Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: June 2026

Welcome to The Urban Doula (“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 The Urban Doula, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy.

2. Educational Purposes Only

The content provided on The Urban Doula is intended solely for informational and educational purposes.

The information available on this Website is not medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or healthcare guidance. Content is provided to support general understanding of pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, parenting, and emotional wellness.

Always consult a licensed physician, midwife, healthcare provider, or other qualified professional regarding medical concerns or healthcare decisions.

3. No Medical or Professional Relationship

Use of this Website does not create:

  • A doctor-patient relationship

  • A doula-client relationship

  • A healthcare provider-patient relationship

  • Any professional advisory relationship

The Urban Doula is an educational resource and is not a provider of medical, nursing, midwifery, psychological, or healthcare services.

4. Website Content

We strive to provide accurate and current information; however, we do not guarantee that all content is complete, accurate, reliable, or up-to-date.

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

You use the information provided on this Website at your own discretion and risk.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations.

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems.

  • Upload malicious software, viruses, or harmful code.

  • Interfere with the operation or security of the Website.

  • Reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit Website content without permission.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on The Urban Doula, including but not limited to:

  • Articles

  • Blog posts

  • Text

  • Graphics

  • Logos

  • Images

  • Design elements

  • Branding

is owned by or licensed to The Urban Doula and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

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

7. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services.

We do not control or endorse any third-party content and are not responsible for:

  • Website content

  • Privacy practices

  • Products

  • Services

  • Accuracy of information

Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.

8. Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure

The Urban Doula may display:

  • Advertisements

  • Sponsored content

  • Affiliate links

We may receive compensation when visitors click certain links or purchase products through affiliate partnerships.

Such compensation does not influence our editorial opinions, recommendations, or content.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

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

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including:

  • Merchantability

  • Fitness for a particular purpose

  • Accuracy of information

  • Non-infringement

  • Availability or uninterrupted access

We make no guarantee that the Website will operate without errors, interruptions, or security vulnerabilities.

10. Limitation of Liability

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

  • Use of the Website

  • Reliance on Website content

  • Inability to access the Website

  • Errors or omissions in Website content

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

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Urban Doula and its owners, affiliates, contributors, and partners from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Website

  • Violation of these Terms

  • Violation of applicable laws

  • Infringement of any third-party rights

12. Children’s Privacy

This Website is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

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

13. Changes to These Terms

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

Changes become effective immediately upon publication on this page.

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

14. Termination

We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate access to the Website without notice if we believe a user has violated these Terms or engaged in conduct harmful to the Website or its users.

15. Governing Law

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

16. Contact Us

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

By using The Urban Doula, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.