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7 Cups Listing Service Terms of Service for Professionals

Effective Date: November 6, 2024

Thank you for being part of the 7 Cups Listing Service, a platform aimed at connecting users with mental health professionals. By joining our Listing Service, you agree to the following terms and conditions.

By accessing or using the 7 Cups Professional Listing Service, users also agree to abide by the General Terms of Service of 7 Cups. Please review these terms to understand the full scope of your rights and obligations when using our website and services.

1. Eligibility and Professional Standards

  • Licensed and Qualified Professionals: Only licensed mental health professionals and recognized support organizations may be listed. By agreeing to these terms, you certify that all information provided, including credentials and licenses, is accurate and current.

  • Standards of Care: Professionals listed in the 7 Cups Listing Service are expected to adhere to the highest ethical standards and best practices as outlined by their governing professional bodies. All interactions with users must comply with applicable legal and ethical guidelines.

2. Listing Service Use and Listing Guidelines

  • Public Listing Service: Listings are provided as a resource to connect users with mental health professionals. Listing in the Listing Service does not imply endorsement by 7 Cups, and we make no guarantee of referrals or user engagement.

  • Profile Accuracy: You are responsible for maintaining accurate information on your profile, including qualifications, services offered, and contact information. Inaccurate or misleading information may result in removal from the Listing Service.

  • Scope of Services: The 7 Cups Listing Service is solely a listing resource and does not provide oversight, endorsement, or management of the therapeutic or consultative services provided by listed professionals.

3. User Interaction and Professional Conduct

  • Code of Conduct: All professionals listed must engage with users respectfully, following the ethical standards and codes of conduct relevant to their professional practice. Professionals are expected to provide information clearly and transparently, without misleading statements.

  • Privacy and Confidentiality: You agree to respect the confidentiality and privacy of any individuals who contact you through the 7 Cups Listing Service, as per professional standards and applicable privacy laws.

4. Indemnification and Limitation of Liability

  • Liability Disclaimer: The 7 Cups Listing Service serves as a Listing Service platform only. 7 Cups does not verify individual practices, backgrounds, or outcomes of listed professionals. By using this platform, you agree that 7 Cups is not liable for any outcomes arising from interactions between professionals and users.

  • Indemnity: By listing in the Listing Service, you agree to indemnify and hold 7 Cups harmless from any claims, liabilities, or expenses arising from your participation, actions, or interactions resulting from your listing.

5. Listing Service Maintenance and Right to Modify

  • Removal or Modification of Listings: 7 Cups reserves the right to modify or remove listings at its discretion, particularly if there are complaints, non-compliance issues, or violations of these Terms of Service.

  • Updating the Terms of Service: 7 Cups may update these terms periodically. Professionals will be notified of any significant changes, and continued participation in the Listing Service indicates acceptance of the updated terms.

6. Opt-Out and Removal Requests

  • Removing Your Listing: If you wish to remove your listing from the 7 Cups Listing Service, please contact us via our LinkedIn page. We will process removal requests promptly.

Privacy and Data Use

  • Data Protection: 7 Cups respects the privacy of all professionals and users. Listing Service information is used only for the purpose of connecting users with mental health professionals and will not be sold or shared beyond this purpose without your consent.

  • User Data Responsibility: As a listed professional, you agree to follow applicable privacy laws when handling any user data acquired through Listing Service inquiries.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

  • No Warranties on Information or Services: 7 Cups cannot and does not provide any warranties related to the information contained in or the services resulting from any mental health care providers or facilities listed in the 7 Cups Listing Service. All information accessed through the 7 Cups Listing Service is provided "AS IS," without any warranty, express or implied, including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

  • Verification and Competence: 7 Cups does not examine, determine, or warrant the competence of any mental health care provider, therapist, or other type of service provider or facility listed in the 7 Cups Listing Service. 7 Cups does not guarantee that the listed professionals are currently or properly licensed. Users are encouraged to contact their respective State Professional Licensing Board or appropriate licensing authority to verify the credentials and licensure of any mental health provider, service provider, or facility.

  • Listing Service Usage and Liability: Use of the 7 Cups Listing Service to locate, contact, or receive services from a provider or facility is wholly voluntary. 7 Cups assumes no liability for any services rendered by listed professionals or organizations. In no event shall 7 Cups be liable for any damages incurred by users of the 7 Cups Listing Service, whether resulting from reliance on information within the Listing Service or interactions with listed providers.

8. No Professional-Client Relationship

  • Non-Establishment of Professional-Client Relationship: By using the 7 Cups Listing Service, no professional-client, counselor-client, therapist-client, or any other professional relationship is formed with 7 Cups or any of its representatives. The Listing Service is purely a resource for information and connecting users with professionals, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for direct professional advice or treatment. All communications, advice, or services are strictly between the user and the listed provider.

9. User Responsibility and Assumption of Risk

  • User Responsibility: Users acknowledge that selecting a mental health provider or other professional from the 7 Cups Listing Service is their sole responsibility. 7 Cups encourages all users to perform due diligence before engaging with any listed provider and to consult directly with licensing boards or relevant authorities as needed.

  • Assumption of Risk: Users understand that their use of the Listing Service and subsequent engagement with any listed professional or service is at their own risk. 7 Cups disclaims any liability for issues, losses, or damages arising from any professional services initiated through the Listing Service.

10. Indemnification

  • User Indemnification: Users agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless 7 Cups, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from their use of the Listing Service or any service provided by a listed professional. This includes but is not limited to claims arising from negligent acts, omissions, or misconduct by listed providers.

11. Modification or Removal of Listings

  • Listing Service Listing Changes: 7 Cups reserves the right to add, modify, or remove listings at its sole discretion. Providers who wish to be removed from the Listing Service should contact 7 Cups directly via LinkedIn to request the removal of their listing.