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For Educational and Informational Purposes Only

Visiting and/or participating in this site and/or in correspondence with Kim Lorine, PhD, Licensed/Registered Psychologist and/or in correspondence with any other professional entities represented herein in no way creates a client/therapist relationship with Kim Lorine, PhD and/or any other represented professional(s) on this site. This site is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. Information placed on the web may not always be complete, up-to-date, accurate, relevant, or applicable to all situations. Always double-check and confirm that any information you find on the internet is accurate, current, and complete in regard to your specific situation, question, concern, or interests.

This web site and its agents make no promises, guarantees, representations, or warranties, expressed or implied, and assume no duty or liability with regard to the information contained herein and/or associated in any way therewith. No legal, counseling, or other professional services are being rendered and nothing is intended to provide such services or advice of any kind. The inclusion of external hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or approval of those sites or their contents. This web site (including the author of said website) bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of the external sites or for that of subsequent links. Those who visit or use this web site, links, or any other information extracted from this web site assume all risks associated therewith.

Not Medical, Mental Health, or Religious Advice

I am a Licensed Psychologist in the State of California, USA, and a Registered Psychologist in British Columbia, Canada. Although I am a Licensed/Registered Psychologist, this website is not intended to provide mental health treatment and again, does not constitute a client/therapist relationship, which will be established after an initial consult and signed consent. I do not provide diagnosis via this website. The information provided on this site is not a replacement for the therapeutic relationship in the psychotherapy relationship. The information on this website is not intended to replace medical advice. I am not a Medical Provider (Physician, Psychiatrist, Nurse Practitioner, etc.). You agree and acknowledge the I am not providing health care, medical or nutritional therapy services, or attempting to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any physical, mental or emotional issue, disease or condition. The information provided in or through my Website pertaining to your health or wellness, relationships, business/career choices, or any other aspect of your life is not intended to be a substitute for the professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by your own Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider. You agree and acknowledge that my Website is not providing medical advice, mental health advice, or religious advice in any way. Always seek the advice of your own Medical Provider and/or Mental Health Provider regarding any questions or concerns you have about your specific health. Do not disregard medical advice or delay seeking medical advice because of information you have read on this Website. Do not start or stop taking any medications without speaking to your own Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider. If you have or suspect that you have a medical or mental health problem, contact your own Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider promptly.

Personal Responsibility

You aim to accurately represent the information provided to me on or through my Website. You acknowledge that you are participating voluntarily in using my Website and that you are solely and personally responsible for your choices, actions and results, now and in the future. You accept full responsibility for the consequences of your use, or non-use, of any information provided on or through this Website, and you agree to use your own judgment and due diligence before implementing any idea, suggestion or recommendation from my Website to your life.

No Guarantees

My role and services I offer is to support and assist you in reaching your own goals, but your success depends primarily on your own effort, motivation, commitment and follow-through. I cannot predict and I do not guarantee that you will attain a particular result, and you accept and understand that results differ for each individual. Each individual’s results depend on his or her unique background, dedication, desire, motivation, actions, and numerous other factors. You fully agree that there are no guarantees as to the specific outcome or results you can expect from using the information you receive on or through this Website.  

Assumption of Risk

As with all situations, there are sometimes unknown individual risks and circumstances that can arise during use of my Website that cannot be foreseen that can influence or reduce results. You understand that any mention of any suggestion or recommendation on or through my Website is to be taken at your own risk, with no liability on my part.

Limitation of Liability

By using this Website, you agree to absolve me of any liability or loss that you or any other person may incur from use of the information that you request or receive through or on my Website. You agree that I will not be liable to you, or to any other individual, company or entity, for any type of damages, including direct, indirect, special, incidental, equitable or consequential loss or damages, for use of or reliance on my Website. You agree that I do not assume liability for accidents, delays, injuries, harm, loss, damage, death, lost profits, personal or business interruptions, misapplication of information, physical or mental disease or condition or issue, or any other type of loss or damage due to any act or default by me or anyone otherwise affiliated with my business or me, who is engaged in delivering content on or through this Website.

Indemnification and Release of Claims

You hereby fully and completely hold harmless, indemnify and release me or anyone otherwise affiliated with my business or me from any and all causes of action, allegations, suits, claims, damages, or demands whatsoever, in law or equity, that may arise in the past, present or future that is in any way related to my Website.  

No Endorsement

References or links in my Website to the information, opinions, advice, programs, products or services of any other individual, business or entity does not constitute my formal endorsement. I am merely sharing information. I am not responsible for the website content, blogs, e-mails, videos, social media, programs, products and/or services of any other person, business or entity that may be linked or referenced in my Website. Conversely, should my Website link appear in any other individual’s, business’s or entity’s website, program, product or services, it does not constitute my formal endorsement of them, their business or their website either. 

Your Privacy

I respect your privacy. By contacting me through my Website I will not sell or mishandle the information you submit, including but not limited to your name, phone number, and e-mail address.

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