Terms and Conditions

1 Purpose of the Site

FertilityOnline® provides general education and information relating to topics that may include:

• Fertility and reproductive health
• Assisted reproductive technologies
• Embryology and laboratory systems
• Fertility-treatment preparation
• Fertility preservation
• Lifestyle and emotional wellbeing
• Books, guides, podcasts, videos, and educational media
• Developments in reproductive medicine
• Clinical operations, ethics, and healthcare strategy

2 Medical and Educational Disclaimer

All content provided through FertilityOnline® is for general informational and educational purposes only.

The Site does not provide:

• Individual medical advice
• Medical diagnosis
• Treatment recommendations
• Prescriptions
• Psychological or mental-health treatment
• Emergency medical services
• A guarantee of pregnancy, treatment success, or any particular health outcome

Information presented on the Site should not be used to diagnose a condition, begin or discontinue treatment, select medication, alter a medication dose, or delay professional medical care.

3 No Doctor–Patient Relationship

Your use of the Site, downloading of a guide, purchase of a book, viewing of a video, listening to a podcast, or sending an email does not establish a doctor–patient, clinician–patient, consultant–client, therapist–patient, or other professional relationship with Dr. Lucy Coleman or FertilityOnline®.

A professional relationship can be created only through a separate written agreement expressly establishing that relationship.

Do not send medical records, identification documents, genetic information, laboratory results, or other sensitive health information through ordinary email unless specifically requested through an appropriate and secure process.

4 Emergencies and Urgent Medical Concerns

FertilityOnline® does not monitor messages continuously and cannot respond to emergencies.

5 Fertility Outcomes and Individual Results

Fertility and reproductive-treatment outcomes vary significantly between individuals and may be affected by numerous factors, including age, diagnosis, reproductive history, genetics, ovarian reserve, sperm factors, laboratory conditions, clinical protocols, general health, and circumstances outside anyone’s control.

Nothing on the Site should be interpreted as a promise, warranty, or guarantee that:

• A pregnancy will occur
• A pregnancy will continue
• A particular treatment will succeed
• A specific test will identify the cause of infertility
• Lifestyle changes will produce a particular clinical result
• One person’s experience will predict another person’s outcome

Testimonials, examples, case discussions, and hypothetical scenarios are illustrative only and should not be interpreted as typical or guaranteed results.

6 Accuracy and Currency of Information

We make reasonable efforts to provide useful and responsible information. However, reproductive medicine changes over time, and content may not reflect the newest research, clinical guidance, laws, technologies, or professional standards.

We do not warrant that all information on the Site is:

• Complete
• Error-free
• Current
• Applicable to every jurisdiction
• Suitable for every individual
• Consistent with the recommendations of your healthcare provider

Publication of information does not create an obligation to update it immediately when new evidence or guidance becomes available.

7 Artificial Intelligence and Illustrative Content

Certain images, videos, narrations, designs, translations, or editorial elements appearing on the Site may be created, modified, or enhanced using artificial-intelligence or other digital tools.

Unless expressly identified otherwise, illustrative images should not be interpreted as photographs of actual patients, procedures, clinical outcomes, or medical consultations.

AI-assisted content is used for communication and educational presentation. It should never replace professional clinical judgment or individualized medical evaluation.

8 Books, Guides, and Downloadable Materials

FertilityOnline® may provide free or paid educational resources, including books, electronic books, checklists, PDFs, guides, and worksheets.

Unless otherwise stated, these resources are licensed to you for personal, noncommercial use only.

You may:

• Download a permitted resource for personal use
• Print a reasonable number of copies for your own use
• Share the official webpage or download link

You may not:

• Sell or sublicense the resource
• Upload it to another website or platform
• Reproduce or distribute substantial portions
• Remove copyright or attribution notices
• Modify it and present it as your own work
• Use it to create a competing course, book, service, or commercial product

Downloading a resource does not transfer ownership of its intellectual-property rights.

9 Purchases Through Amazon and Other Platforms

Books or other products featured on the Site may be purchased through Amazon or another independent retailer or platform.

Purchases completed through a third party are governed by that platform’s:

• Terms of sale
• Payment policies
• Delivery terms
• Return and refund policies
• Privacy practices
• Customer-service procedures

FertilityOnline® does not control third-party payment processing, shipping, pricing, inventory, refunds, technical availability, or account decisions.

Questions about an Amazon order should generally be directed to Amazon or the relevant seller.

10 Free Guides and Email Registration

Some complimentary resources may require visitors to provide an email address through FertilityOnline® or a third-party email platform.

When you voluntarily subscribe, you may receive:

• The requested resource
• Related educational information
• Website updates
• Announcements about books, guides, podcasts, or videos
• Occasional promotional communications

You may unsubscribe from nonessential marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link contained in the email.

Submitting an email address does not create a medical or professional relationship.

11 Electronic Communications

When you contact FertilityOnline®, subscribe to a mailing list, or otherwise communicate electronically, you consent to receive responsive communications electronically.

Electronic communications may include email replies, requested downloads, administrative notices, or updates related to services or resources you requested.

You are responsible for ensuring that the email address you provide is accurate and that messages from FertilityOnline® are not blocked by your email provider.

12 Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the Site and its original content are owned by or licensed to FertilityOnline® and are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual-property laws.

Protected content may include:

• The FertilityOnline® name and branding
• Written articles and educational materials
• Books and downloadable guides
• Graphics, illustrations, and photographs
• Videos, recordings, and podcast material
• Page layouts and original designs
• Logos and icons
• Course or program structures
• Databases and compilations

The absence of a copyright or trademark symbol does not mean that the material is unprotected.

