By proceeding with this online course, you understand and agree that this course is strictly for the purpose of sharing general information and is not to be considered therapy, counselling nor medical advice, nor does it establish a legal or therapeutic relationship of client and counsellor between the user and the author, Lorraine Irlam, also operating as Insomnia Help Canada and Insomnia Help International. 

Although care has been taken to present accurate information, the author makes no guarantee nor warranty, express or implied, regarding the contents of this course. The author is also not responsible for any errors or omissions nor for any consequences of acting on the information shared in this program. It is ultimately your responsibility to decide how to make use of the information shared in this course.

 The content of this course is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, assessment, or treatment. For such professional help, or if you have questions relating to a personal matter, it is strongly recommended that you address these to an accredited counsellor, therapist, physician or other relevant clinician or professional in your jurisdiction. Please consult with your physician before making any changes to your medication.

 Contraindications:

 A self-help online course is not suitable in some circumstances. For example, if you have been diagnosed with or suspect any of the following might apply to you, please speak to your physician and/or seek help from an appropriate accredited professional in your area, rather than proceeding with this online course:

•  Seizure Disorder 
• Bipolar Disorder
• Shift Work Disorder (or are a shift worker, working shifts at various times)
• Sleep Apnea, unless successfully treated
• Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder 
• Paradoxical Insomnia Disorder 
• Current Active Alcohol and Drug Use Disorder 
• Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Pregnant or nursing a baby
• Severe mental health issues or challenges, such as hallucinations, severe depression or recent thoughts of suicide

 Sometimes improving sleep can help improve depression, anxiety and other conditions. But sometimes such conditions can interfere with being able to follow the best strategies for improving sleep, in which case, it may be best to first get help for the other conditions. It’s not always possible to predict which should come first. If you feel like insomnia is causing much of your other problems, and not the other way around, you might want to give this course a try. 

And even if you decide the other issues are a bigger priority, you can still come back to this course later for information regarding strategies for improving sleep. But please know that while an online course may be a helpful supplement, it is not a substitute for one-on-one professional medical or psychological care.

Please also consider that while this self-help course shares strategies that have proven very helpful for many people in improving sleep, only you can decide how and whether to use the information presented.

 By proceeding with this course, you also agree:

• To refrain from driving or operating potentially dangerous equipment or doing anything that might put yourself or others at risk while sleepy or drowsy.
• That you meet the age of consent.
• That any claims, which give rise to suits or judicial proceedings must be filed and tried only within Canada, and specifically in the province of British Columbia. In any lawsuit arising out of this course, any damages awarded shall not exceed the fees paid for the course. 

• To not share or reproduce any of the material in this course without prior permission from Insomnia Help Canada.

 If you reside in the province of British Columbia, Canada and would like to begin individual counselling with a therapist at Insomnia Help Canada, please visit https://www.insomnia-help.net for more information on how to contact us.

By accepting these TERMS AND CONDITIONS and proceeding with this course, you acknowledge that you have fully read, understood and agreed to this disclaimer.