Terms of Service

‍Last modified: 02.21.2025

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING OUR SITES. THESE TERMS REQUIRE THE USE OF MEDIATION and ARBITRATION ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS TO RESOLVE DISPUTES, RATHER THAN JURY TRIALS OR CLASS ACTIONS AS DETAILED IN SECTION VII BELOW. BY USING OUR SITES, YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND AND ABIDE BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE AND OUR PRIVACY POLICY INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE.

I. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

These Terms and Conditions of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of kararenninger.com and all related websites operated by Aligned4Learning, LLC d/b/a Kara Renninger Consulting (the "Consultant," "Company," "we," "us," or "our") (collectively, the "Sites"). These Terms establish the foundational framework for your engagement with our digital presence and resources. "You" or "you", or any derivatives thereof, means the individual or the business entity that the individual represents who is engaging with the Sites and therefore accepting the Terms. "You" also includes all agents, employees, or third parties authorized to act on your behalf.

Site Description
1. Our Sites offer access to the following, and your interaction with our Sites may exist at different levels of engagement, which are governed by appropriate terms:
  1. For general website visitors and users accessing our public content, these Terms constitute the primary governing agreement, and
    1. They may see business strategy-related information and information related to our coaching programs, including but not limited to blog posts, podcast episodes, user testimonials, and other written, audio, or video content (“Site Content”).
  2. For clients operating under an Engagement Agreement for our fee-based coaching programs and services
    1. They will access business strategy-related materials, which include, but are not limited to, written, audio, and video content (“Program Content”).
    2. For clients operating under an active Engagement Agreement, in case of any conflict between these Terms and the Engagement Agreement, the Engagement Agreement shall govern the consulting relationship and related services.
Changes or Modifications to Terms
1. The Company reserves the right to modify or amend these Terms at any time in its sole discretion.
2. All modifications are effective immediately upon posting and apply to all access to and use of the Sites thereafter.
3. If there are material changes to these Terms, we will prominently post the changes on our Sites and/or send you an email informing you of the change.
  1. You are responsible for ensuring we have an up-to-date email address for you and for periodically visiting our Site. You are also responsible for visiting this privacy policy to check for changes.
4. The date the terms of service were last revised is identified at the top of the page.
5. Your continued use of the Sites following the posting of revised Terms means you accept and agree to the changes.

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II. Changes or Modifications to Terms

The Company reserves the right to modify or amend these Terms at any time in its sole discretion.
All modifications are effective immediately upon posting and apply to all access to and use of the Sites thereafter.
If there are material changes to these Terms, we will prominently post the changes on our Sites and/or send you an email informing you of the change.
1. You are responsible for ensuring we have an up-to-date email address for you and for periodically visiting our Site. You are also responsible for visiting this privacy policy to check for changes.
The date the terms of service were last revised is identified at the top of the page.
Your continued use of the Sites following the posting of revised Terms means you accept and agree to the changes.

User Eligibility, Access, Communication, and Content
1. Users represent that:
  1. By using the Sites, you represent and warrant that you:
    1. Are at least 18 years of age;
    2. Possess the legal capacity and authority to enter into these Terms;
    3. You are not impersonating another person or providing account information or email information of someone other than yourself;
    4. Will comply with all applicable laws and regulations;
    5. Will provide accurate and complete information as requested.
2. Access and Security
  1. Account Creation:
    1. When registering to access either Site Content or Program Content, you are required to provide the following information:
      1. Name
      2. Email Address
      3. Username
      4. Password
      5. Other personal information.
    2. You represent that the information provided is accurate, correct, and up to date.
  2. The Company reserves the right to:
    1. Withdraw or amend the Sites and any service or material provided thereon, at our sole discretion, without notice.
    2. Restrict access to some parts of the Sites, or the entire Sites, to users who have registered with us.
  3. Implement security measures as deemed appropriate.
3. Communication
  1. You control your communication preferences and may opt-in or opt-out of certain communications in accordance with applicable law and our Privacy Policy.
  2. When registering for certain Program Content and services by the Company, you may be requested to opt-in to SMS appointment reminders.
    1. You will receive 2-3 messages per appointment.
    2. You can cancel the SMS service anytime by texting "STOP" to the shortcode.
      1. Upon receiving "STOP," we will confirm your unsubscribe request via SMS.
      2. Following your confirmation, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us.
      3. To rejoin, you may complete the opt-in process again.
    3. If you experience issues with the messaging program, reply "HELP" for more assistance, or reach out via email to info@kararenninger.com
    4. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
    5. Message and data rates may apply for sent and received messages.
    6. For privacy-related inquiries, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
    7. For questions about your text or data plan, contact your wireless provider.
4. User Contributions
  1. Content Standards
    1. All User Content must:
      1. Be accurate, lawful, and non-harmful;
      2. Respect intellectual property, privacy, and publicity rights;
      3. Comply with our community standards and all applicable laws.
  2. You may use the Sites and our communication channels for lawful purposes only. You may not post or transmit through any communication channels any material that:
    1. Violates or infringes upon the rights of others;
    2. Is unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, invasive of privacy or publicity rights;
    3. Is vulgar, obscene, profane, or otherwise objectionable;
    4. Encourages conduct that would constitute a criminal offense;
    5. Gives rise to civil liability;
    6. Violates any policies we may post in any community areas;
    7. Interferes with any other user's use and enjoyment of the Sites.
  3. All remarks, suggestions, ideas, graphics, comments, or other information you provide through the Sites (other than information protected under our Privacy Policy or an Engagement Agreement) becomes and remains our property, even if this agreement is later terminated. This means:
    1. We don't have to treat any submissions as confidential;
    2. You cannot sue us for using ideas you submit;
    3. If we use them, or anything like them, we don't have to pay you or anyone else for them;
    4. We will have the exclusive ownership of all present and future rights to submissions of any kind;
    5. We can use them for any purpose that aligns with our mission and values without compensating you or anyone else.
5. You acknowledge that you are responsible for any submissions you make, including their legality, reliability, appropriateness, originality, and copyright. In providing any submission, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content.