13 Limited Permission to Use the Site

FertilityOnline® grants you a limited, revocable, nonexclusive, nontransferable license to access and use the Site for lawful, personal, and noncommercial purposes.

You may link to publicly accessible pages provided that the link:

• Is accurate and not misleading
• Does not imply an endorsement or partnership
• Does not misrepresent FertilityOnline®
• Does not appear in unlawful, defamatory, or deceptive content

You may not frame, mirror, scrape, systematically download, or reproduce the Site without prior written authorization.

14 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Site to:

• Violate any applicable law or regulation
• Infringe copyrights, trademarks, privacy rights, or other legal rights
• Introduce malware, malicious code, or harmful technology
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its systems
• Interfere with the security or operation of the Site
• Collect personal information about other users
• Impersonate another person or organization
• Publish false or misleading statements about your affiliation with FertilityOnline®
• Harass, threaten, stalk, intimidate, or harm another person
• Use automated systems to extract content without permission
• Resell or commercially exploit Site content
• Use FertilityOnline® materials to train commercial artificial-intelligence systems without written authorization
• Present educational content from the Site as individualized medical advice
• Use the Site for fraudulent, unlawful, or deceptive purposes

We may restrict or terminate access when we reasonably believe these Terms have been violated.

15 User Messages, Feedback, and Submissions

You remain responsible for information you voluntarily send to us.

Do not submit content that:

• Infringes another person’s rights
• Contains unlawful or defamatory material
• Contains confidential information you are not authorized to disclose
• Includes another person’s medical or identifying information without permission
• Contains malicious files or code

When you send feedback, suggestions, or general comments, you permit FertilityOnline® to review and use them for responding to you, improving the Site, and operating its services.

We will not publicly identify you or publish a personal testimonial without permission, except where disclosure is required by law.

16 External Links and Embedded Services

The Site may contain links to or embedded content from third parties, including:

• Amazon
• YouTube
• Spotify
• Mailchimp or other email platforms
• Academic journals
• PubMed
• News publications
• Social-media platforms
• Professional organizations

External links are provided for convenience or educational reference. FertilityOnline® does not control and is not responsible for third-party websites, availability, security, content, advertising, products, or privacy practices.

A link does not necessarily constitute endorsement of every statement, service, or product offered by that third party.

17 Privacy

Our collection and use of personal information are described in the FertilityOnline® Privacy Policy.

By using the Site, you acknowledge that internet communications and ordinary email cannot be guaranteed to be completely private or secure.

18 Availability and Technical Operation

We may modify, suspend, restrict, or discontinue any portion of the Site at any time.

We do not guarantee uninterrupted availability or that the Site will always be free from:

• Errors
• Delays
• Viruses
• Security vulnerabilities
• Compatibility issues
• Broken links
• Third-party service interruptions

You are responsible for maintaining appropriate security, software, backups, and device protections.

19 Disclaimer of Warranties

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

FertilityOnline® disclaims warranties, whether express, implied, or statutory, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, availability, title, and noninfringement.

Some jurisdictions do not permit certain warranty exclusions. In those jurisdictions, the exclusions apply only to the extent legally permitted.

20 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, FertilityOnline®, Dr. Lucy Coleman, and their contractors, licensors, representatives, and service providers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, punitive, or consequential damages arising from or connected with:

• Your use of or inability to use the Site
• Reliance on educational content
• Decisions made without individualized medical advice
• Downloaded materials
• Third-party platforms or links
• Loss of data
• Technical interruptions
• Unauthorized access outside our reasonable control

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.

21 Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless FertilityOnline® and its representatives from claims, liabilities, losses, and reasonable legal expenses arising from:

• Your unlawful use of the Site
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your infringement of another person’s rights
• Content or information you submit
• Your misuse or unauthorized redistribution of Site materials

This provision does not apply to the extent a claim results from FertilityOnline®’s own unlawful conduct.

22 International Users

FertilityOnline® is operated from the United States and is intended for an international audience.

Medical practices, regulations, terminology, availability of treatments, and professional standards differ between countries and jurisdictions.

You are responsible for determining whether Site content or resources are appropriate and lawful in your location. Information based on United States practices may not apply elsewhere.

23 Age Requirements

The Site is intended primarily for adults who are at least 18 years old or have reached the age of legal majority where they live.

Individuals below the applicable age of majority may use the Site only with the involvement and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

The Site is not directed to young children.

24 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas and applicable federal laws of the United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any dispute that cannot be resolved informally will be handled by a court with proper jurisdiction in Texas, unless applicable consumer law requires otherwise.

25 Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms to reflect changes in:

• The Site
• Our educational resources
• Applicable law
• Technology
• Third-party services
• Business practices

The revised version will be posted on the Site with an updated effective date.

Your continued use of the Site after revised Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of those changes, to the extent permitted by law.

26 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or removed only to the extent necessary.

The remaining provisions will continue in effect.

27 No Waiver

A failure by FertilityOnline® to enforce a provision of these Terms does not waive the right to enforce that provision later.

28 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any additional terms presented for a particular product, resource, or service, constitute the agreement between you and FertilityOnline® concerning use of the Site.

29 Language

These Terms may be available in English and Spanish.

Both versions are intended to communicate the same principles. If a material inconsistency arises between translations, the English-language version will govern unless applicable law requires otherwise.

30 Contact

Questions about these Terms may be sent to FertilityOnline®.