Terms of Service

Effective Date: March 31, 2026

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website located at https://psychedupmedia.com (the “Site”) and any consulting or related services offered by Luke Swider, MD, PLLC d/b/a Psyched Up Media Consulting (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing the Site or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

 

1. Services Described

Psyched Up Media Consulting offers media consulting and educational services related to the accurate portrayal of mental health and substance use disorders in video games and other media. Services may include script review and feedback, content analysis, trigger warning guidance, educational content review, and workshops. Service details, scope, and pricing are agreed upon separately by written or electronic agreement.

 

2. Not Medical or Clinical Services

IMPORTANT: The information and services provided through the Site and by the Company are for educational, informational, and consulting purposes only. They do not constitute and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, psychiatric evaluation, or clinical treatment of any kind.

Engaging with the Site or the Company does not establish a physician-patient, therapist-client, or any other clinical or treatment relationship. Dr. Luke Swider’s participation in any consulting project does not constitute the practice of medicine or the provision of clinical psychiatric care in connection with that project.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or requires medical attention, please contact a licensed healthcare provider or call emergency services immediately.

 

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use the Site or engage our services. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

 

4. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You agree not to:

  • Use the Site to transmit any unlawful, harmful, defamatory, or fraudulent content.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its related systems.
  • Use automated tools, scrapers, or bots to access or collect information from the Site without our prior written consent.
  • Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works based on Site content without authorization.

 

5. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to the Company and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any Site content without our express written permission, except for personal, non-commercial reference.

 

6. Consulting Engagements

Any consulting services provided by the Company are subject to the specific terms agreed upon between the Company and the client at the time of engagement, including scope, deliverables, payment terms, and confidentiality obligations. These Terms apply to your general use of the Site and do not override any separate written consulting agreement.

 

7. Payment and Fees

Fees for consulting services will be disclosed and agreed upon prior to the commencement of any paid engagement. The Company reserves the right to modify its rates at any time, with advance notice to active clients. All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise agreed in writing.

 

8. Confidentiality

The Company treats all project materials, scripts, and creative content shared by clients as confidential and will not disclose such materials to third parties without client consent, except as required by law. Clients are similarly expected to treat any proprietary methodologies, feedback, or deliverables provided by the Company as confidential.

 

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

 

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE COMPANY AND ITS PRINCIPALS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR OUR SERVICES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING UNDER THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO US IN THE THREE (3) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

 

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

 

12. Third-Party Links and Resources

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party sites. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.

 

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Pennsylvania, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.

 

14. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time by posting the revised version on the Site with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

 

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

 

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any separate consulting agreement between the parties, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements or understandings.

 

17. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

 

Luke Swider, MD, PLLC d/b/a Psyched Up Media Consulting

Email: ljs@psychedupmedia.com

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