Disclaimer

Effective Date: October 15, 2025

The Joy of Becoming, DBA Ashes Plus Grace, PLLC (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) provides this Website Disclaimer (“Disclaimer”) to govern your access to and use of www.joyofbecoming.com and any related content, functionality, or services offered on or through the Website (collectively, the “Website”).

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by this Disclaimer, along with our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

1. Educational and Informational Purposes Only

All information on this Website—including blog posts, webinars, downloadable resources, emails, e-newsletters, social media content, and other communications—is provided solely for educational and informational purposes. It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

2. Not Medical, Mental Health, or Other Professional Advice

Although licensed professionals contribute to the Website’s content, the information provided does not constitute medical, psychological, clinical, counseling, legal, financial, or other professional advice.
Nothing on this Website creates a duty of care or replaces consultation with a qualified professional familiar with your personal circumstances.
Always seek individualized guidance from your physician, therapist, or another licensed professional before making decisions that affect your health or well-being.

3. No Therapist–Client Relationship

Use of this Website—including application of any suggestions or materials—does not establish a therapist–client or professional–client relationship with the Company or its professionals.
A professional relationship is formed only when both parties have mutually agreed in writing to services, completed intake documentation, and finalized fee arrangements.

4. Crisis, Emergencies, and Safety

This Website is not monitored for crisis support and should not be used in emergencies.
If you are in crisis or considering harming yourself or others, please call 911 (or your local emergency number), visit your nearest emergency room, or contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) for immediate help.

5. User’s Personal Responsibility

By using this Website, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your choices and outcomes. You agree to use your best judgment and verify information before acting on it. The Company is not liable for your use or non-use of the information provided.

6. No Guarantees

We strive to offer helpful and accurate information, but we do not guarantee any specific results, improvements, or outcomes from using this Website or any of its content, products, or services. Results depend on individual effort, context, and circumstances beyond our control.

7. Accuracy; Errors and Omissions

While we make reasonable efforts to maintain accurate and current information, we do not warrant that the Website is error-free or up-to-date.
You agree to perform due diligence before making decisions based on information from the Website and to independently verify any content that may affect your health, safety, finances, or legal rights.

8. Reviews, Testimonials, and Endorsements

Occasionally, the Website may feature reviews, testimonials, or recommendations. These reflect honest opinions of the authors at the time of writing and represent individual experiences.
Testimonials are not guarantees of results for others. If compensation, discounts, or complimentary products were provided in exchange for a review, such details will be clearly disclosed. We encourage you to do your own research before purchasing or using any third-party products or services.

9. Affiliate and Third-Party Links Disclosure

We may participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a small commission when you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase—at no additional cost to you.
We only link to resources we genuinely believe are valuable. However, we do not control and are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party sites. Your interactions with external websites are solely between you and those sites.

9. Affiliate and Third-Party Links Disclosure

We may occasionally share links to products, services, or resources we believe are helpful or valuable. Some of these links are part of affiliate programs, which means that if you click on a link and make a purchase, we may earn a small referral fee or commission.

This does not affect the price you pay — the cost to you remains exactly the same. The small commission comes from the vendor or service provider, not from you.

We only recommend products or services that we genuinely trust and believe may be beneficial to our visitors. However, we do not control or take responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or policies of any third-party websites. Your interactions with external sites are entirely between you and those third parties.

10. Sponsored Content (If Applicable)

From time to time, we may post sponsored content or product reviews. All sponsored materials reflect our honest opinions, experiences, and findings. Sponsored content will always be clearly identified. You remain responsible for determining whether any recommendation or product is suitable for your needs.

11. Fair Use Notice

The Website may reference or display third-party trademarks, copyrighted images, or logos for commentary, education, or review purposes. We believe such use is protected under fair use principles of applicable copyright and trademark laws.
If you are a rights holder and believe your work has been used improperly, please contact us using the information below so we may address your concerns promptly.

12. Intellectual Property

All Website content—including text, images, graphics, and downloadable materials—is owned by the Company or its licensors and protected by intellectual property laws.
You may use the content for personal, non-commercial purposes only. Any reproduction, distribution, or modification requires our prior written consent.

13. No Warranties

The Website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
We make no guarantees regarding the Website’s accuracy, completeness, reliability, or uninterrupted operation.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Joy of Becoming, DBA Ashes Plus Grace, PLLC, and its owners, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of—or inability to use—the Website or linked third-party sites.
If you are dissatisfied with any part of the Website, your sole remedy is to discontinue use.
(Some jurisdictions may not allow certain limitations; in such cases, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.)

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses—including reasonable attorneys’ fees—arising from your use of the Website, violation of this Disclaimer, or infringement of third-party rights.

16. Changes to This Disclaimer

We may update this Disclaimer from time to time without prior notice. Updates will be posted here, and the “Effective Date” above will reflect the latest revision. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

17. Contact Us

We value your trust and welcome your questions or concerns.

The Joy of Becoming, DBA Ashes Plus Grace, PLLC
Attn: Adaris Pickett, LICSW, Ed.S., RPT-S
P.O. Box 342
Peterborough, NH 03458
Email: office@joyofbecoming.com