Terms of service.

Effective Date: 02/13/2026

Welcome to the Mindful Hearts Institute website (“Site”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this Site.

1. Educational Purpose Only

The content on this Site is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. Information shared through blog posts, resources, or website content is not a substitute for professional mental health care, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Viewing this Site or communicating through general contact forms does not establish a therapist-client relationship.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact your local crisis service.

2. Therapy Services & Geographic Availability

Mindful Hearts Institute provides virtual mental health counseling services to residents located in states where the clinician is licensed and legally authorized to practice. Current service areas may include:

  • Delaware

  • Florida

  • Ohio

  • Kansas

  • South Carolina

  • Texas

  • Vermont

Services are subject to licensing regulations, scope of practice laws, and clinical appropriateness. Accessing this Site does not guarantee eligibility for services.

3. No Therapeutic Relationship Through Website Use

Use of this Site, including submitting inquiries or emails, does not establish a therapeutic or clinical relationship. A formal therapeutic relationship begins only after:

  • Completion of intake procedures

  • Signed informed consent documents

  • Confirmation of licensure eligibility and appropriateness for care

4. Privacy & Electronic Communication

While reasonable efforts are made to protect your information, communication through website forms or standard email may not be fully secure. Please avoid sharing highly sensitive or confidential information through general contact forms.

Additional details regarding privacy practices may be found in the Privacy Policy.

5. Complementary & Reflective Tools

Descriptions of therapeutic approaches, including complementary or alternative reflective methods (such as imagery or symbolic reflection tools), are provided for educational purposes. These approaches are optional and are used only within a collaborative therapeutic context when clinically appropriate.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, resources, and materials — is the property of Mindful Hearts Institute unless otherwise noted. Content may not be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without written permission.

7. External Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites for educational reference. Mindful Hearts Institute is not responsible for the accuracy, policies, or content of external sites.

8. Limitation of Liability

Use of this Site is at your own risk. Mindful Hearts Institute is not liable for decisions made based on website content or for any damages arising from use or inability to use the Site.

9. Changes to Terms

These Terms of Use may be updated at any time. Continued use of the Site after updates indicates acceptance of revised terms.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Use or services, please contact:

jburtonlmhc@gmail.com
(321) 420-1887
Maitland, FL 32751