TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Embracing Joy Consulting
Last Updated: January 15, 2026

Welcome to Embracing Joy Consulting. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website, courses, digital products, and services (collectively, the "Services") operated by Embracing Joy Consulting ("Company," "we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.

 

1. ELIGIBILITY

 You must be at least 18 years of age to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

 

2. ACCOUNT REGISTRATION

To access certain features of our Services, including purchased courses, you may be required to create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate and current
  • Maintain the security and confidentiality of your login credentials
  • Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if any information provided is inaccurate, false, or violates these Terms.

 

3. SERVICES AND DIGITAL PRODUCTS

Embracing Joy Consulting offers educational content, including but not limited to:

  • Online courses and video training
  • Downloadable workbooks, guides, and PDFs
  • Webinars and live events
  • Email newsletters and communications

All Services are provided for educational and informational purposes only.


4. PURCHASES AND PAYMENT

Payment: All purchases are processed through our third-party payment processors. By making a purchase, you agree to provide valid payment information and authorize us to charge the applicable fees.

Pricing: All prices are listed in US Dollars (USD) and are subject to change without notice. The price at the time of purchase will be honored.

Access: Upon successful payment, you will receive access to your purchased digital products. Access details will be sent to the email address associated with your account.

All Sales Are Final: Due to the digital nature of our products, all sales are final. We do not offer refunds, exchanges, or credits for any purchased courses or digital products. Please review all product information carefully before purchasing.

 

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Ownership: All content included in our Services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, audio, downloadable materials, and software, is the property of Embracing Joy Consulting or its content creators and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License: Upon purchase, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the purchased content for your personal, non-commercial use only.

Restrictions: You agree NOT to:

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, or publicly display any content from our Services
  • Share your account login credentials with others
  • Resell, sublicense, or commercially exploit any content
  • Download, record, or capture video or audio content except where expressly permitted
  • Remove any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices from any content
  • Use our content to create derivative works or competing products

Violation of these restrictions may result in immediate termination of your access without refund and may subject you to legal action.

 

6. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS

Educational Content Only: The content provided through Embracing Joy Consulting is for educational and informational purposes only. Our courses, materials, and communications are designed to provide general relationship education and are not a substitute for professional therapy, counseling, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

No Therapist-Client Relationship: Purchasing a course, attending a webinar, or engaging with our content does NOT establish a therapist-client relationship between you and Melissa Divaris Thompson, LMFT, or any representative of Embracing Joy Consulting. The educational content is not therapy and should not be considered as such.

No Guarantees: While we believe our educational content can be valuable, we make no guarantees regarding specific outcomes or results. Individual results vary based on many factors, including but not limited to individual circumstances, effort, and the unique dynamics of each relationship.

Professional Help: If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, thoughts of self-harm, domestic violence, or any emergency situation, please contact a qualified mental health professional, call 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline), or go to your nearest emergency room immediately. Our educational content is not designed to address crisis situations.

Seek Professional Advice: We encourage you to seek the advice of qualified professionals for specific mental health, medical, legal, or financial concerns.

 

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Embracing Joy Consulting, its owner, employees, affiliates, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use of our Services.

In no event shall our total liability exceed the amount you paid for the specific product or service giving rise to the claim.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

 

8. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Embracing Joy Consulting, its owner, employees, affiliates, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

  • Your use of our Services
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of a third party
  • Any content you submit or share through our Services

 

9. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services that are not owned or controlled by Embracing Joy Consulting. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

We may recommend or promote third-party products as an affiliate. If you purchase through affiliate links, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. All affiliate recommendations reflect our genuine opinion of the products.

 

10. MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. Your continued use of our Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically for updates.

 

11. TERMINATION

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our Services, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

 

12. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or our Services shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New York County, New York, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

13. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Embracing Joy Consulting regarding your use of our Services and supersede any prior agreements.

15. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: [email protected]