Last updated: 10 February, 2026

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website [insert URL] (the “Site”) and the consulting services provided by [Your Company Name] (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site or our services.dc+1

1. Eligibility and business use

• You must be at least 18 years old and have the legal authority to enter into these Terms.
• If you access the Site or our services on behalf of a company or other business entity, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to bind that entity, and “you” refers to both you and that entity.
• The Site and our services are intended primarily for business-to-business use, and you acknowledge that you are using them for business or professional purposes.

2. Use of the Site

• You may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
• You agree not to:
  • Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems, networks, or data.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the Site.
  • Copy, scrape, or harvest content from the Site except as allowed by these Terms or our express written permission.

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time if we believe you have violated these Terms or are otherwise misusing the Site.

3. Consulting services and engagements

• Any consulting or advisory services we provide are governed by a separate written agreement, statement of work, or engagement letter (each, an “Engagement Agreement”).
• If there is a conflict between these Terms and an Engagement Agreement, the Engagement Agreement will control for the specific services covered by that agreement.
• Our services are advisory in nature, and we do not guarantee any particular business outcome, result, or return. You remain solely responsible for decisions and actions taken based on our services.

4. No professional advice

• Content on the Site (including articles, resources, or examples) is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, accounting, tax, or other professional advice.
• You should not rely on Site content as a substitute for professional advice tailored to your situation, and you remain responsible for consulting appropriate professionals before making decisions.

5. Intellectual property

• The Site and its contents, including text, graphics, logos, designs, and other materials, are owned by or licensed to us and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
• Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for your internal business purposes.
• You may not:
  • Copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Site or its content.
  • Remove or alter any proprietary notices or trademarks.
  • Use our name, logo, or trademarks without our prior written consent.

6. User submissions and feedback

• If you submit any information, comments, or suggestions to us through the Site (collectively, “Submissions”), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, and incorporate such Submissions into our services and business, without obligation or compensation to you.
• You represent that your Submissions do not infringe any third-party rights and do not contain unlawful, offensive, or harmful content.

7. Privacy

• Our collection and use of personal information through the Site is described in our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
• By using the Site, you consent to our collection and use of information as described in the Privacy Policy.

8. Third-party links and services

• The Site may contain links to third-party websites, tools, or services that are not owned or controlled by us.
• We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services, and you access them at your own risk.
• Your use of third-party services may be subject to separate terms and policies provided by those third parties.

9. Disclaimers

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

• The Site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory.
• We specifically disclaim all implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
• We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components, nor that any defects will be corrected.

Because you are primarily a B2B provider, you acknowledge that you are using the Site and services for commercial purposes and that consumer-specific protections may not apply.

10. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, and in a business-to-business context:

• In no event will we be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, including lost profits, loss of revenue, loss of data, or business interruption, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site or our services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
• Our total aggregate liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms, the Site, or our services shall not exceed the greater of:
  • The fees you actually paid to us for the specific services giving rise to the claim during the three (3) months immediately preceding the event; or
  • One thousand US dollars (USD $1,000).

Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be limited under applicable District of Columbia law.

11. Indemnification

You agree, in a business capacity, to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless [Your Company Name], its owners, officers, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your access to or use of the Site.
• Your violation of these Terms or any applicable law.
• Your Submissions or any content you provide that infringes any third-party rights.

12. Governing law and dispute resolution (District of Columbia)

• These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to them or your use of the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the District of Columbia, without regard to its conflict-of-law rules..
• Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state courts of the District of Columbia or the federal courts located in the District of Columbia, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.wc+1
• Before filing a lawsuit, the parties will first attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute by informal negotiation for at least thirty (30) days from the date written notice of the dispute is provided.

13. Suspension and termination

• We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in misuse of the Site.
• Upon termination, all rights granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease, but the following sections will survive: Intellectual Property, Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, Governing Law and Dispute Resolution, and any other provisions that by their nature should survive.

14. Miscellaneous

• Entire agreement: These Terms, together with any Engagement Agreement and our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Site and, as applicable, our services, and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings.
• Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
• No waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.
• Assignment: You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations in connection with a merger, sale, or reorganization, or otherwise at our discretion.

15. Contact us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

[Your Company Name]
[Mailing Address]
Email: [contact email]
Phone: [business phone number]