to changes and revisions of the Privacy Policy. In regard to the Privacy Policy, the same rules and stipulations that apply to a User would also apply to a Provider.

The Provider acknowledges and agrees that the Platform is being provided for use “as is”, and therefore the Provider will not have any plea, claim, or demand towards us in relation to the Platform’s users, clients, properties, limitations or compatibility with the Provider’s needs. The Provider shall not have any plea, claim or demand against us in respect to any services the Provider decides to provide in connection with the use of the Platform. To the fullest extent of the law, we expressly disclaim all warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied.

Registration, providing Provider Services and any use of the Platform is being made at the Provider’s sole and entire risk, without warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, compatibility, security, or accuracy.

We expressly disclaim all warranties for information posted or transmitted by the Platform’s Provider, Users and or clients.

The Provider will bear all the risks associated with the uploading and transmitting material and utilizing the Platform including reliance on its accuracy, reliability or legality.

We will not be deemed the provider or recipient of any services acquired through the Platform. The Provider provides Provider Services at his or her sole and entire risk.

Under no circumstances will we be held liable to any Provider for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive or exemplary damages, including but not limited to loss of business, revenue, profits, use, data or other economic advantage.

The Provider acknowledges and agrees that we disclaim any liability in relation to any claim, suit or action brought by a User in connection with provision of any Provider Services by a Provider, including but not limited to representations by the Provider as to the Provider’s qualifications and advice provided by him or her, through the Platform. The Provider agrees to indemnify and hold us harmless in connection with any such claim and any damages or expenses arising therefrom.

The Provider will be solely responsible for any agreements he or she chooses to make with a User. We will not be responsible or liable in any way for any agreement made between a Provider and a User and or for enforcing any such agreement, including but not limited to any agreements in relation to Provider’s fee, and or usage of the Platform in any way other than offered and suggested as the Provider Service at the Platform. Any agreement a provider chooses to get into with a User is at his or her sole responsibility and entire risk.

The Provider acknowledges that he or she will solely be responsible and liable for any damages to any User to whom the Provider provides services and to any User who suffers damages arising from or connected to such services provided to that User. In the event of a dispute regarding any transaction conducted through the Platform the Provider hereby releases us from all manner of actions, claims or demands and from any and all losses (direct, indirect, incidental or consequential), damages, costs or expenses, including but not limited to, court costs and attorney’s fees, which the Provider may have against one or more of the above.

We shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive or exemplary damages.
Our aggregate liability for damages arising with respect to this agreement and any and all use of the Platform will not exceed the total amount of money paid by you or to you through the Platform in the 90 day period prior to the date of the claim.

We explicitly disclaim any liability with respect to any claim, suit or action made by a User. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold us harmless with respect to any such claim.

If the applicable law does not allow the limitation of liability as set forth above, the limitation will be deemed modified solely to the extent necessary to comply with applicable law.

This section (disclaimers and limitation of liability) shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.

You hereby confirm that you are at least 18 years old of age and that you are legally able to enter into a contract.

You hereby confirm and agree that all the information that you provided in or through the Platform, and the information that you will provide in or through the Platform in the future, is accurate, true, current and complete. Furthermore, you agree that during the term of this Agreement you will make sure to maintain and update this information so it will continue to be accurate, current and complete.

The Provider will not provide any Provider Services or advise to any User unless the Provider is a licensed professional in good standing in the relevant field of expertise and he or she abides by all relevant laws, rules and regulations, including but not limited to rules of ethics and professional responsibility.

At all times the Provider will provide correct and accurate representation of his or her skills, degrees, qualifications, background and other information, whether this information is provided to us, to the User and on any form submitted to or presented on the Platform. The Provider will also provide the same correct and accurate representation of his or her skills, degrees, qualifications, background and other information to the users, including but not limited to, in any kind of communicating or providing Provider Services to Users.

The Provider will maintain and update all such information during the term of this Provider Agreement to keep it true, accurate, current and complete.
The Provider will not mislead Users to believe that he or she can provide a service which is outside his or her fields of licensed expertise and will not misrepresent him or herself or create any misleading name or listing.
The Provider shall not perform any Provider Services and or other services or offer any advice in any jurisdiction where the Provider is not authorized or licensed or in good standing to do so.

The Provider will maintain his or her skills, qualifications, eligibility, and other information and requirements, including maintaining his or her status in good standing as a licensed professional in any jurisdiction, as may be required by that jurisdiction, where the Provider practices his or her profession.
We may review the Provider’s personal profile and amend any typing or spelling errors. We cannot and will not verify or examine the truthfulness or accuracy of the details in the Providers personal profile, credentials, qualifications, or any of the Provider’s postings or transmissions. However, we may, in its absolute discretion, remove or refuse to post or transmit any content uploaded by the Provider. Without derogating from the above, we remove any content for any reason.

