Terms of Service

Effective Date: August 24, 2025
Last Updated: August 24, 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the Shadbush website at shadbush.com (the "Service") operated by Shadbush ("us," "we," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

IMPORTANT: These Terms contain provisions that limit our liability to you and require you to resolve disputes with us through binding arbitration rather than in court.

Description of Service

Shadbush provides:

  • Educational content about entrepreneurship and bootstrap business strategies
  • Online courses and training materials for business development
  • E-books, guides, and resource downloads
  • Community features and networking opportunities
  • Consulting and advisory services
  • Business strategy frameworks and methodologies

Our services are designed for educational and informational purposes to help entrepreneurs and business builders develop successful, sustainable businesses.

Eligibility and Account Registration

Age and Legal Capacity

  • You must be at least 18 years old to use our Service
  • You must have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
  • You must comply with all local, state, and federal laws regarding online services

Account Creation

  • You may need to create an account to access certain features
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
  • You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • You must promptly update account information when it changes

Prohibited Users

You may not use our Service if you are:

  • Located in a country subject to a U.S. Government embargo
  • Listed on any U.S. Government list of prohibited or restricted parties
  • Under the age of 18 or otherwise legally incapable of entering contracts

Educational Disclaimer and Business Risk

NOT BUSINESS ADVICE

IMPORTANT: The information provided through our Service is for educational and informational purposes only. It is NOT:

  • Professional business advice or consulting
  • Guaranteed business strategies or methods
  • Personalized recommendations for your specific situation
  • Legal, financial, or tax advice

Business Risks

  • All business ventures involve substantial risk of failure
  • Past success stories do not guarantee future results
  • Market conditions and business environments constantly change
  • Individual results depend on numerous factors beyond our control
  • You may lose time, money, and resources in business ventures

Your Responsibility

  • You are solely responsible for your business decisions and actions
  • You should consult with qualified professionals before making major business decisions
  • You should only invest time and money you can afford to lose
  • You acknowledge that you understand the risks involved in entrepreneurship

Acceptable Use Policy

Permitted Uses

You may use our Service to:

  • Access educational content and business resources
  • Participate in courses and training programs
  • Download materials for personal, non-commercial use
  • Engage in community discussions (where available)
  • Subscribe to premium content and services

Prohibited Uses

You may NOT use our Service to:

  • Engage in any unlawful activities or fraud
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights
  • Distribute malware, viruses, or harmful code
  • Spam, harass, or abuse other users or instructors
  • Manipulate or interfere with the Service's functionality
  • Use automated systems (bots) without permission
  • Resell or redistribute our content without authorization
  • Provide false or misleading information
  • Use the Service to promote competing educational services
  • Share login credentials with others

Account Suspension

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in prohibited activities.

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on our Service is protected by intellectual property laws, including:

  • Course materials, videos, and educational content
  • E-books, guides, and downloadable resources
  • Business frameworks and methodologies
  • Website design and functionality
  • Trademarks, logos, and branding

Your License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

  • Access and use our content for personal, non-commercial purposes
  • Download resources as specifically permitted
  • Apply learning to your own business ventures
  • Reference our methodologies with proper attribution

Restrictions

You may NOT:

  • Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
  • Create derivative works based on our content
  • Use our content for commercial training or education without license
  • Remove copyright or proprietary notices
  • Reverse engineer our methodologies for competing services

User-Generated Content

If you submit content to our Service (comments, feedback, success stories):

  • You retain ownership of your content
  • You grant us a license to use, display, and distribute your content
  • You represent that you have the right to submit the content
  • You agree not to submit inappropriate or illegal content

Courses and Educational Services

Course Access

  • Course access is granted upon successful payment
  • Access duration varies by course (lifetime, annual, or limited time)
  • You are responsible for completing courses within specified timeframes
  • Course materials may be updated or modified without notice

Course Completion

  • Certificates of completion may be provided for finished courses
  • Completion requirements are specified for each course
  • We do not guarantee employment, business success, or income from course completion

Refund Policy

  • E-books and Digital Downloads: No refunds after download
  • Courses: 30-day money-back guarantee from purchase date
  • Consulting Services: 48-hour cancellation policy
  • Subscription Services: Cancel anytime, no refund for partial periods

Subscription Services and Payments

Premium Services

We may offer subscription-based premium services including:

  • Advanced courses and training programs
  • Exclusive business resources and templates
  • Direct access to instructors and mentors
  • Private community membership

Billing and Payment

  • Subscription fees are charged in advance
  • All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated
  • You authorize us to charge your payment method
  • You are responsible for keeping payment information current
  • Price changes will be communicated with advance notice

Cancellation

  • You may cancel your subscription at any time
  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period
  • You will continue to have access until the end of the paid period
  • No refunds are provided for partial billing periods

Free Trials

  • We may offer free trials for premium services
  • Trials automatically convert to paid subscriptions unless canceled
  • Trial terms and conditions will be clearly disclosed
  • Only one trial per user is permitted

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms.

