TERMS OF USE AND LEGAL DISCLAIMER

1. NATURE OF SERVICE

This online parenting plan service (the “Service”) is a self-help tool that provides a template and guidance for creating a parenting plan. The Service is NOT a substitute for legal advice, legal representation, or professional mediation.

2. USE OF SERVICE

When you use Parenting Plan Pro, you may: create a customized parenting plan for your family, collaborate with your co-parent, print or save your plan to share with your legal counsel or submit to the court, and use our template and resources as a planning tool.

3. NO MEDIATOR-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP

Use of this Service does not create a mediator-client relationship between you and Parenting Plan Pro or any of its affiliates, employees, or contractors. The information and documents provided through this Service do not constitute legal advice. Only a licensed attorney who is familiar with your specific situation can provide legal advice.

4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND LIMITED LICENSE

This Parenting Plan and the Parenting Plan Pro platform, including but not limited to its structure, language, template, and proprietary provisions, are the intellectual property of Parenting Plan Pro and are provided to the user for personal, non-commercial use only.

The Parenting Plan may be used solely for the purpose of creating an agreement governing the user’s own parenting arrangements. The Parenting Plan, in whole or in part, may not be copied, reproduced, duplicated, distributed, published, transmitted, sold, licensed, or used for any commercial purpose without the prior written consent of Parenting Plan Pro.

While the Service Content remains the property of Parenting Plan Pro, you retain ownership of the specific information and content you input into your parenting plan. However, the template, formatting, structure, and underlying technology used to create your document remain the intellectual property of Parenting Plan Pro and may not be copied, extracted, or reused.

You specifically agree not to: share your account access with others; use the Service to create parenting plans for third parties as part of a business or service; copy our templates, questions, or content for use in other services or products; distribute, publish, or share screenshots, copies, or reproductions of the Service interface or its content; or attempt to recreate, compete with, or develop a similar service using our intellectual property.

Unauthorized use of the Service Content may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws. Parenting Plan Pro reserves the right to terminate your access to the Service immediately if you violate these intellectual property restrictions. Violations may also result in civil and criminal penalties.

5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

PARENTING PLAN PRO DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT ANY PARENTING PLAN CREATED USING THIS SERVICE WILL BE ACCEPTED BY ANY COURT, JUDGE, OR LEGAL AUTHORITY.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, PARENTING PLAN PRO, AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES, SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SERVICE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION: whether your parenting plan is accepted or enforced by any court; any legal outcomes, custody determinations, or disputes arising from your parenting plan; errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the plans you create; any reliance you place on information provided through the Service; or any attorney fees, court costs, or other legal expenses you may incur.

To the extent any direct damages are not excluded by applicable law, such damages are subject to the cap set forth in Section 14 below. This limitation applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if Parenting Plan Pro has been advised of the possibility of such damage.

6. USER RESPONSIBILITIES

You acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for verifying that any parenting plan created meets the legal requirements of your jurisdiction, and for the accuracy and completeness of all information you provide. You are also responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable laws, rules, and procedures. You must independently verify that the document’s format, content, and structure comply with your local court requirements. If your jurisdiction requires checklist-style parenting plans, you will need to file the detailed plan as an addendum. Additionally, you and your co-parent are solely responsible for filing the parenting plan with your local jurisdiction if you are representing yourselves.

7. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

THE SERVICE IS 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, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Parenting Plan Pro does not warrant that the Service will meet your specific requirements, operate uninterrupted, timely, securely, or error-free, or that the information provided through the Service is complete, accurate, or up to date. We further make no warranties that any documents created will be legally sufficient or acceptable in any jurisdiction, or that the Service complies with the laws applicable to your specific jurisdiction.

8. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Parenting Plan Pro, including its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising out of or relating to: (i) any parenting plan or document you create using the Service in violation of these Terms; (ii) your violation of these Terms; (iii) your violation of any third-party rights; or (iv) your fraudulent or intentional misconduct in connection with the Service.

This indemnification obligation shall not apply to the extent that a claim arises from Parenting Plan Pro’s own negligence, willful misconduct, or breach of these Terms. Subject to Section 14, your indemnification obligation for any single claim or series of related claims shall not exceed the greater of (a) the fees you paid to Parenting Plan Pro in the twelve months preceding the event giving rise to the claim, or (b) $100.00 USD.

9. JURISDICTIONAL VARIATIONS

Laws, court rules, and legal requirements change frequently and vary by jurisdiction. Parenting Plan Pro does not guarantee that the Service reflects the most current legal requirements in your area. You are responsible for ensuring compliance with current laws and court rules.

10. NO PROFESSIONAL ADVICE

This Service does not provide legal, tax, accounting, financial, or therapeutic advice. Information provided through the Service is for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional advice of any kind.

11. DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY

We respect your privacy. Any personal information you provide will be handled according to our Privacy Policy, available at www.parentingplanpro.com/privacy, which is incorporated herein by reference. We do not share your parenting plan details with courts, government agencies, or third parties without your consent, except as required by law.

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a security incident involving unauthorized access to your personal data, Parenting Plan Pro will notify you in accordance with applicable law, and in any event within seventy-two (72) hours of becoming aware of such an incident for users in jurisdictions requiring that timeline.