The Provider represents and warrants that it maintains and will continue to maintain adequate insurance if such insurance is required by any applicable laws or regulations which apply to the provision of services by the Provider, including, but not limited to, applicable malpractice / professional liability insurance.

When providing Provider Services or making any other use of Platform, the Provider must exercise a reasonable standard of care, at least the same as the Provider would in a similar transaction not conducted through the Platform or the Internet. Without derogating from the above, the Provider must exercise the standard of care mandated by his or her profession.

Professional therapy never includes sex. In a professional relationship, sexual intimacy is never appropriate and is unethical and, in some cases, illegal. High standards of professional conduct is expected and required by Counselors providing services on the Christian Therapist On Demand platform.
The Provider will not provide to Users any services other than Provider Services.

The Provider will not provide to Users any services which may not be lawfully rendered or provided through the Platform according to the laws, regulations and ethics that applies in the Provider’s jurisdiction.

The Provider will not diagnose, treat, test, advise, counsel, recommend a course of treatment, or otherwise provide or perform any services that require an in-person meeting with a User or examination of a User.

The Provider agrees that the Provider Services, advice and or information that he or she provides to a User, aren’t in any way to be considered a substitute for a face-to-face interaction between the User and the Provider (or any other professional).

The Provider will provide Provider Services only about and in respect of non-emergency matters and issues. For emergency matters and issues the Provider will instruct the User to immediately call 911 or go to the nearest hospital.

The Provider agrees to never engage in the practice of medicine or enter into a physician/patient relationship with any User through the Platform.
The Provider will not prescribe or dispense medications.

The Provider will advise Users whenever appropriate that his or her advice is not a substitute for the advice or treatment of a physician.

Whenever appropriate, the Provider will recommend Users to seek help by meeting a qualified professional face-to-face.

The Provider will not disclose any information that was provided to him or her by a User and will use his or her best efforts to guard Users privacy and Privacy Policy.

All contact between the Provider, Users and any other Users or consumers who are introduced through the Platform must be conducted only through the Platform.

The Provider may not use this Platform to solicit the performance of any illegal activity or other activity which infringes our rights or the rights of others.

The Provider will indemnify, defend and hold us harmless against any and all losses, damages, suits, judgments, costs and expenses (including litigation costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in connection with any claim, suit, action, or other proceeding brought against us, to the extent that such claim, suit, action or other proceeding is based on or arises from: (a) any breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement to be performed by the Provider according to this Provider Agreement; (b) The Provider’s provision of the Provider Agreement to any third party, regardless of whether or not they are Users of the Platform service; or (c) any materials that the Provider has posted to or through the Platform and/or any content provided by the Provider to Users.

The Provider agrees and commits not to violate any applicable local, state, national or international law, statute, ordinance, rule, regulation or ethical code in relation to the use of the Platform and to the Provider’s relationship with the Users and us. The Provider further agrees and commits not to engage in conduct that is harmful, unethical, fraudulent, deceptive or offensive.
Provider agrees to respond to User or Client messages in a timely manner, not to exceed 24hrs.

Provider agrees to remain flexible concerning the frequency of sessions with Users. Understanding some Users may check in multiple times per day 3-4 messages while others prefer a longer session once per week. The Provider understand the needs of their Users and strides to remain flexible.
Provider is not expected to respond to User messages after 10pm-6am, respective time zone, however Provider reserves the flexibility to do so if they so choose or as mutually agreed upon with assigned Users.

Provider shall respect all Users and understand that albeit Christian Counseling Users may be of varying denominations and have differing belief systems, therefore, Users are in the driving seat with the incorporation of faith into their counseling experience without over imposition by Providers belief system.

Provider agrees NOT to create a group (e.g. Depression Group, Anxiety Group, etc.) on the platform without the prior approval of Christian Therapist On Demand.

Provider is strongly encouraged, not required, to facilitate at least one group therapy chat, the Provider determines date, time, frequency of the group. This does not pertain to providers exclusively offering group therapy support.
Provider understands that Users can be assigned to another provider at anytime at the Users request. That User will be automatically reassigned to a new provider and will no longer be accessible to Provider.

Provider shall be responsible for verifying the User plan, prior to rendering Provider services.

You agree, confirm and acknowledge that you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and any other security information related to your account (collectively “Account Access”). We advise you to change your password frequently and to take extra care in safeguarding your password. We further advise that Provider log out of the Platform when not in use as well as utilize phone / screen security on their phone to prevent unauthorized access to Platform.

