Terms of Service

Last updated: April 10, 2026

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the website at mariliarellano.com ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

Services Described

This website provides information about the psychotherapy services offered by Marilia Arellano, a licensed therapist. The Site is intended for informational purposes and to facilitate scheduling of consultations. It does not constitute therapy, medical advice, or a therapist–client relationship.

No Therapist–Client Relationship

Visiting this website, submitting a contact form, or scheduling a free consultation does not establish a therapist–client relationship. A therapeutic relationship is only established through a formal agreement, completion of intake paperwork, and mutual consent to begin treatment.

Not a Substitute for Emergency Services

This website and my services are not a substitute for emergency care. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. You may also contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

Scheduling and Cancellation

Appointments are scheduled through the SimplePractice (ClientSecure) platform. Specific cancellation and no-show policies will be provided during the intake process and are governed by the informed consent agreement signed prior to beginning therapy.

Fees and Payment

Session fees and accepted payment methods will be discussed during the initial consultation and outlined in the informed consent agreement. Fees are subject to change with reasonable notice.

Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, images, graphics, and design — is the property of Marilia Arellano and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any content from this Site without prior written permission.

Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., SimplePractice). I am not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party sites.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. I do not guarantee that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Marilia Arellano shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of or inability to use this website.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Changes to These Terms

I reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please email me at marili@mariliarellano.com.