Effective Date: 2025 – 06 – 11
Welcome to Feed and Thrive. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, communications, and services. By accessing or using our site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use.
1. Acceptance of Terms and Privacy Policy
By using our website, subscribing to our mailing list, submitting a contact form, or accessing our services, you confirm that you:
- Are at least the age of majority in your province or territory
- Have read and accepted these Terms
- Consent to the use of your personal information as outlined in our [Privacy Policy]
2. Who We Are
Feed and Thrive is a private lactation support service based in Calgary, Alberta, operated by Maxine Scringer-Wilkes, RN, BN, MN, IBCLC. We provide prenatal and postnatal lactation education, support, and guidance to families.
Maxine operates in a private, independent capacity, and not as a representative of any hospital, Alberta Health Services (AHS), or employer.
3. Scope of Services
Feed and Thrive offers educational and supportive services related to infant feeding. We do not offer:
- Diagnosis, prescriptions, or emergency care
- Medical services outside the scope of lactation support
- Any replacement for physician or midwife-directed care
We strongly encourage you to consult your doctor, midwife, or AHS provider for medical questions and emergencies.
4. User Conduct
You agree to use our website and services lawfully. You must not:
- Submit false information
- Use the site for spam or malicious purposes
- Attempt to interfere with our systems or other users
- Post harmful or offensive content
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access if you violate these terms.
5. Mailing List and Contact Forms
When you voluntarily subscribe to our email list (via Brevo) or use our contact form, you consent to:
- Receive email communications from Feed and Thrive
- Have your name and email stored securely by Brevo (you may unsubscribe at any time)
Do not submit sensitive health information via the contact form. All health-related data should be shared only through our secure platform, PracticeQ.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on this website—including text, images, graphics, branding, and videos—is the property of Feed and Thrive or licensed sources. You may not reproduce, distribute, or republish content without written permission.
7. Third-Party Tools and Links
We may use or link to third-party services such as:
- Brevo (email communications)
- PracticeQ (secure client intake)
- Matomo & Anoatize (privacy-first analytics)
- Cloudflare & Turnstile (security and performance)
While we take care to select trusted vendors, we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The website and services are provided “as-is” and “as available.” We do not warrant that:
- The website will be error-free or uninterrupted
- Our information is a substitute for personalized medical advice
- Results from services will meet individual expectations
All use of the site and services is at your own discretion and risk.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Feed and Thrive and its operators are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the website or services.
This includes—but is not limited to—losses related to:
- Reliance on information from the site
- Misuse or miscommunication
- Data breach beyond our reasonable control
10. Termination of Access
We reserve the right to block or terminate access for any reason, including violation of these Terms or unlawful behavior. Suspicious activity may be reported to the relevant authorities.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta and the applicable laws of Canada. Disputes will be resolved in the courts of Calgary, Alberta.
12. Contact and Notices
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
13. Changes to Terms
These Terms may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the site implies acceptance of any updates.