Terms of Use

Last Updated: October 8, 2025.

Welcome

Welcome to the Rachael McMullan platform ("Platform," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using this Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this Platform.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using this Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Your continued use of the Platform following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. Description of Service

This Platform provides educational content, peer support resources, and community connection related to birth trauma recovery. Services include:

Educational articles and blog posts
Recovery toolkit and resources
Email newsletter and ongoing support
Personal stories and insights
Community connection opportunities

3. No Medical or Professional Advice

IMPORTANT: The content provided on this Platform is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

We are not healthcare providers. The information shared on this Platform, including personal experiences and recovery resources, does not constitute medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice.

Always seek the advice of your physician, mental health professional, or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this Platform.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or crisis, please contact:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988)
Postpartum Support International (1-800-944-4773)
Your local emergency services (911)

4. User Responsibilities

By using this Platform, you agree to:

4.1 Provide Accurate Information

Provide accurate, current, and complete information when subscribing to our email list or using our services
Update your information promptly if it changes

4.2 Use Platform Appropriately

Use the Platform only for lawful purposes
Not engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Platform
Not use the Platform to transmit any harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable material

4.3 Respect Intellectual Property

Not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Platform without our express written permission
Not use automated systems or software to extract data from the Platform

4.4 Maintain Confidentiality

Keep any login credentials confidential
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Ownership

All content on this Platform, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software, is the property of Rachael McMullan or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

5.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Platform for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:

Resale or commercial use of the Platform or its contents
Collection and use of any product listings, descriptions, or prices
Derivative use of the Platform or its contents
Downloading or copying of account information for the benefit of another party
Use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools

5.3 User-Generated Content

If you submit comments, testimonials, or other content to the Platform, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media.

6. Email Communications

6.1 Consent to Receive Emails

By subscribing to our email list, you consent to receive:

The Recovery Toolkit (if applicable)
Monthly newsletters and updates
Educational content and resources
Information about our services and offerings

6.2 Unsubscribe

You may unsubscribe from our email list at any time by:

Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email
Contacting us directly at info@rachaelmcmullan.com

6.3 Email Service Provider

We use third-party email service providers to manage our email communications. By subscribing, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to and processed by our email service provider in accordance with their privacy policy and our Privacy Policy.

7. Third-Party Links

This Platform may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We provide these links for your convenience only and are not responsible for:

The content, accuracy, or opinions expressed on such websites
The privacy practices of third-party websites
Any products or services available through third-party websites

Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of those websites.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

8.1 "As Is" Basis

THIS PLATFORM AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, INFORMATION, AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

8.2 No Guarantees

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

The Platform will meet your requirements
The Platform will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
The results obtained from use of the Platform will be accurate or reliable
The quality of any products, services, information, or other material obtained through the Platform will meet your expectations
Any errors in the Platform will be corrected

8.3 No Professional Relationship

Use of this Platform does not create a healthcare provider-patient, therapist-client, or any other professional relationship between you and Rachael McMullan or any contributors to the Platform.

9. Limitation of Liability

9.1 No Liability for Damages

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, RACHAEL MCMULLAN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Platform
Any conduct or content of any third party on the Platform
Any content obtained from the Platform
Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

9.2 Maximum Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID US IN THE PAST TWELVE (12) MONTHS, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Rachael McMullan, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

Your use of the Platform
Your violation of these Terms of Use
Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
Any content you submit to the Platform

11. Privacy

Your use of the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information.

12. Termination

12.1 Our Right to Terminate

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Platform at any time, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

Violation of these Terms of Use
Conduct that we believe is harmful to other users, us, or third parties
Conduct that violates any applicable law or regulation

12.2 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Platform will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms of Use that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13.2 Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use or the Platform shall be resolved through:

Informal Negotiation: We encourage you to contact us first to seek resolution
Mediation: If informal negotiation fails, disputes shall be submitted to mediation
Arbitration: If mediation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association

13.3 Jurisdiction

You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in The United States, New Jersey for any actions for which we retain the right to seek injunctive or other equitable relief.

14. General Provisions

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and Rachael McMullan regarding the use of the Platform.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Use shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms of Use or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer these Terms of Use without restriction.

14.5 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms of Use do not create any third-party beneficiary rights.

14.6 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, network infrastructure failures, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Email: info@rachaelmcmullan.com
Website: www.rachaelmcmullan.com

16. Acknowledgment

BY USING THIS PLATFORM, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF USE, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT USE THIS PLATFORM.