DueDateKit

Terms of Service for DueDateKit

Last Updated: January 14, 2025
Effective Date: January 14, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using DueDateKit ("we," "our," "us," or the "Service"), including our IVF due date calculator, pregnancy due date calculator, countdown timer, and baby age calculator tools available at duedatekit.com (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms").

If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

Acceptance of Terms

Your use of our Service constitutes:

  • Acceptance of these Terms
  • Agreement to our Privacy Policy
  • Acknowledgment of our medical disclaimers
  • Understanding of service limitations

Updates and Modifications

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Service following any changes indicates acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Use of Our Services

Permitted Use

You may use our IVF calculator and pregnancy tools for:

  • Personal pregnancy planning and tracking
  • Educational purposes to understand pregnancy timelines
  • Healthcare consultation support (not as replacement)
  • Family planning discussions
  • Non-commercial personal use only

Prohibited Use

You may NOT:

  • Use our calculators for commercial purposes without permission
  • Redistribute, sell, or license our tools or calculations
  • Attempt to reverse engineer our calculation algorithms
  • Use automated systems or bots to access our Service
  • Misrepresent our calculations as medical diagnosis
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Use the Service to harm or deceive others
  • Scrape or harvest data from our Website

Account and Registration

Our Service does not require account creation. All calculations are performed anonymously without registration.

3. Medical Disclaimer

NOT Medical Advice

IMPORTANT MEDICAL DISCLAIMER:

The information provided by DueDateKit, including but not limited to our IVF due date calculator, pregnancy calculators, and all related tools and content:

  • Is for informational and educational purposes only
  • Does NOT constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
  • Should NOT replace professional medical consultation
  • Is NOT intended to establish a patient-physician relationship
  • Should NOT be relied upon for medical decisions

Healthcare Provider Consultation

You should ALWAYS:

  • Consult with qualified healthcare providers for medical advice
  • Seek professional medical attention for health concerns
  • Verify calculator results with your obstetrician or fertility specialist
  • Follow your doctor's guidance over any calculator results
  • Report any pregnancy complications to healthcare providers immediately

Accuracy Limitations

While we strive for accuracy in our calculations:

  • Individual variations exist in all pregnancies
  • Only 5% of babies are born on their calculated due date
  • Normal delivery can occur 2 weeks before or after the due date
  • IVF pregnancies may have unique considerations
  • Medical conditions can affect pregnancy duration
  • Calculator results are estimates based on averages

No Warranty of Accuracy

We make NO warranties regarding:

  • Accuracy of calculations
  • Completeness of information
  • Suitability for your specific situation
  • Medical outcomes or predictions
  • Pregnancy or birth results

4. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on DueDateKit is protected by intellectual property laws:

  • Copyright: All text, graphics, logos, and content are copyrighted
  • Trademarks: "DueDateKit" and our logo are our trademarks
  • Algorithms: Our calculation methods are proprietary
  • Design: Website design and user interface are protected
  • Code: All source code is proprietary and confidential

License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

  • Access and use our calculators for personal use
  • Share calculator results for non-commercial purposes
  • Link to our Website from your personal website or social media

Restrictions

You may NOT:

  • Copy, modify, or create derivative works
  • Use our content for commercial purposes
  • Remove copyright or proprietary notices
  • Claim ownership of our content or tools
  • Use our trademarks without permission

User Content

If you share or submit any content:

  • You retain ownership of your content
  • You grant us a license to display shared results
  • You represent that you have the right to share such content
  • You agree not to submit unlawful or harmful content

5. Service Availability and Modifications

Availability

We strive to maintain Service availability but do not guarantee:

  • Uninterrupted access to our calculators
  • Error-free operation
  • Compatibility with all devices or browsers
  • Specific uptime percentages

Maintenance and Updates

We may:

  • Perform scheduled or emergency maintenance
  • Update calculator algorithms
  • Modify features or functionality
  • Add or remove tools
  • Change the user interface

Service Suspension

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate Service access for:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Suspected fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Technical or security reasons
  • Legal compliance requirements

6. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • MERCHANTABILITY
  • FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
  • NON-INFRINGEMENT
  • ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY
  • SECURITY OR VIRUS-FREE OPERATION
  • UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE SERVICE

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

We SHALL NOT be liable for:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Lost profits, revenue, or data
  • Personal injury or property damage
  • Medical complications or outcomes
  • Reliance on calculator results
  • Errors or omissions in calculations
  • Service interruptions or data loss
  • Third-party actions or content

Maximum Liability: Our total liability shall not exceed $100 USD or the amount you paid us in the past 12 months, whichever is less.

