Eligibility & Intended Audience

The Site is intended for adults age 18 and older. By using the Site, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

If you are accessing the Site on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

Nature of Services / No Healthcare Relationship

All services and content offered through Harmonic Beginnings are educational, spiritual, and complementary in nature only. Nothing on the Site constitutes medical, psychological, psychiatric, or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Use of the Site does not create a therapist–client, counselor–client, physician–patient, fiduciary, or other healthcare relationship.

User Responsibility, Assumption of Risk & No Guarantees

Your participation in any services or programs is voluntary and undertaken at your own risk. You are solely responsible for your physical, emotional, psychological, and energetic well-being.

No guarantees are made regarding outcomes, including conception, pregnancy, emotional experiences, or personal transformation. Individual results vary.

Privacy & Data Use

Your use of the Site is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected.

By using the Site, you consent to the data practices described therein. We recommend reviewing our Privacy Policy to understand how your information is handled.

Payments & Third-Party Services

Payments are processed through third-party platforms (e.g., Venmo, Stripe, PayPal). Harmonic Beginnings does not collect or store payment information directly.

Scheduling, email communication, website hosting, and analytics are managed through trusted third-party providers as described in the Privacy Policy. We are not responsible for the practices or policies of these third-party services.

Intellectual Property

All Site content is owned by or licensed to Harmonic Beginnings and protected by intellectual property laws. This includes but is not limited to:

• Text, graphics, logos, and images
• Audio and video content
• Course materials and digital downloads
• Software and website design

Content may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written consent from Harmonic Beginnings.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to misuse the Site. Prohibited activities include:

• Violating applicable laws or regulations
• Infringing on intellectual property rights
• Engaging in conduct that is unlawful, abusive, or harmful
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its systems
• Distributing viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Harassing, threatening, or defaming others

Harmonic Beginnings reserves the right to terminate access to the Site for any user who violates these acceptable use policies.

No Emergency or Crisis Services

Harmonic Beginnings does not provide emergency, crisis, or acute mental health services.

In an emergency or psychological crisis, contact local emergency services (call 911 in the US) or a licensed healthcare provider immediately. For mental health support, contact:

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
• Your local emergency services

Disclaimer of Warranties & Limitation of Liability

The Site and services are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Harmonic Beginnings disclaims liability for damages arising from use of or reliance on the Site or services, including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Harmonic Beginnings, Elizabeth Grace, Harmonic Heart Living Inc., and their respective affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with:

• Your use of the Site or services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your violation of applicable laws or regulations

Modifications, Governing Law & Severability

Harmonic Beginnings may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of revisions. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of California.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

Welcome to Harmonic Beginnings

I am Elizabeth Grace, and I am deeply committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with integrity, respect, and transparency.

By using my website or services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me directly at liz@harmonicbeginnings.com.

Information I Collect

I only collect information that is necessary to provide you with high-quality, personalized support on your fertility and prenatal journey.

Information You Provide Directly

• Contact Information: Name and email address when you fill out contact forms, sign up for my newsletter, or schedule a discovery call.
• Pregnancy & Fertility History: During consultations and coaching sessions, you may share personal details about your pregnancy journey, fertility journey experiences, and health background. This information is discussed confidentially during our sessions and is never collected on my website forms.
• Communication Records: Emails, messages, and correspondence we exchange during our work together.

Information Collected Automatically

• Website Usage Data: Through Google Analytics, I collect anonymized data about how visitors use my website (pages viewed, time spent, device type, location data).
• Cookies: My website uses cookies to track website analytics through Google Analytics. I do not use cookies for advertising or retargeting purposes.

Information I Do NOT Collect

• Payment information directly (all payments processed through Venmo)
• Medical records, diagnoses, or clinical health information through my website
• Sensitive data from children under 18 years of age

How I Use Your Information

I use the information I collect for the following purposes:

• To Provide Services: To deliver conception coaching, fertility journey support, baby bonding sessions, and other services you request.
• To Communicate: To respond to your inquiries, send appointment confirmations, share resources, and provide ongoing support.
• To Send Marketing Communications: To send newsletters, free resources, program updates, and wellness content via email (through Brevo). You can unsubscribe at any time.
• To Schedule Appointments: To manage scheduling and send reminders for discovery calls and coaching sessions via Calendly.
• To Improve My Services: To analyze website usage (via Google Analytics) and improve the content, structure, and offerings on my site.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal requests.

Third-Party Services

To provide my services effectively, I use trusted third-party platforms that may have access to your information.

Service Providers I Use:

• Brevo: Email marketing platform. View Privacy Policy
• Calendly: Scheduling tool for discovery calls and consultations. View Privacy Policy
• Google Analytics: Website analytics — tracks anonymized visitor behaviour. View Privacy Policy
• Venmo: Payment processing. I do not collect or store your payment information. View Privacy Policy
• Hostinger: Website hosting provider. View Privacy Policy
• WordPress: Content management system. View Privacy Policy

Important Note: I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

How I Protect Your Information

Your trust is important to me. I take data security seriously and implement appropriate measures to protect your personal information:

• Secure, encrypted communication channels (SSL/HTTPS) for all website transactions and data transmissions.
• Reputable third-party platforms (Brevo, Calendly, Hostinger) that maintain high security standards.
• Access to your personal information limited to only what is necessary to provide services.
• Client information retained for one (1) year after our last interaction, unless you request deletion sooner or legal obligations require longer retention.

While I take every reasonable precaution, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. I cannot guarantee absolute security, but I am committed to protecting your data to the best of my ability.

Your Privacy Rights

You have important rights regarding your personal information. Depending on your location, these rights may include:

For All Clients

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information I hold about you.
• Correction: Request that I update or correct inaccurate information.
• Deletion: Request that I delete your personal information (subject to legal obligations).
• Opt-Out of Marketing: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.

For EU Clients — GDPR

• Right to Object: Object to certain processing of your data.
• Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to Restriction: Request that I limit how I use your data.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.

For California Residents — CCPA/CPRA

• Right to Know: Request details about the personal information I collect, use, and disclose.
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
• Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Right to Opt-Out: I do not sell or share your personal information for monetary value or for cross-context behavioural advertising.
• Non-Discrimination: I will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

How to Exercise Your Rights: Contact me at liz@harmonicbeginnings.com with the subject line "California Privacy Rights Request". I will respond to verified requests within 45 days as required by California law.

International Data Transfers

I work with clients worldwide, including those in the European Union, United Kingdom, and other international locations. If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where I am based (Vista, California).

By using my services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States. I take steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

Cookies and Tracking

My website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic through Google Analytics.

Types of Cookies I Use:

• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized data about your visit. This helps me improve the website.
• Essential Cookies: Cookies necessary for the website to function properly.

I do not use advertising cookies, retargeting pixels (e.g., Facebook Pixel), or third-party marketing cookies.

Managing Cookies: You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. To opt out of Google Analytics, visit Google Analytics Opt-Out.

How Long I Retain Your Information

I retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide services and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy:

• Client Information: Retained for one (1) year after our last interaction.
• Email Marketing: Retained until you unsubscribe from my mailing list.
• Legal Obligations: I may retain certain information longer if required by law or to resolve disputes.

If you would like me to delete your information sooner, please contact me at liz@harmonicbeginnings.com.

Children's Privacy

My services are intended for adults (18 years and older). I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If you believe I have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact me immediately so I can delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices, services, or legal requirements. When I make significant changes, I will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and notify you via email or website notice.

I encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how I am protecting your information.