Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Ivy Surrogacy website ("Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please discontinue use of the Site immediately.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Ivy Surrogacy. We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. Services Overview

Ivy Surrogacy is a surrogacy and egg donation agency that provides matching, coordination, and support services for intended parents, gestational surrogates, and egg donors.

This Site provides information about our services and allows you to submit applications. Participation in our program may require additional agreements, including:

• Surrogate or egg donor agreements
• Intended parent agreements
• Medical and psychological screening consents
• Legal contracts prepared by reproductive attorneys

3. No Medical or Legal Advice

Important Disclaimer: The information provided on this Site is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be, and should not be construed as:

• Medical advice or diagnosis
• Legal advice or legal opinion
• Financial or tax advice
• A substitute for consultation with qualified professionals

Always consult with licensed healthcare providers, attorneys, and financial advisors for decisions related to surrogacy, egg donation, or family building.

4. No Guarantee of Results

While we strive to provide excellent service, Ivy Surrogacy does not guarantee any specific outcomes, including but not limited to:

• Successful matching with a surrogate or egg donor
• Pregnancy or live birth
• Specific timelines for any part of the process
• Approval by medical or psychological screening

The surrogacy and egg donation process involves many factors beyond our control, including medical, legal, and personal circumstances.

5. Eligibility

To use our services or submit an application, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
• Provide accurate and truthful information
• Meet the specific requirements for surrogates, egg donors, or intended parents as outlined in our application process

6. User Conduct

When using this Site, you agree not to:

• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information in applications
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Attempt unauthorized access to our systems or databases
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the Site
• Copy, distribute, or misuse our content without permission
• Use the Site for any illegal or harmful activity
• Harvest or collect information about other users
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code

7. Account Responsibility

If you create an account on our portal or application system:

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, videos, and software, is the property of Ivy Surrogacy or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License: You may share or republish short excerpts from our content for educational or informational purposes, provided that:

• Proper attribution is given to Ivy Surrogacy
• A clear link back to the original content is included
• The content is not modified or misrepresented

Full reproduction of articles or using our content for commercial purposes requires prior written consent.

9. Privacy

Your use of this Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

10. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of these external sites. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• Ivy Surrogacy is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site.
• We are not responsible for damages resulting from reliance on information provided on the Site.
• We are not liable for technical errors, interruptions, or data loss.
• Your use of this Site is at your own risk.

In no event shall our total liability exceed the amount you paid to us (if any) in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Ivy Surrogacy, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including attorney fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Site
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit through the Site

13. Service Modifications

Ivy Surrogacy reserves the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site or our services at any time
• Change fees or pricing for our services with reasonable notice
• Refuse service to anyone for any reason
• Terminate your access to the Site if you violate these Terms

14. Dispute Resolution

Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Arbitration: Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Los Angeles County, California, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

Class Action Waiver: You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

Exceptions: Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property violations or other urgent matters.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Ivy Surrogacy regarding your use of the Site. Any additional agreements related to our services will be provided separately.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• 📧 Email: [email protected]
• 📞 Phone: (626) 545-1617
• 📍 Address: Los Angeles, California, USA