If there is any inconsistency or ambiguity between the English version and the Chinese version, the English version shall prevail. 如中英文版本有任何抵觸或歧異，應以英文版本為準。

1. Purpose 目的
This confidentiality agreement ("Agreement") is intended to protect the privacy of the client ("Client") in their therapeutic relationship with the counselor ("Counselor"). The purpose of this Agreement is to ensure a secure environment that fosters trust, openness, and effective therapy.

本保密協議（「協議」）旨在保護客戶（「客戶」）在與諮商師（「諮商師」）的治療關係中的隱私。本協議的目的是確保一個促進信任、開放和有效治療的安全環境。

2. Extent of Confidentiality 機密程度
All communication between the Client and the Counselor, whether verbal or written, will be treated with utmost confidentiality. This includes counseling sessions, notes, reports, and any test results. The Counselor will securely store these records.

所有客戶與輔導員之間的一切溝通，無論是口頭還是書面的，都將被視為極度機密。這包括輔導會話、註釋、報告以及任何測試結果。輔導員將安全地存儲這些記錄。

3. Limits of Confidentiality 保密限制
While the Counselor is committed to maintaining confidentiality, certain circumstances may necessitate the disclosure of information. These situations include: When the Counselor believes that the Client poses a risk to their safety or the safety of others. When the Counselor is reasonably suspected of child abuse, elder abuse, or dependent adult abuse. When the Counselor is ordered by a court to disclose information. In cases where consultation with other professionals is needed, the Counselor will only disclose information necessary for the consultation and will avoid disclosing identifiable information about the Client.

雖然輔導員致力於保守保密，但在某些情況下可能會需要披露信息。這些情況包括：當輔導員相信客戶可能對自己或他人的安全構成風險時。當輔導員合理懷疑有兒童虐待、老年人虐待或依賴成年人虐待的情況時。當法院命令輔導員披露信息時。在需要與其他專業人員進行磋商的情況下，輔導員將會避免披露關於客戶的可識別信息。

4. Client's Rights 客戶的權利
The Client has a right to privacy and to understand the steps taken to protect this right. The Counselor will maintain secure records of all counseling sessions and related information. These records will be kept for a period determined by the applicable laws and regulations in the Counselor's jurisdiction. The Client has a right to request a summary of these records.

客戶有權隱私和了解保護此權利所採取的措施。輔導員將保持所有輔導會談和相關信息的安全記錄。這些記錄將根據輔導員所在司法管轄區的適用法律和法規確定的期限保留。客戶有權要求這些記錄的摘要。

5. Client's Responsibilities 客戶的責任
The Client is responsible for protecting their privacy outside of the counseling context. This includes understanding the potential privacy implications of email, texting, or social media interactions.

客戶有責任在輔導範疇之外保護自己的隱私。這包括了解電子郵件、短信或社交媒體互動的潛在隱私影響。

6. Agreement to Terms 同意條款
By signing the agreement form, the Client acknowledges that they understand the terms of this Agreement and consent to the guidelines outlined here. They accept that they can ask questions about this Agreement anytime and withdraw their consent with written notice.

簽署同意書即時生效。客戶承認他們了解本協議的條款並同意這裡概述的指引。他們接受他們可以隨時對這份協議提問題，並以書面通知撤回他們的同意。