Terms of Service

Terms of Service

Effective Date: September 7, 2025

Welcome to valueourkids.com (“we”, “our”, or “us”). By accessing or using our website, services, or content (collectively, the “Platform”), you agree to the following Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service (the “Terms”) are a binding agreement between Value Our Kids (“we,” “us,” “our”) and you (“you,” “user”). They govern your access to and use of valueourkids.com including valueourkids.com, community.valueourkids.com, and all related forums, groups, messages, profiles, feeds, notifications, emails, and other services (collectively, the “Platform”). By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Platform.

2. Who We Are & Contact

Operator: Value Our Kids

Support: contact@valueourkids.com

3. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the Effective date and may provide additional notice (e.g., email or in‑product notice). Your continued use of the Service after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

4. Eligibility & Accounts

• Age. The Platform is intended for adults 18+. Users under 18 may use the Platform only with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian who manages the account. We do not knowingly allow children under 13 to create accounts.
• Account security. You must provide accurate information and keep it updated. You are responsible for safeguarding your credentials and any OTP/2FA codes. Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access.
• Profile types & access segmentation. We may offer distinct profile types (e.g., “Mom,” “Dad”). Areas of the Platform may be restricted by profile type. You agree not to misrepresent your profile type or circumvent access controls.
• Our rights. We may refuse, suspend, or terminate accounts or access at our discretion, including for suspected or actual policy violations, risk, or legal compliance.

5. Community Conduct & Prohibited Uses

You agree to follow our Community Guidelines and not to:

• Post content that is illegal, threatening, harassing, hateful, discriminatory, sexually explicit, exploitative of children, or that promotes self-harm, violence, or extremist ideology.
• Post medical, legal, or safety advice as fact; or make unverified health claims.
• Post personal data of others (including images of minors) without lawful permission.
• Infringe intellectual-property, privacy, or publicity rights.
• Spam; run scams; solicit funds deceptively; run promotions/giveaways without our written permission; or use scraping/automation without consent.
• Probe/scan/test security; circumvent or interfere with access controls; access non-public areas; or introduce malware.
• Attempt to defeat segmentation rules (e.g., “Mom,” “Dad”) or impersonate any person or entity.

We may remove content, restrict features, or terminate accounts to protect users or comply with law.

6. Your Content & License to Us

You retain ownership of content you submit (text, images, videos, recipes, recommendations, messages, comments, and other contributions) (collectively, “User Content”). You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to host, store, reproduce, adapt (for formatting/display), publish, perform, distribute, and display User Content to operate, promote, and improve the Platform (including in emails, on-site search, recommendations, and our social channels to promote the community). This license ends when your content is deleted from our systems, subject to reasonable backup retention, legal holds, and Sections 12–14.

You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights to submit User Content and grant this license; that your User Content complies with these Terms; and that its posting does not infringe or misappropriate anyone’s rights.

7. Visibility; Messaging

• Visibility varies by area (e.g., public pages vs member-only forums). Review settings before posting.
• Private messages are visible to participants and may be accessible to us for moderation, security, or legal compliance.
• Use caution when sharing personal information. We are not responsible for actions of other users.

8. Moderation; Enforcement; Repeat Infringers

We may (but are not obligated to) monitor, review, and moderate User Content and conduct. We may remove or restrict content or features for any reason. We may disable or terminate accounts of repeat infringers consistent with applicable law.

9. Health, Safety & Recipe Disclaimers

Content on the Platform—including parenting tips, device safety suggestions, and recipes—is provided for informational purposes only. We do not provide medical, legal, nutritional, or professional advice. Always verify allergen, safety, and suitability information independently and consult appropriate professionals. Your reliance on any content is at your own risk.

See our Recipe Use Disclaimer, Recommendation Use Disclaimer, and AI Chat Disclaimer for more details.

10. Third‑Party Services & Links

The Platform may integrate with or link to third‑party services (e.g., SSO/OTP provider, payment gateway processors, analytics, email, video hosts, etc). Those services have their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third‑party content, policies, or practices.

11. Warranty Disclaimer

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, AND NON‑INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR‑FREE, OR THAT CONTENT WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE AND OUR OWNERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY. OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF $100 OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS BEFORE THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; some limits may not apply to you.

13. Indemnification

You will defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or related to: (a) your User Content; (b) your use of the Platform; (c) your violation of these Terms or applicable law; or (d) your infringement or misappropriation of third‑party rights.

14. Termination

You may stop using the Platform at any time. We may suspend or terminate access at any time, with or without notice, for any reason. Sections that by their nature should survive (including §§6–14 and §§16–18) will survive termination.

