1. License to Use

Subject to these Terms, Postpartum Guide grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to:

• Access and view the content on our website for personal, non-commercial purposes
• Download and print articles for personal use only
• Share information from our site with others for informational purposes

This license does not permit you to:

• Reproduce, distribute, or transmit content for commercial purposes
• Modify or create derivative works from our content
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
• Use automated tools or scripts to access our website
• Sell, lease, or rent access to our website or content

2. Disclaimer of Medical Advice

Educational Resource Only

Postpartum Guide is a comprehensive educational resource about postpartum mental health and maternal wellness. Our content is based on current research and clinical guidelines, but it is not personalized medical advice for your specific situation.

Not a Healthcare Provider

Postpartum Guide is not a healthcare provider, and using our website does not create a doctor-patient relationship. We cannot:

• Provide diagnosis or treatment recommendations specific to you
• Prescribe medications or therapies
• Replace consultation with qualified healthcare providers
• Provide emergency medical services or crisis intervention

Professional Consultation Required

If you are experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression, anxiety, or any mental health concern, please:

• Consult with your doctor, OB-GYN, or mental health professional
• Contact the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA
• Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room if experiencing a crisis

Screening Tools Disclaimer

Any screening tools or assessment scales available on our website (such as the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale) are for educational purposes only. These tools cannot diagnose a medical condition and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical evaluation. Always consult with a healthcare provider for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Assumption of Risk

By using Postpartum Guide, you acknowledge that:

• You understand the limitations of our educational content
• You assume full responsibility for your health decisions
• You will seek professional medical advice before making treatment decisions
• You will not rely solely on our information for medical decisions

3. User Conduct

When using Postpartum Guide, you agree to:

Prohibited Activities

You will not:

• Use the website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Harass, abuse, or threaten other users or our staff
• Post or transmit hate speech, discrimination, or abusive content
• Share personal medical information of others without consent
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Spam, phish, or engage in deceptive practices
• Scrape, crawl, or systematically download our content
• Post commercial advertising or spam

Respectful Community

Postpartum Guide is a safe, supportive space for mothers and families. We require all users to be respectful, compassionate, and supportive of others. We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these principles.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on Postpartum Guide, including articles, images, graphics, logos, and design elements, is the intellectual property of Postpartum Guide or our content providers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Copyright Notice

© 2024-2026 Postpartum Guide. All rights reserved. No part of this website or its content may be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached, or otherwise used without the prior written permission of Postpartum Guide, except for personal, non-commercial use.

Permitted Use

You may:

• Print articles for personal use
• Share links to our articles on social media
• Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link to our site

Attribution

When sharing our content, please provide proper attribution to Postpartum Guide and include a link to www.postpartumg.com.

5. User-Generated Content

Your Submissions

If you submit content to us (such as comments, feedback, story submissions, or testimonials), you grant Postpartum Guide a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute that content in any form, subject to applicable privacy laws.

Your Responsibility

You are solely responsible for any content you submit and represent that:

• You own or have the right to submit the content
• The content does not infringe on any third-party rights
• The content does not contain false, defamatory, or harmful information
• You have obtained necessary consent from any individuals mentioned

Confidentiality in Submissions

While we value your stories and feedback, please do not submit any personal health information, financial information, or sensitive details you would not want publicly disclosed. We will not use identifying information without your explicit consent.

6. Limitation of Liability

No Warranties

Our website and content are provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

Accuracy of Content

While we strive to provide accurate, up-to-date information, we do not warrant that:

• All information is accurate or complete
• The website will be error-free or uninterrupted
• Defects will be corrected

Your Reliance at Your Own Risk

Your use of Postpartum Guide is at your own risk. We are not responsible for:

• Any health decisions you make based on our information
• Outcomes or consequences of following our educational content
• Delays or failures in obtaining professional medical care

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Postpartum Guide, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of our website or services
• Any content you submit or post
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
• Any harm caused by your use of our information

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, and organizations. We are not responsible for:

• The accuracy or content of external websites
• The privacy practices of third-party sites
• The availability or functionality of external resources
• Any transactions you conduct with third parties

We provide these links as a convenience and do not endorse all external content. Please review the terms and privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

9. Modifications to Terms

Postpartum Guide reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to our website. Your continued use of our website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

10. Termination

Postpartum Guide may terminate or suspend your access to our website at any time, without notice or cause, if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in any prohibited activity.

Upon termination:

• Your right to use our website immediately ceases
• We may delete any account and associated data
• Provisions regarding liability and indemnification survive termination

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision will be severed, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: