Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Rise Strong Consulting Institute website at risestrongconsulting.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

These Terms apply to all visitors and users of the Site. They govern your use of this website only — not any formal consulting engagement, which is governed by a separate written agreement between you and Rise Strong Consulting Institute.

2. Use of the Site

You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You agree not to:

• Use the Site in any way that violates applicable federal, state, or local law
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its infrastructure
• Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional material
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any portion of the Site without express written permission
• Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to access or collect information from the Site

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, images, podcast content, and the framework described as the RISE Process™ — is the property of Rise Strong Consulting Institute and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

The RISE Process™ is a proprietary framework of Rise Strong Consulting Institute. Unauthorized reproduction, adaptation, or commercial use of the RISE Process™ or any portion thereof is strictly prohibited.

You may not use our name, logos, or trademarks without prior written consent.

4. No Professional Advice

The content on this Site is provided for informational and general purposes only. It does not constitute professional consulting, legal, financial, medical, or psychological advice. Viewing or interacting with this Site does not create a client relationship between you and Rise Strong Consulting Institute.

If you are seeking consulting services, please contact us directly to discuss an engagement.

5. Podcast Content

The "Not From Textbooks" podcast and all associated audio content, transcripts, and materials are the exclusive property of Rise Strong Consulting Institute. You may listen to podcast episodes for personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, redistribute, modify, or create derivative works from podcast content without express written permission.

6. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. Rise Strong Consulting Institute does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content or practices of any third-party sites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Rise Strong Consulting Institute makes no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on the Site.

We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Rise Strong Consulting Institute shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this Site or its content.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in North Carolina.

10. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.