Terms and Conditions

Know the Conditions Around Using PsycheShare

By accessing or using our website ("PsycheShare," "we," "our," or "us"), you agree to these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully, as they outline your rights and responsibilities when using our services. If you do not agree to these Terms, please refrain from using PsycheShare.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using PsycheShare, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use our website.

These Terms apply to all users, including:

  • Visitors reading our blog and browsing therapist listings.

  • Individuals submitting personal stories or blog content.

  • Therapists applying to be listed or already listed on our directory.

  • Donors and subscribers.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use PsycheShare. If you are a minor in your jurisdiction, you must have parental or guardian consent to access the site and its features.

Therapists applying for listing must:

  • Be at least 18 years old.

  • Be licensed or certified mental health professionals.

  • Agree to provide accurate and up-to-date credentials and documentation.

3. Use of the Website

3.1. Permitted Uses
You may use PsycheShare for personal, non-commercial purposes such as reading content, sharing stories, contacting listed therapists, or submitting therapist applications.

3.2. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:

  • Violate any laws or regulations.

  • Post content that is false, misleading, defamatory, harassing, hateful, obscene, or invasive of privacy.

  • Submit unauthorized or copyrighted material.

  • Attempt to access restricted areas or use automated means to scrape data.

  • Use our platform to promote illegal or unethical services.

  • Misrepresent your identity or qualifications.

  • Upload harmful code or engage in activities that harm the site’s operation or users.

4. User-Generated Content

4.1. Content Submission
Users may post stories, comments, and other content. By submitting content, you grant PsycheShare a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, display, distribute, and modify your content in connection with the platform.

4.2. Your Responsibility
You are solely responsible for your submissions. You agree your content will not:

  • Infringe on the rights of others.

  • Contain health misinformation or unverified claims.

  • Violate any legal or ethical standards.

4.3. Content Moderation
We reserve the right to monitor, edit, or remove content at our sole discretion to ensure compliance with our Terms or to protect the integrity of the community.

5. Therapist Listings

5.1. Application and Fees
Therapists may apply to be listed on PsycheShare. A non-refundable application fee of $120 is required and covers:

  • Review of your credentials and application.

  • First-year listing upon approval.

Annual renewal of your listing also incurs a $120 fee, due on or before the anniversary of your approval date.

5.2. Listing Approval
PsycheShare reserves the right to accept or reject therapist applications at its sole discretion. All submitted credentials must be truthful and verifiable.

5.3. Responsibilities of Listed Therapists

  • Ensure your profile is accurate and updated.

  • Act professionally and ethically in interactions with users.

  • Understand that PsycheShare does not vet client-therapist interactions and bears no responsibility for outcomes from consultations.

5.4. Visibility and Client Engagement
Being listed on PsycheShare does not guarantee that users or clients will contact, engage, or hire you. Listing on the platform only makes your profile available to site visitors, and the decision to reach out lies solely with users.

We do not provide leads, marketing services, or client acquisition services. Therapists are encouraged to ensure their profiles are compelling, accurate, and professional to increase their visibility and credibility.

PsycheShare is not liable for any loss of business, income, or opportunity related to being listed or not receiving inquiries.

5.5. Removal of Listings
We may remove or suspend any therapist profile if:

  • Credentials cannot be verified.

  • Ethical complaints or misconduct arise.

  • Payment for renewal is not received on time.

6. Donations

6.1. Purpose
Donations are voluntary and support PsycheShare’s operational costs and content moderation efforts. Donations do not entitle donors to editorial control or special privileges.

6.2. Payment Processing
All donations are processed securely through third-party platforms. By donating, you agree to their terms of service.

Donations are non-refundable.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1. Ownership
All original content (excluding user-generated content), features, design elements, logos, and trademarks are owned by PsycheShare and protected by intellectual property laws.

7.2. User Content License
You retain ownership of your content, but grant PsycheShare a license as described in Section 4.1.

You may not copy, reproduce, or republish PsycheShare’s proprietary content without written permission.

8. Third-Party Services

PsycheShare may include links to external sites or services. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party platforms, including those of listed therapists.

9. Privacy and Security

Please refer to our [Privacy Policy] for details on how we collect, use, and protect your data.

We employ security measures to protect user data but cannot guarantee complete protection against unauthorized access or breaches.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, PsycheShare and its operators, partners, affiliates, and staff shall not be liable for:

  • Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

  • Losses resulting from reliance on content or therapist interactions.

  • Content errors, interruptions, or data loss.

Your use of the website is at your own risk.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless PsycheShare, its staff, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, or demands arising from:

  • Your use of the site.

  • Your submitted content.

  • Any interaction or dispute between you and a therapist listed on the site.

12. Termination of Access

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to any part of the website, at our sole discretion, without notice, if you:

  • Violate these Terms.

  • Engage in conduct harmful to PsycheShare or its users.

13. Changes to These Terms

PsycheShare may revise these Terms from time to time. Any updates will be posted here with a revised effective date. Continued use of the site constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Ghana. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of competent jurisdiction within Ghana.

15. Contact Us

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

Email: info@psycheshare.com