Terms of Use

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of this website operated by the Northwest Institute on Intimacy ("NWIOI", "we", "us"). By using the site or submitting any form, you agree to these Terms.

What this site is

This website is an informational and intake portal for NWIOI's programs, faculty network, and continuing-education offerings. Submitting a form does not constitute admission, enrollment, a contract for services, or a faculty appointment. Acceptance into a program, the network, or the faculty is at NWIOI's discretion and is communicated separately in writing.

Acceptable use

• Provide accurate, current information when filling out any form.
• Do not impersonate another person or submit information you do not have the right to share.
• Do not attempt to disrupt the site, bypass security measures, scrape data, or submit automated traffic.
• Do not upload or link to content that is unlawful, defamatory, infringing, or that contains protected health information about identifiable third parties.

Intellectual property

Content on this site — including text, graphics, logos, and the NWIOI name — is owned by NWIOI or its licensors and is protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may view and share links to public pages, but you may not copy, republish, or use our content for commercial purposes without prior written permission.

Submissions you make

When you submit a form, you grant NWIOI a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the information you provide for the purposes of evaluating, responding to, and following up on your submission, and for our internal recordkeeping. You retain ownership of your submitted content. You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to share anything you upload (including CVs, headshots, and course materials).

No professional or clinical advice

Information on this site is for general educational and informational purposes. It is not a substitute for professional medical, mental health, legal, or financial advice. If you are in crisis, contact your local emergency services or a qualified provider.

Third-party links and services

We may link to third-party websites or rely on third-party services (such as scheduling, payment, or email tools). We don't control those services and aren't responsible for their content, terms, or privacy practices. Your use of any third-party service is at your own risk.

Disclaimers

The site is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, NWIOI and its faculty, staff, and contractors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of this site or any submission you make. Our total liability for any claim related to the site is limited to US $100.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold NWIOI harmless from any claim or demand arising out of your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the site, including reasonable attorneys' fees.

Changes to these Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time. The "last updated" date above reflects the most recent change. Continued use of the site after a change constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Washington, USA, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. The exclusive venue for any dispute is the state or federal courts located in King County, Washington.

Contact

Questions about these Terms: support@nwioi.com.