Legal Disclaimer
Last Updated: June 12, 2026
The BC Association of Clinical Counsellors ("BCACC") provides the Practicum Hub as an informational platform intended to facilitate connections between practicum students, clinical supervisors, practicum sites, clinics, agencies, educational institutions, and other organizations involved in clinical counselling / psychotherapy training and professional development.
Information Only
The content contained on the Practicum Hub is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, clinical, supervisory, educational, employment, regulatory, or professional advice.
Users should seek independent advice from qualified professionals regarding any legal, academic, regulatory, employment, insurance, supervision, privacy, or clinical matters.
No Guarantee of Placements or Opportunities
BCACC does not guarantee:
- the availability of practicum placements;
- the suitability of any practicum site, supervisor, student, clinic, agency, or organization;
- that any listing will result in a placement, interview, employment opportunity, or professional relationship;
- that a student will satisfy university, regulatory, or professional requirements through a listed opportunity;
- the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of information submitted by users.
No Endorsement
The inclusion of any practicum opportunity, organization, supervisor, student profile, advertisement, or resource on Practicum Hub does not constitute endorsement, accreditation, approval, certification, recommendation, or verification by BCACC.
Users are solely responsible for conducting their own due diligence before entering into any practicum, supervision, employment, volunteer, educational, or professional arrangement.
Independent Relationships
Any relationship established between a student and a practicum site, organization, supervisor, clinic, agency, university, employer, volunteer organization, or other third party is solely between those parties.
BCACC is not a party to such relationships and assumes no responsibility for:
- recruitment decisions;
- supervision arrangements;
- educational outcomes;
- employment matters;
- disciplinary matters;
- professional disputes;
- contractual disputes;
- conduct of users;
- client care or clinical services.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, BCACC, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, contractors, and agents shall not be liable for any loss, injury, damage, claim, liability, cost, expense, or other consequence arising from:
- use of the Practicum Hub;
- reliance upon information available through the Practicum Hub;
- interactions between users;
- practicum placements;
- supervision arrangements;
- employment or volunteer opportunities;
- professional services provided by users;
- acts or omissions of students, supervisors, organizations, or other third parties.
User Responsibility
Users are solely responsible for:
- verifying qualifications and credentials;
- complying with applicable laws and regulations;
- obtaining required insurance coverage;
- satisfying academic and professional requirements;
- assessing the suitability and safety of placements and professional relationships.
External Links
The Practicum Hub may contain links to third-party websites. BCACC does not control or endorse such websites and is not responsible for their content, security, privacy practices, or availability.
Changes
BCACC reserves the right to amend this Legal Disclaimer at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the Practicum Hub constitutes acceptance of any revised disclaimer.