Terms of Use

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Welcome to Brown Counseling Services (“Practice,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this website (the “Site”), you agree to the following Terms of Use.

If you do not agree, please do not use this Site.

1. Informational Purposes Only

The content on this Site is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as medical, psychological, or mental health advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation.

Viewing this Site does not establish a therapist-client relationship.

2. No Therapeutic Relationship

Contacting us through this Site, including via contact forms or email, does not establish a therapeutic relationship. A client relationship is formed only after:

  • An intake process,

  • Mutual agreement to work together, and

  • Signed informed consent documentation.

3. Not for Emergencies

This Site is not monitored 24/7.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call:

  • 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)

  • 911

  • Or go to the nearest emergency room

Do not use this website or email for urgent or crisis communications.

4. Privacy and Electronic Communication Risks

While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, communications through this Site (including email or contact forms) may not be fully secure.

Please avoid submitting sensitive personal health information through unsecured forms unless explicitly stated as secure.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, logos, graphics, and materials — is the property of Brown Counseling Services unless otherwise noted. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify content without written permission.


6. Third-Party Links

This Site may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, accuracy, or content of those sites.


7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted under Idaho law, Brown Counseling Services shall not be liable for any damages arising from:

  • Use of this Site,

  • Reliance on its content,

  • Technical interruptions,

  • Or unauthorized access to transmitted information.


8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Idaho.

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.