Terms of Service

Effective Date: June 24, 2026

Welcome to BellHouseDoulas.com, owned and operated by Bell House Doulas. By accessing or using this Website, scheduling services, submitting forms, or communicating with us, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website or services.

1. Services

Bell House Doulas provides educational, informational, birth doula, postpartum doula, and related support services.

Our services are intended to provide emotional, informational, and physical support during pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum recovery.

Bell House Doulas does not provide medical care, nursing services, diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice.

Clients should always seek medical guidance from licensed healthcare professionals regarding medical concerns, diagnoses, treatments, or emergencies.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use this Website or engage our services.

By using this Website, you represent and warrant that you are legally capable of entering into binding agreements.

3. Website Use

You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes.

You agree not to:

Violate any applicable law or regulation
Interfere with Website operation
Attempt unauthorized access to systems or data
Upload malicious software or harmful code
Use the Website in any manner that could damage or impair services

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access for violations of these Terms.

4. Consultations and Service Requests

Submitting a consultation request, intake form, contact form, or appointment request does not guarantee acceptance as a client.

Bell House Doulas reserves the right to:

Accept or decline service requests
Modify service offerings
Adjust scheduling availability
Cancel consultations when necessary

5. Payments and Fees

If services are purchased through Bell House Doulas:

Fees will be disclosed prior to engagement.
Payment schedules may be established in service agreements.
Clients are responsible for all agreed-upon fees.

Late payments may result in suspension or cancellation of services.

Specific refund terms may be outlined in separate service agreements.

6. Cancellation Policy

Cancellation and rescheduling policies may vary by service package and will be communicated before services begin.

Unless otherwise specified in a written agreement:

Appointment cancellations should be made at least 24 hours in advance.
Missed appointments may be subject to fees.

7. Educational Information Disclaimer

Information provided through our Website, blog, emails, text messages, social media, consultations, and educational materials is provided for informational purposes only.

Nothing provided by Bell House Doulas should be interpreted as:

Medical advice
Diagnosis
Treatment recommendations
Emergency care instructions

Always consult qualified healthcare providers regarding medical decisions.

8. Emergency Situations

Bell House Doulas does not provide emergency medical services.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Do not rely on text messages, email, or Website communications for urgent medical concerns.

9. SMS Messaging Terms

If you opt in to receive text messages from Bell House Doulas, the following terms apply:

SMS Program Description

You may receive text messages regarding:

Appointment reminders
Scheduling updates
Service notifications
Customer support communications
Educational information related to services you request

Message Frequency

Message frequency may vary depending on your interactions and service requests.

Fees

Message and data rates may apply according to your mobile carrier plan.

Opt-Out

You may opt out at any time by replying: STOP

After opting out, you will no longer receive SMS communications unless you re-enroll.

Assistance

For assistance, reply: HELP or contact us directly.

Consent

Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchase.

Privacy

Your information will be handled according to our Privacy Policy.

SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.

10. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, downloads, and educational materials is the property of Bell House Doulas unless otherwise stated.

Content may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, or used without prior written permission.

11. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services.

We are not responsible for:

Third-party content
Privacy practices
Products or services offered by third parties

Accessing third-party websites is done at your own risk.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Website and all services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

Bell House Doulas makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding:

Website availability
Accuracy of content
Service results
Uninterrupted access

To the fullest extent permitted by law, all warranties are disclaimed.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Bell House Doulas and its owners, employees, contractors, and representatives shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from:

Use of the Website
Reliance on Website information
Service interruptions
Communications failures
Participation in doula services

Any liability shall be limited to the amount paid by the client for services during the preceding twelve (12) months.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Bell House Doulas and its affiliates from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses arising from:

Your use of the Website
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any applicable law

15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State in which Bell House Doulas operates, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any disputes shall be resolved in the appropriate courts located within that state.

16. Changes to These Terms

Bell House Doulas reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time.

Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

17. Contact Information

Bell House Doulas
Website: BellHouseDoulas.com
Email: bellhousedoulas@gmail.com
Phone: (772) 214-2824