Terms and Conditions including Cancellation Policy

Terms and Conditions
By signing up for, purchasing, or accessing any in-person or online courses or online content (website and social media) from Birth Prep with Joy, you are agreeing to the following:


Payment Terms
Your space on any course will be confirmed upon receipt of full payment.


Refunds – If You Wish to Cancel Your Place
A full refund will be given if cancellation is notified 21 days or more prior to the course commencement.

Refunds are not available after the course has commenced.

Refunds under any other circumstance are at the sole discretion of Birth Prep with Joy. Please contact us at info@birthprepwithjoy.com for assistance.


Rescheduling of Dates / Changes of Venue
For online courses, every effort will be made to rearrange sessions to suit you if required. Once sessions have been confirmed, rescheduling may not be possible.

Birth Prep with Joy reserves the right to cancel, change, or alter the dates and venues of any course at any time. If the course changes from the advertised description and you are no longer able to attend, we will offer you a full refund or an alternative time/course at no extra cost.


Important Things to Note
The information shared by Birth Prep with Joy in courses, online, or in correspondence is not intended to replace medical advice. We are unable to comment or advise on any personal medical circumstances.

If you have any concerns about your or your baby’s health or wellbeing, you should always contact your midwife or healthcare provider.

Birth Prep with Joy accepts no responsibility for any decisions you make regarding your pregnancy and birth.

Physical activity: Participation in any physical exercises, positions, or movements provided during the course should only be done when deemed safe by your midwife or healthcare team.

You are responsible for ensuring that your space and equipment are safe to use during physical activities on the course.

Birth Prep with Joy accepts no responsibility for injury caused by taking part in any physical activity on the course.

If you experience any concerns during the course (including but not limited to bleeding, pain, reduced movement, dizziness, nausea, or any unusual symptoms), stop immediately and contact your midwife.


Disclaimer
Using Hypnobirthing techniques and other birth prep ideas discussed during an antenatal course is not a substitute for the advice or presence of a qualified medical practitioner, midwife, or obstetrician during pregnancy, labour, or birth.

Any questions or doubts about the use of Hypnobirthing or the safety or appropriateness of this programme should be discussed with your medical caregiver before attending the course.


Birth Prep with Joy accepts no responsibility for the inappropriate use of Hypnobirthing techniques or other birth prep ideas discussed during the course. Hypnobirthing is intended solely as an aid to increase the comfort of labour and birth, and is not a guarantee of any specific birth outcome.

Participation in any part of the Antenatal or Hypnobirthing classes is done with the understanding that no legal action or claims for compensation, reimbursement, or refund will be made against Birth Prep with Joy at any time.


Intellectual Property
All course materials, recordings, and written content, as well as all associated intellectual property rights (including trademarks and copyrights), are the sole property of Birth Prep with Joy or those from whom such rights are derived. They are for the personal use of course participants only and may not be used for any other purpose without obtaining prior written permission.


GDPR
The participant agrees that Birth Prep with Joy shall hold your details on file and on computer in accordance with the GDPR Act 2018. You have the right to view, amend, or delete your individual file by giving no less than seven days' written notice. We treat your personal data with the utmost care and will keep only relevant information to process your booking. We will not sell or share your information with any third party.

By engaging with any content, purchases, or otherwise from Birth Prep with Joy, you are agreeing to the above terms and conditions. If you have any questions regarding these terms, please contact Birth Prep with Joy at info@birthprepwithjoy.com.