Terms of Use
Effective Date: May 11, 2026
Site purpose
Welcome to katjongmd.com (the 'Site'). This Site is owned and operated by Katherine A. Jong, MD, PLLC ('we,' 'us,' or 'our'). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. The Site is a professional and marketing website describing the services provided by Katherine A. Jong, MD, a psychiatrist licensed in Washington State, with services including psychiatry, addiction medicine, coaching, consulting, and writing.
No doctor-patient relationship
Your use of this Site does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Katherine A. Jong, MD, or Katherine A. Jong, MD, PLLC. A doctor-patient relationship is only established after you have completed a formal intake process, we have determined that we can provide appropriate care, and both parties have agreed to engage in clinical care. Information submitted through the contact form does not constitute a clinical relationship.
Not medical advice
The content on this Site, including text, graphics, images, and excerpted writing from Substack, is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this Site.
Emergency disclaimer
If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 (or your local emergency number) or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. You may also call or text 988 in the United States to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. This Site and its contact forms are not monitored 24/7 and are not intended for crisis communication.
Intellectual property
All content on this Site, including text, design, logos, and photographs, is the property of Katherine A. Jong, MD, PLLC and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any content from this Site without our express written permission. Writing published on thoughtdoctor.substack.com remains the intellectual property of Katherine A. Jong, MD, PLLC, subject to the terms of the Substack platform.
Acceptable use
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes. You are prohibited from attempting to interfere with the proper functioning of the Site, using the Site to transmit any malicious code or viruses, collecting information about other users of the Site, or submitting false or misleading information through our contact forms.
Third-party links
The Site contains links to third-party websites, such as Substack and Google Forms. We do not control and are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.
Disclaimer of warranties
The Site is provided on an 'as-is' and 'as-available' basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the Site or the information, content, or materials included on the Site. To the full extent permissible by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied.
Limitation of liability
To the full extent permissible by law, Katherine A. Jong, MD, PLLC will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of this Site, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.
Governing law
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Jurisdiction
Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms of Use shall be brought exclusively in a state or federal court of competent jurisdiction located in King County, Washington.
Dispute resolution
In the event of any dispute arising out of your use of the Site, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute through good-faith negotiation.
Changes to terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. The effective date at the top of the document will indicate when changes were made.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.