Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using HelpingParentsAge.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and HelpingParentsAge. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new Terms.

Age Requirement: You must be at least 18 years old to use this Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you are 18 years of age or older.

2. Description of Service

Important Clarifications:

• We Are NOT a Care Provider: HelpingParentsAge does not operate senior care facilities, provide medical services, or employ caregivers.
• We Are a Referral Service: We provide educational content and connect families with third-party senior care advisors and facilities.
• Third-Party Forms: Contact forms on our Site are provided and operated by a third-party lead management platform. When you submit information, it is collected by that platform, not directly by HelpingParentsAge.
• Referral Compensation: We may receive compensation from senior care providers, facilities, and advisors when you connect with them through our platform.

3. Disclaimers

Not Medical, Legal, or Financial Advice

HelpingParentsAge is an informational referral service only. We are not medical professionals, attorneys, or financial advisors. The information provided on this Site is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical, legal, or financial advice.

You must consult qualified professionals (physicians, attorneys, financial advisors) before making any decisions about senior care, medical treatment, legal matters, or financial planning.

Nothing on this Site creates a doctor-patient, attorney-client, or advisor-client relationship between you and HelpingParentsAge or any third party.

No Guarantees About Facility Quality or Availability

We do not guarantee, warrant, or endorse any specific senior care facility, service provider, or advisor referenced on or connected through our Site.

You are solely responsible for:

• Evaluating and selecting care providers
• Verifying facility licensing and credentials
• Inspecting facilities in person
• Checking references and reviews
• Reviewing contracts and agreements carefully
• Ensuring the facility meets your specific needs

Information Accuracy and Currency

While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and current information:

• Information on this Site may become outdated
• Costs, availability, and regulations vary by location and change frequently
• Facility information may not reflect current conditions
• You must independently verify all information before making decisions

No Endorsements

Inclusion of any facility, service, product, or provider on this Site does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee of quality. We do not verify the credentials, licensing, or quality of third-party providers.

4. Referral Fee Disclosure

How We Earn Revenue:

• Referral Fees: We may receive compensation from senior care facilities, advisors, and service providers when you submit a contact form or request information.
• No Cost to You: Our service is free to families. Referral fees do not affect the price you pay for care services.
• Editorial Independence: Referral relationships do not influence our educational content or the information we provide.
• No Exclusive Partnerships: We work with multiple providers and do not exclusively promote any single facility or service.

5. Affiliate Relationships

Some articles on our Site may contain affiliate links to products or services. When you purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate Link Disclosures:

• Articles containing affiliate links will include a disclosure
• You are never required to purchase through affiliate links
• Commissions do not affect product pricing
• We maintain editorial independence in product recommendations

6. User Obligations

By using this Site, you agree to:

• Provide Accurate Information: Submit truthful and accurate information in all forms
• Use the Site Lawfully: Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws
• Respect Intellectual Property: Not copy, reproduce, or republish our content without permission
• No Scraping or Automated Access: Not use automated tools to access or collect data from the Site
• No False Information: Not submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• No Harmful Activities: Not engage in activities that could harm the Site, other users, or third parties

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Site if you violate these obligations.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on HelpingParentsAge.com, including text, graphics, logos, images, articles, and software, is the property of HelpingParentsAge and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

Your Use of Our Content:

• Personal Use Only: You may view and print content for personal, non-commercial use
• No Republication: You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or republish content without written permission
• Trademarks: "HelpingParentsAge" and our logo are trademarks that may not be used without permission
• Attribution Required: If given permission to share content, proper attribution must be provided

8. Limitation of Liability

No Liability for Third-Party Actions

HelpingParentsAge is not responsible or liable for:

• The quality, safety, or actions of any senior care facility or service provider
• Medical care, treatment, or services provided by third parties
• Contracts, agreements, or financial arrangements between you and care providers
• Injuries, damages, or losses resulting from third-party services
• The accuracy of information provided by third-party facilities or advisors

No Liability for User Decisions

You acknowledge that:

• You are solely responsible for decisions about senior care
• HelpingParentsAge does not make care recommendations
• You use the Site and act on information at your own risk
• We are not liable for outcomes resulting from decisions you make based on Site content

"As-Is" Service

THE SITE AND ALL INFORMATION, CONTENT, AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Limitation of Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HELPINGPARENTSAGE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless HelpingParentsAge, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your use of the Site
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your interactions with senior care facilities or service providers

10. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, facilities, services, and resources that are not owned or controlled by HelpingParentsAge.

Third-Party Responsibilities:

• Independent Operators: Third-party websites and services operate independently
• Separate Terms: Third parties have their own terms of service and privacy policies
• No Control: We have no control over third-party content, services, or practices
• No Endorsement: Links do not imply endorsement of third-party sites or services
• Your Responsibility: You are responsible for reviewing third-party terms and policies

Embedded Forms:

Contact forms on this Site are provided by a third-party lead management platform. These forms are subject to the platform's terms of service and privacy policy. HelpingParentsAge is not responsible for data collected through these forms.

11. Privacy and Data Protection

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

Key privacy points:

• We use cookies and similar technologies (see our Privacy Policy)
• Third-party forms collect data directly (not stored by us)
• We comply with applicable privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
• You have rights regarding your personal information

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Arbitration Agreement

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, except that you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify.

Arbitration Process:

• Arbitration will be conducted by the American Arbitration Association (AAA)
• Arbitration shall be conducted in English
• The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding
• Each party shall bear its own costs and expenses

Class Action Waiver

You agree that any arbitration or proceeding shall be limited to the dispute between you and HelpingParentsAge individually. To the full extent permitted by law, no arbitration or proceeding shall be joined with any other, no dispute shall be arbitrated on a class-action basis, and you waive any right to participate in a class action against HelpingParentsAge.

13. Modifications to Terms

HelpingParentsAge reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Post the revised Terms on this page
• For material changes, provide notice through the Site or via email (if we have your email address)

Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the new Terms, you must stop using the Site.

14. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, for any reason including but not limited to violation of these Terms.

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Site immediately ceases
• Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive
• We are not liable to you or any third party for termination of access

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable. If such modification is not possible, the invalid provision shall be severed from these Terms, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and HelpingParentsAge regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications, whether written or oral.

17. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by HelpingParentsAge.

18. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights and obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

19. Equal Housing Opportunity

HelpingParentsAge does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin in the provision of services or in referrals to senior care facilities and providers.

20. Contact Information