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Disclaimer
Effective Date: January 2026

Welcome to The Truce Room Mediation Center (“The Truce Room,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing this website, submitting an inquiry, scheduling services, purchasing a service, participating in a consultation, coaching session, mediation-related service, or using any information associated with The Truce Room, you acknowledge and agree to the following disclaimer, limitations, and terms.

1. No Legal Advice; No Attorney-Client Relationship

The Truce Room is not a law firm, and no content on this website or in our materials, sessions, templates, methods, communications, or services should be understood as legal advice. We do not represent either party, do not provide legal opinions, do not interpret law for you, do not advise you what you “should” do legally, and do not predict court outcomes.

Your use of this website, any communication with The Truce Room, or participation in any consultation, strategy session, conflict coaching, or mediation-related service does not create an attorney-client relationship, legal-services relationship, fiduciary legal duty, or legal representation of any kind. Only a licensed attorney engaged by you for legal representation can provide legal advice specific to your case.

If you need advice regarding your legal rights, remedies, deadlines, liability, claims, defenses, court filings, settlement terms, custody consequences, property consequences, immigration consequences, tax consequences, or enforceability of any agreement, you should consult an attorney licensed in the appropriate jurisdiction. Texas law reserves the practice of law to licensed attorneys, and Texas also prohibits false or misleading trade practices in commerce.

2. No Therapy, Counseling, Mental-Health Treatment, or Crisis Services

The Truce Room does not provide psychotherapy, counseling, psychological treatment, diagnosis, mental-health care, medical care, or crisis intervention services. Nothing on this website or in our services is intended to replace a licensed mental-health professional, physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, counselor, social worker, or emergency provider.

Any emotional support, communication guidance, reflective listening, conflict education, or de-escalation support offered through The Truce Room is provided solely within the scope of conflict-resolution support and education and should not be interpreted as therapy or healthcare. If you are in crisis, fear for your safety, are experiencing suicidal thoughts, are experiencing domestic violence, or need immediate mental-health or medical intervention, call 911, 988, or contact the appropriate emergency or licensed support services immediately.

3. Nature of Mediation and Neutral Services

Where mediation services are offered, they are intended to function as a neutral, facilitative process. The mediator is a neutral third party whose role is to facilitate communication, help identify issues, support productive dialogue, and assist the participants in exploring possible resolution. The mediator does not act as judge, arbitrator, therapist, investigator, or attorney for either side.

The Truce Room does not guarantee that any dispute will settle, that any relationship will improve, that any party will agree, or that any agreement reached will be wise, fair, enforceable, or in your best interests unless you obtain independent professional advice. Settlement decisions remain the sole responsibility of the participants. Texas mediation law and the Texas Ethical Guidelines for Mediators both emphasize mediator impartiality, party self-determination, and the prohibition on coercing parties into settlement.

4. No Representation of Either Party; No Advocacy Role

The Truce Room and its personnel do not represent either party in a dispute unless a separate written agreement expressly states otherwise for a clearly defined non-legal service. Even where one party pays the fee, the mediator or neutral service provider does not become that party’s representative, advocate, or strategist against the other side.

If we provide a single-party consultation, conflict coaching, preparation support, communication drafting support, or similar service, that service is still not legal representation and should not be construed as attorney services, psychotherapy, or expert opinion. Those services are educational and support-based only.

5. L.A.M.B. Method Disclaimer

The L.A.M.B. Method is a proprietary educational and conflict-resolution framework created by The Truce Room to help organize communication, reflection, preparation, and dispute-navigation. It is not legal advice, legal analysis, therapy, a forensic method, a diagnostic tool, a guarantee of outcome, or a substitute for licensed professional services.

Use of the L.A.M.B. Method does not establish any professional-client relationship beyond the limited services expressly agreed to in writing. Any examples, prompts, worksheets, scripts, or educational materials associated with the L.A.M.B. Method are for general informational and educational purposes only.

