The website braveseal.net  (hereinafter “Website”)and any content therein (defined below) is owned and operated by Christy Westerfeld (hereinafter “we” “us” “our”). Please read all Terms & Conditions before using our Website – by visiting and using this Website, you (hereinafter “visitor” “you” “your”) are consenting that you have read these Terms & Conditions, and agree to be bound by them..

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Use of Website
 

1. To access or use our Website, you must be 18 years or older and have the requisite mental capacity to enter into these Terms & Conditions. By using this Website, you represent that you are at least 18 years old, and that you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. Any use of this website by anyone under 18 constitutes an unauthorized use and a violation of these terms and conditions; we do not authorize use of this Website by anyone under 18.

2. Please note these Terms & Conditions may be subject to changes or updates at any time, and Website may not provide notice of such changes or updates. We reserve our right to make any changes or updates at any time, and the burden is on the user to routinely check these Terms & Conditions for updates. By continuing to use our Website and the content we produce, you confirm you agree to be bound by the Terms & Conditions as they appear, whether or not you have read them. If you are not in agreement with these Terms & Conditions, please do not use our Website or any of the Content that appears thereon.

3. If you purchase or have purchased a service or product(s) from us, you have also entered into a separate agreement with us, in addition to these Terms and Conditions, and are subject to the terms outlined in the Terms of Use, which shall prevail in the event of a conflict or issue. Please note all online purchases carry additional Terms of Use relating to each transaction, and your purchase of the product constituting acceptance and agreement to adhere to these additional Terms of Use.

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Intellectual Property Rights

1. This website contains original work that has been created with dedication, care, detail, planning, and creative thinking, as well as legal analysis, evaluation, and opinions. This collection of work is considered intellectual property created and owned by Christy Westerfeld, which is protected under Federal Intellectual Property Laws, which prevents unauthorized use of our materials. These materials include, but are not limited to: trademarked and copyrighted material, as well as any and all original works on our Website and within the content provided, including but not limited to website design, layout, photographs, graphics, words, content, information, materials, documents, data, our logo, artwork, color scheme, branding and/or placement of same on Website, to the extent protectable, rights of publicity, and any and all other information accessible through this Website, which constitutes proprietary information. This protection also includes any and all content that appears on the Website, including blog posts, program names, and any other text whether or not authored by us. All proprietary information and content hereinafter identified as (“Content”).

2. You understand and acknowledge you will be in violation of these Intellectual Property laws should you copy, repost, alter, publish, sell, assist others in selling, manipulate, distribute, or in any way exploit any of the content or intellectual property on the Website, without our express written consent. If such behavior is discovered or suspected, we reserve the right to immediately revoke your access to our Website, as well as any program or materials you may have purchased, without refund, and reserve the right to prosecute any actionable infringement or misuse to the full extent of the law.

3. Licensee / Licensor Rights: Our Limited License to You.
   1.  Your ability to view content on our Website grants you a limited, revocable, non-transferrable license to use the information available to you for your personal, non-commercial use only. Should you decide to purchase templates from our Website, you will also be granted a limited license to use the products on your website, and in the course and scope of your business, as outlined in the Terms of Use associated with each product available for purchase.
   2. As a licensee, you understand and agree that you will not:

   1. Copy, edit, distribute, duplicate or steal any information on our Website, or any Content therein, including that which has been posted by a third party, whether or not you have purchased the information.

   2. Use, post, distribute, copy, steal or otherwise use any portion of our Website, including content or products, without our express, written permission provided by Christy Westerfeld, and understand that any such use may constitute infringement, which may give rise to a cause of action against you.

   3. Hold any of our Content or products out to be your own, and understand that doing so constitutes stealing and is a violation of our intellectual property rights.

   4. Share purchased materials with others who have not purchased them.

   5. Use any portion of our Website, including all Content and purchased materials, in any commercial manner such that you make, may make, or intend to make a profit from it.
      3.Templates you purchase may be edited as instructed, in order to properly personalize them for your own business, and may be shared with your clients and your business associates in accordance with guidelines outlined in the Terms of Use; however, you understand that your purchase of our products grants you and your business a limited license to use the products you purchased for your own personal use, not for commercial gain or to be distributed to anyone else, including your own clients for their personal use.

4. You further acknowledge and understand that any such actions including but not limited to those outlined above constitutes infringement and/or theft of our work, and a violation of these Terms and Conditions and United States Federal laws, and we reserve the right to prosecute this infringement to the full extent of the law.

5. Any requests for written permission to use any content posted on our Website shall be made before you wish to use any such content, and may be made by sending an email with your written request to info@braveseal.net, and wait for a response.

4. Licensee / Licensor Rights: Your License to Us

1. You may be able to post your original content to our Website, including but not limited to blog comments, testimonials, or photos. You may also have the opportunity to respond to generated emails with comments or feedback, comment on a Facebook Live stream, webinar, or any other medium where content is distributed in a manner that allows for participation or feedback. By posting any sort of information, you represent you are the owner of anything you post, and are at least 18 years of age.

