Terms of Service

Effective Date: December 9, 2024 | Last Updated: December 9, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website located at chamberlinconsultinggroup.com (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Chamberlin Consulting Group ("Company," "we," "us," or "our").

2. Description of Services

The Website provides information about Chamberlin Consulting Group and our professional consulting services, including:

• Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
• Security & Resilience
• Automation & Infrastructure
• AI & Emerging Technology

The Website also provides a contact form for inquiries. Actual consulting services are provided under separate written agreements.

3. Use of the Website

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Website for lawful purposes to:

• Learn about our services
• Submit inquiries through our contact form
• Access publicly available information

3.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Website in violation of any applicable law or regulation
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website or its systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website's operation
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Use automated systems to access the Website without permission
• Collect personal information of other users
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Submit false or misleading information through the contact form
• Use the Website for spam or unsolicited communications

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Ownership

All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Chamberlin Consulting Group or its licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

4.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

4.3 Restrictions

You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute Website content without written permission
• Use our trademarks without authorization
• Remove copyright or proprietary notices
• Create derivative works based on Website content

5. Contact Form Submissions

When you submit information through our contact form:

• You represent that the information provided is accurate and complete
• You consent to our collection and use of the information as described in our Privacy Policy
• You understand that submissions do not create a client relationship
• You acknowledge that electronic communications may not be secure

6. No Professional Advice

The information on this Website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. The Website content:

• Is not a substitute for professional consulting services
• Should not be relied upon for making business decisions
• Does not create a consultant-client relationship
• May not reflect the most current developments

For specific advice, please contact us to discuss your needs and enter into a formal engagement.

7. Third-Party Services

Our Website utilizes third-party services for hosting and functionality:

• Amazon Web Services (AWS): Hosting, content delivery, and email services
• Google Fonts: Typography services

Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party services.

8. Links to Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not:

• Endorse or control third-party websites
• Accept responsibility for their content
• Make representations about their accuracy or security

9. Disclaimers

9.1 "As Is" Basis

THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

9.2 No Guarantee

We do not warrant that:

• The Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The Website is free of viruses or harmful components
• Information on the Website is accurate, complete, or current

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CHAMBERLIN CONSULTING GROUP AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH:

• Your use of or inability to use the Website
• Any content on the Website
• Unauthorized access to your transmissions or data
• Statements or conduct of any third party on the Website

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Chamberlin Consulting Group and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in connection with:

• Your use of the Website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party

12. Government Users

If you are accessing the Website on behalf of a U.S. federal, state, or local government entity:

• The Website and its contents are "commercial items" as defined in FAR 2.101
• Use is subject to these Terms unless a separate agreement exists
• Certain Terms may be superseded by applicable federal acquisition regulations or contract terms

13. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Website with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

14. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website at any time, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be filed exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Thurston County, Washington, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

16. Dispute Resolution

Before initiating any legal proceeding, you agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute informally by contacting us. If we cannot resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days, either party may proceed with other legal remedies.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Chamberlin Consulting Group regarding use of the Website.

19. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.

20. Contact Information