Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: 02.03.2026
Last Updated: 02.03.2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using www.birthemacdonald.com (“Website,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), including purchasing access to webinars or subscribing to our journal club, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our services.

You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use our services.

2. Services Provided

We provide:

  • Live and recorded educational webinars

  • Access to a subscription-based journal club

  • Related digital educational content and materials

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our services at any time without prior notice.

3. Account Registration

To access certain services, you may be required to create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information

  • Maintain the security of your login credentials

  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.

4. Payments and Subscriptions

4.1 Fees

All prices are listed in Euro (€) and are subject to change at our discretion.

4.2 Subscription Billing

Journal club subscriptions are billed on a recurring basis (monthly/annually, as selected at purchase). By subscribing, you authorize us to charge your payment method automatically at each billing cycle.

4.3 Renewals

Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled before the next billing date.

4.4 Taxes

You are responsible for any applicable taxes related to your purchase.

5. Cancellation and Refund Policy

5.1 Subscriptions

You may cancel your subscription at any time. Cancellation will take effect at the end of your current billing cycle. No partial refunds will be provided unless required by law.

5.2 Webinars

Refunds for webinar purchases are available only if requested by email at least 7 before the scheduled event. No refunds will be issued after access has been granted to recorded content. You cannot request a refund through direct messages on Instagram or Substack.

6. Intellectual Property

All content provided on this Website, including but not limited to:

  • Webinar materials

  • Journal club discussions and summaries

  • Videos, slides, recordings, text, graphics, and logos

is owned by or licensed to us and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, or resell content

  • Share login credentials

  • Record, reproduce, or publicly distribute webinar sessions

  • Use our content for commercial purposes without written permission

7. Educational Disclaimer

All content provided through our webinars and journal club is for educational and informational purposes only.

We do not provide medical, legal, financial, or professional advice. Participation in our services does not create any professional-client relationship.

You are responsible for applying information appropriately within your own professional and regulatory framework.

8. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Website for unlawful purposes

  • Harass or abuse other participants

  • Post defamatory, offensive, or infringing content

  • Attempt to interfere with Website security or functionality

We reserve the right to remove users or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

  • Loss of profits, revenue, or data

  • Service interruptions or technical issues

Our total liability for any claim arising from your use of the Website shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the preceding 12 months.

10. No Guarantees

We do not guarantee specific results from participation in our webinars or journal club. Educational outcomes vary by individual.

11. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party platforms (e.g., payment processors, webinar hosting software). We are not responsible for the policies or practices of third-party services.

12. Privacy

Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy [link to privacy policy].

13. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our services at our sole discretion if you violate these Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Germany, without regard to conflict of law principles.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of our Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at:

Dr. Birthe Macdonald
Am Berge 22
31535 Neustadt am Rübenberge
info@birthemacdonald.com