Terms & Conditions
Last updated: 8/13/25
Welcome to Shared Beginnings. This website (the “Site”) is operated by Shared Beginnings and provides general information about our egg and embryo donation programs, services, and philosophy of care.
Please read these Terms & Conditions carefully. By accessing or using this Site, you acknowledge that you’ve read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms below, along with all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Not Medical Advice
The content on this Site is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and should not be considered, medical advice or a substitute for personalized guidance from a licensed healthcare provider.
If you have a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency services immediately.
2. Eligibility
This Site is intended for individuals 18 years of age or older. By using the Site, you represent that you are at least 18 years old.
3. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site—including text, images, graphics, video, audio, logos, design elements, and branding—is owned by or licensed to Shared Beginnings and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any content without prior written permission.
4. Permitted Use
You may use the Site solely for personal, non-commercial purposes related to exploring Shared Beginnings services. You agree not to:
Misrepresent your identity;
Use the Site for unlawful or harmful purposes;
Scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the Site;
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, or other systems.
Any misuse may result in the termination of access and potential legal action.
5. Submissions and Feedback
If you choose to submit testimonials, reviews, feedback, or suggestions, you grant Shared Beginnings the right to use, display, or publish that content (with or without your name) for business, educational, or promotional purposes. No compensation will be provided.
6. Third-Party Links
This Site may link to third-party websites (e.g., Egg Donor Connect, partner clinics, educational resources). Shared Beginnings is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of these third-party sites. Use them at your own discretion.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranty of any kind. While we strive to provide accurate, up-to-date information, Shared Beginnings does not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any content.
We do not warrant that the Site will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free from viruses or other harmful elements.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent allowed by law, Shared Beginnings and its team are not liable for any damages arising out of or related to your use of this Site, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages—even if we’ve been advised of the possibility of such damages.
9. Indemnification
By using the Site, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Shared Beginnings and its affiliates, staff, and partners from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Site, your violation of these terms, or your infringement of any intellectual property or privacy rights.
10. Privacy
Your privacy matters to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.
11. User Submissions and Testimonials
By voluntarily submitting any feedback, testimonial, message, or other content to Shared Beginnings—whether through our website, social media, email, or another channel—you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, and perpetual right to use, reproduce, publish, and display that content for marketing, promotional, or educational purposes.
This includes but is not limited to:
Testimonials about your experience
Feedback submitted through contact forms
Comments shared on public review platforms (e.g., Google, social media)
We may edit or shorten submissions for clarity, grammar, or space without altering the intended meaning. We will never disclose sensitive medical or identifying information without your express written consent.
12. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms & Conditions periodically. If we make material changes, we’ll update the effective date above. Your continued use of the Site means you accept the revised terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina. Any disputes arising from your use of the Site will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts located in North Carolina.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these terms or anything on our Site, please contact:
Shared Beginnings
10208 Cerny St, Suite 301
Raleigh, NC 27617
Phone: (919) 248-1640
Email: connect@sharedbeginnings.life
