TERMS OF USE

Effective Date: 7/11/2025

Welcome to Little Lantern Counseling, PLLC, littlelanterncounseling.com (“Website”, “Site”). This website is owned and operated by Christie Maether, LMHC-D. By using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this Site, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

2. Who We Are

Little Lantern Counseling, PLLC, based in New York State, provides information and services related to mental health counseling. Use of this Site does not establish a therapist-client relationship unless and until one is formally initiated.

3. Not Medical or Emergency Advice

The content provided on this Site is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, and design, is the intellectual property of Little Lantern Counseling, PLLC  unless otherwise stated and may not be copied or used without written permission.

5. User Conduct

By using this Site, you agree not to:

  • Post or transmit any unlawful, threatening, or defamatory content

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site

  • Use the Site for any fraudulent or unlawful purpose

Any resources, services, products, or tools we provide for you, either directly or indirectly, you agree to use these resources only for the purposes intended as permitted by (a) the terms of this policy and (b) applicable laws, regulations, and generally accepted online practices or guidelines. Any attempt to copy, duplicate, reproduce, sell, trade, or resell these materials is strictly prohibited.

By using our website, you understand and agree that all resources we provide are “as is” and “as available”. This means that we do not represent or warrant to you that the use of our resources will (a) meet your needs or requirements, (b) be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or free from errors, (c) be accurate or reliable, or (d) be repaired or corrected, if there are defects in the operation or functionality. 

6. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Little Lantern Counseling, PLLC shall not be liable for any damages resulting from the use or inability to use the Site, or from any content posted on the Site.

8. Termination of Use

You agree that we may, at our sole discretion, suspend or terminate your access to all or part of our website and resources with or without notice and for any reason, including, without limitation, breach of this User Agreement. Any suspected illegal, fraudulent or abusive activity may be grounds for terminating your relationship and may be referred to appropriate law enforcement authorities. Upon suspension or termination, your right to use the resources we provide will immediately cease, and we reserve the right to remove or delete any information that you may have on file with us, including any account or login information.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York. Any disputes shall be resolved in the appropriate courts located in New York.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to change these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.