Orange County Eating Disorder Therapist Group

oceatingdisorders.com

Effective Date: March 5, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to the website of Orange County Eating Disorder Therapist Group (“we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website located at oceatingdisorders.com (the “Site”) and the services described herein.

By accessing, browsing, or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Site immediately.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Site after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Description of Services

Orange County Eating Disorder Therapist Group provides outpatient mental health therapy, nutrition counseling, and related clinical services for individuals affected by eating disorders, including but not limited to anorexia nervosa, atypical anorexia, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, and OSFED. Our services include:

Individual therapy (in-person and telehealth)
Group therapy
Family-based treatment (FBT) and family therapy
Nutrition therapy and dietary counseling
Intake assessments and free 15-minute consultations
Care coordination with other healthcare providers

Our clinical services are provided by licensed therapists, registered dietitians, and supervised clinical associates operating under applicable California professional licensing laws.

3. Not an Emergency Service

IMPORTANT: Our website and services are not intended for medical emergencies. If you are experiencing a medical or psychiatric emergency, including but not limited to suicidal ideation, self-harm, or an immediate threat to your safety or the safety of others, please call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

Our Site provides general information about eating disorder treatment and our practice. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition.

4. Eligibility

The Site is intended for individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years of age. If you are under 18, you may only use the Site with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian. We provide clinical services to adolescents (typically age 12 and older) with appropriate parental or guardian consent as required by California law.

By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms or, if you are a minor, that your parent or legal guardian has consented to these Terms on your behalf.

5. User Conduct

When using the Site, you agree to:

Use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
Provide accurate and truthful information when submitting inquiries, consultation requests, or contact forms
Respect the privacy and confidentiality of other clients and staff
Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, server, or any systems or networks connected to the Site
Not use the Site to transmit any malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
Not use any automated system, including robots, spiders, or scrapers, to access the Site without our prior written permission
Not impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
Not engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Site or its servers and networks

6. Appointments, Cancellations, and Fees

6.1 Scheduling

Appointments may be scheduled by contacting our office at (949) 473-7907 or through our website’s scheduling features. Scheduling a consultation or appointment through the Site does not guarantee the availability of a specific provider, time, or date.

6.2 Cancellation Policy

We require a minimum of 24 hours’ notice for appointment cancellations or rescheduling. Late cancellations (less than 24 hours) or missed appointments (“no-shows”) may be subject to a cancellation fee. The specific cancellation fee will be communicated to you during the intake process and is outlined in your client agreement.

6.3 Fees and Payment

We are an out-of-network provider. Fees for our services will be disclosed prior to the commencement of treatment. We accept payment via major credit cards, HSA/FSA, and other forms as communicated during intake. We provide superbills and clinical summaries that you may submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Sliding-scale options may be available based on financial need.

You are responsible for payment of all fees associated with services rendered, regardless of insurance reimbursement outcomes.

7. Telehealth Services

We offer telehealth services to individuals located in the State of California via secure, HIPAA-compliant video platforms. By using our telehealth services, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

Telehealth involves the delivery of healthcare services using electronic communications and is subject to the same standard of care as in-person services
There are potential risks associated with telehealth, including but not limited to technology failures, interruptions in service, and limitations on the therapist’s ability to observe non-verbal cues
You are responsible for ensuring a private, quiet, and safe environment for your telehealth sessions
You must be physically located in the State of California at the time of each telehealth session
Telehealth sessions are not recorded unless you provide explicit written consent

A separate informed consent for telehealth may be required prior to your first telehealth session.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio and video clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of Orange County Eating Disorder Therapist Group or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may access and use the Site and its content solely for personal, non-commercial, informational purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Site without our prior written consent, except as follows:

You may temporarily store copies of materials in RAM incidental to your accessing and viewing those materials
You may store files that are automatically cached by your web browser for display enhancement purposes
You may print or download one copy of a reasonable number of pages of the Site for your own personal, non-commercial use

9. Disclaimers

9.1 Website Content Disclaimer

The information provided on the Site is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The Site does not create a therapist-client relationship between you and Orange County Eating Disorder Therapist Group or any of its clinicians.

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information on the Site is accurate and up to date, but we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the Site for any purpose.

9.2 No Guarantee of Results

While we are committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based care, we cannot and do not guarantee specific outcomes from our treatment services. Recovery from eating disorders is a complex and individualized process, and results vary from person to person.

9.3 Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED ON OR THROUGH THE SITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY CALIFORNIA LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ORANGE COUNTY EATING DISORDER THERAPIST GROUP, ITS CLINICIANS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO:

Your access to, use of, or inability to access or use the Site
Any conduct or content of any third party on the Site
Any content obtained from the Site
Unauthorized access to, use of, or alteration of your transmissions or content

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

Nothing in these Terms shall limit or exclude our liability for gross negligence, willful misconduct, fraud, or any liability that cannot be limited or excluded under California law.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Orange County Eating Disorder Therapist Group, its clinicians, officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Site; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any rights of a third party; or (d) your submission of any content or information to the Site.

12. Third-Party Links and Resources

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We provide these links as a convenience to you and for informational purposes only. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of those websites.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Orange County, California, and you hereby irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

13.2 Informal Resolution

Before initiating any formal legal proceedings, you agree to first contact us and attempt to resolve any dispute informally for a period of at least thirty (30) days. Most concerns can be resolved quickly and satisfactorily through direct communication.

13.3 Limitation on Claims

Any cause of action or claim you may have arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site must be commenced within one (1) year after the cause of action accrues; otherwise, such cause of action or claim is permanently barred, to the extent permitted by law.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or if modification is not possible, shall be severed from these Terms. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any separate clinical consent forms or agreements executed in connection with our services, constitute the entire agreement between you and Orange County Eating Disorder Therapist Group regarding the use of the Site. These Terms supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Site.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to modify or supersede the terms of any client services agreement, informed consent form, or Notice of Privacy Practices that you may execute in connection with receiving clinical services from us. In the event of a conflict between these Terms and any such clinical agreement, the clinical agreement shall control with respect to the provision of clinical services.

16. California-Specific Provisions

Under California Civil Code Section 1789.3, California users of the Site are entitled to the following specific consumer rights notice:

Complaint Assistance. The Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs may be contacted in writing at 1625 North Market Boulevard, Suite N 112, Sacramento, California 95834, or by telephone at (800) 952-5210.

In accordance with California Business and Professions Code Sections 2290.5 et seq., telehealth services are provided subject to all applicable California laws governing the practice of psychotherapy and nutrition counseling via electronic means.

Clients receiving therapy services have the right to file a complaint with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences at (916) 574-7830 or www.bbs.ca.gov if they believe their therapist has acted in an unprofessional manner.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us: