What This Means in Plain Language
GarbhSaathi provides health information to help IVF couples make informed decisions. Here's the short version of what you're agreeing to by using our website:
- 1We provide information, not medical advice. Nothing on GarbhSaathi is a substitute for your fertility specialist's guidance. Please use our content to have better conversations with your doctor — not to replace them.
- 2Our content is for personal use and education. You can read, share, and reference our guides freely. You can share links. You cannot copy our articles to republish under your own name.
- 3We work hard to be accurate, but we're not infallible. We review content carefully. We update articles when new evidence emerges. If you find an error, please tell us: hello@garbhsaathi.in
- 4We are not responsible for clinical decisions made based on our content. We are information companions, not doctors. Your treatment decisions belong to you and your medical team.
- 5Be a good community member. Our WhatsApp community is a safe space. No harassment, no spam, no medical misinformation. We will remove members who violate these norms.
Full Terms of Use
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the GarbhSaathi website at garbhsaathi.in (the “Site”), or any of our associated services, guides, or community spaces, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use our Site.
Your continued use of the Site following any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. Who We Are
GarbhSaathi is an independent IVF information platform built for couples navigating fertility treatment in India. We are not a medical provider, clinic, hospital, or healthcare institution. We have no affiliation with any fertility clinic or pharmaceutical company.
Our mission is to make clear, honest, evidence-informed information about IVF accessible to every couple. We act as an information companion, not a clinical service.
3. Not Medical Advice
The information on GarbhSaathi is provided for general educational purposes only. It is not intended to be — and must not be treated as — medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Specifically, nothing on this Site should be construed as:
- Medical advice for your specific health situation
- A diagnosis of any condition or fertility issue
- A recommendation for a specific treatment, medication, or procedure
- A substitute for consultation with a qualified fertility specialist
4. Content Accuracy
We make every reasonable effort to ensure information on GarbhSaathi is accurate, up-to-date, and evidence-informed. Our content is reviewed and updated as medical knowledge evolves.
However, please be aware that:
- Medical knowledge in reproductive medicine is rapidly evolving
- We do not warrant that all content is complete, current, or free from error
- Information may become outdated between updates
If you notice an inaccuracy, please contact hello@garbhsaathi.in. We review all reported concerns promptly.
5. Use of Content
All content on GarbhSaathi is owned by GarbhSaathi and protected under applicable intellectual property law.
- Reading and sharing links freely
- Quoting passages with clear attribution
- Referencing guides in personal communications
- Printing for personal, non-commercial use
- Republishing articles under your own name
- Scraping or bulk-downloading for commercial use
- Commercial redistribution without permission
- Removing attribution or GarbhSaathi branding
For permissions — media citations, academic use, partnerships — email hello@garbhsaathi.in.
6. User Conduct (Community)
GarbhSaathi operates a WhatsApp-based peer community for IVF couples. By participating, you agree to:
- No harassment, bullying, or unkindness toward other members
- No sharing of unverified medical claims or misinformation
- No spam or unsolicited commercial messages
- No sharing of other members' private information without consent
- No discriminatory or hateful content
We reserve the right to remove members who violate these norms. Serious violations will result in immediate and permanent removal.
7–8. Third-Party Links & Limitation of Liability
Our Site may contain links to external resources. These are for informational convenience and do not constitute endorsement. GarbhSaathi has no control over third-party content.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, GarbhSaathi will not be liable for any harm, loss, or adverse outcome arising from reliance on our content; errors or inaccuracies in content; interruption or unavailability of the Site; or clinical decisions made based on our content.
9. Intellectual Property
All content on GarbhSaathi — text, graphics, guides, logos, illustrations, and site design — is the intellectual property of GarbhSaathi and protected by Indian copyright law. The GarbhSaathi name and logo are trademarks of GarbhSaathi and may not be used without prior written consent.
10. Privacy
Your use of GarbhSaathi is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms as our platform evolves. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of GarbhSaathi shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in India.
13. Contact
Questions about these Terms? Contact us at hello@garbhsaathi.in. We respond within 7 working days.