Workshop Terms of Agreement
By registering for and participating in the workshop provided by Mathews Counseling, PLLC (the "Workshop"), you agree to the following terms and conditions:
1. Confidentiality
While efforts will be made to maintain a safe and respectful environment, confidentiality cannot be guaranteed in a group setting. Participants are encouraged to respect the privacy of others and refrain from sharing personal information disclosed during the Workshop outside of the group.
2. No Therapy Relationship
The Workshop is an educational and personal growth experience designed to provide tools and strategies to improve relationships. It is not therapy, counseling, or a substitute for professional mental health treatment. Participation in the Workshop does not establish a therapist-client relationship between participants and Dr. Adam Mathews or any representative of Mathews Counseling, PLLC.
3. Personal Responsibility
Participants are responsible for their own actions, decisions, and well-being during and after the Workshop. Any changes or decisions made as a result of participating in the Workshop are solely the responsibility of the participants.
4. Release of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to release, indemnify, and hold harmless Dr. Adam Mathews, Mathews Counseling, PLLC, and its employees, agents, and representatives from any and all liability, claims, demands, or causes of action arising out of or related to your participation in the Workshop. This includes, but is not limited to, claims for personal injury, emotional distress, or economic loss.
5. No Guarantees
While the Workshop aims to provide helpful insights and strategies, results are not guaranteed. The outcomes of the Workshop depend on various factors, including participant engagement and application of the materials.
6. Respect and Safety
Participants are expected to act respectfully and contribute to creating a safe space for all attendees. Threatening behavior, including but not limited to demeaning comments, physical violence, or any form of harassment, will not be tolerated. Mathews Counseling, PLLC reserves the right to remove any participant engaging in such behavior from the Workshop without a refund.
7. Eligibility
- The Workshop is not recommended for couples who have recently discovered an affair or for couples experiencing physical violence or domestic abuse of any kind. Such situations require more individualized and intensive therapeutic interventions than can be provided in this setting. Couples facing these circumstances are strongly encouraged to seek professional therapy tailored to their needs. If these issues are present, participation in the Workshop is prohibited.
- Participants are required to meet with Dr. Adam Mathews for a pre-workshop screening. This screening must be completed to attend the Workshop. Additionally, participants must complete their pre-workshop assessments no later than 48 hours prior to the Workshop date. Failure to complete these requirements will result in forfeiture of participation.
- Participants must be at least 18 years of age. The Workshop is designed for couples, and both partners must register and attend together.
8. Payment and Cancellation Policy
- Payment for the Workshop is required in full at the time of registration.
- Cancellations made more than 14 days before the Workshop will receive a full refund, minus a $50 administrative fee.
- Cancellations made within 14 days of the Workshop are non-refundable.
9. Modification or Cancellation
Mathews Counseling, PLLC reserves the right to modify or cancel the Workshop due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, registered participants will receive a full refund of the registration fee.
10. Acceptance of Terms
By signing below, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these terms and conditions. You acknowledge that participation in the workshop is contingent upon acceptance of these terms, including the requirements for the pre-workshop screening and assessment completion. Your signature indicates your agreement to these terms and your commitment to creating a positive and respectful workshop environment.
Contact Information For questions or concerns regarding these terms, please contact Mathews Counseling, PLLC at:
Mathews Counseling, PLLC
1006 Lamond, Suite A
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: (919) 587-8018
Email: info@mathewscounseling.net