Terms of Use

What this site is

Maternal Development is an educational field platform published by Jamilia Shani. It presents an original proposed field of study, its domains, lifespan model, frameworks, curriculum outline, and research agenda. Using this site means you agree to these terms.

Educational purpose, not medical advice

This site, its frameworks, and its curriculum are educational. They are not medical or mental health advice, do not diagnose any condition, and are not a substitute for care from qualified professionals.

Developmental distress and psychiatric illness can coexist, and both deserve real response. If you are in crisis or concerned for your safety or someone else’s, contact your local emergency services or a crisis line without delay.

Intellectual property

Original writing, diagrams, curriculum, and framework expressions on this site are the work of Jamilia Shani. The Matrescent Path™ and The Matrescent Brain™ (Motherbrain) are original frameworks; see the Copyright & Disclaimer page for full detail on what is and is not claimed as intellectual property here, including inherited concepts such as matrescence.

What is not yet available

Course descriptions on this site represent a curriculum outline, not an open enrollment. Nothing on this site can currently be purchased, enrolled in, or completed for certification. Where that changes, this page and the relevant pages will be updated to say so plainly.

No warranty

This site is provided as-is. While care is taken to label claims by evidence register (see How We Use Evidence), no warranty is made that any information on this site is complete, current, or error-free.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, this site and its content are provided without warranties of any kind. Nothing on this site is medical, psychological, or legal advice, and nothing here creates a professional or clinical relationship.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, United States. Any dispute arising from these terms or your use of this site shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Colorado.

Changes to these terms

If these terms change in a material way, the “last reviewed” date above will be updated.

Contact

Questions about these terms can be directed through the Contact page.