Terms of Use

Effective Date: December 11, 2025

Website: https://www.mentalessence.org

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the website operated by Mental Essence Counseling, PLLC (“we,” “our,” “us”).

By continuing to use this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website immediately.

1. Permitted Use

You agree to use this website for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes only. You agree not to engage in any behavior or activity that:

  • Violates any applicable local, state, or federal laws or regulations

  • Harms, exploits, or attempts to exploit minors

  • Interferes with, disrupts, or attempts to gain unauthorized access to the website, its servers, or data

  • Attempts to use automated scripts, bots, or other unauthorized tools to access or interact with the website

2. Intellectual Property

All content on this website including but not limited to text, graphics, images, videos, logos, icons, downloadable materials, and design elements is the exclusive property of Mental Essence Counseling, PLLC and is protected by U.S. copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any website content without our prior written consent.

3. No Warranty

The website and all information provided on it are offered “as is” and “as available” without any warranties, express or implied. Mental Essence Counseling, PLLC makes no guarantees regarding:

  • Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of information

  • Continuous or uninterrupted website access

  • Security or error-free functionality

All use of the website is at your own risk.

4. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Mental Essence Counseling, PLLC and Acura Blaylock, LPC-Associate disclaim any liability for damages arising out of or related to your use of this website. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

  • Loss of data, profits, revenue, or goodwill

  • Technical issues, delays, interruptions, or security breaches

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the website is to stop using it.

5. Not a Substitute for Professional Care

Information on this website including blog posts, social media content, articles, downloadable materials, or resources is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute:

  • Mental health treatment

  • A therapeutic relationship

  • Professional advice

Viewing this website does not establish a counselor–client relationship.

6. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Any changes become effective immediately upon posting. Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of the updated terms.

7. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

8. Contact Information

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

Acura Blaylock, MS, LPC-Associate
Mental Essence Counseling, PLLC
📧 Email: acurablaylock@mentalessence.org
🌐 Website: https://www.mentalessence.org