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Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: March 2026

Welcome to Friendly Counseling. This platform is owned and operated by Valley Life Improvement Center DBA Friendly Counseling, located at 17415 Mayerling St., Granada Hills, California, United States.

By accessing or using this platform, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the platform.

1. About Our Services

Friendly Counseling is a nonprofit organization that provides:

  • Free educational resources
  • Practical tools and learning materials
  • Optional peer support and guidance

Our content is designed to help individuals improve emotional well-being, communication, and personal development.

Important: We are not a medical or licensed therapy provider. Our services are for educational and informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical care.

2. Peer Support and Counseling

We may offer optional support sessions through trained volunteers.

  • These sessions are non-professional, educational, and guidance-based only
  • They do not include diagnosis, treatment, or licensed therapy
  • Results are not guaranteed, and experiences may vary

We offer an initial session free of charge. Additional sessions may be offered for a fee, but participation is always optional.

We strongly encourage users to first explore our free resources, tools, and materials available on the platform.

3. Not for Emergencies

This platform and any services offered are not suitable for emergencies.

If you are:

  • In crisis
  • Thinking about harming yourself or others
  • Experiencing a medical or mental health emergency

You must immediately contact your local emergency services or a qualified professional.

4. Third-Party Links and Resources

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites, services, or products.

  • These external resources may be free or paid
  • We are not responsible for their content, pricing, accuracy, or practices
  • We do not control or guarantee any third-party services

Unless explicitly stated on our platform:

  • We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with any third-party providers

If you find any incorrect, harmful, or inappropriate links, please contact us so we can review and address the issue.

5. Use of Platform Content

All materials on this platform are provided for personal, non-commercial use only.

You may:

  • Read, download, and use materials for personal development

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, or distribute content for commercial purposes
  • Modify or misuse content in a misleading way

All content remains the intellectual property of Friendly Counseling unless otherwise stated.

6. No Guarantees

While we aim to provide helpful and accurate information:

  • We do not guarantee results or outcomes
  • Information may not apply to every individual situation
  • Use of the platform and its content is at your own discretion

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

Friendly Counseling is not liable for:

  • Any decisions you make based on our content
  • Any outcomes from using our resources or services
  • Any issues arising from third-party websites or services

Your use of this platform is entirely at your own risk.

8. Payments (If Applicable)

Some optional services may be offered for a fee.

  • Pricing will be clearly communicated before any payment
  • Payments are voluntary and not required to access free resources
  • We may update pricing at any time without notice

9. User Responsibilities

By using this platform, you agree:

  • To use it only for lawful purposes
  • Not to misuse, disrupt, or attempt to harm the platform
  • Not to rely on the platform as a substitute for professional care

10. Privacy

Your use of this platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

We are committed to protecting your information and maintaining transparency in how data is handled.

11. Modifications

We may update these Terms at any time.

Changes become effective upon posting. Continued use of the platform means you accept the updated Terms.

12. Contact

If you have questions, concerns, or wish to report an issue, please contact:

Email: info@friendlycounseling.org

Cell: 310 359 3033

Landline: 818 831 6645

13. Legal

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States.

14. Final Disclaimer

Friendly Counseling provides educational support only.

We do not:

  • Provide medical or clinical diagnoses
  • Replace licensed professionals
  • Guarantee specific results

If you need professional help, please consult a qualified provider.

Additionally: We do not provide crisis counseling or emergency support.