2. When you submit or post any such information, you also agree and understand that you are assigning and/or licensing us and anyone else authorized by us, the irrevocable, unlimited, royalty-free, perpetual, non-exclusive, unrestrictive, worldwide license to use, distribute, sell, copy, edit, exploit, or otherwise publicly disseminate any information or content you post, in whole or in part, with or without identifying you as the author of the original post or comment. If we so choose to identify you, you also grant us the right to identify you as the author of any comments, posts, or the like by name, email address, screen name, or any other reasonable manner of identification.

3. You agree you are wholly assigning any intellectual property ownership rights to us by your action and decision to post on our Website, or otherwise provide us with content, with access to our Website constituting good and valuable consideration in exchange for these intellectual property rights. You understand that should any of your comments or posts be used, in whole or in part, you are not entitled to any payment and will not request any form of payment or favorable treatment in return.

4. Testimonials: Our Website may feature testimonials from clients from time to time, in order to provide readers with additional comments from others’ experiences with our website and products. While all information, photos, and quotes used are from actual clients, sharing their real, honest opinions of our website and services, these testimonials are not to be considered as a guarantee that current or future clients will experience the same results, or a guarantee that all clients will have the same experience. You understand and agree that by reading a featured testimonial on our Website, you do not expect the same results, and understand this information is not a guarantee.

5. These Terms & Conditions are the intellectual property of Christy Westerfeld and may not be used without express, written consent from Ms. Westerfeld. Use of this document without permission will constitute copyright infringement and may be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
   Your Conduct

 

1. Should you choose to post anything on our Website, social media pages, webinars, or otherwise, you are hereby agreeing and acknowledging you will not post anything that could harm us or another user, or include anything defamatory, harmful, hurtful, or otherwise upsetting. You understand that if you make the decision to post content that constitutes cyber bulling, your comments will be removed immediately, and we reserve our right to take action against you to the full extent of applicable laws.

2. You may use our Website for lawful purposes only, and agree you will not post, comment, or otherwise transmit any content which infringes the rights of another, and agree to hold us harmless should you do so. You also agree and understand you are not to post any content which would constitute a criminal offense, use the Website or content for fraudulent or unlawful purposes, create civil liability, is repugnant, constitutes a violation of another’s intellectual property rights, is vulgar or obscene in any way, or is otherwise objectionable. You agree that we are the sole decider in whether content you post is objectionable, and have the unilateral right to remove any content you post, without explanation or ramifications. You also understand that we may be obligated to take further legal action, based upon information you post, and reserve our right to do so. Should a third party choose to take legal action against you, as a result of something you posted on our Website, you agree to hold us harmless and fully indemnify us of any legal ramifications or actions.

Use of Free Materials or Content

1. From time to time, you may be offered a free download or printable, as a gift or opt-in offer, in exchange for your name and email address. Should you choose to download or print this material, you understand this is to be used for your personal, non-commercial use only, and is not to be copied, edited, distributed, or otherwise shared in any way other than in its original form. Should you choose to share the material, you agree and understand that you will provide Christy Westerfeld credit, and will not hold the material to be your own, or otherwise attempt to make any sort of gain (financial or otherwise), from our materials.

Disclaimer

1. The purpose of this Website is solely to provide educational information to those wishing to view it. Any Content on this Website, or Content you receive because of your decision to opt-in to our email list has been created solely for educational and informational purposes. We cannot and do not guarantee any type of specific results, outcomes, changes, protections, or gains through use of our Website or products contained therein, whether legal, financial, or otherwise, nor are we making any guarantees regarding the success of your business, any coaching program, or any results stemming therefrom. You understand and agree to this, and acknowledge that your use of any information contained herein is purely voluntary, and at your own risk.

2. You understand and agree that our Website and the Content and Products produced are not to be relied upon in any way as legal, financial, or business advice. Nothing on this Website, in our products, nor anything distributed via email is intended to take the place of professional advice received via a consultation with a local lawyer, financial advisor, business consultant, or other expert regarding the details of your specific business or legal/financial issue(s). You are encouraged to consult with your own professionals for any questions you may have regarding your particular business or situation regarding legal, business, medical, or financial questions, or any similar professional that may address your own individual situation.

3. You also understand and acknowledge that I am not a doctor, therapist, psychic, accountant, nurse, counselor or any other medical professional, nor do I hold myself out to be. Nothing contained on this Website or within any product or service found herein is intended to take the place of a consultation with any such professional. While I am a lawyer, you understand and agree that visiting info@braveseal.net  and reading the material provided does not constitute a consultation with an attorney, nor does it mean Christy is your attorney or formed an attorney-client relationship.

4. Your decision to visit our Website, use information contained herein, and purchase products we offer is purely voluntary, and you understand we are not responsible or liable for any harm or damage to you or your business resulting from direct or indirect use of materials or content contained on our Website. You agree to hold Christy Westerfeld, as an individual and Sole Proprietor, harmless from any damages directly or indirectly resulting from your use of content or products on our Website or distributed through email, and agree you will not make any claims against her or the company herein.

Legal Disclaimer

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