Terms & Conditions of Use for GrowingMyFamily

Effective Date: April 1, 2025

Welcome to GrowingMyFamily! These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the GrowingMyFamily website (the "Website") and any related services, including but not limited to educational trainings, resources,  forums, support groups, peer coaching and other community features (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using the Website or Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Website or Services.

This website is operated by Growing My Family Peer Supports (“GrowingMyFamily”, “we”, “us” and “our”). GrowingMyFamily offers this website, including all information, tools and Services (defined below) available from this site to you, the user, on your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies and notices stated herein.

By visiting our site and/or purchasing something from us, you engage in our “Service(s)” and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions (“Terms of Service”, “Terms”), including those additional terms and conditions and policies referenced herein and/or available by hyperlink. These Terms of Service apply to all users of the site, including without limitation users who are browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and/or contributors of content.

Please read these Terms carefully before accessing or using our Services on our website. By accessing our Services or using any part of the site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms, then you may not access the website or use our Services. If these Terms of Service are considered an offer, acceptance is expressly limited to these Terms of Service.

Any new features or tools which are added to the current website are subject to the Terms of Service. You can review the most current version of the Terms of Service at any time on this page. We reserve the right to update, change or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and/or changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to the website following the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

1. Nature of Services

Growing My Family Peer Supports, operating as GrowingMyFamily, provides these Services to foster a supportive community for individuals, couples, and those supporting someone on an infertility journey. Our focus is on sharing experiences, offering emotional support, and fostering connection.

IMPORTANT: GrowingMyFamily is NOT a medical organization. We do not provide medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment recommendations. The information shared on our Website and through our Services is for peer support purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice.

2. User Conduct

You agree to use the Website and Services in a respectful and responsible manner. You are solely responsible for your conduct and activity when using our website. You must ensure that you do not, either directly or indirectly:

We reserve the right to terminate your use of the Service or any related website for violating any of the prohibited uses.

3. Disclaimer of Medical Advice

The content and information provided on the GrowingMyFamily Website and through its Services are intended for peer support and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider for any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this Website or through our Services.

4. Content Ownership and Responsibility

5. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

6. Termination

GrowingMyFamily may terminate your access to the Website and Services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

We do not guarantee, represent, or warrant that your use of our service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free. We do not warrant that the results that may be obtained from the use of the service will be accurate or reliable.

You agree that from time to time we may remove the service for indefinite periods of time or cancel the service at any time, without notice to you.

You expressly agree that your use of, or inability to use, the service is at your sole risk. The service and all products and Services delivered to you through the service are (except as expressly stated by us) provided 'as is' and 'as available' for your use, without any representation, warranties, or conditions of any kind, either express or implied, including all implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, merchantable quality, fitness for a particular purpose, durability, title, and non-infringement.

8. Limitation of Liability

In no case shall Growing My Family Peer Supports, our directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, interns, suppliers, service providers or licensors be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages of any kind, including, without limitation lost profits, lost revenue, lost savings, loss of data, replacement costs, or any similar damages, whether based in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise, arising from your use of any of the service or any products procured using the service, or for any other claim related in any way to your use of the service or any product, including, but not limited to, any errors or omissions in any content, or any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of the service or any content (or product) posted, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the service, even if advised of their possibility.

Because some states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or the limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, in such states or jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Growing My Family Peer Supports and our parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, officers, directors, agents, contractors, licensors, service providers, subcontractors, suppliers, interns and employees, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any third-party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms of Service or the documents they incorporate by reference, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third-party.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Service and any separate agreements whereby we provide you Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ontario Canada. You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website or Services shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Ontario Canada and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

11. Compliance with Local Laws

You are responsible for complying with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction when accessing and using the Website and Services. GrowingMyFamily makes no representation that the Website or Services are appropriate or available for use in all locations. Accessing the Website or Services from territories where their content is illegal is prohibited.

12. Language

These Terms are written in English. In the event of any conflict between the English version and a translated version, the English version shall govern.

13. Dispute Resolution

For users residing outside of Ontario, GrowingMyFamily may, at its sole discretion, offer alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation or arbitration, to resolve disputes arising under these Terms. The specific procedures for such alternative dispute resolution will be communicated to the user at the time a dispute arises.

14. Severability

In the event that any provision of these Terms of Service is determined to be unlawful, void or unenforceable, such provision will nonetheless be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and the unenforceable portion shall be deemed to be severed from these Terms of Service, such determination shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any other remaining provisions.

15. Termination

The obligations and liabilities of the parties incurred prior to the termination date will survive the termination of this agreement for all purposes.

These Terms of Service are effective unless and until terminated by either you or us. You may terminate these Terms of Service at any time by notifying us that you no longer wish to use our Services, or when you cease using our site.

If in our sole judgment you fail, or we suspect that you have failed, to comply with any term or provision of these Terms of Service, we also may terminate this agreement at any time without notice and you will remain liable for all amounts due up to and including the date of termination; and/or accordingly may deny you access to our Services (or any part thereof).

16. Entire Agreement

The failure of us to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Service does not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

These Terms of Service and any policies or operating rules posted by us on this site or in respect to The Service constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between you and us and govern your use of the Service, superseding any prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and us (including, but not limited to, any prior versions of the Terms of Service).

Any ambiguities in the interpretation of these Terms of Service shall not be construed against the drafting party.

17. Governing Law

These Terms of Service and any separate agreements whereby we provide you Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ontario Canada.

18. Changes to Terms of Service

You can review the most current version of the Terms of Service at any time at this page.

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to update, change or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check our website periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to our website or the Service following the posting of any changes to these Terms of Service constitutes acceptance of those changes.

19. Contact Information

Questions about the Terms of Service should be sent to us at [email protected].

Our contact information is posted below:

[email protected]

20. No Refund Clause

We do not offer refunds for any products or services purchased through our website unless explicitly stated otherwise. All sales are final.

By using GrowingMyFamily, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.