Last Updated 8th January 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Online Therapies Service (“we,” “us,” “our”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with Australian law, specifically the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). We are committed to safeguarding your privacy while providing secure and confidential psychological services online. By using our website and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information Collection and Use
We collect and use personal information only as needed to provide our psychological services and ensure the best experience for you. This includes but is not limited to:
3. Cookies Policy
Our website uses cookies to personalize your experience and gather information on website usage. Cookies are small data files stored on your device by your web browser. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but please note that this may impact certain features of our website.
We use cookies to:
4. Consent and Use of Information
By providing us with personal information, you consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of this information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law. We use your information to:
5. Data Security and Protection
We are committed to protecting your information. All personal data is stored securely and accessed only by authorized personnel. We employ physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure of your information. However, please be aware that no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as 100% secure.
6. Disclosure of Information
We do not share or sell your personal information to third parties, except as required by law or with your explicit consent. Situations where we may disclose your information include:
7. Access and Correction of Personal Information
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you. You may also request corrections if you believe the information we hold is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated. To request access or correction, please contact us using the details provided below.
8. Copyright Notice
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, images, logos, graphics, and design, is the property of Online Therapies Service and is protected by Australian copyright laws. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of any content from this website is prohibited and may result in legal action.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal obligations. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us at:
Online Therapies Service
Email: info@onlinetherapies.com.au
Phone: 1300 187 445
Telehealth Privacy and Security
Our telehealth services are conducted via secure, encrypted platforms to ensure your privacy and confidentiality. While we strive to provide a secure experience, please understand that no online system can guarantee absolute security. By using telehealth services, you acknowledge and accept these risks.
Data Retention and Disposal
We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill our services or comply with legal obligations. Health records are typically kept for a minimum of seven years in compliance with Australian law. When no longer needed, data will be securely destroyed or de-identified according to industry standards.
Client Rights and Withdrawal of Consent
You have the right to withdraw consent for the use of your personal information. Please note, however, that this may limit the services we can provide. To discuss withdrawing consent, please contact us at [Contact Information].
Cross-Border Data Transfers
Some data may be stored or processed outside of Australia by third-party service providers. We ensure these providers comply with Australian privacy standards or equivalent safeguards for protecting your data.
Online Therapies Service Pty Ltd
These Terms of Use govern your use of Online Therapies Service Pty Ltd’s (“Online Therapies Service”) platform and the telehealth services provided through our website, applications, and other online platforms.
These Terms and Conditions (the “Agreement”) outline the rules governing your access to and use of our telehealth services. By using our services through any website or application, you agree to be bound by these Terms. Please read them carefully, as accessing or using our platform constitutes acceptance. If you do not agree, you must discontinue your use of the services.
Our platform connects clients with accredited and certified Service Providers, who are licensed professionals meeting all necessary qualifications in their respective fields. Providers on our platform are independent contractors and not employees, agents, or representatives of Online Therapies Service. Our role is to provide the platform and facilitate the connection with Service Providers; the responsibility for the care provided rests with the professionals themselves.
While we aim to provide high-quality care, these online services may not be suitable for all individuals or replace in-person treatment. In emergencies, please call 000 immediately.
Service fees are set and may be adjusted periodically to reflect costs associated with platform maintenance and operations. All fees are displayed in Australian Dollars (AUD). Payments are processed based on billing information provided at registration, and payment is due on the day of service.
Discounts may be issued at the discretion of Online Therapies Service for specific uses only, and clients agree not to transfer or share discount codes. Any fees for late payments or cancellations will be managed per the Cancellation/Late Payment Policy.
Cancelled appointments are subject to our Cancellation/Late Payment Policy. In cases where service quality is not met, clients may submit feedback. Refunds, if issued, are at the sole discretion of Online Therapies Service.
If you qualify for government rebates (e.g., Medicare), you may submit claims directly to Medicare after receiving an invoice. The responsibility for ensuring eligibility and claim success rests with the client, and we make no guarantees regarding rebates.
Our Privacy Policy, available on this website, is integral to these Terms, ensuring that your personal information is handled per Australian privacy regulations.
Our website may link to or contain content from third parties. We are not responsible for any third-party content, and your interactions with such content are at your own risk.
Online Therapies Service is not liable for any damages arising from services received, including but not limited to advice, recommendations, or outcomes. Use of the platform is at the client’s risk, and we disclaim all implied warranties.
All content provided by Online Therapies Service is protected by copyright. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited, and permission must be obtained for use beyond that allowed under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth).
Clients are responsible for maintaining the security of their account and ensuring all information is accurate and up to date. Unauthorized account use must be reported immediately, and users agree to be liable for activities conducted through their account.
Online Therapies Service reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the platform or services with or without notice.
We may provide notices regarding this Agreement via email, text, or in-platform notifications. Notices will be considered received on the date they are sent.
