Terms of Use

Last updated: 22 December 2025

By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this site.


1. Purpose of This Website

This website is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.

The content on this site is intended to:

  • Share research, publications, commentary, and media related to family law, child custody, divorce, and parental alienation
  • Provide general educational information for the public, professionals, and the media

This website does not provide individualized advice, diagnosis, treatment, or professional services.


2. No Professional Relationship

Use of this website does not create:

  • A psychologist–patient relationship
  • A therapist–client relationship
  • A doctor–patient relationship
  • A legal, professional, or advisory relationship of any kind

Although Dr. Richard Warshak is a licensed psychologist, he is not acting in the capacity of a treating psychologist or psychotherapist through this website.

No content on this site should be interpreted as psychotherapy, counseling, clinical treatment, or a substitute for professional care.


3. Not Medical, Psychological, or Legal Advice

The information provided on this website:

  • Is not medical advice
  • Is not psychological or mental health treatment
  • Is not legal advice

You should not rely on this site as a substitute for consultation with qualified professionals such as:

  • Licensed mental health providers
  • Medical professionals
  • Attorneys or legal counsel

If you are experiencing emotional distress, mental health concerns, or a crisis, please seek assistance from an appropriate professional or emergency service.


4. Services Described on the Website

Any services referenced on this site (including consultation, education, media commentary, or expert involvement) are non-therapeutic in nature unless explicitly stated otherwise in a separate, written agreement.

No services are provided through the website itself.


5. Accuracy and Limitations of Information

While reasonable efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, content may:

  • Be incomplete
  • Become outdated over time
  • Reflect general principles rather than specific circumstances

No warranties or representations are made regarding the completeness, accuracy, or applicability of the content.


6. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, images, graphics, logos, and documents, is the property of Dr. Richard Warshak, Ph.D., unless otherwise stated.

You may:

  • View and share content for personal, educational, or non-commercial use

You may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, or modify content for commercial purposes without written permission

7. Third-Party Links and Content

This website may include links to third-party websites, publications, or media.

  • These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only
  • We do not control or endorse the content or privacy practices of third-party sites

Visiting third-party websites is at your own risk.


8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of, or reliance on, this website
  • This includes direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

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


9. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.


10. Changes to These Terms

These Terms of Use may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.


11. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:

Email: doc@warshak.com