docs: def save(self, *args, **kwargs):
          """
          custom save method to send email and push notification
          """
          created = self.pk is None
  
          # save notification to database only if user settings allow it
          if self.check_user_settings(medium='web'):
              super(Notification, self).save(*args, **kwargs)
  
          if created:
              # send notifications through other mediums according to user settings
              self.send_notifications()