Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to NannySelfHelp.com ("Website", "Site", "we", "us", or "our"). By accessing or using this Website, you ("User", "you", or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Website.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.

2. Description of Service

NannySelfHelp.com provides informational content, educational materials, templates, calculators, and resources related to hiring and managing household employees, including nannies. The Website may include:

• Blog posts and articles
• Guides and tutorials
• Downloadable templates and spreadsheets
• Calculators and tools
• Links to third-party resources

All content is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

3. User Eligibility

By using this Website, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 18 years of age
• You have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
• You will use the Website in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• All information you provide is accurate and truthful

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Our Content

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, spreadsheets, templates, calculators, software, and their compilation, is the property of NannySelfHelp.com or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

4.2 Limited License to Users

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

• Access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes
• Download and use templates and tools for your personal household employment needs
• Print pages from the Website for your personal reference

4.3 Restrictions

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display any content without written permission
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from our content
• Use content for commercial purposes or resale
• Remove copyright or proprietary notices from any content
• Frame or embed this Website on another website without permission
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Website
• Reverse engineer any calculators, tools, or software on the Website

5. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers
• Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Collect or harvest personal information about other users
• Post or transmit any defamatory, obscene, or offensive content

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

We specifically disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Warranties that defects will be corrected
• Warranties regarding results from using templates, calculators, or tools

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NANNYSELFHELP.COM, ITS OWNERS, OPERATORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
• Tax penalties, interest, or assessments
• Legal fees or costs from audits, disputes, or litigation
• Employment-related claims or disputes
• Damages from reliance on information or use of templates/tools
• Damages from website errors, interruptions, or unavailability
• Damages from third-party actions or content

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability, so the above limitations may not apply to you. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless NannySelfHelp.com, its owners, operators, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:

• Your use of the Website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your reliance on information or use of templates/tools from the Website
• Any employment-related claims or disputes with household employees
• Any tax audits, penalties, or enforcement actions

9. Third-Party Links and Content

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of those websites.

10. Templates, Calculators, and Tools

10.1 No Warranty

Any templates, spreadsheets, calculators, or tools provided on the Website:

• Are examples based on personal experience only
• May not be suitable for your specific situation
• May contain errors or produce incorrect results
• May not comply with current laws or regulations
• Require customization and professional review before use

10.2 User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

• Verifying the accuracy of any results or outputs
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Customizing templates for your specific needs
• Having templates reviewed by qualified professionals
• Testing and validating tools before relying on them

11. No Professional Relationship

Use of this Website does not create any professional relationship, including but not limited to attorney-client, accountant-client, financial advisor-client, consultant-client, or employer-employee relationships. We are not providing professional services and you should consult qualified professionals for advice specific to your situation.

12. Modifications to Website

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website at any time without notice. We are not liable for any modifications, suspensions, or discontinuations of the Website.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Washington.

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal claim, you agree to contact us and attempt to resolve the dispute informally by sending a written notice describing the dispute and your desired resolution.

14.2 Class Action Waiver

You agree that any dispute resolution proceeding will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

15. Severability

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

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and NannySelfHelp.com regarding your use of the Website.

17. Acknowledgment

By using this Website, you acknowledge that:

• You have read and understood these Terms
• You agree to be bound by these Terms
• You understand that the Website provides information only, not professional advice
• You will seek professional advice for your specific situation
• You assume all risks associated with using the Website