California Residents CCPA Rights

If you are a California resident, you have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us at support@parentingplanpro.com. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

Data Retention and Deletion

Parenting Plan Pro retains your personal data only for as long as necessary to provide the Service or as required by law. Upon closure of your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within thirty (30) days, subject to any applicable legal retention obligations.

Security

Parenting Plan Pro maintains reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

12. BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILDREN

While this Service provides a template to create your parenting plan, only you and the other parent can determine what arrangements are in the best interests of your minor child(ren). Parenting Plan Pro makes no representations regarding what custody or parenting arrangements would be appropriate for your family or accepted by the court.

13. CHANGES TO THIS AGREEMENT

Parenting Plan Pro reserves the right to modify, update, or change these Terms at any time. For material changes, we will provide notice by: (a) posting the updated Terms on our website with a new effective date; and (b) sending an email notification to your registered email address at least thirty (30) days before the material changes take effect.

Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must discontinue use of the Service before the effective date of the changes.

14. LIMITATION OF FINANCIAL LIABILITY

IN ADDITION TO, AND CONSISTENT WITH, THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH IN SECTION 5, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, PARENTING PLAN PRO’S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS RELATED TO THE SERVICE, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT DAMAGES NOT EXCLUDED UNDER SECTION 5, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF:

(a) the total amount you paid to Parenting Plan Pro in the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim; or

(b) one hundred dollars ($100.00) USD, if you have not paid any fees to Parenting Plan Pro.

This cap applies regardless of the legal theory upon which your claim is based, including contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise. The existence of this cap does not create any liability where liability is otherwise excluded by Section 5.

15. GOVERNING LAW & DISPUTE RESOLUTION

These Terms and any disputes arising out of or related to the Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which Parenting Plan Pro maintains its principal place of business, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree that any legal action or proceeding related to these Terms or the Service shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in that jurisdiction, and you consent to the exclusive personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that mandatory consumer protection laws of your country or state of residence require the application of local law or local venue, such mandatory provisions shall apply solely to the extent required by applicable law.

Before filing any lawsuit, you agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute through good-faith mediation for a period of thirty (30) days following written notice to the other party. If the dispute cannot be resolved through mediation within that period, either party may pursue legal remedies in the courts identified above.

16. ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT IN COURT.

Binding Arbitration

Except for disputes that qualify for small claims court, any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved by binding individual arbitration before a mutually agreed-upon neutral arbitrator, rather than in court. The arbitration shall be conducted in Texas or, at your election, by telephone or videoconference. If the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator within thirty (30) days of a written request for arbitration, either party may petition a court of competent jurisdiction in Texas to appoint one.

Class Action Waiver

YOU AND PARENTING PLAN PRO AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. Further, unless both you and Parenting Plan Pro agree otherwise, an arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person’s claims and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding.

Jury Waiver

TO THE EXTENT ANY MATTER IS LITIGATED IN COURT, YOU AND PARENTING PLAN PRO EACH WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL.

Severability

If the class action waiver is found unenforceable for any claim, that claim shall be litigated in court and severed from any arbitration, while all remaining claims proceed in arbitration.

17. TERM AND TERMINATION

Term

These Terms commence on the date you create an account or first use the Service, whichever is earlier, and continue until terminated as set forth below.

Termination by You

You may terminate your account and these Terms at any time by discontinuing use of the Service and deleting your account through the account settings page or by contacting support@parentingplanpro.com.

Termination by Parenting Plan Pro

Parenting Plan Pro may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

Effect of Termination

Upon termination of your account for any reason: (i) your license to access and use the Service terminates immediately; (ii) you may export and download any parenting plan documents you created prior to termination; (iii) Parenting Plan Pro will delete or anonymize your personal data within thirty (30) days of account closure, subject to any legal retention obligations; and (iv) any fees paid are non-refundable except as expressly set forth in our refund policy or required by applicable law.

Survival

Sections 4, 5, 8, 14, 15, 16, 18, and 20 shall survive termination of these Terms.

18. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be replaced with a valid provision that most closely approximates the intent and economic effect of the original provision.

19. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy referenced in Section 11, constitute the entire agreement between you and Parenting Plan Pro regarding the use of this Service and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations, representations, and warranties, whether written or oral, regarding the subject matter herein. No employee, agent, or representative of Parenting Plan Pro has the authority to modify these Terms or make representations that contradict or supplement these Terms.

20. ACKNOWLEDGMENT

BY USING THIS SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THESE TERMS AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. YOU FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:

This Service is not a substitute for legal advice, and court acceptance of your parenting plan is determined solely by the laws and requirements of your jurisdiction. Parenting Plan Pro is not liable for any outcomes resulting from your use of the Service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any court.

You understand and agree that: (i) the limitations of liability set forth in Sections 5 and 14 form a material part of the basis of the bargain between you and Parenting Plan Pro, without which Parenting Plan Pro would not provide the Service; (ii) these Terms include a binding arbitration provision and class action waiver set forth in Section 16; (iii) your continued use of the Service following any modification to these Terms constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms; and (iv) you are solely responsible for verifying that any parenting plan you create complies with the legal requirements of your jurisdiction.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE.

By clicking “I Agree,” creating an account, or using Parenting Plan Pro, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this agreement.