Terms of Use

Melbourne Clinical & Child Psychology (MCCP)

Website – melbourneccpsychology.com.au

Last updated – November 2025

Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using this website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use this website.

 

1. Accessing Our Site

Access to this website is provided on a temporary basis, and MCCP reserves the right to withdraw, suspend, or modify the service we provide on this website without prior notice. We will not be held liable if, for any reason, this website is unavailable at any time or for any period.

You are responsible for ensuring that all persons who access this website through your internet connection are aware of these Terms of Use and that they comply with them. You are also responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

MCCP may restrict access to certain parts of this website, or the entire website, to users who have registered with us. If you are provided with login credentials or other information as part of our security procedures, you must treat such information as confidential and must not disclose it to any third party.

We reserve the right to disable any user account or login credentials at any time if, in our reasonable opinion, you have failed to comply with any provision of these Terms of Use or if we believe your access poses a security risk to our systems or other users.

 

2. Terms and Conditions of Use

By using this website, you acknowledge and agree to the following conditions:

Acceptable Use

This website must only be accessed for legitimate purposes. The following uses are strictly prohibited:

  • Engaging in activities that violate any relevant laws or regulations at the local, national, or international level
  • Conducting yourself in a manner that violates another person’s rights
  • Participating in deceptive, illegal, or fraudulent activities, or pursuing outcomes that are unlawful or fraudulent in nature
  • Distributing unauthorised commercial messages, promotional content, or other forms of unsolicited communications (commonly known as spam)
  • Deliberately uploading, transmitting, or sharing any files or data containing malicious software, including but not limited to viruses, Trojan horses, worms, time-bombs, keystroke logging programs, spyware, adware, or any other harmful code intended to damage or disrupt computer systems, software, or hardware functionality

Technical Issues and Security

The website owners disclaim all responsibility for any technical problems, security incidents, or service disruptions that may occur, including but not limited to system malfunctions, communication failures, malicious attacks, or unauthorised intrusions. Users assume full responsibility for any damage to their computer systems or data resulting from website access or file transfers, as well as all associated internet access charges.

Your Responsibilities

Any costs associated with accessing this website, including internet service provider fees and data charges, are your sole responsibility and may vary based on your service provider.

 

3. Site Use

The content and information provided on this website are intended for general informational and educational purposes only. The use of this website does not establish a psychologist-client relationship, nor does it replace professional psychological assessment or treatment.

Not a Substitute for Professional Care

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, please contact emergency services immediately by calling 000 (Australia), contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, or visit your nearest hospital emergency department. This website is not designed to provide crisis intervention or emergency mental health services.

No Professional Relationship

Merely viewing, accessing, or communicating through this website does not create a psychologist-client relationship between you and MCCP or any of its practitioners. A formal professional relationship is only established through a documented consultation process that includes informed consent, fee agreements, and other appropriate professional protocols.

Age Restrictions

This website is intended for use by adults aged 18 years and over, or by minors under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian. If you are under 18, you should review these Terms of Use with your parent or guardian to ensure you both understand and agree to them.

 

4. Disclaimer

Although MCCP takes care to ensure content accuracy across this website, we provide all materials without any express or implied warranties regarding their completeness, precision, or reliability. Within the bounds of applicable law, we disclaim legal liability and make no guarantees that website information will be free from errors, that pages will remain continuously accessible, or that service will be uninterrupted.

By using this website, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

Use at Your Own Risk

Your access to and use of this website and any information or services obtained through it is entirely at your own risk. We accept no liability for consequences arising from your use of the site.

Potential Inaccuracies

Content on this website may contain factual errors, typographical mistakes, or outdated information. While we periodically update and revise the content to improve accuracy, we cannot ensure all information is current or correct at any given time.

General Information Only

All content is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It offers broad knowledge on various topics and should not replace personalised professional advice specific to your individual circumstances.

Not Professional Advice

You acknowledge and agree that no information or advice provided on or available through this website constitutes medical, legal, or financial advice, or advice from any other regulated industry, and does not create a warranty of any kind. You further acknowledge that you should consult an appropriate professional for specific advice tailored to your situation.

