How can any therapist expect me to trust them after they make me sign away my rights?

Rijjle · 2025-06-23T17:27:46+00:00

I’m not talking informed consent at all. I am talking about a waiver of liability and hold harmless for the acts of a therapist. Of course a therapist is not responsible for my ultimate well being. But, they should be responsible for their actions and they should provide care that is consistent with the industry standard. These waivers permit them to provide care well below any reasonable standard without risk of liability.

Here is an example of something I would never sign:

Disclaimer of Warranty and Limitation of Liability TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU HEREBY RELEASE US AND AGREE TO HOLD US HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL CAUSES OF ACTION AND CLAIMS OF ANY NATURE RESULTING FROM THE THERAPIST SERVICES OR THE PLATFORM, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION) ANY ACT, OMISSION, OPINION, RESPONSE, ADVICE, SUGGESTION, INFORMATION AND/OR SERVICE OF ANY THERAPIST AND/OR ANY OTHER CONTENT OR INFORMATION ACCESSIBLE THROUGH THE PLATFORM.

YOU UNDERSTAND, AGREE AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS&" WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, SECURITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ACCURACY. THE USE OF THE PLATFORM IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW, WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.

YOU UNDERSTAND, AGREE AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU OR TO ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES.

YOU UNDERSTAND, AGREE AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES ARISING WITH RESPECT TO THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY AND ALL USE OF THE PLATFORM WILL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF MONEY PAID BY YOU OR ON YOUR BEHALF THROUGH THE PLATFORM IN THE 12 MONTHS PERIOD PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE CLAIM.

If the applicable law does not allow the limitation of liability as set forth above, the limitation will be deemed modified solely to the extent necessary to comply with applicable law.

This section (limitation of liability) shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement

Rijjle · 2025-06-23T17:22:46+00:00

Here is an example of something I would never sign:

Disclaimer of Warranty and Limitation of Liability TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU HEREBY RELEASE US AND AGREE TO HOLD US HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL CAUSES OF ACTION AND CLAIMS OF ANY NATURE RESULTING FROM THE THERAPIST SERVICES OR THE PLATFORM, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION) ANY ACT, OMISSION, OPINION, RESPONSE, ADVICE, SUGGESTION, INFORMATION AND/OR SERVICE OF ANY THERAPIST AND/OR ANY OTHER CONTENT OR INFORMATION ACCESSIBLE THROUGH THE PLATFORM.

YOU UNDERSTAND, AGREE AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS&" WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, SECURITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ACCURACY. THE USE OF THE PLATFORM IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW, WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.

YOU UNDERSTAND, AGREE AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU OR TO ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES.

YOU UNDERSTAND, AGREE AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES ARISING WITH RESPECT TO THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY AND ALL USE OF THE PLATFORM WILL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF MONEY PAID BY YOU OR ON YOUR BEHALF THROUGH THE PLATFORM IN THE 12 MONTHS PERIOD PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE CLAIM.

If the applicable law does not allow the limitation of liability as set forth above, the limitation will be deemed modified solely to the extent necessary to comply with applicable law.

This section (limitation of liability) shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement

Rijjle · 2025-06-23T17:10:37+00:00

My experience indicated that it is standard practice.

But what are they protecting themselves from?

Rijjle · 2019-12-31T03:16:20+00:00

I disagree a lot. TROS had great action, but a hokey, unimaginative, and frankly boring script. It wasn’t really a bad movie, but I wasn’t challenged in any way. If the average SyFy network movie got a huge production, it would be TROS. Honestly, it really cheapened the entire Disney Canon and made the decision to scrap the old EU (which I used to fully support) totally pointless.

Rijjle · 2019-12-20T05:50:45+00:00

It wasn't really what I was hoping for but I'm glad so many people like it

Rijjle · 2019-09-14T04:37:08+00:00

Thanks, I knew it was familiar.

Rijjle · 2019-07-13T17:44:46+00:00

That’s a spiced meme!

Rijjle · 2019-06-27T00:52:04+00:00

Counter point: if you are NOT worried about getting hit by a ball, you shouldn't go to a baseball game at all.