Medical Outcomes

We are NOT responsible for:

  • Pregnancy outcomes or complications
  • Medical decisions based on our calculations
  • Differences between calculated and actual due dates
  • Any health-related consequences

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DueDateKit, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use or misuse of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Any content you submit or share
  • Your violation of applicable laws
  • Medical decisions based on our tools

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Privacy Policy

Your use of our Service is subject to our Privacy Policy, which describes:

  • Information we collect (minimal analytics only)
  • How we protect your privacy
  • Your rights regarding data
  • Our zero health data collection policy

Data Security

While we implement security measures:

  • No internet transmission is 100% secure
  • We cannot guarantee absolute security
  • You use the Service at your own risk
  • We don't store personal health information

9. Third-Party Links and Services

External Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites:

  • We don't control third-party content
  • We're not responsible for third-party practices
  • Third-party sites have their own terms and policies
  • We don't endorse third-party products or services

Third-Party Services

We use limited third-party services:

  • Google Analytics for website analytics
  • Cloudflare for content delivery
  • These services have their own terms and privacy policies

10. Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

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

Arbitration Agreement

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration:

  • Arbitration will be conducted by JAMS
  • Arbitration will occur in Delaware
  • Each party bears their own costs
  • Arbitration decisions are final and binding

Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive the right to:

  • Participate in class actions
  • Bring class-wide claims
  • Join or consolidate claims with others
  • Seek class-wide relief

Exceptions

The following disputes are excluded from arbitration:

  • Small claims court actions
  • Injunctive relief for intellectual property violations
  • Disputes that cannot be arbitrated under applicable law

11. Termination

Termination by You

You may stop using our Service at any time. No formal termination process is required as we don't maintain user accounts.

Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend access to our Service immediately, without prior notice, for:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Legal or regulatory requirements
  • Security concerns
  • Service discontinuation

Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the Service ceases
  • All licenses granted to you terminate
  • Provisions that should survive will remain in effect

12. General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and DueDateKit regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable:

  • The remaining provisions continue in effect
  • The unenforceable provision will be modified to be enforceable
  • The parties' intent will be preserved

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision doesn't constitute:

  • A waiver of that provision
  • A waiver of our right to enforce it later
  • A waiver of any other provisions

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

Force Majeure

We're not liable for delays or failures due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including:

  • Natural disasters
  • War or terrorism
  • Labor disputes
  • Government actions
  • Internet or power outages
  • Pandemic or health emergencies

Headings

Section headings are for convenience only and don't affect interpretation.

13. Special Provisions for Healthcare Professionals

Professional Use

Healthcare professionals using our calculators should:

  • Not rely solely on our calculations for medical decisions
  • Verify all results with clinical judgment
  • Understand these are educational tools only
  • Maintain professional standards of care
  • Not represent our tools as medical devices

No Professional Relationship

Use of our Service by healthcare professionals:

  • Does not create a professional services relationship
  • Does not constitute medical consultation
  • Should complement, not replace, clinical tools
  • Requires independent professional judgment

14. International Use

Global Access

While our Service is accessible globally:

  • It's operated from the United States
  • We make no claims about appropriateness for other locations
  • You're responsible for compliance with local laws
  • Medical standards may vary by country

Language

These Terms are written in English. Any translations are for convenience only. The English version prevails in case of conflicts.

15. California Residents - Special Terms

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights as described in our Privacy Policy.

Proposition 65

Our Service does not involve exposure to chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm.

16. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service:

General Inquiries

Legal Notices

Legal notices should be sent to:

Feedback and Suggestions

We welcome feedback but note that:

  • Suggestions may be used without compensation
  • We're not obligated to implement suggestions
  • Feedback becomes our property

17. Special Terms for IVF Calculator Use

IVF-Specific Disclaimers

Our IVF due date calculator:

  • Provides estimates based on embryo age at transfer
  • Cannot account for all individual medical factors
  • Should not replace fertility clinic guidance
  • May not apply to all IVF protocols
  • Requires professional medical interpretation

Embryo Transfer Calculations

We support various transfer types but:

  • Results are statistical estimates
  • Individual outcomes vary significantly
  • Multiple pregnancies have different considerations
  • Frozen vs. fresh transfers may differ
  • Medical conditions affect accuracy

18. Accessibility

We strive to make our Service accessible to all users:

  • Following WCAG guidelines where possible
  • Providing alternative text for images
  • Ensuring keyboard navigation
  • Supporting screen readers

If you encounter accessibility issues, please contact us.

19. Children's Use

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly:

  • Collect information from children
  • Market to children
  • Allow children to use our medical calculators

Parents should supervise any minor's internet use.

20. Final Provisions

Questions and Concerns

If you have questions about these Terms:

  1. Read the relevant sections carefully
  2. Check our Privacy Policy for data-related questions
  3. Contact us at support@duedatekit.com

Your Responsibilities

By using DueDateKit, you acknowledge:

  • Reading and understanding these Terms
  • The medical disclaimers and limitations
  • Your responsibility for medical decisions
  • The importance of professional healthcare

Thank you for choosing DueDateKit

We're honored to be part of your pregnancy journey. Remember: while our calculators provide helpful estimates for IVF and pregnancy planning, always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice and decisions.

These Terms of Service are effective as of January 14, 2025.