Disclaimer & Professional Disclosure

Last Updated: January 2026

1.  Educational and Consultative Purpose Only

All content provided on gregkovacs.com, including but not limited to The Engine Room™ book, The Engine Room newsletter, the Relational Audit, and any associated media (videos, podcasts, or articles), is for educational, informational, and consultative purposes only. While Greg Kovacs, PhD, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), the use of this website and its proprietary tools does not constitute clinical therapy, psychological counseling, or a therapist-patient relationship.

2.  No Clinical Relationship

Receipt of information from this website, or your transmission of information to the Office of Greg Kovacs, PhD, via email or digital forms, does not create a professional-client relationship. The systemic frameworks provided here are designed to optimize domestic infrastructure and are not a substitute for professional clinical diagnosis, medical advice, or mental health treatment.

Note: If you require clinical therapy or psychological intervention, please seek a licensed professional in your local jurisdiction.

3.  Not a Crisis Intervention Service

This website and the The Engine Room™ methodology are designed for the systemic optimization of functioning partnerships. They are not equipped for crisis intervention.

•     If you are in a situation involving domestic violence, abuse, or immediate physical danger, please contact local emergency services or a national domestic violence hotline.

•     If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact a crisis hotline or go to the nearest emergency room.

4.  Accuracy and "Set Point" Results

While Dr. Kovacs utilizes research-backed data, relationship dynamics are inherently complex.

•      No Guarantees: There is no guarantee that utilizing the The Engine Room™ framework or the Relational Audit will result in specific outcomes for your partnership.

•     Individual Responsibility: The "Set Point" of any relationship is determined by the active participation and differentiation of both partners. You assume full responsibility for the implementation of any systems discussed on this platform.

5.  Intellectual Property and "Engine Room™" Usage

The frameworks presented-including the Four Stages of Cognitive Labor and the Relational Health Dashboard-are the intellectual property of Greg Kovacs, PhD. Unauthorized use of these systems in a professional coaching, clinical, or commercial capacity without a formal licensing agreement is strictly prohibited.

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