Terms of Use

Effective Date: August 5, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to barefootgroundednc.com (the “Website”), owned and operated by Barefoot and Grounded Counseling. By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this Website.

2. Informational Purposes Only (Not Medical Advice)

The content provided on this Website—including text, graphics, images, and other materials—is for informational and educational purposes only.

  • No Provider-Patient Relationship: Using this Website, reading its content, or contacting us via email does not create a therapist-client relationship. A professional relationship is only established after a formal intake and consent process is completed through our scheduling platform.
  • Not a Substitute for Treatment: The information on this Website should not be used as a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric, or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or psychological condition.

3. Emergency Situations

This Website is not designed to respond to emergencies. Barefoot and Grounded Counseling does not provide crisis intervention services through this Website or email. If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, or are in danger of harming yourself or others, immediately call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, or call/text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

4. Third-Party Links and Scheduling (Grow Therapy)

To provide secure and compliant patient services, all appointment scheduling and intake processes are managed by a third-party platform, Grow Therapy.

  • When you click links to schedule an appointment, you will leave this Website and be directed to Grow Therapy.
  • Barefoot and Grounded Counseling is not responsible for the functionality, privacy practices, or terms of use of Grow Therapy or any other third-party websites linked here. Your use of third-party platforms is strictly governed by their respective terms and policies.

5. Intellectual Property

All content, design, text, graphics, and structure on this Website are the intellectual property of Barefoot and Grounded Counseling unless otherwise noted. You may not reproduce, distribute, or transmit any part of this Website without prior written consent.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Barefoot and Grounded Counseling shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in any way connected with your use of this Website or the information contained within it. You assume full responsibility for using the information on this site.

7. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding related to this Website shall be brought exclusively in a state or federal court located in North Carolina.

8. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new Terms.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Email: info@barefootgroundednc.com