Terms of Service

By accessing or using the website located at thecompassframework.co (the "Site"), including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and The Compass Framework, owned and operated by Ken H. Allman, II ("we," "us," or "our").

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.

The Compass Framework is an educational business framework integration system. It provides a structured approach to integrating proven business methodologies into a single navigable system for organizational improvement and operational excellence.

Our services may include, but are not limited to:

• Educational content about the integration of established business frameworks
• The Compass Framework methodology and integration tools
• Newsletter subscriptions delivering insights and updates
• Workshops, events, and speaking engagements (when available)
• Downloadable resources and assessment tools
• Contact and inquiry forms

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the services at any time without prior notice.

If the Site offers account registration or login functionality, you agree to the following:

• You will provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and keep your account information updated.
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
• You will notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.
• You will not share your account credentials with any third party.
• You will not use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any account at our sole discretion, with or without notice, for conduct that we determine violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive periodic emails from The Compass Framework containing educational content, framework updates, event announcements, and other information related to our services. You acknowledge and agree that:

• You are providing your email address voluntarily and consent to receiving communications from us.
• You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link included in every email or by contacting us directly.
• We will not sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties for their marketing purposes.
• Email frequency may vary; we aim to provide valuable content without overwhelming your inbox.
• We are not responsible for emails that are filtered by your email provider or that fail to reach your inbox due to technical issues beyond our control.

You agree not to use the Site in any manner that:

• Violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation.
• Infringes upon the intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity.
• Transmits any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent, including spam, junk mail, or chain letters.
• Impersonates or attempts to impersonate The Compass Framework, Ken H. Allman, II, any employee, another user, or any other person or entity.
• Introduces any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.
• Attempts to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any part of the Site, server, or database connected to the Site.

The Site and all content, materials, and services provided on the Site are offered on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Site or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not guarantee any specific results from the use of The Compass Framework or any information provided on the Site.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Ken H. Allman, II, The Compass Framework, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and assigns shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation loss of profits, data, business opportunities, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with:

• Your use of, or inability to use, the Site or any services offered through the Site.
• Any content, materials, or information obtained from the Site.
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data.
• Statements or conduct of any third party on the Site.
• Any other matter relating to the Site or these Terms.

In no event shall our total liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to the use of the Site exceed the amount you have paid to us, if any, in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the liability, or one hundred dollars ($100.00), whichever is greater.

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Ken H. Allman, II, The Compass Framework, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any intellectual property, privacy, or proprietary right.

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by The Compass Framework. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites that you visit.

References to the works and methodologies of third-party thought leaders are provided for educational context. We encourage you to explore their original works and organizations directly for comprehensive understanding of their respective frameworks.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of West Virginia, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in the State of West Virginia. You consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts and waive any objection to such jurisdiction or venue.

Before initiating any formal legal proceedings, you agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute informally by contacting us. We will make good-faith efforts to resolve any claim or dispute through informal negotiation within sixty (60) days of receiving notice.

We reserve the right to revise and update these Terms at our sole discretion at any time. All changes are effective immediately when posted and apply to all access to and use of the Site thereafter.

When we make material changes to these Terms, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We may also, at our discretion, notify users of significant changes through a notice on the Site or via email to newsletter subscribers.

Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes. You are expected to check this page periodically so you are aware of any updates.

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining provisions of these Terms shall remain in full force and effect.

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or policies published by us on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Compass Framework regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral.