Terms of Service

Last updated: contact the study team for the current revision.

Welcome to the Mindful Moms Study website (mindful4moms.org). These Terms of Service ("Terms") set out the rules for using our site and taking part in the Mindful Moms Study. By accessing or using the site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree with them, please do not use the site.

1. Accepting These Terms

By visiting mindful4moms.org, clicking to enroll, or reaching out to us through the site, you accept these Terms. If you are using the site on someone else's behalf, you confirm that you have the authority to accept these Terms for them.

2. How the Site May Be Used

The Mindful Moms Study website shares information about our research study on mental health during and after pregnancy, lets you answer screening questions, and lets you contact the study team. You agree to use the site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not harm others or the site itself.

You may not:

• Use the site to submit false or misleading information.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' information.
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the site.
• Use the site for any commercial purpose without our written permission.

Please note that the site is meant for people who are pregnant and in their second trimester (12–26 weeks) and who want to learn more about the study. Nothing on the site takes the place of professional medical advice.

3. Ownership of Content

All content on this site — including text, graphics, logos, and images — belongs to the Mindful Moms Study team or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content without our prior written consent, though you may print or download material for your own personal, non-commercial use.

4. Disclaimers

The information on this website is offered for general informational purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice. Always consult your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions about a medical condition. The Mindful Moms Study is a research study, and taking part is voluntary. The site and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose.

We cannot guarantee that the site will always be available or that it will be free of errors. You use the site at your own risk.

5. Limits on Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Mindful Moms Study team, Virginia Commonwealth University, and their respective affiliates, officers, employees, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the site or these Terms. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of data or profits, even if we have been advised that such damages are possible.

6. Updates to These Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. If you keep using the site after any changes, that means you accept the updated Terms.

7. Get in Touch

If you have questions about these Terms or the Mindful Moms Study, please reach out to us:

• By phone or text: (804) 273-7267
• By phone: (804) 828-5181
• By email: [email protected]

You can also learn more about the study on our website.