Terms and Disclaimer

Not a Substitute for Professional Care:

Services provided by Omphalos Oculus do not constitute:

– medical diagnosis or treatment

– mental health or psychotherapy services

– legal advice

– financial or investment advice

Nothing offered should be used as a replacement for licensed medical, psychological, psychiatric, or legal professionals.

If you are experiencing severe mental distress, suicidal thoughts, abuse, or immediate danger, please seek support from emergency services or a licensed professional in your area.

Client Responsibility

You understand and agree that:

– you are responsible for your own choices, actions, and decisions

– all services are voluntary

– insights provided are interpretive, not predictive guarantees

– you may stop services at any time

Omphalos Oculus does not assume responsibility for outcomes based on decisions you make following a consultation.

Written Consultation Format

Most services are delivered as long-form written consultations by email.

This format is designed to support:

– emotional safety

– thoughtful pacing

– careful language

– privacy

– reflection over time

Delivery timeframes may vary and are communicated individually.

Confidentiality

Your information and session content are treated as private and confidential.

Information will not be shared with third parties except where legally required or if there is credible risk of harm to yourself or others.

Testimonials are only shared with explicit permission and may be anonymized.

Payment & Refund Policy

Payment is required in advance unless otherwise arranged.

Because services involve time, analysis, and written work:

– completed sessions are non-refundable

– partial refunds are not offered once work has begun

– phone consults canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice may be forfeited

Sliding-scale sessions are limited and offered at discretion.

Ethical Boundaries

Omphalos Oculus maintains strict ethical standards, including:

– consent-based practice

– trauma-aware communication

– respect for client autonomy

– non-exploitation

– clear professional boundaries

Services are not provided to manipulate, control, or override another person’s autonomy.

Children & Family Consultations

When sessions involve children, the emotional safety and dignity of the child is prioritized.

Guardians are responsible for consent and for determining how information is shared with minors.

Intellectual Property

All written consultations, materials, and content remain the intellectual property of Omphalos Oculus and may not be reproduced, published, or distributed without permission.

Business Information

Business name: Omphalos Oculus

Practitioner: Nicole Hanhan

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Contact: nicole.hanhan@gmail.com

By engaging in services with Omphalos Oculus, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms.

Thank you for approaching this work with care and mutual respect.