 

5. Limitation of Liability

MCCP offers this website without any warranties or guarantees. To the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, we disclaim all liability for any loss or damage of any kind – including but not limited to lost profits, anticipated savings, wasted expenses, loss of data, or consequential damages – arising from your access to, use of, or reliance on this website. This disclaimer applies regardless of whether such loss or damage was foreseeable, occurred in the normal course of events, or resulted from any errors or omissions on the website (whether negligent or otherwise).

However, this limitation does not affect any legal liabilities that cannot be lawfully excluded or restricted, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or fraudulent misrepresentation.

Where MCCP is found liable for breach of any non-excludable implied warranty or condition under Australian Consumer Law or other applicable legislation, our liability will be limited to, at our discretion: (a) in the case of goods, replacing or repairing those goods; or (b) in the case of services, re-providing the services or reimbursing the reasonable cost of having the services re-supplied.

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless MCCP, its directors, employees, contractors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of this website or your breach of these Terms of Use.

 

6. Linking to This Website

You are permitted to create links to this website provided such links are established lawfully and in good faith, without harming MCCP’s standing or exploiting our reputation. However, links must not be created in any manner that implies MCCP’s endorsement, approval, or affiliation with your site or organisation.

You are prohibited from:

  • Modifying any website content
  • Displaying, framing, or reformatting any materials from this website within another site
  • Creating links that suggest any form of association with, sponsorship by, or endorsement from MCCP without our prior written consent
  • Linking to this website from any site that contains inappropriate, offensive, controversial, or illegal content

MCCP retains the authority to revoke linking privileges at any time without prior notification. We reserve the right to request that you remove any link to our website, and you agree to comply with such requests promptly.

 

7. Links from This Website

This website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services that are not owned, operated, or controlled by MCCP. These links are provided solely for your convenience and information.

MCCP has no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites and assumes no responsibility for them. We do not endorse, recommend, or make any representations about third-party websites, their content, or any products or services available through them.

By accessing third-party websites through links on this website, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • You access such websites entirely at your own risk
  • MCCP is not responsible for any loss or damage arising from your use of third-party websites
  • The terms of use and privacy policies of third-party websites will govern your use of those sites
  • You should review the terms and policies of any third-party website before using it

We encourage you to exercise caution and read the terms of use and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

 

8. Intellectual Property Rights

All content, materials, and resources available on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, photographs, audio clips, video content, software, data compilations, design elements, assessment tools, therapeutic resources, and the overall website structure and layout, are owned by or licensed to MCCP and are protected by Australian and international intellectual property laws, including copyright, trademark, and other proprietary rights.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, all intellectual property rights on the website and its content are reserved by MCCP. The MCCP name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of MCCP or its affiliates. You must not use such marks without our prior written permission.

Permitted Use

You may view, download, and print content from this website solely for your personal, non-commercial use, provided that you:

  • Do not modify any content
  • Retain all copyright and other proprietary notices
  • Do not use the content for any commercial purpose or public display
  • Acknowledge MCCP as the source of the content

Prohibited Use

Any other use, including but not limited to reproduction, distribution, modification, republication, transmission, creation of derivative works, or commercial exploitation, whether in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of MCCP is strictly prohibited.

Unauthorised use of any content or materials from this website may violate copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws and could result in criminal or civil penalties.

If you believe that any content on this website infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us immediately with details of the alleged infringement.

 

9. General Information

Governing Law

These Terms of Use and any disputes arising from or related to this website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria for the resolution of any disputes.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or if such modification is not possible, the provision shall be severed from these Terms of Use. The validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected or impaired in any way.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or policies published on this website, constitute the entire agreement between you and MCCP regarding your use of this website and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, agreements, or understandings, whether written or oral.

Changes to Terms

MCCP reserves the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this website. Your continued use of the website following the posting of revised Terms of Use constitutes your acceptance of such changes. We encourage you to review these Terms of Use periodically to stay informed of any updates.

The date of the most recent revision will be indicated at the top of this page.

Waiver

No waiver by MCCP of any term or condition set forth in these Terms of Use shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition, nor shall any failure to enforce any provision constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

Independent practitioners

The Psychologists listed on the website are fully independent practitioners who practice from MCCP’s offices.  The Psychologists are registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and are members of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). All services are provided by independent practitioners in accordance with the Australian Psychological Society (APS) Code of Ethics and relevant professional standards.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Melbourne Clinical & Child Psychology (MCCP)
Email: info@melbourneccpsychology.com.au
Phone: 1300 635 952