6. General Information Only; No Guarantee of Accuracy for Every Situation

All information provided on this website, through downloads, social media, emails, texts, calls, workshops, consultations, forms, videos, blog content, and other materials is offered for general educational and informational purposes only. While we strive to provide thoughtful, practical, and up-to-date information, laws, procedures, agency practices, court expectations, filing requirements, and best practices can change and may vary by county, court, judge, subject matter, and jurisdiction.

Accordingly, The Truce Room makes no warranty or representation that any information is complete, current, jurisdiction-specific, or suitable for your unique circumstances. You are responsible for obtaining independent legal, financial, tax, therapeutic, or other professional advice as appropriate.

7. No Guarantee of Outcome

The Truce Room does not guarantee:

• settlement,

• reconciliation,

• de-escalation,

• emotional closure,

• legal success,

• court approval,

• enforceability,

• safety improvement,

• co-parenting improvement,

• payment recovery,

• business resolution,

• or any particular result.

Past experiences, testimonials, examples, or hypothetical scenarios do not guarantee future outcomes. Every dispute, family, workplace, and negotiation dynamic is different.

8. Mediation Confidentiality and Its Limits

To the extent applicable, mediation-related communications may be protected by Texas confidentiality rules. Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 154.073 protects many communications relating to the subject matter of the dispute that are made by a participant in an alternative dispute resolution procedure, subject to statutory exceptions. Texas Ethical Guidelines also instruct mediators to protect the confidentiality of the mediation process.

However, confidentiality is not absolute. Confidentiality may be limited or overridden by law, court order, safety concerns, mandatory reporting obligations, threats of harm, allegations requiring disclosure under applicable law, enforcement disputes involving written agreements, or other recognized exceptions. The Truce Room therefore cannot promise absolute secrecy in every circumstance.

In addition, website submissions, email, text messaging, contact forms, and electronic communications may not be fully secure. Please do not send highly sensitive information unless and until you are comfortable doing so and understand the practical limits of electronic communication.

9. Written Agreements May Be Binding

Participants are solely responsible for reviewing, understanding, and voluntarily choosing whether to sign any memorandum, settlement term sheet, mediated settlement agreement, parenting agreement, business resolution, or other written resolution document. A written mediated settlement agreement may have serious consequences and may become binding and enforceable under Texas law. In some family-law settings, Texas statutes give mediated settlement agreements particularly strong effect if statutory requirements are satisfied. You should seek independent legal review before signing anything you do not fully understand.

10. Suitability; Safety Screening; Family Violence and Coercive Control

Not every dispute is appropriate for mediation or conflict-resolution services. The Truce Room reserves the right to screen matters for appropriateness, to postpone, decline, suspend, separate, or terminate services where neutrality, meaningful participation, informed consent, safety, or fairness appears compromised. Texas Ethical Guidelines for Mediators specifically contemplate postponing or terminating mediation if the matter is inappropriate for mediation or if a party is unwilling or unable to participate meaningfully.

This is especially important in matters involving:

• family violence,

• dating violence,

• coercive control,

• intimidation,

• stalking,

• threats,

• active substance impairment,

• severe mental-health crisis,

• cognitive incapacity,

• active criminal exposure,

• bad-faith participation,

• or a major imbalance in access to information or decision-making power.

Texas law defines family violence and dating violence in the Family Code, and Texas policy recognizes that victims of family violence are entitled to maximum protection from harm within the criminal justice system. Protective orders are governed by the Texas Family Code. For that reason, The Truce Room may decide that a matter is unsafe or inappropriate for mediation or may require added safeguards, separate sessions, support persons, attorney participation, or outside referrals before proceeding.

11. Voluntary Participation; Right to End Services

Unless otherwise required by court order or written agreement, participation in services through The Truce Room is voluntary. Any party may choose not to settle. The Truce Room also reserves the right to recess, reschedule, discontinue, or terminate services where necessary for safety, neutrality, professionalism, scheduling integrity, payment compliance, scope control, or service appropriateness. Texas ethical guidance emphasizes voluntary decision-making and non-coercion in mediation.