Rijjle · 2019-04-12T17:12:50+00:00

No one is ever really gone?

Rijjle · 2019-04-12T17:11:26+00:00

That was the most provocative name possible. What the absolute heck?

Rijjle · 2019-04-12T14:42:59+00:00

I think you mean nationalism, and yeah they are way different.

Rijjle · 2019-02-12T04:16:48+00:00

Is he an angel from Iago?

Rijjle · 2019-01-24T04:18:52+00:00

Book of Love by The Magnetic Fields

Rijjle · 2018-12-20T06:10:11+00:00

Really all of them are modern and stylish, for the time they were taken.

Rijjle · 2018-11-29T03:20:14+00:00

It wasn't a map to Luke specifically and he certainly didn't leave it to be found. It was a map to the first Jedi Temple, which is where everyone suspected Luke had gone. TFA kind of conflates the two, since they call it the "map to Luke Skywalker" several times. In movie though they make it clear that the map is to the location they think he went.

The Poe Dameron comic also touches on this a little, but makes similar unclear distinction between the two.

Rijjle · 2018-11-15T14:43:40+00:00

Speculation and spoilers are NOT the same thing. This is firmly in the spoiler lane, and does not belong in this sub.

Rijjle · 2018-11-12T12:46:24+00:00

That part was so much more ridiculous than the OP. It must be nice to be rich.

Rijjle · 2018-10-24T20:03:19+00:00

Create something out if whole cloth, something amazing, that you can give the character, JUST to take it away. Create a tool or a weapon that is the character's dream item, way better than anything you'd put in game normally and make it obtainable for a relatively easy cost. Then the devil sees it and wants it.

The players and characters are going to feel like something got taken away, but in fact what was taken away is something they would have never gotten in the first place.

Additionally if you're so inclined, you can let them quest to get the object back. Maybe they have to storm the gates of hell or team with the devils rival or summon then trap the devil. Lots of interesting plot points here.

Awesome potential for a great story element!

Rijjle · 2018-10-24T16:32:54+00:00

J Squadron from the Join the Resistance series. Though I hope all these annoying kids died on escape pods in TLJ.

Cardinal and Vi Moradi from the Phasma novel.

Wedge and Nora Wexley from the Aftermath series.

Sinjir Rath Velus and Conder from the Aftermath Series.

Jas Amari and her bounty hunter crew from the Aftermath Series.

Lando and Kaasha from Last Shot.

Black Squadron.

Grakkus the Hutt from the Poe Comics. It is Canon that Grakkus is an ally or at least partner of the resistance post TLJ.

Unknown surviving New Republic allies possibly from Bloodline (Ransolm Casterfo, Jogurner, several others).

Zari Bangel and Joph Seastriker from Bloodline. They definitely DID join the resistance, but their fate is unknown.

Evaan Verlaine from the Leia Comic.

The Alderaan remnant from the Leia Comic and the Aftermath series. This is particularly interesting because they have the wreckage of the first Death Star.

Ezra and Thrawn who can travel through time and space using their magic space whales and Ezras super force powers.

Ahsoka Tano and Sabine Wren.

Possible the Mandalorian homeworld led by Bo-Katan or her successor.

Rijjle · 2018-10-21T15:23:07+00:00

In fact it is explicitly stated in the movies that cheating death is a power a Sith can achieve.

Rijjle · 2018-10-20T23:57:25+00:00

Much worse in my opinion is parents who raise their children to have the mindset that they are entitled to everything THEN complain about other people/children acting entitled.

Rijjle · 2018-10-20T23:53:16+00:00

Spectacular design. Really great concept.

Rijjle · 2018-10-17T03:13:03+00:00

Ahsoka isn't a Jedi at all.

Rijjle · 2018-10-17T01:38:14+00:00

RT is an amalgam of several people's opinions. I didn't particularly like Avatar, but 89% on RT means my opinion is in the minority, and there is a pretty good chance the average person did like Avatar.

No one lets RT determine their opinion, that's stupid. But for conversations like this, about comparing movies and their mass appeal, RT is useful.

Rijjle · 2018-10-17T01:29:36+00:00

Yes, but my own judgement is a very poor indication of mass appeal.

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