TERMS OF SERVICE
Last Updated: February 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
1.1 These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the IPSP Sleep Consultant Certification Program and all related content, materials, platforms, and services (collectively, the “Course”), operated by Institute of Pediatric Sleep and Parenting LLC (“IPSP,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
1.2 By accessing, purchasing, or using the Course, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you may not access or use the Course.
1.3 We may modify these Terms at any time. We are not required to notify you of every update, but you can see the date of the last update at the top of this page. Continued use of the Course after updates constitutes your acceptance.
1.4 Our Privacy Policy is another important document that you should familiarize yourself with because it describes our practices with respect to your personal information.
2. Disclaimers
2.1 No Professional Advice
All information provided, including business, legal, financial, and operational guidance, is for educational purposes only.
We are not attorneys or accountants. Nothing in the Course constitutes legal, financial, medical, or accounting advice. You are responsible for complying with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.
2.2 FTC Affiliate Disclosure
The IPSP marketplace may contain affiliate links. We may receive compensation if you purchase through those links. However, all opinions expressed are our own.
2.3 Third-Party Content & Services
The Course may reference or rely on third-party platforms, services, or content.
We:
(a) Do not control third parties;
(b) Do not guarantee their performance;
(c) Are not responsible for third-party content or actions.
3. Intellectual Property
3.1 Our Intellectual Property
All Course content, including videos, materials, frameworks, branding, and systems is owned by IPSP and protected by U.S. law and international law. By using our Course you do not acquire any of our IP rights.
3.1.1 You are granted a limited, non-transferable, non-exclusive license for personal use only.
3.1.2 You may NOT:
(a) Copy, reproduce, distribute, or share materials;
(b) Teach, resell, or repurpose Course content;
(c) Allow others to access your account.
3.1.3 This includes but is not limited to written content, PDF’s, photos, logos, charts, graphs, videos, etc. The only exceptions are materials that explicitly state they may be shared.
3.1.4 We reserve all rights not expressly granted under these Terms or any other written agreement between you and us.
3.1.5 Any unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of our intellectual property will be considered a violation of these Terms, and we reserve the right to pursue all available remedies to the fullest extent permitted by law.
3.2 Copyright Infringement (DMCA)
3.2.1 We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
3.2.2 To report infringement, contact:
[email protected]
3.2.3 Include:
(a) Identification of the copyrighted work;
(b) Identification of the infringing material;
(c) Your contact information;
(d) A good faith statement;
(e) A statement under penalty of perjury;
(f) Your signature.
3.3 Your Submissions
You retain ownership of your submissions. However, you grant us the right to use feedback you voluntarily provide without compensation.
4. Enrollment, Payments & Refunds
4.1 Payment Terms
You agree to pay all fees. Payment plans are binding.
4.1.1 If you make a purchase, you are responsible for ensuring that your payment method is valid and authorized for use. You agree to pay all fees as agreed and not to use false or misleading identity information.
4.2 Missed Payments & Payment Plans
By enrolling in a payment plan, you authorize our payment processor to automatically charge the valid payment method(s) on file for the agreed monthly payment amount on a recurring basis until the balance is paid in full. If multiple payment methods are saved to your account, you authorize the system to process payment using any valid payment method on file.
If a payment is missed:
(a) Your certification may become invalid and your access may be suspended or revoked;
(b) You remain responsible for the full remaining balance;
(c) We reserve the right to refer unpaid balances to credit reporting or collection agencies;
(d) Any applicable fees, costs, or expenses incurred in the collection of the outstanding balance may be added to the amount owed to the fullest extent permitted by law.
4.3 No Refund Policy
All sales are final. No refunds will be issued under any circumstances.
5. Certification & Access
5.1 Certification is granted upon successful completion of all Course requirements.
5.2 Certification is intended to be lifetime; however, we reserve the right to revoke certification if you:
(a) Violate these Terms;
(b) Infringe upon our intellectual property;
(c) Engage in harmful, unethical, defamatory, or misleading conduct;
(d) Slander, libel, disparage, or attempt to harm our business, reputation, or operations in any way.
5.3 Students receive access to the Course materials for the lifetime of the platform. If the Course or platform is discontinued, reasonable notice will be provided.
5.4 You are responsible for saving your own work. We do not guarantee storage of Course materials or submissions and are not liable for any loss of data due to technical issues.
6. Acceptable Use & Student Responsibilities
6.1 By accessing or purchasing the Course, you agree to the following:
(a) You confirm that you have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement;
(b) You may not share your account with others unless explicitly authorized;
(c) You are fully responsible for all activity under your account;
(d) Creating duplicate accounts is not permitted;
(e) Any content you submit must be truthful and not misleading;
(f) We reserve the right to remove, edit, or reject any content at our discretion without notice;
(g) You may not post unlawful, defamatory, abusive, vulgar, hateful, or spam content;
(h) You may not copy or republish Course materials without permission;
(i) You agree not to use the Course for any unlawful purpose;
(j) We may suspend or terminate access at any time, at our sole discretion;
(k) You may not use bots, crawlers, or automated systems;
(l) You may not interfere with the functioning of the platform.
6.2 Breach of These Terms
If you violate these Terms or any applicable law, we reserve the right, in our sole discretion and without limitation, to take any action we deem appropriate, including but not limited to:
(a) Suspending or terminating access;
(b) Revoking certification;
(c) Removing or restricting content;
(d) Removing you from community spaces;
(e) Reporting conduct to authorities;
(f) Pursuing any other remedies available under law.
