Terms of Service
Effective as of May 2026
Welcome to estherriverson.com ("Website"). This Website is owned and operated by Dr. Esther A. Riverson and her affiliated business entities ("Company," "we," "our," or "us"). By accessing, browsing, using, scheduling services through, or otherwise interacting with this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should discontinue use of the Website immediately.
These Terms govern your access to the Website, participation in coaching services, educational programs, workshops, speaking engagements, consultations, digital resources, and any other products or services offered through the Website.
Website Purpose
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The Website is intended to provide educational information, parenting resources, coaching services, speaking engagement information, event registration opportunities, and related content designed to support parents, caregivers, educators, and community members.
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All content provided on the Website is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as medical, psychological, legal, educational, or professional advice.
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Eligibility
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You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age or have the consent of a parent or legal guardian to use this Website or participate in any services offered through the Website.
By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
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Coaching and Educational Services
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The Company provides parenting coaching, educational consulting, workshops, seminars, speaking engagements, and related educational services.
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You acknowledge that coaching and educational services are collaborative in nature and that your results depend on numerous factors, including your participation, commitment, personal circumstances, and implementation of recommendations.
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The Company does not guarantee any specific outcome, result, improvement, achievement, behavioral change, academic success, family outcome, or personal development milestone.
Any examples, testimonials, success stories, or client experiences presented on the Website are illustrative only and should not be interpreted as guarantees of future results.
No Medical or Mental Health Services
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The services offered through the Website do not constitute medical treatment, mental health counseling, psychotherapy, psychiatric care, crisis intervention, diagnosis, or treatment of any medical or psychological condition.
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If you are experiencing a medical emergency, mental health crisis, abuse situation, or any circumstance requiring immediate professional intervention, you should contact emergency services or a qualified healthcare professional immediately.
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The Company does not establish a physician-patient, therapist-patient, counselor-client, or similar professional healthcare relationship through the use of this Website.
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Appointments and Scheduling
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Appointments may be scheduled through the Website, email, telephone, or approved scheduling platforms.
Appointment availability is subject to change without notice.
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The Company reserves the right to reschedule, postpone, refuse, or cancel appointments when necessary due to emergencies, illness, scheduling conflicts, safety concerns, or circumstances beyond reasonable control.
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Payments and Fees
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Fees for services, programs, workshops, speaking engagements, or consultations shall be disclosed before purchase or registration.
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All payments are due according to the payment terms provided at the time of purchase.
Unless otherwise stated in writing, payments are non-refundable once services have been rendered or digital materials have been delivered.
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The Company reserves the right to modify pricing at any time. Pricing changes shall not affect previously confirmed purchases.
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Cancellation and Rescheduling
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Clients may request to cancel or reschedule appointments by providing reasonable advance notice.
Failure to attend a scheduled appointment without notice may result in forfeiture of fees paid.
The Company reserves the right to establish additional cancellation policies for specific programs, workshops, speaking engagements, or events.
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Events and Workshops
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Registration for workshops, seminars, speaking engagements, and educational events is subject to availability.
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The Company reserves the right to modify event schedules, speakers, locations, delivery methods, or content when necessary.
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The Company may cancel events due to insufficient enrollment, safety concerns, emergencies, venue issues, or other circumstances beyond reasonable control.
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Intellectual Property
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All Website content, including text, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, audio recordings, educational materials, presentations, downloadable resources, designs, trademarks, and branding elements are the exclusive property of the Company or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may view, download, and print materials solely for your personal, non-commercial use.
You may not reproduce, distribute, publish, modify, sell, sublicense, create derivative works from, or otherwise exploit Website content without prior written permission.
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User Conduct
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You agree to use the Website in a lawful and respectful manner.
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You shall not attempt to interfere with Website operations, introduce malicious code, access restricted areas without authorization, impersonate another individual, submit false information, or engage in conduct that may harm the Website, Company, or other users.
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The Company reserves the right to suspend or terminate access for violations of these Terms.
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User Submissions
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Any information, comments, testimonials, feedback, messages, or materials submitted through the Website may be used by the Company for business purposes unless otherwise prohibited by law or agreed to in writing.
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You represent that you have the right to submit any materials you provide and that such materials do not violate the rights of any third party.
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Third-Party Services and Links
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The Website may contain links to third-party websites, booking platforms, social media platforms, payment processors, or external resources.
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The Company does not control and is not responsible for the content, policies, practices, availability, or accuracy of third-party services.
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Your interactions with third-party providers are governed by their respective terms and policies.
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Disclaimer of Warranties
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The Website and all services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
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To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, availability, reliability, and non-infringement.
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The Company does not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from harmful components.
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No Guarantee of Results
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The Company provides educational information, coaching, training, workshops, and resources designed to support personal growth, parenting development, family engagement, and related objectives. While we strive to provide high-quality guidance and practical strategies, individual circumstances vary significantly.
The Company does not guarantee any specific outcome, result, improvement, achievement, behavioral change, academic performance, family dynamic, parenting success, or other measurable benefit from the use of the Website, participation in coaching services, attendance at events, or reliance upon any information provided.
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Success depends upon numerous factors outside the Company's control, including individual effort, consistency, personal circumstances, family dynamics, participation levels, and external influences. Any testimonials, examples, case studies, or success stories presented on the Website or during services are illustrative only and should not be interpreted as a promise, guarantee, or prediction of future results.
By using the Website or participating in any service, you acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for your decisions, actions, and outcomes.
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Event Participation Assumption of Risk
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Participation in workshops, conferences, speaking engagements, webinars, community events, group sessions, and other activities offered by the Company is voluntary. Participants assume all risks associated with attendance and participation, including travel-related risks, personal injury, illness, property damage, or other unforeseen circumstances.
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To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company shall not be liable for any loss, injury, damage, expense, or claim arising from participation in any event, whether conducted in person, virtually, or through a third-party platform.
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Limitation of Liability
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To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company, its owners, employees, contractors, affiliates, agents, and representatives shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages arising from or related to your use of the Website or services.
The Company's total liability for any claim arising under these Terms shall not exceed the amount paid by the client for the specific service giving rise to the claim during the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
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Indemnification
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You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company, its owners, affiliates, employees, contractors, and representatives from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses arising from your use of the Website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.
Privacy
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Your use of the Website is also governed by the Company's Privacy Policy. By using the Website, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in that policy.
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Modifications
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The Company reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updated versions will become effective upon posting to the Website.
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Continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Governing Law
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These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to conflict of law principles.
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Any legal action arising from these Terms shall be brought exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction located within Virginia.
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Severability
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If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
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Entire Agreement
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These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior communications, understandings, and agreements relating to the subject matter herein.