15. Governing Law & Venue (No Arbitration)

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California (conflicts principles excluded). You and we agree to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in Santa Clara, California for any dispute not subject to arbitration (if you and we later agree to arbitration in writing). You waive any objection to inconvenient forum.

16. International Use & Export Controls

You must comply with all applicable laws, including export control and sanctions laws. We do not represent that the Platform is appropriate or available in all jurisdictions; you use it at your own initiative.

17. Intellectual Property

All other content on the site is owned by valueourkids.com or its licensors and may not be copied or redistributed without permission.

18. DMCA/Copyright Agent

If you believe content infringes your copyright, send a notice to our DMCA agent:

Agent: DMCA Agent

Email: contact@valueourkids.com

 

Your notice must include:

1. Identification of the copyrighted work.
2. Identification of the allegedly infringing material and its location.
3. Your contact information.
4. A statement of good-faith belief.
5. A statement under penalty of perjury.
6. Your physical or electronic signature.

 

Counter-notices should follow 17 U.S.C. § 512(g).

19. General Terms

• Entire Agreement. These Terms (and any referenced policies) are the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Platform.
• Severability. If any provision is unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force.
• Assignment. You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our written consent. We may assign these Terms.
• No Waiver. Our failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver.
• Headings. Headings are for convenience only.

20. Contact

Please contact us if you have any questions.

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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 7, 2025
Last Updated: September 7, 2025

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy applies to the Value Our Kids platform, including our main website at valueourkids.com and our community subdomains, including community-moms.valueourkids.com and community-dads.valueourkids.com (collectively, the “Platform”). References to the “Community” include all community spaces operated by Value Our Kids.The Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws in the United States and internationally, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. What Information We Collect

• Account Information: Name, email address, and other information you provide when you create an account or submit content.
• User-Generated Content: Recipes, recommendations, comments, photos, videos you submit voluntarily, forum posts, comments, reactions, uploads (images/videos), and related metadata.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device data, referring pages, and other usage data through cookies and similar technologies.
• Communication Data: Emails or messages sent to us directly or via forms.
• Account & Profile: name, display name, email, profile type (e.g., “Mom,” “Dad”), avatar, and profile fields you submit.
• Verification & Security: phone number for OTP/2FA, verification status/identifiers from our SSO/OTP provider.
• Private Messages: message content and metadata (participants, timestamps).
• Device/Usage: IP address, device/browser info, pages viewed, referrers, timestamps, diagnostics.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the platform
• To manage user accounts and submissions
• To respond to inquiries and provide support
• To send updates, with your consent
• To provide the Community, including login via SSO/JWT and OTP verification; prevent fraud/abuse.
• To host and display user-generated content; moderate to protect members and comply with law.
• Segment access by profile type (e.g., “Mom,” “Dad”).
• Send service communications, updates, and (with consent where required) newsletters/marketing you opt in to.
• To analyze site performance and improve user experience
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing

• Consent: For email subscriptions, cookies, and certain submissions
• Contract: When processing submissions or account-related requests
• Legitimate Interest: For internal analytics, content moderation, and platform safety
• Legal Obligation: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements

4. Data Sharing

• We do not sell or rent your data.
• We may share it with service providers (e.g., for hosting or email services), subject to confidentiality agreements.
• Public recipe contributions may include your name or profile, if you choose.
• Your content is visible according to the area’s visibility settings (e.g., public page vs members-only forum).
• We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.

5. International Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States. When we do so, we ensure adequate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or compliance with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to enhance functionality and measure site use. Non-essential cookies are only activated with your consent. You can manage your preferences via our cookie banner or through browser settings.

We use cookies/local storage on the Community for authentication, preferences, analytics, and security. Your choices (including consent settings, where applicable) apply on the Community as well as the main site.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for its intended purpose or to comply with legal obligations. Recipe submissions may be retained unless you request removal.

• Account/profile data: until deletion or after a defined inactivity period 24 months.
• Moderation logs: 24 months after account closure.
• OTP/security logs: 12 months.
• Backups: retained for a reasonable cycle.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

• Access, correct, or delete your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Object to or restrict processing
• Request data portability
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise your rights, please contact us here.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted information, please contact us to have it removed.

10. Your Rights & Choices

You can access, update, or delete your profile information via account settings or by contacting us. California residents may exercise CPRA rights (to know, delete, correct, and receive information about our practices) as described in this Policy.

No sale or sharing. We do not sell or share your personal information as those terms are defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by the CPRA). Because we do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising, we do not offer a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link.

11. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. We will notify users of significant changes via this page and update the “Last Updated” date above.

12. Contact

For any questions or requests, please contact us. ×