7. Facebook & Community
7.1 Community Features
Community spaces, including Facebook groups, are provided as optional bonus features and are not part of the core Course.
7.2 Participation & Access
Participation in these communities is a privilege, not a right. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion and with or without notice, to:
(a) Remove any member from the community;
(b) Restrict, suspend, or terminate access to any community space;
(c) Remove, edit, or moderate any content posted within the community;
(d) Remove members for behavior we deem inappropriate.
7.3 Community Content
We are not responsible for user-generated content and do not endorse the views, advice, or content shared by members.
7.4 Changes to Community Features
These community features are provided as complimentary bonus features and may be modified, restricted, or discontinued at any time without notice, liability, or refund.
8. Confidentiality
You agree not to disclose or use any confidential or proprietary information relating to IPSP without prior written consent.
9. Non-Competition & Non-Solicitation
9.1 Non-Competition
During enrollment in the Course and for a period of 24 months following completion, you agree that you will not:
(a) Create, teach, or sell a course, certification program, or training that is substantially similar to or directly competitive with the IPSP Sleep Consultant Certification Program, using IPSP materials, frameworks, or proprietary methods.
This restriction applies only to content that is derived from or substantially similar to IPSP’s proprietary intellectual property and does not restrict you from:
(b) Working as a sleep consultant;
(c) Starting or operating your own consulting business;
(d) Offering services to families or clients.
9.2 Non-Solicitation
During enrollment and for 24 months after completion, you agree that you will not:
(a) Solicit, recruit, or attempt to enroll IPSP students into competing programs;
(b) Directly target IPSP students, graduates, or internal community members for competing education offers.
9.3 Acknowledgment
You acknowledge that:
(a) These restrictions are reasonable in scope, duration, and purpose;
(b) They are necessary to protect IPSP’s intellectual property, goodwill, and business model;
(c) A breach of this section would cause irreparable harm.
9.4 Remedies
In the event of a violation, IPSP reserves the right to:
(a) Revoke certification immediately;
(b) Terminate access without refund;
(c) Pursue legal remedies, including injunctive relief.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties; Limitation of Liability
10.1 Disclaimer of Warranties
All content, materials, and services provided through the Course are offered on an “as is” and “as available” basis, to be relied upon at your own risk. You agree to use your own judgment and conduct your own research before relying on any information provided.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we expressly disclaim all warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, quality, non-infringement, safety, accuracy, availability, and that the Course will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, free from defects or viruses, or that any defects will be corrected.
We may share student testimonials, income claims, business results, or examples of student success; however, these examples are not guarantees of future results. Individual outcomes vary and depend on many factors, including but not limited to each person’s experience, background, consistency, commitment, level of effort, and the amount of time and work they put into applying the information provided in the Course.
We make no guarantees regarding results, income, client outcomes, certification outcomes, or business success, and you acknowledge that all outcomes depend on factors both within and outside of our control.
10.2 Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, or property damage, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. We shall also not be liable for any delay or failure in performance resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control.
In no event shall our total liability to you for any claims, damages, losses, or causes of action exceed the total amount of fees paid by you for the Course.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liabilities, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you. In such cases, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.
11. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Institute of Pediatric Sleep and Parenting LLC, and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, and agents, from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:
(a) your access to or use of the Course;
(b) your violation of these Terms;
(c) your violation of any applicable law or regulation;
(d) your violation of any third-party rights, including without limitation intellectual property, privacy, or other proprietary rights; or
(e) any content, submissions, or materials you provide that cause harm to a third party.
12. Arbitration
12.1 Arbitration Agreement
Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. Judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
12.2 Governing Law & Location
The place of arbitration shall be Hartford, Connecticut. The arbitration shall be governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
12.3 Confidentiality
Except as may be required by law, neither a party nor an arbitrator may disclose the existence, content, or results of any arbitration without the prior written consent of both parties.
12.4 Class Action Waiver
To the fullest extent permitted by law, any arbitration shall be conducted on an individual basis only and not as part of any class, collective, or representative action.
12.5 Waiver of Jury Trial
By using the Course, you acknowledge and agree that you are waiving the right to file a lawsuit in court and the right to a trial by jury.
13. General Provisions
13.1 Communications
We may communicate with you electronically, including via SMS, email, phone, or platform notifications, and such communications shall have the same legal effect as written communications.
13.2 Relationship of the Parties
Nothing in these Terms creates any partnership, joint venture, employer-employee, or agency relationship between you and Institute of Pediatric Sleep and Parenting LLC.
13.3 Hyperlinks & Representation
You may link to our Course or website, including to accurately represent your status as a graduate in good standing, provided such use is truthful and not misleading and does not imply any partnership, endorsement, or official affiliation beyond that status.
13.4 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
13.5 Assignment
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to assign or transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms. You may not assign yours without our prior written consent.
13.6 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not be considered a waiver of our rights to enforce it in the future. Any waiver must be in writing.
13.7 Prevailing Language
These Terms are written in English, and in the event of any inconsistency between the English version and any translated version, the English version shall prevail.
14. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any referenced policies, constitute the entire agreement between you and IPSP and supersede all prior agreements.