Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Acceptance of Terms. By accessing or using PracAI (“the Platform”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and User Agreement (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Platform. PracAI is an AI-assisted training platform designed to support counseling education and skill development. It is not a clinical service and does not provide therapy, diagnosis, or treatment.
Purpose of the Platform. PracAI is intended solely for educational and training purposes. The Platform provides simulated counseling interactions using artificial intelligence to support the development of counseling microskills, conceptualization, and reflective practice. PracAI is not a substitute for licensed mental health services, clinical supervision, or formal counseling education/practicum requirements. All interactions are simulated and hypothetical.
Eligibility. You must be at least 18 years old to use PracAI. If you are using the Platform through an academic program or training site, you are responsible for ensuring compliance with institutional policies.
No Mental Health or Medical Services. PracAI does not provide mental health care, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, medical advice, or diagnosis. If you experience emotional distress or a mental health emergency, contact a licensed professional or emergency services immediately.
User Responsibilities. You agree to use PracAI for lawful educational purposes, not represent outputs as professional clinical advice, avoid relying on it for real-world client decisions, and maintain confidentiality. Do not input real client names, identifying details, PHI, or proprietary institutional data.
AI-Generated Content Disclaimer. Platform outputs are produced by AI and may be inaccurate or incomplete. PracAI does not guarantee clinical accuracy, educational completeness, or alignment with any theoretical orientation or ethical code. Users must critically evaluate all outputs.
Intellectual Property. All platform content (system design, prompts, simulated profiles, etc.) is the intellectual property of PracAI unless stated otherwise. Users retain ownership of their original inputs but grant PracAI a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use anonymized interaction data for platform improvement, research, and educational analytics. No personally identifiable information is used without explicit consent.
Data Collection and Privacy. PracAI collects limited data necessary for functionality (usage patterns, interaction logs) and does not intentionally collect PHI. Refer to the PracAI Privacy Policy for data handling details.
Academic and Research Use. Research use requires appropriate approvals (e.g., IRB). Participation in studies is voluntary unless specified.
Limitation of Liability. To the fullest extent permitted by law, PracAI and its developers are not liable for any damages arising from use or misuse of the Platform. Use is at your own risk.
Modification of Terms. PracAI may modify these Terms at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
Termination. Access may be suspended or terminated for violations of these Terms or misuse of the Platform.
Governing Law. These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of California (without regard to conflict-of-law principles).
Contact. Questions? Contact PracAI at hello@pracai.com.