Terms of Use

By using First Dad Guide you agree to these terms. They are written in plain language and describe what this site is, what it is not, and the limits of what you can rely on it for.

Educational logistics content, not professional advice

First Dad Guide is an educational resource for the non-birthing partner navigating the first year of a new baby. It is provided for general educational purposes only and is not medical, legal, or safety-certification advice. Nothing here creates a doctor-patient, attorney-client, or certified-technician relationship, and nothing here guarantees any outcome. Always consult her OB or midwife for postpartum health questions, your pediatrician for your baby's health, a Child Passenger Safety Technician for car seat certification, and your own employer's HR team or an attorney for leave and benefits questions specific to your situation.

Accuracy and dated facts

We check every logistics fact, deadline, and safety statement against a primary source (ACOG, AAP, NHTSA, the Social Security Administration, or the Department of Labor) and stamp each page with the date it was last reviewed. Deadlines, schedules, and guidance can change, and paperwork requirements in particular vary by state and by employer; a figure that was correct on its review date may be superseded afterward or may not match your exact situation.

Not affiliated with any provider, employer, or agency

First Dad Guide is an independent publisher. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or administered by any hospital, employer, insurer, or government agency we cite, including ACOG, AAP, NHTSA, the Social Security Administration, or the Department of Labor. Names appear only for source attribution and never imply endorsement.

The tool is guidance, not a guarantee

The week checklist tool is a decision-support tool, not a guarantee that a task list is complete or correct for your family's specific circumstances. It runs entirely in your browser using logic and data described on this site.

Intellectual property

The checklist library, guides, and tool logic on this site are original work. You may link to and quote this site with attribution. Reproducing substantial portions of our checklist data or guides elsewhere without permission is not permitted.

Limitation of liability

First Dad Guide and Urban Algorithm LLC are not liable for any outcome related to your use of this site's content or tools. Use of this site is at your own discretion and does not substitute for professional medical, legal, or safety judgment.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms as the site changes. The effective date above reflects the most recent update.

Contact

Questions about these terms? Reach the publisher through the Urban Algorithm contact page. First Dad Guide is a project of Urban Algorithm LLC.