Half Full Terms of Service
Effective Date: September 3, 2025
Half Full! These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of all Half Full services, including our website, newsletters, forms, and any other digital products, events, or communications we offer (collectively, the “Service”). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use immediately.
You must be at least 18 years old to use our Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement. If you provide information to us, you agree that it is accurate, current, and complete.
All content we create (articles, newsletters, graphics, logos, design, etc.) is owned by Half Full or our licensors. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or exploit our content for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.If you submit content (stories, quotes, images, comments, etc.) to Half Full, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute that content in any media. We may edit submissions for length, clarity, or style, and we have no obligation to use them.
If we allow user interaction (e.g., comments, discussion threads, event participation), you agree not to post or transmit any content that is illegal, abusive, harassing, defamatory, discriminatory, pornographic, or otherwise harmful. We reserve the right to remove or refuse any content at our sole discretion.
We work with brands, advertisers, and sponsors who align with our mission to support parents and promote equality. Some content may include sponsored placements, affiliate links, or promotional messaging (e.g., “brought to you by [Partner Name]”). If you click on or purchase through affiliate links, Half Full may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.We reserve the right to:
Target advertising based on user demographics, behaviors, and voluntarily submitted information (e.g., parenting stage, location).
Share aggregated, non-personally identifiable audience data with advertisers and partners to measure performance and improve campaigns.
We will never sell your personally identifiable information without consent.
Some users may voluntarily share sensitive personal information with us (e.g., pregnancy status, breastfeeding choices, number of children, children’s names). By submitting this information, you consent to our collection, processing, and potential use of that data to:
Provide relevant content or advertising.
Better understand our audience.
Feature your story (if you explicitly submit it for editorial consideration).
We are not a medical provider. Any health-related content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice.
If you submit a story, tip, or idea to Half Full, you:
Confirm that the content is original and you have rights to share it.
Grant us the right to edit, publish, and share it across our channels.
Acknowledge that submissions are not confidential and may be used in future publications, campaigns, or products.
Understand that we are under no obligation to publish your submission.
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, advertisers, or services. Half Full is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of these third parties.
Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your data. By using the Service, you consent to the practices described there, including:
Collection of personal and location-based information.
Use of cookies and tracking technologies.
Advertising audience segmentation.
Sharing of aggregated or anonymized data with trusted partners.
Inclusion of user data as an asset if Half Full is acquired or merged with another business.
If you engage with us on social media (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, TikTok), any content you publicly post may be used, shared, or reshared by Half Full in connection with our community engagement efforts. By tagging Half Full or using our branded hashtags, you grant us permission to feature your content on our channels with proper credit.
If you access the Service from outside the United States, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in the U.S. Users in certain jurisdictions (e.g., EU/UK) may have additional rights under data protection laws, including access, correction, deletion, and portability of data. Please contact [email protected] to exercise these rights.
The Service is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the Service, including but not limited to accuracy, reliability, availability, or fitness for a particular purpose.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Half Full and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or related to your use of the Service.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Half Full, its officers, directors, employees, and partners from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, for any reason, without notice.
We may update these Terms from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on our website with the “Effective Date” at the top. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any changes.
If you have questions about these Terms, please email [email protected].