This guide explains the key legal agreements and security resources that define your business relationship with SimplePractice. We'll cover:
Note: To learn more about our privacy, security, compliance, and data protection, visit the SimplePractice Trust Center.
Key agreements and policies
The following documents outline the terms, responsibilities, and safeguards related to your use of SimplePractice:
Important: SimplePractice is HIPAA compliant and HITRUST certified. HITRUST is a widely recognized security framework in the healthcare industry. To learn more about how we protect your privacy and keep your data secure, see Staying HIPAA compliant with SimplePractice.
Agreeing to terms during signup
When you create your trial account, you agree to the Business Associate Agreement, the Terms of Service, and the Privacy Policy.
Selecting the checkbox and clicking Start for free constitutes a legally binding agreement. You don’t need to re-agree to or electronically sign the BAA when you upgrade from a trial to a paid account.
AI products and terms addendum
SimplePractice is committed to the ethical development of AI, with clinicians remaining in control of care decisions.
The Addendum to our Terms of Service for Add-On AI Products explains how data is used and protected when AI tools are involved. It clarifies that your information remains yours, that AI tools support—but do not replace—professional judgment, and that additional safeguards apply, including specific provisions related to session transcripts and third-party vendors.