Terms of Use and Professional Use Agreement
1. Introduction
Welcome to Psychotherapy Now (“Platform”). These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Platform. By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms. This Platform is intended exclusively for use by licensed mental health professionals.
2. Nature of the Platform
Psychotherapy Now is an AI-assisted interface designed to support licensed clinicians in professional training, reflective exercises, and supervised clinical interactions.
The Platform is a tool. It is not a provider of psychotherapy or medical care and does not deliver treatment, diagnosis, or clinical services. All outputs generated by the Platform are automated, informational and exploratory.
3. Eligibility
You may use the Platform only if you are a licensed mental health professional, provide proof of licensure, and agree to these Terms. Use by unlicensed individuals or independent patients is strictly prohibited.
4. Permitted Uses
4.1 Supervised Patient Use
You may use the Platform in connection with a patient only when you are present in real time and maintain full control of the interaction.
4.2 Professional Training
You may use the Platform for skill development, technique exploration, and simulation of clinical scenarios.
5. Training and Learning Experience
The therapist may use the Platform as a training or learning experience. The therapist has the option of role playing a patient or using the patient role for personal growth. The therapist has the option to direct AI to emphasize a specific psychotherapy orientation.
6. No Clinical Services Provided
The Platform does not diagnose, treat, assess risk, or provide clinical recommendations. All outputs are generated by an artificial system and do not constitute professional advice.
7. Use With Patients
If you use the Platform in connection with a patient, you must be present at all times, you must maintain full control of the interaction, and you assume full clinical and legal responsibility. The Platform functions only as an adjunct tool.
8. Data and Privacy
There is no storage of session transcripts, no PHI is asked for or recorded. The platform is HIPAA compliant. You are responsible for ensuring compliance with state laws and professional standards.
9. Professional Responsibility
You acknowledge and agree that you remain the responsible licensed professional, retain full authority over all decisions, and that the Platform does not replace your judgment.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Platform and its operators shall not be liable for decisions you make, reliance on AI-generated content, or outcomes resulting from use. All responsibility remains with you.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Platform and its operators from any claims arising out of your use of the Platform, your clinical activities, or your interpretation of outputs.
12. No Warranties
The Platform is provided “as is” and “as available.” No warranties are made regarding accuracy, reliability, or clinical usefulness.
13. Incorporation of Additional Policies
You acknowledge that additional documents are incorporated into these Terms, including the Therapist Agreement, and operational and safety policies. These documents are binding and form part of these Terms.
14. Termination
Access may be suspended or terminated if these Terms are violated, licensure is invalid or terminated, or misuse of the Platform is detected.
15. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict of law principles.
16. Acceptance
By using the Platform, you confirm that you have read and understood these Terms, agree to be bound by them, and accept full professional responsibility.