This Agreement is governed by Australian law, and any disputes will be resolved in Australian courts. We may update these Terms, and continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of changes.
Our Cancellation and Late Attendance policy is designed to ensure fair and equal access to our services for all clients. When an appointment is missed without adequate notice, it prevents others from using that available time slot. We understand that unforeseen events can sometimes arise, and in such cases, we strive to respond quickly and fairly, provided you notify us as soon as possible.
Clients agree to indemnify Online Therapies Service Pty Ltd and its Service Providers from any claims, losses, or objections related to cancellations under these Terms and Conditions.
1.1 By issuing the Purchase Order to Online Therapies Service, the Customer agrees to these Terms & Conditions.
1.2 These Terms & Conditions constitute the entire agreement between Online Therapies Service and the Customer.
1.3 The Contract between the Customer and Online Therapies Service includes the following, in descending order of priority for any conflicts:
1.4 The Customer engages Online Therapies Service to facilitate the Services provided by the Service Providers according to these Terms and Conditions.
2.1 Online Therapies Service will begin providing Services as per these Terms & Conditions.
2.2 The availability of Services is contingent upon the availability of Service Providers.
2.3 Online Therapies Service will use reasonable efforts to:
2.4 When performing the Services, Online Therapies Service will:
3.1 The Customer agrees to pay Online Therapies Service the Fees according to clause 7.
3.2 The Customer must indemnify Online Therapies Service for any consequences arising from non-compliance with clause 3.1.
4.1 Online Therapies Service will appoint an employee or officer as its Representative to oversee Services, with responsibilities including:
4.2 Online Therapies Service is responsible for all actions and decisions made by its Representative under this Contract.
4.3 Any directions from the Customer regarding the Contract or Service performance must be directed to the Online Therapies Service Representative.
5.1 The Customer must appoint a Representative to oversee Services with duties including:
5.2 The Customer is responsible for all actions and decisions made by their Representative under this Contract.
5.3 Unless otherwise specified in the Contract, any consent or approval required by Online Therapies Service may be obtained from the Customer’s Representative.
6.1 Subject to clause 6.2, the Customer may request variations to the Services by notifying Online Therapies Service.
6.2 Online Therapies Service will, within a reasonable time, confirm acceptance of any requested variations. Variations are binding only if Online Therapies Service consents in writing.
6.3 Online Therapies Service may propose an increase in Fees due to:
6.4 Online Therapies Service will provide a reasonable estimate of any Fee adjustments resulting from Contract variations.
6.5 If no agreement on Fee adjustments is reached within 7 days after a variation takes effect, Online Therapies Service may determine a fair valuation for the variation.
7.1 The Customer agrees to pay Online Therapies Service the Fees per the Schedule of Rates and this clause.
7.2 Online Therapies Service will invoice the Customer at specified intervals or, if unspecified, at month’s end.
7.3 The Customer has 7 days to identify any errors or omissions in an invoice; otherwise, the invoice is deemed accepted.
7.4 The Customer must pay the invoice amount within 14 days.
7.5 If disputing amounts, the Customer must:
7.6 For overdue payments, the Customer will, upon written demand, pay Online Therapies Service interest on the outstanding amount:
7.7 All payments must be made without deductions or withholding, unless legally required.
8.1 Each Party agrees not to use or disclose, and will ensure that its Personnel do not use or disclose, any confidential information of the other Party during or after the term of this Contract, except as needed to fulfill its obligations under this Contract.
8.2 The confidentiality obligations in clause 8.1 do not apply to information that:
8.3 The confidentiality obligations in this clause 8 continue beyond the termination of this Contract.
9.1 All intellectual property in any materials pre-existing or related to the Services remains the property of Online Therapies Service, and no license is granted to the Customer unless expressly needed for Contract obligations.
9.2 Intellectual property created by or for Online Therapies Service in providing the Services will remain the property of Online Therapies Service.
9.3 The Customer must keep confidential and not disclose or use any intellectual property described above without prior written consent from Online Therapies Service.
10.1 Neither Party is liable to the other for indirect or consequential loss in relation to this Agreement. The Parties’ total liability to each other is limited to fulfilling the obligations in this Agreement, including the re-performance of Services as needed.
10.2 Online Therapies Service is not liable for injury, damage, or loss experienced by the Customer or the Customer’s employees, agents, or subcontractors in relation to Service performance. The Customer agrees to indemnify Online Therapies Service and its officers, agents, and contractors against any related claims or liabilities, including:
10.3 Subject to clauses 11.1 and 11.2, Online Therapies Service’s total liability to the Customer is limited to $10,000 AUD (excluding GST) for any cause of action related to this Contract or Service provision.
11.1 Online Therapies Service may issue certificates to the Customer specifying amounts due or other matters under this Contract, which are deemed conclusive unless proven incorrect.