12. Independent Decision-Making

All decisions made before, during, or after any consultation, coaching service, mediation, or negotiation remain your sole responsibility. The Truce Room is not responsible for decisions you make, agreements you sign, offers you reject, statements you make, deadlines you miss, or legal consequences that flow from your matter.

You are responsible for:

• knowing your court dates and filing deadlines,

• obtaining legal advice when needed,

• reviewing any agreement before signing,

• protecting your own interests,

• and determining whether a proposed resolution works for you.

13. No Court Filing, Process Service, or Litigation Management Unless Expressly Agreed

Unless specifically stated in a separate written service agreement, The Truce Room does not undertake responsibility for court filing, service of process, case monitoring, litigation strategy, document review for legal sufficiency, evidentiary analysis, appeal rights, or deadline tracking. Any drafting assistance, document organization, or communication support is administrative or educational in nature only and is not a substitute for licensed legal representation.

14. No Professional Advice in Other Regulated Areas

The Truce Room does not provide tax, accounting, financial-planning, insurance, immigration, mental-health, medical, real-estate, or other regulated professional advice. When your matter touches those areas, you are encouraged to consult an appropriately licensed professional before relying on any information or entering into any agreement.

15. Website, Forms, Templates, and Educational Materials

Any downloads, checklists, scripts, sample clauses, fee schedules, intake forms, communication templates, educational PDFs, guides, blog posts, FAQs, or L.A.M.B.-related materials are provided “as is” for general informational use. They may not fit your matter and should not be relied upon without independent review where legal, financial, therapeutic, or safety consequences are possible.

16. No Warranty

To the fullest extent permitted by law, this website and all associated services, content, and materials are provided “as is” and “as available.” The Truce Room disclaims warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, fitness for a particular purpose, noninfringement, merchantability, uninterrupted access, or error-free operation.

17. Limitation of Reliance

By using this website or our services, you agree that you are not relying on The Truce Room as your attorney, therapist, doctor, accountant, or crisis provider. You also agree that you will seek independent licensed professional advice where your situation reasonably calls for it.

18. Fees, Packages, Promotions, and Policy Changes

The Truce Room reserves the right to update, revise, suspend, or discontinue fees, policies, packages, services, promotions, discounts, specials, sliding-scale options, and eligibility criteria at any time in its discretion. Any such changes will apply prospectively and will not affect services already paid for or confirmed in writing, unless required by law, necessary for safety or scope management, or mutually agreed in writing.

We further reserve the right to modify or revoke special pricing, scholarship-style reductions, sliding-scale approvals, package terms, or promotional offers where session intensity, scheduling demands, complexity, number of participants, urgency, safety needs, preparation burden, or scope of work materially changes.

19. Reservation of Right to Refuse or End Service

The Truce Room reserves the right, consistent with applicable law, to refuse, postpone, limit, or terminate services where we determine that:

• the matter falls outside our scope,

• the matter appears unsafe or inappropriate,

• neutrality cannot be maintained,

• a participant is acting abusively or in bad faith,

• a participant lacks capacity for meaningful participation,

• payment obligations are not met,

• required paperwork is not completed,

• or continuing the service would create ethical, legal, or operational concerns.

20. No Solicitation of Specific Legal Reliance

Contacting The Truce Room by phone, email, text, social media, website form, or booking platform does not obligate us to accept your matter, and you should not delay seeking legal counsel, emergency help, or court relief based on a pending inquiry to us.

21. Jurisdiction and Texas Focus

The Truce Room is based in Texas, and many of our policies are drafted with Texas practice considerations in mind. Texas law recognizes mediation as an alternative dispute resolution process under Chapter 154 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, and Texas courts have adopted Ethical Guidelines for Mediators. If your matter involves another state, tribe, federal issue, or foreign jurisdiction, different laws and procedures may apply.

22. Contact

Questions about this disclaimer, our policies, or service scope may be directed to:

The Truce Room Mediation Center
Email:letsmeet@thetruceroom.com
Phone: 817-420-7574