Terms and Conditions of Use

By using this website, you affirm that you have had sufficient opportunity to read and understand, and you have in fact read and understood, the Terms and Conditions.

By entering and using this site or the links accessible through this site, you expressly agree to abide by and comply with these Terms and Conditions. By using this website, you acknowledge and agree that the Terms and Conditions form a legally enforceable contract between you and Heartbeat, and you agree to be legally bound by the Terms and Conditions.

The information and resources contained on and accessible through this website are made available by Heartbeat International (“Heartbeat”) and/or its suppliers and vendors and are subject to your agreement to their terms and conditions. If you do not agree with the Terms and Conditions, please do not use this website.

Heartbeat owns all content on the website, except for user-generated content, including but not limited to all data in the Worldwide Directory of Pregnancy Help. Use of the website, or registration of an account, does not grant any express or implied right to the user to infringe any of Heartbeat’s proprietary rights, including but not limited to Heartbeat’s proprietary rights in all data in the Worldwide Directory of Pregnancy Help.

Copyright

All contents are the copyright © Heartbeat International, Inc. All materials on this server and this Internet site, including but not limited to the site's content, design, layout, and organization, are owned and copyrighted by Heartbeat International, or its suppliers or vendors, and are protected by U.S. and international copyrights.

Use of Information and Resources

The content of this website is available for personal use only. Any use of this data for commercial purposes or research purposes is expressly prohibited, unless Heartbeat agrees to such use in writing. The information contained on this website shall be used only to access, promote and/or support life-affirming pregnancy help.

You agree not to access, download, print or otherwise copy data appearing on the website, including but not limited to data in the Worldwide Directory of Pregnancy Help, other than for personal use to access life-affirming pregnancy help, and you further agree that these Terms and Conditions prohibit copying such data other than for personal use to access, promote and/or support life-affirming pregnancy help.

By using this website, you agree not to utilize robots and/or spiders to copy data on the website, including but not limited to data in the Worldwide Directory of Pregnancy Help, and you further agree that these Terms and Conditions prohibit such utilization of robots and/or spiders.

By using this website, you agree not to utilize data appearing on the website, including but not limited to data in the Worldwide Directory of Pregnancy Help, to defame or unlawfully disparage Heartbeat, its affiliates, the Worldwide Directory, and/or the entities listed therein, and you user further agree that such utilization is prohibited by these Terms and Conditions.

By using this website, you agree not to use data appearing on the website, including but not limited to data in the Worldwide Directory of Pregnancy Help, to misrepresent the Worldwide Directory or its contents, and you further agree that such use of the Worldwide Directory or its contents is prohibited.

By using this website, you agree not to use, and you represent and warrant that you will not use, the data on the website, including not limited to data in the Worldwide Directory of Pregnancy Help, for any purpose that is prohibited under these Terms and Conditions.

By using this website, you agree that Heartbeat may obtain any available lawful remedy, including but not limited to injunctive relief, to enforce these Terms and Conditions, and you further agree that injunctive relief to prohibit or prevent any violation of these Terms and Conditions, including but not limited to infringement of Heartbeat’s proprietary rights, may be obtained without any requirement to show irreparable injury or to post a bond.

You agree not to change or delete any copyright or proprietary notice from materials downloaded from this site or any site accessible through this site. Any requests for Heartbeat International's permission to publish, copy, reproduce, distribute, transfer, or otherwise use any materials contained in the website should be e-mailed to [email protected].

All manuals and resources published or distributed by Heartbeat International, Inc. are designed for general informational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for the direct counsel of an attorney, professional counselor, or medical professional. Manuals and resources published or distributed by Heartbeat International are not intended to replace the advice of a licensed medical doctor, therapist, counselor, psychiatrist, psychologist or attorney.

Registration of Accounts

If you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions, you may not register, and agree that you will not register, an account on this website.

Heartbeat reserves the right to suspend, disable, or terminate the website accounts of users at any time and for any reason, including but not limited to the website accounts of users who violate these Terms and Conditions.

Heartbeat reserves the right to suspend, disable, or terminate any user’s ability to visit, use, or register an account with the website at any time and for any reason, including but not limited to for any violation of these Terms and Conditions.