12.1 Any invalid or unenforceable provision in this Contract will only be ineffective to the extent of the invalidity and will not affect the remaining provisions of the Contract.
13.1 Any confidentiality or indemnity obligations survive the termination or expiry of this Contract, as do any other terms intended by nature to survive.
14.1 In this Contract, the following definitions apply:
Terms and Conditions means:
these Terms and Conditions
(a) the Online Therapies Service Pty Ltd Terms of Service are available at www.onlinetherapies.com.au/privacy-policy-terms
(b) any terms, conditions, scope or commercial clarifications provided in the Particulars.
Third Party Consent means consent given to Third Parties by the client for the use of Third-Party Consent associated with the Services.
Online Therapies (hereinafter, “We,” “Us,” “Our”) offers a mobile messaging program (the “Program”) through AutopilotHQ, Inc. (“Autopilot”), which you agree to use and participate in subject to these Mobile Messaging Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy (the “Agreement”). By opting into or participating in any of our Programs, you accept and agree to these terms and conditions, including, without limitation, your agreement to resolve any disputes with us through binding, individual-only arbitration, as detailed in the “Dispute Resolution” section below. This Agreement is limited to the Program and is not intended to modify other Terms and Conditions that may govern the relationship between you and Us in other contexts.
The Program allows Users to receive SMS/MMS mobile messages by affirmatively opting into the Program, such as through online, offline, or application-based enrollment forms. Regardless of the opt-in method you used to join the Program, you agree that this Agreement applies to your participation. By participating, you agree to receive autodialed or manually dialed marketing mobile messages (as applicable) at the phone number associated with your opt-in, and you understand that consent is not required to make any purchase from Us. While you consent to receive messages sent using an autodialer, this does not imply that any or all of Our mobile messages are sent using an automatic telephone dialing system (“ATDS” or “autodialer”). Message and data rates may apply.
If you do not wish to continue participating in the Program, reply STOP, END, CANCEL, UNSUBSCRIBE, or QUIT to any mobile message from Us to opt out. You may receive a confirmation mobile message upon opting out. You agree that these options are the only reasonable methods of opting out. You also understand that any other method of opting out, including texting words other than those specified above or verbally requesting removal, is not a reasonable means of opting out.
If you intend to stop using the mobile telephone number associated with the Program, including canceling your service plan or transferring the number, you agree to complete the User Opt-Out process above before ending your use of the number. This duty is a material part of these terms. You further agree that, if you discontinue use of your number without notifying Us, you will be responsible for all costs (including attorneys’ fees) and liabilities incurred by Us or any assisting party as a result of claims by individuals who are later assigned that number. This duty survives any termination of your participation in our Programs.
YOU AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD US HARMLESS FROM ANY CLAIM OR LIABILITY RESULTING FROM YOUR FAILURE TO NOTIFY US OF A CHANGE IN YOUR PROVIDED INFORMATION, INCLUDING CLAIMS UNDER THE TELEPHONE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, 47 U.S.C. § 227, OR SIMILAR STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS.
The Program allows users who opt in to receive messages concerning the marketing and sale of digital and physical products, services, and events.
Message and data rates may apply. The Program involves recurring messages, and additional messages may be sent based on your interaction with Us.
For support regarding the Program, text “HELP” to the number you received messages from or email us at info@onlinetherapies.com. Opt-outs must follow the procedures outlined above.
If your mobile device does not support MMS, the Program will send SMS TMs (terminating messages).
The Program is provided “as-is” and may not be available at all times. We are not liable for any delays or failures in receiving messages. Delivery is subject to effective transmission from your wireless carrier and is beyond Our control. We and any assisting party, including wireless carriers, are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
You must have a wireless device capable of two-way messaging, a participating wireless carrier, and a text messaging subscription. Not all carriers provide the necessary service.
Users under thirteen (13) years of age may not use or engage with the Program. Users between thirteen (13) and eighteen (18) must have parental or legal guardian permission to participate.
You agree not to send prohibited content, including:
In the event of any dispute, claim, or controversy between you and Us or any third-party service provider, including Autopilot, arising out of or relating to this Agreement, such dispute will be resolved by arbitration in 160 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands WA 6009, Australia, before one arbitrator.
The parties agree to binding arbitration under the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”). Each party will bear its share of arbitration fees, and the arbitrator shall have the authority to award attorneys’ fees only as allowed by statute or contract. The arbitrator has no authority to award punitive damages, and all arbitration proceedings are individual. This arbitration provision survives termination of your participation in the Program.
You warrant that you have all necessary rights and authority to agree to these Terms and perform your obligations. Failure to exercise any right does not waive further rights hereunder. If any provision is found unenforceable, it will be limited or eliminated as necessary, so this Agreement remains in effect. Program updates are subject to this Agreement, and any changes will be communicated to you. By continuing in the Program after changes, you accept the modified Agreement.
For additional information email
info@onlinetherapies.com.au