Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: June 2026

Welcome to GentleStart.org (“Website,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using GentleStart.org, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy.

2. Educational and Informational Purposes Only

The content provided on GentleStart.org is intended for general educational and informational purposes related to pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care, parenting, child development, and family wellness.

The information provided on this Website is not intended to replace professional medical, psychological, legal, or educational advice.

You should always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider, pediatrician, therapist, educator, or other appropriate professional regarding your specific circumstances.

3. No Professional Relationship

Use of this Website does not create:

  • A doctor-patient relationship

  • A therapist-client relationship

  • A doula-client relationship

  • A healthcare provider-patient relationship

  • Any other professional advisory relationship

All content is provided solely for informational purposes.

4. Website Content

We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information; however, we make no guarantees regarding the completeness, reliability, accuracy, or suitability of any content on the Website.

Information may be updated, modified, or removed without notice.

Your reliance on any information provided on the Website is solely at your own risk.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations.

  • Interfere with the operation or security of the Website.

  • Upload or distribute malicious software or harmful code.

  • Attempt unauthorized access to Website systems.

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit Website content without permission.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on GentleStart.org, including but not limited to:

  • Articles

  • Blog posts

  • Text

  • Graphics

  • Images

  • Logos

  • Website design

  • Branding elements

is owned by or licensed to GentleStart.org and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may access and use Website content for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

7. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites and resources.

We do not control or endorse third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, services, policies, or practices.

Accessing third-party websites is done at your own risk.

8. Affiliate Links and Advertising

GentleStart.org may participate in affiliate marketing programs and display advertisements or sponsored content.

We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links at no additional cost to you.

Any sponsored content or affiliate relationships will be disclosed where required by law.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, GentleStart.org disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including:

  • Merchantability

  • Fitness for a particular purpose

  • Non-infringement

  • Accuracy of information

  • Availability and uninterrupted access

We do not guarantee that the Website will be secure, error-free, or continuously available.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, GentleStart.org, its owners, contributors, affiliates, and partners shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from:

  • Your use of the Website

  • Reliance on Website content

  • Errors or omissions in Website content

  • Temporary or permanent unavailability of the Website

Your use of the Website is entirely at your own risk.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GentleStart.org and its owners, affiliates, contributors, and partners from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Website

  • Your violation of these Terms

  • Your violation of any third-party rights

12. Children’s Privacy

This Website is intended for parents, caregivers, and adults seeking information about child development and family wellness.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

13. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update, modify, or replace these Terms and Conditions at any time.

Changes become effective immediately upon posting to this page.

Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Website at our discretion without prior notice if a user violates these Terms or engages in harmful conduct.

15. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us through the contact page available on GentleStart.org.

By using GentleStart.org, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.