Links to Other Internet Sites

This site also includes links to other Internet sites. Heartbeat International does not control, makes no guarantees about, and disclaims any express or implied representations or warranties about the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, completeness, or appropriateness for a particular purpose of the information or the resources contained on these or any other Internet sites. All information in any Heartbeat International site, or associated or linked site, is extracted, read, used, or relied upon by you at your own risk.

Disclaimer of Warranty

Heartbeat International and its suppliers and vendors disclaim all express or implied representations or warranties with regard to the information, services, products, materials, and any other resources contained on or accessible through this site, including, without limitation, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. All information provided by Heartbeat International is made available "as is" and "as available" without warranty of any kind, or any express or implied promise, including, by way of example, its continuing availability.

You understand and agree that neither Heartbeat International nor its suppliers or vendors or linked domain names are responsible or liable for any claim, loss, or damage, of any kind, directly or indirectly resulting from your use of this site or the information or the resources contained on or accessible through it.

Heartbeat International expressly disclaims any implied warranty or representation about information on this site, its accuracy, relevance, timeliness, completeness, or appropriateness for any particular purpose of any kind. Your use of this site is also subject to all additional disclaimers and caveats that may appear throughout the site.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Heartbeat International or its suppliers or vendors be liable for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, incidental, exemplary, contractual, or consequential damages, or any damages whatsoever of any kind, resulting from any loss, which by way of example, includes loss of use, viruses, loss of data, loss of profits, business interruption, litigation, or any other pecuniary loss, whether based on breach of contract, tort (including negligence), product liability, or otherwise, arising out of or in any way connected with the use or performance of this site, with the delay or inability to use this site, or with the provision of or failure to make available any information, services, products, materials, or other resources contained on or accessible through this site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

With respect to products, goods, or services purchased from any entity identified, listed, named or contacted through Heartbeat International website, or any links to Heartbeat International website, in no event shall Heartbeat International be liable for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, incidental, exemplary, or consequential damages, or any damages whatsoever, resulting from any loss of use, loss of profits, litigation, or any other pecuniary loss, whether based on breach of contract, tort (including negligence), product liability, or otherwise, arising out of or in any way connected with the provision of or failure to make available any such products, goods, or services, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

You acknowledge and agree that the limitations set forth above are elements of this agreement, and that this site would not be provided to you absent such limitations.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Heartbeat International and its suppliers and vendors from any liability, loss, claim, and expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees) related to your violation of this agreement or use of this site in any manner. Your use of this site constitutes your acceptance of the Terms and Conditions of Use, as revised and modified, if any, each and every time you access this site.

Return Policy

Heartbeat works hard to offer products that deliver the tools and information you need. Please notify Heartbeat International at [email protected] if you receive resources in a damaged condition. Heartbeat will exchange the damaged product for a new one if it is returned within thirty (30) days (twenty (20) regular business days) of receipt and is accompanied by a specific explanation for the damage. Likewise, we will complete incomplete orders if notified in writing within thirty (30) days (twenty (20) regular business days) of receipt accompanied by a specific explanation of the missing items. Please notify Heartbeat immediately upon receipt of a damaged or incomplete product that appears to be the result of shipping. Directions for returning products damaged during shipping may vary depending on carrier. Method of payment may require additional transaction fees. All other sales are final.

Updates to Terms

Heartbeat International may modify these Terms and Conditions at any time and for any reason, and such modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting of the modified agreement. By using this website, you acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to keep abreast of and read modifications to the Terms and Conditions.

Severability

If any provisions of these Terms and Conditions of Use are found void, unenforceable or unlawful, it does not and will not serve to invalidate any other provisions in the terms and Conditions of Use. All other provisions will remain valid, in full force and effect.

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions of Use shall be construed, interpreted and performed exclusively according to the, excluding conflict of law rules, of the State of Ohio, United States of America. Any legal action with respect to any transaction must be commenced within one year after the cause of action has arisen.

Questions

By using this website, you affirm that you have had sufficient opportunity to read and understand, and you have in fact read and understood, the Terms and Conditions.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding Heartbeat Terms and Conditions of Use, please contact us at [email protected].

You may obtain a copy of these Terms and Conditions by requesting a copy at  [email protected]; Heartbeat International, 8405 Pulsar Pl, Columbus, OH 43240; Phone: (888) 550-7577; or Fax: (614) 885-8746.

These Terms & Conditions were updated on March 1, 2022.