Terms of Service
Professional standards and service agreements
Last updated: December 2024
Agreement to Terms
By accessing and using Fortis Proles Doula Academy services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. These terms govern your use of our educational programs, consultations, and related services.
Educational Services
Fortis Proles Doula Academy provides professional doula certification and training programs:
- • Comprehensive 14-week doula certification program
- • Specialized training modules and workshops
- • Private consultations and mentorship
- • Business development support
- • Continuing education opportunities
Professional Standards
All students and participants must maintain professional standards:
- • Respect for all families and birth choices
- • Adherence to doula scope of practice
- • Commitment to ongoing education and improvement
- • Professional communication and conduct
- • Compliance with local laws and regulations
Confidentiality and Privacy
Strict confidentiality standards apply to all participants:
- • All client information must remain confidential
- • No sharing of family details or birth experiences without consent
- • Professional boundaries must be maintained
- • Case studies must be anonymized and approved
- • Violation of confidentiality may result in program termination
Certification Requirements
To receive certification, students must:
- • Complete all required coursework and assessments
- • Attend mandatory training sessions
- • Demonstrate competency in required skills
- • Maintain professional conduct throughout the program
- • Meet continuing education requirements for certification renewal
Payment and Refund Policy
Payment terms and conditions:
- • Course fees are due upon enrollment
- • Payment plans may be available upon request
- • Refunds available within 14 days of enrollment if no content accessed
- • No refunds after course materials have been accessed
- • Consultation fees are non-refundable once services are provided
Special circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Intellectual Property
All course materials and content are protected:
- • Course materials are for personal use only
- • No reproduction or distribution without written permission
- • Bebe Gaba brand and products are proprietary
- • Certification credentials may not be misrepresented
- • Academy name and branding are protected trademarks
Limitation of Liability
Fortis Proles Doula Academy provides educational services only:
- • We do not provide medical advice or care
- • Students are responsible for their own professional practice
- • Academy is not liable for student actions with clients
- • Professional liability insurance is student's responsibility
- • Educational content is for training purposes only
Termination
We reserve the right to terminate services for:
- • Violation of professional standards
- • Breach of confidentiality agreements
- • Inappropriate conduct or communication
- • Non-payment of fees
- • Misrepresentation of credentials or qualifications
Changes to Terms
We may update these terms periodically. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any changes. We will notify users of significant changes via email or website notice.
Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact:
Ashley.strong@fortisproles.org
Fortis Proles Doula Academy
Atlanta, Georgia