Website Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: November 3, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Continuity Midwifery's website. Thank you so much for visiting.
These terms and conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our website.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.
1. About Us
This website is operated by Clair Medhurst, trading as Continuity Midwifery.
Registered in: England and Wales
Contact: birth@continuitymidwifery.co.uk
ICO Registration Number: ZB674579
We are a midwifery service providing home birth care across Somerset and Devon.
2. Use of Our Website
Acceptable Use
You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:
Use the website in any way that breaches any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
Use the website in any way that is unlawful or fraudulent
Transmit, or procure the sending of, any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material
Knowingly transmit any data, send or upload any material that contains viruses, Trojan horses, worms, or any other harmful programs
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our website, the server on which our website is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to our website
Attack our website via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of-service attack
Access to Our Website
We do not guarantee that our website, or any content on it, will always be available or be uninterrupted. We may suspend, withdraw, discontinue, or change all or any part of our website without notice. We will not be liable to you if for any reason our website is unavailable at any time or for any period.
You are responsible for making all arrangements necessary for you to have access to our website and ensuring that all persons who access our website through your internet connection are aware of these Terms and comply with them.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
Our Content
We are the owner or licensee of all intellectual property rights in our website and in the material published on it (including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software). These works are protected by copyright laws and treaties around the world. All such rights are reserved.
You may print off one copy and download extracts of any page(s) from our website for your personal use only. You must not:
Modify the paper or digital copies of any materials you have printed off or downloaded
Use any illustrations, photographs, video or audio sequences, or any graphics separately from any accompanying text
Use any part of the content on our website for commercial purposes without obtaining a licence to do so from us
If you print off, copy, or download any part of our website in breach of these Terms, your right to use our website will cease immediately and you must, at our option, return or destroy any copies of the materials you have made.
User Content
If you submit any content to our website (such as through contact forms or comments), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, and publish that content for the purposes of operating our business.
You warrant that any content you submit:
Is your own original work or you have the necessary rights to submit it
Does not infringe any third party's intellectual property rights
Is not defamatory, obscene, offensive, or otherwise unlawful
4. Information on Our Website
Accuracy of Information
While we make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information on our website is accurate and up to date, we make no representations, warranties, or guarantees, whether expressed or implied, that the content on our website is accurate, complete, or up to date.
The content on our website is provided for general information only and is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our website.
Medical Information
The information provided on our website is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your midwife, doctor, or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding pregnancy, birth, or your health.
Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on our website.
If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor, midwife, or 999 immediately.
5. Limitation of Our Liability
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for:
Death or personal injury caused by our negligence
Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
Any matter in which it would be unlawful for us to exclude or restrict liability
Subject to the above, we will not be liable to you for:
Any loss of profit, sales, business, or revenue
Loss or corruption of data, information, or software
Loss of business opportunity
Loss of anticipated savings
Loss of goodwill
Any indirect or consequential loss
We will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by:
A distributed denial-of-service attack, viruses, or other technologically harmful material that may infect your computer equipment, computer programs, data, or other proprietary material due to your use of our website
Your use of or reliance on any content displayed on our website
Your use of any information or materials available through links to other websites from our website
6. Booking and Services
Website is Informational Only
This website is for informational purposes only. Booking of midwifery services must be confirmed directly with us via email or phone. No contract for services is created by simply using this website or filling in a contact form.
Service Terms
Specific terms and conditions relating to the provision of midwifery services (including fees, payment terms, cancellation policy, and scope of care) will be provided separately and agreed upon in writing before services commence.
The website does not constitute an offer to provide services, and we reserve the right to decline to provide services at our discretion.
7. Third-Party Links and Resources
Our website may contain links to other websites and resources provided by third parties. These links are provided for your information only. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.
When you access third-party websites, you do so at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such websites.
8. Privacy and Cookies
Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which explain how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Please review these policies, which are incorporated into these Terms by reference.
By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of information as set out in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
9. Viruses and Security
We do not guarantee that our website will be secure or free from bugs or viruses. You are responsible for configuring your information technology, computer programs, and platform to access our website. You should use your own virus protection software.
You must not misuse our website by knowingly introducing viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful. You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to our website, the server on which our website is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to our website.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales.
You and we both agree that the courts of England and Wales will have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms or their subject matter.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Continuity Midwifery
Email: birth@continuitymidwifery.co.uk
Phone: 07971013371