Effective Date: October 24, 2024
These terms and conditions (the “Terms and Conditions”) govern the use of www.authenticgroundcounselling.ca (the “Site”). This Site is owned and operated by Authentic Ground Counselling. This Site is a Service and Online Shop.
By using this Site, you signify that you have read, understand and consent to these Terms and Conditions, agreeing to comply by them at all times.
Intellectual Property
All content published and made available on our Site is the property of Authentic Ground Counselling. This includes, but is not limited to images, text, logos, documents, downloadable files and anything in accordance to the organization and composition of our Site.
ACCEPTABLE USE
As a user of our Site, you agree to use our Site legally and refrain from any use of our Site for illegal purposes, and not to:
- Violate the rights of other users of our Site;
- Violate the intellectual property rights of the Site owners or any third party to the Site;
- Hack into the account of another user of the Site; or
- Act in any way that could be considered fraudulent.
If you believe you are using our Site illegally or in a manner that violates the Terms and Conditions, we reserve the right to limit, suspend or terminate your access to our Site. We also reserve the right to take any legal steps necessary to prevent you from accessing out Site.
Accounts
When you create an account on our Site, you agree to the following:
- You are solely responsible for your account and the security and privacy of your account, including passwords or sensitive information attached to that account; and
- All personal information you provide to us through your account is up to date, accurate, and truthful and that you will update your personal information if it changes.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you are using our Site illegally or if you violate these Terms and Conditions.
Sale of Goods and Services
These Terms and Conditions govern the sale of goods and services available on our Site.
The following goods are available on our Site:
- Individual Therapy;
- Therapeutic Art Services
- Online Courses; and
- Online Workshops and Webinars.
The following services are available on our Site:
- Clinical Counselling
- Therapeutic Art and Talk Therapy
- Online Courses and Resources
For online courses and resources, the services will be paid for in full when services are ordered. For Clinical Counselling/Talk Therapy, services will be paid in full immediately after receiving the service.
These Terms and Conditions apply to all the goods and services that are displayed on our Site at the time you access it. All information, descriptions, or images that we provide about our goods and services are as accurate as possible. However, we are not legally bound by such information, descriptions, or images as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of all goods and services we provide. You agree to purchase goods and services from our Site at your own risk.
We reserve the right to modify, reject or cancel your order whenever it becomes necessary. If we cancel your order and have already processed your payment, we will give you a refund equal to the amount you paid. You agree that it is your responsibility to monitor your payment instrument to verify receipt of any refund.
Payments
We accept the following payment methods on our Site:
- Credit Card; and
- PayPal.
By providing us with your payment information, you authorize our use of and access to the payment instrument you have chosen to use. By providing us with your payment information, you authorize us to charge the amount due to this payment instrument.
If you believe your payment has violated any law or these Terms and Conditions, we reserve the right to cancel or reverse your transaction.
refunds
Refunds for Goods: All goods sold on our Site are non-refundable.
Refunds for Services: Purchases of any online courses, workshops, or webinars are non-refundable.
Consumer protection law
Where the Business Practice and Consumer Protection Act, or any other consumer protection legislation in your jurisdiction applies and cannot be excluded, these Terms and Conditions will not limit your legal rights and remedies under that legislation. These Terms and Conditions will be read subject to the mandatory provisions of that legislation. If there is a conflict between these Terms and Conditions and that legislation, the mandatory provisions of the legislation will apply.
Limitation of liability
Authentic Ground Counselling and our directors, employees, subsidiaries, and affiliates will not be liable for any actions, claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses including legal fees from your use of the Site.
indemnity
Except where prohibited by law, by using this Site you indemnify and hold harmless Authentic Ground Counselling and our directors, employees, subsidiaries, and affiliates from any actions, claims, losses, damages, liabilities and expenses including legal fees arising out of your use of our Site or your violation of these Terms and Condition.
Applicable Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia.
Additional Terms
All of the information in the blog, online courses, workshops and webinars are for general purposes only and does not replace the professional advise from a Doctor, Psychiatrist, Psychologist, or other mental health professional.
Serverability
If at any time any of the provisions set forth in these Terms and Conditions are found to be inconsistent or invalid under applicable laws, those provisions will be deemed void and will be removed from these Terms and Conditions. All other provisions will bot be affected by the removal and the rest of these Terms and Conditions will still be considered valid.
Changes
These Terms and Conditions may be amended at any time in order to maintain compliance with the law and to reflect any changes to the way we operate at our Site and the way we expect users to behave on our Site. You are bound by any such revisions, therefore it is advised that you review this page from time to time to be aware of any such revisions.
Contact details
Please contact us if you have any question or concerns. Our contact details are listed below:
jacqueline@authenticgroundcounselling.ca
You can also contact us through the contact form available on our Site.

