Terms of Service

Created 10/21/23

Preparing 4 Maternity Leave was created by Andrea Drew (and any other subordinate employees, volunteers, interns, or independent contractors; henceforth referred to as “we”, “our” or “us”.) The purpose of the website Preparing 4 Maternity Leave  is to allow individuals to read and learn about common nutrition-related topics and the evidenced-based nutrition interventions and strategies currently practiced by the experts in the field of dietetics, Registered Dietitians. The information presented in this website is not to be used as Medical Nutrition Therapy as that type of therapy is highly individualized to the specific person and their medical history.

It is recommended for you to please read these Terms of Service and the Privacy Policy carefully as these pertain to anything posted or shared by Preparing 4 Maternity Leave or it’s founders, and any product or service available on the website. By accessing this website you are acknowledging that you have read and agree with the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. This agreement is equivalent to a written and signed contract.

We reserved the right to modify, update, or expand upon these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at any time. All modifications will be effective immediately and the date of modification for the Terms of Service or Privacy Policy will be changed respectively as is visible above. If at any time you disagree with the Terms of Service or Privacy Policy, you must suspend your use of our services or products as applicable. If you violate any of the Terms of Service, we reserve the right to terminate your access to any and all services of Preparing 4 Maternity Leave and/or its contributors. We also reserve the right to refuse service to any one individual or group for any reason at any time. Any questions about the Terms of Service or Privacy Policy may be submitted to [email protected] 

Third Party Links

Content on the website or affiliated emails may contain links to related outside websites. We are not responsible for the availability of these sites, content, ads, or any products/services they may offer. We will not be held liable for any losses, damages, or health related risks that may be acquired from use of these third party links. You presume responsibility for using these sites at your own risk. 

Health Disclaimer

Founder of this website is Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Andrea Drew. This credential is verified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration that Andrea has met all the education requirements, completed 1,200 hours of supervised practice in many areas of focus in the field of dietetics, and has passed the national examination for registration status. Dietitians are considered the experts in food, nutrition, and medical nutrition therapy. Dietitians abide by the Code of Ethics for the Professional of Dietetics and only work within their scope of practice. You acknowledge and understand that Preparing 4 Maternity Leave is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical conditions. As always, please contact your Primary Care Physician with any medical concerns without delay or contact the appropriate emergency services in the case of a medical emergency. You understand that Preparing 4 Maternity Leave  is meant for educational purposes solely and is not to be used as medical advice. You agree that any information used or interpreted from this site, you do so at your own risk. You should never self diagnose, treat, or prescribe anything from information obtained from a website without first consulting with your Primary Care Physician. Preparing 4 Maternity Leave makes no guarantees of outcomes, services, recommendations, knowledge, skills, or techniques perceived to be acquired through use of our content. 

Service Disclaimer

We at Preparing 4 Maternity Leave strive to provide continued superior information and service. However, do to unforeseen circumstances or unavoidable events such as, but not limited to; emergency repairs, natural disasters, and/or unforeseen technological issues that may interrupt Preparing 4 Maternity Leave Services. You agree that you will not hold us responsible for any discontinuance, suspension, unavailability, or termination of our services. You acknowledge that Preparing 4 Maternity Leave and its services are to be assumed to be used as available and as is. With that being said, we reserve the right to modify services, information, products, or content at any time for any reason and will not be held liable for any price, service, or product changes. We will not be held liable for any technological malfunctions, disruptions, or shut downs of any online systems, service providers, or email services. We are not responsible for any damages, technical or otherwise, changes to our services may inflict. You acknowledge to use our services at your own risk. 

Submissions

You acknowledge that any submissions of any kind, including but not limited to; comments, posts, likes, shares on social media, testimonials, or feedback become the property of Preparing 4 Maternity Leave indefinitely. By making any submissions as stated above you give us permission to use this information as we see fit; for analytical or marketing purposes. You agree that these submissions are not private to you. You agree that we have permission to delete, distribute, make public, edit, and use your name at our discretion without compensation. 

Indemnification

You acknowledge and agree to hold us harmless and indemnify us from and against any third party claims created as a result of any information obtained from Preparing 4 Maternity Leave. This includes but is not limited to, any and all claims, damages, attorney fees, and litigation costs. You agree to renounce any rights or benefits under your state or federal standing to the fullest extent permitted by law. Andrea Drew and we at Preparing 4 Maternity Leave will comply with any state or federal investigations or court orders that require release of information you may have provided by any of the means stated previously to or about Preparing 4 Maternity Leave and it’s contributors. We are not held to any timeline to remove any offensive or violating offense, although our content is reviewed regularly and issues are aspired to be addressed in a timely fashion. 

Backlinks are allowed and encouraged when used properly. You may not use the founder’s name, Andrea Drew, or brand/business, Preparing 4 Maternity Leave, to imply sponsorship or endorsement of any service, product or content without our explicit permission. 

Intellectual Property Rights

All information and content published on Preparing 4 Maternity Leave is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. By using this website, you agree to use the information provided for self educational purposes and not to be used for commercial use. You agree not to copy, sell, upload, download, translate, or distribute by any means, without our consent or else you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent available under law. You are allowed to print articles, recipes, or other published content by Preparing 4 Maternity Leave for personal use and reference only. 

There may be occasional guest speakers, writers, or interviews conducted by Andrea Drew or Preparing 4 Maternity Leave and any information presented is not claimed by us and we do not validate any of the information provided as medical advice. This information is provided as intellectual property and should be treated as such. 

No Joint Venture or Business Relationship

Any users of this site agree that you do not have any kind of partnership or employment with Preparing 4 Maternity Leave or Andrea Drew. 

Additional Information

It is recommended that you also read our Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

Any questions or concerns please contact Andrea Drew MS RDN LDN at [email protected] 

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