You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your Account Access or any other concern for breach of your account security.
You agree, confirm and acknowledge that we will not be liable for any loss or damage that incurred as a result of someone else using your electronic devices or account, either with or without your consent and/or knowledge.
You agree, confirm and acknowledge that you are solely and fully liable and responsible for all activities that are made by using your Account while on the platform. You further acknowledge and agree that we will hold you liable and responsible for any damage or loss incurred as a result of the use of your Account by any person whether authorized by you or not, and you agree to indemnify us for any such damage or loss.

You agree and commit not to use the account or Account Access of any other person for any reason.

You agree and confirm that your use of the Platform, including the Provider Services, are made directly by you and that you are not using neither the Platform nor the Provider Services for or behalf of any other person or organization. Including but not limited to interns or supervisees.
You agree and commit not to interfere with or disrupt, or attempt to interfere with or disrupt, any of our systems, services, servers, networks or infrastructure, or any of the Platform’s systems, services, servers, networks or infrastructure, including without limitation obtaining unauthorized access to the aforementioned.

You agree and commit not to make any use of the Platform for the posting, sending or delivering of either of the following: (a) unsolicited email and/or advertisement or promotion of goods and services; (b) malicious software or code; (c) unlawful, harassing, privacy invading, abusive, threatening, vulgar, obscene, racist or potentially harmful content; (d) any content that infringes a third party right or intellectual property; (e) any content that may cause damage to a third party; (f) any content which may constitute, cause or encourage a criminal action or violate any applicable law.

If you receive any file from us or from a User, whether through the Platform or not, you agree to check and scan this file for any virus or malicious software prior to opening or using this file.

You will indemnify us, defend us, and hold us harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, causes of action, demands, liabilities, costs or expenses (including, but not limited to, litigation and reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) arising out of or relating to any of the following: (a) your access to or use of the Platform; (b) any actions made with your account or Account Access whether by you or by someone else; (c) your violation of any of the provisions of this Agreement; (d) non-payment for any of the services (including Provider Services) which were provided through the Platform; (e) your violation of any third party right, including ,without limitation, any intellectual property right, publicity, confidentiality, property or privacy right. This clause shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement.

You agree, confirm and acknowledge that we may modify, suspend, disrupt or discontinue the Platform, any part of the Platform or the use of the Platform, whether to all users or to you specifically, at any time with or without notice to you. You agree and acknowledge that we will not be liable for any of the aforementioned actions or for any losses or damages that are caused by any of the aforementioned actions.

For the removal of any doubt, we may terminate or prevent your use of the Platform and any services provided by through the Platform (including but not limited to Provider Services) at our sole discretion for any reason and for any period of time.

The Platform depends on various factors such as software, hardware and tool, either our own or those owned and/or operated by our contractors and suppliers. We do not guarantee that the Platform will be uninterrupted or that it will be secure, consistent, timely or error-free.

Provider will be paid for the provision of the Provider Services to Users.
The fees, rates and payment schedules of the payments are set in the Provider rate agreement and they are set and determined exclusively by us and may be changed in our sole discretion.

Provider will be paid, per assigned User, each month in which provider renders services to an assigned User. Except during a 7-day free trial, in which User, cancels their subscription, then Provider will only be paid for one week of service. Reimbursement rates are specified in Attachment C, which is an essential part of this Agreement.

The Provider is solely responsible for reporting and paying any applicable tax related to the Provider’s use of the Platform.

Any payment disputes or claims should be submitted within 30 days of discovery of any mistake.

If a User has made User Payment but has later either charged back such payment for any reason or received (in our sole discretion) a refund for such a payment (collectively “Refunded Payments”), we will not pay those Refunded Payments to the Provider and if the money has already been delivered to the Provider, the Provider will be required to repay this amount to us. Notwithstanding the above, we may deduct this amount from the Provider’s account or from the following payments made to the Provider.
The Provider agrees and commits to immediately notify us in any case that the Provider provides any service to the User not through the Platform or in any case that the User is billed by the Provider not through the Platform or in any case that the User is making a payment to the Provider not through the Platform.

The service reimbursement fees are payment in full for Covered Services provided to eligible Users.

Provider shall submit to CTOD2455@bill.com monthly request informing of client and subscription plan for service fee reimbursement through the platform by the 5th of each month. Payment is made within 30days of receipt of Provider request.

Provider shall split Service Fee Reimbursement with a new provider in any given month that assigned User or Client requests to be reassigned to a new provider.

We may provide notices or other communications to you regarding this agreement or any aspect of the Platform, by email to the email address that we have on record, by regular mail or by posting it online. The date of receipt shall be deemed the date on which such notice is given. Notices sent to us must be delivered by email to notice@christiantherapistod.com.