Terms & Conditions

Welcome to Marelin Dost LICSW! By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

1. Purpose of the Site

This site is intended to provide general information about our therapy services and to allow individuals to contact us for inquiries.

  • The site is not a substitute for medical, psychiatric, or emergency care.

  • No therapeutic relationship is formed simply by visiting this site or submitting a contact form.

2. No Emergency or Crisis Services

This site is not monitored for emergencies.

If you are experiencing a crisis or emergency, please call 911 or contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.

3. Therapist-Client Relationship

Submitting a contact form does not create a therapist-client relationship.

A therapeutic relationship will only be established through:

  • A formal consultation

  • A signed informed consent agreement

  • And compliance with all legal and ethical requirements for therapy in Massachusetts

4. Information You Provide

If you contact us through the site, you may voluntarily provide your:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Brief description of support needed

  • Insurance information

We will only use this information to respond to your inquiry. Please do not submit sensitive or private health information through the website. See our Privacy Policy for more details.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this site—including text, logos, graphics, and layout—is owned by Marelin Dost LLC, unless otherwise noted. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution is prohibited.

6. External Links

We may provide links to third-party websites for your convenience. These links do not imply endorsement, and we are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of the websites to which they link.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

This site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee:

  • The site will be available without interruption.

  • The information is current, complete, or error-free.

You use the site at your own risk.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Massachusetts law, we disclaim any liability for:

  • Damages arising from your use of the site

  • Errors or omissions in the content

  • Unauthorized access to or use of personal data submitted via the site

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal disputes must be resolved in courts located within Massachusetts.

Effective date: 09/28/2025