Terms of Use & Accessibility

Transforming Hearts Somatic Therapy
Last updated: ____ 2025

1 · Acceptance of Terms

By accessing TransformingHearts.com (“Site”) you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use this Site.

2 · Informational Purpose Only

All content is provided for general educational purposes and should not be considered mental-health, medical, legal, or financial advice. Reading this Site does not establish a therapist–client relationship.

3 · No Therapeutic Relationship

A therapeutic relationship is formed only after:

1. A free 15-minute consultation

2. Mutual agreement to work together

3. Execution of a written informed-consent / service contract

4 · Intellectual Property

All text, images, graphics, and other material are © Transforming Hearts Somatic Therapy unless otherwise noted. You may reference brief excerpts with attribution; any other use requires prior written permission.

5 · User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Upload or transmit any malicious code

• Impersonate another person or entity

• Harvest or collect information about other users

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose

6 · Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be error-free or uninterrupted.

7 · Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Transforming Hearts Somatic Therapy shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of your use of the Site.

8 · Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Transforming Hearts Somatic Therapy from any claim or demand arising out of your breach of these Terms or your violation of any law or rights of a third party.

9 · External Links

Links to external websites are provided for convenience. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

10 · Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.

11 · Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes take effect immediately upon posting.

12 · Contact

Questions? Email Victoria@TransformingHearts.com or call 714-914-5565.

Accessibility Statement (WCAG 2.1 AA)

Transforming Hearts Somatic Therapy is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability.

• Conformance target: WCAG 2.1 Level AA

• Steps taken:

  • Squarespace theme with semantic HTML5

  • High-contrast color palette & legible typography

  • Alt-text for all informative images

  • Keyboard-navigable menus and focus indicators

  • Skip-to-content link for screen-reader and keyboard users

• Ongoing testing: Manual checks with VoiceOver, NVDA, and WAVE; automated scans with Axe DevTools.

• Known limitations: Some third-party embedded content (e.g., YouTube player) may not fully meet WCAG criteria.

• Feedback: If you experience any accessibility barriers, please let us know:

  • Email accessibility@transforminghearts.com

  • Phone 714-914-5565 (voice or text)
    We aim to respond within 2 business days.

Date of last audit: ____ 2025