Key privacy points:

  • We collect information necessary to provide our educational services
  • We use cookies and tracking technologies to improve user experience
  • We may share information with service providers and as required by law
  • You have certain rights regarding your personal information
  • We implement security measures to protect your data

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Service Availability

  • Our Service is provided "as is" and "as available"
  • We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service
  • We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time
  • Technical issues may occasionally affect service availability

Accuracy of Information

  • We strive for accuracy but do not guarantee all information is error-free
  • Business strategies and case studies may become outdated
  • You should verify information independently before making business decisions
  • We are not responsible for changes in market conditions or business environments

Educational Results

  • We do not guarantee specific learning outcomes or business results
  • Success depends on individual effort, market conditions, and numerous other factors
  • Case studies and success stories are examples, not guarantees of typical results

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

  • We disclaim all warranties, express or implied
  • We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Our total liability to you is limited to the amount you paid for our services
  • We are not liable for business losses or lost opportunities
  • We are not responsible for third-party actions or content

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of our Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your business activities or decisions
  • Your violation of any third-party rights

Third-Party Services and Links

External Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services:

  • We do not control or endorse third-party content
  • Third-party services have their own terms and privacy policies
  • We are not responsible for third-party actions or content
  • Links do not constitute endorsements or recommendations

Integrated Services

We may integrate with third-party services (payment processors, course platforms):

  • These services are governed by their own terms
  • We are not responsible for third-party service failures
  • You may need to agree to additional terms for third-party services

Termination

Termination by You

  • You may terminate your account at any time
  • You may stop using our Service at any time
  • Termination does not relieve payment obligations for completed purchases

Termination by Us

We may terminate your access if:

  • You violate these Terms or our policies
  • You engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
  • Your account remains inactive for extended periods
  • We discontinue the Service

Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your access to the Service will cease
  • You must stop using our content and materials
  • Downloaded materials may continue to be used per license terms
  • Provisions regarding liability and indemnification survive termination
  • You remain responsible for any outstanding payments

Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution

Before pursuing formal legal action, you agree to:

  • Contact us first to attempt resolution
  • Provide detailed information about the dispute
  • Give us a reasonable opportunity to address the issue

Binding Arbitration

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

You agree that any dispute arising from these Terms will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, except for:

  • Small claims court matters (under $10,000)
  • Intellectual property disputes
  • Injunctive relief matters

Arbitration Terms:

  • Governed by the Federal Arbitration Act
  • Conducted by the American Arbitration Association (AAA)
  • Individual arbitration only (no class actions)
  • Located in North Carolina, Catawba County
  • You pay standard AAA filing fees

Class Action Waiver

You agree not to participate in class actions, collective actions, or representative proceedings against us.

Modifications to Terms

Right to Modify

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time:

  • Changes will be posted on this page
  • Material changes will be communicated via email or website notice
  • Your continued use constitutes acceptance of changes
  • You should review Terms periodically

Notification of Changes

For significant changes, we will provide:

  • At least 30 days advance notice
  • Clear explanation of changes
  • Opportunity to terminate if you disagree

General Legal Provisions

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of North Carolina, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service.

No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

Educational Standards and Ethics

Content Quality

We strive to provide high-quality educational content based on:

  • Real-world business experience and case studies
  • Current market conditions and business practices
  • Proven methodologies and frameworks
  • Ongoing research and industry developments

Instructor Qualifications

Our instructors and content creators have:

  • Relevant business experience and expertise
  • Track records of successful business building
  • Commitment to student success and education
  • Ongoing professional development

Student Success

We are committed to student success through:

  • Clear learning objectives and outcomes
  • Practical, actionable content
  • Ongoing support and community
  • Regular content updates and improvements

Community Guidelines

Respectful Interaction

In community features and interactions:

  • Treat all members with respect and professionalism
  • Share constructive feedback and support
  • Respect diverse viewpoints and experiences
  • Maintain confidentiality of shared business information

Content Sharing

When sharing in our community:

  • Share relevant, valuable insights and experiences
  • Respect intellectual property rights
  • Avoid promotional content without permission
  • Focus on educational value and mutual benefit

Contact Information

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

Email: legal@shadbush.com
Website: https://shadbush.com/contact
Address: 526 11th Ave Cir NW, Hickory, NC 28601

For legal inquiries, please use the subject line "Terms of Service Inquiry" to ensure proper handling.

Acknowledgment

By using our Service, you acknowledge that:

  • You have read and understood these Terms
  • You agree to be bound by these Terms
  • You understand the risks involved in business ventures
  • You will use our Service in compliance with all applicable laws
  • You understand that education alone does not guarantee business success

These Terms of Service were last updated on August 24, 2025. Please review them regularly as they may be updated from time to time.