TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The British Birthing Academy Ltd — Trading as C-sectionUK

Introduction — What Terms & Conditions Are

These Terms & Conditions outline the rules, expectations, rights and responsibilities governing the relationship between you (the client, student, service-user or visitor) and The British Birthing Academy Ltd, trading as C-sectionUK. By accessing or using our website, courses, social media, downloads, emails or any related services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to be legally bound by these terms.

Our aim is to ensure transparency, safety, trust and clarity in how we operate, what you can expect from us, and how we work as an education platform for C-section families.

1. Company Information & Governing Law

  • Company registered as: The British Birthing Academy Ltd

  • Trading Name: C-sectionUK / CSUK

  • Company number: 67948

  • Jurisdiction: Bailiwick of Guernsey

  • Data Protection Registration (ODPA): DPA3336

This agreement is governed exclusively by the laws of the Bailiwick of Guernsey. Any dispute will fall under the jurisdiction of Guernsey courts.

2. Nature of Services — Educational Only

Our services include antenatal & postnatal education, digital learning, recovery support, written information, and community guidance.

We provide education — not personalised clinical care.
Our courses support understanding, empowerment and preparation, but are not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

You must seek personalised clinical advice from a qualified midwife, doctor, obstetrician or healthcare provider for any medical concerns relating to pregnancy, birth, surgery or recovery.

3. Medical Disclaimer (Standalone Included Here in Full)

By using our services, you acknowledge and accept the following:

  • Information provided by C-sectionUK is general educational guidance only.

  • No materials, courses, emails, videos or digital content should be used to diagnose, treat, medically manage or make urgent medical decisions.

  • Individual outcomes, birth experiences and recovery journeys vary — we cannot guarantee any specific result.

  • Any decision made following information from C-sectionUK is taken at your own discretion and responsibility.

  • If you have concerns regarding fetal movement, infection, wound healing, mental health, symptoms or medical complications — you must seek urgent professional care.

This disclaimer exists to protect your wellbeing by ensuring clinical care is received from those appropriately positioned to provide it.

4. Inclusivity & Respect — NMC-Aligned Statement

C-sectionUK is committed to providing safe, compassionate, respectful education for all birthing people, partners and families.
In accordance with core principles aligned to the NMC Code of Conduct, we commit to:

  • Treat every person with dignity, kindness and respect

  • Uphold non-judgemental, safe and inclusive learning environments

  • Recognise and value diverse cultural, gender, disability, language and family backgrounds

  • Avoid assumptions regarding identity, parenting choices or medical decisions

  • Support informed choice and bodily autonomy at all times

  • Promote evidence-based information and reduce harm

  • Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional integrity

You are welcome here — however your pregnancy or birth looks, whoever you are.

5. Course Use, Content Ownership & Limitations

  • Materials are for personal use only — not for redistribution or clinical use.

  • We reserve the right to update, revoke or modify access at any time.

  • Where expert voices appear, their opinions remain their own — they do not replace individualised care from your clinical team.

6. Images, Birth Stories & Media Consent

Submitting photos, videos, testimonials or birth stories to us (via Instagram DM, Google Drive link, email or message) gives implied consent for us to:

  • store and retain the content

  • publish on social media, website, newsletters or learning resources

  • use for ongoing marketing, education and community support

You may withdraw consent at any time by emailing:
📩 info@csectionuk.com
Include your name, social media handle and description of the content.
We will stop further use, although previously shared material already publicly circulated may not always be removable.

7. Privacy Policy Integration — Data Handling & GDPR/ODPA Compliance

We follow the Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 2017 and the ODPA principles.
Full legal guidance:
Seven data protection principles summary:

What we collect

  • Name, email, contact details

  • Course and engagement data

  • Optional sensitive context (pregnancy stage, recovery status)

  • Photos/media if voluntarily submitted

How data is used

  • To provide services you have purchased

  • To deliver course access, updates, email content

  • Engagement analytics may be shared with partner brands anonymously only

  • We do not share email information with brands or third-parties

8. Affiliate Links, Commercial Relationships & Responsibility

  • Some pages and course materials may include partner or affiliate links.

  • We may receive commission at no additional cost to you.

  • Engagement analytics (CTR only) may be shared with brands for performance review.

  • If you click through and voluntarily share data externally — responsibility is then between you and that external provider.

9. Liability Limitations

We exclude liability for losses relating to:

  • Medical decisions or outcomes

  • Incorrect or misinterpreted use of educational content

  • Third-party service failures

  • Business loss, data loss or consequential damages

We do not exclude responsibility where legally prohibited (e.g. safeguarding, negligence resulting in harm).

10. Updates to Terms

We may update these terms when needed. Your continued use of our services implies acceptance.