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III. Intellectual Property Rights and End User License Agreement (EULA)

This section governs Site Content. Program Content and materials are governed by these Terms and an Engagement Agreement where applicable.
Ownership
1. The Sites and their entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by the Company, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.
2. All company names, domain names, program titles, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of the Company or its affiliates or licensors.
End User Limited License
1. Subject to these Terms, the Company grants you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license and right to:
  1. Access and view the Sites and their content for your personal, non-commercial use;
  2. Utilize the Sites' features as explicitly permitted and for lawful purposes.
2. Restrictions and Prohibited Conduct
  1. You must not
  2. Reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the content or other materials from the Sites.
  3. Violate any federal, state, local, or international laws or regulations, including those related to data security, software exports, or online conduct.
  4. Impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Company, its employees, another user, or any other person or entity, including by misusing email addresses or login credentials.
  5. Engage in conduct that harasses, restricts, or disrupts another user’s experience on the Sites or that, in our judgment, could harm the Company or expose us or others to liability.
  6. You also agree not to:
    1. Overload, damage, or disrupt the Sites or interfere with others’ ability to use them, including real-time interactions.
    2. Use automated tools (such as robots, spiders, or scrapers) to access, monitor, or copy Site content without prior written permission.
    3. Use any manual process to copy or monitor Site content without our authorization.
    4. Introduce viruses, malware, or any other harmful code that could disrupt or compromise the Sites or their users.
    5. Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Sites, servers, or databases or interfere with their security or functionality.
    6. Launch or participate in denial-of-service (DoS) or distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against the Sites.
    7. Otherwise, attempt to disrupt, interfere with, or compromise the proper functioning of the Sites.
3. Violations of this policy may result in suspension or termination of access to the Sites and potential legal action.
Privacy and Data Protection
1. Privacy Policy Integration
  1. Our Privacy Policy, incorporated by reference, governs your information's collection, use, and disclosure. Your use of the Sites constitutes acceptance of our privacy practices as described therein.
  2. Active clients should refer to their Engagement Agreement for additional data protection obligations related to consulting services and third-party tools.

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IV. Privacy and Data Protection

Privacy Policy Integration
1. Our Privacy Policy, incorporated by reference, governs your information's collection, use, and disclosure. Your use of the Sites constitutes acceptance of our privacy practices as described therein.
2. Active clients should refer to their Engagement Agreement for additional data protection obligations related to consulting services and third-party tools.

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V. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Content Disclaimers
1. If you use the Sites from locations outside of the United States of America, you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws.
2. All Site Content and Program Content are for informational purposes only.
  1. The Company does not guarantee that using the Sites or Services will make your business profitable or generate income.
  2. We do not provide business opportunities, financial guarantees, or assurances of success through your use of the Sites or Services. Any outcomes depend on various factors outside our control, including your business decisions, market conditions, and external circumstances.
  3. The Company does not make any representations or warranties regarding our credentials or experience.
3. Not Legal Advice
  1. The Company is not a law firm and does not offer legal advice. Any Site or Program Content that pertains to or discusses legal matters is not legal advice, nor should it be treated as such. Such Content is provided for informational purposes only and is provided without any representations or warranties concerning its accuracy, express or implied. Any actions taken based on any legal information included in the Site Content or the Program Content are at your own risk.
4. Third-Party Content
  1. The Sites may include Third Party Content. Your use of Third Party Content is entirely at your own risk and discretion. All statements and opinions expressed in Third Party Content are solely the opinions and the responsibility of the third party and do not necessarily the opinion of the Company.
  2. User Testimonials:
    1. Some of the Site Content and Program Content includes user experiences, reviews, comments, and testimonials (collectively, "Testimonials"). All Testimonials are unsolicited, and the persons providing them are unpaid. Results discussed in Testimonials are not necessarily typical and are not intended to imply that you or anyone else will obtain the same result.
  3. Interviews:
    1. Some Site Content and Program Content, including programs, videos, and podcast episodes, include recorded interviews or discussions with guests and course participants. All matters discussed by such persons are solely their own opinions based upon information they consider reliable and do not reflect the opinions of the Company. We cannot, and do not, offer any representations or warranties regarding the completeness or accuracy of such opinions. The opinions expressed by guests or participants may be short-term in nature and are subject to change.
Disclaimer of Warranties
1. THE SITES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THE COMPANY HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE.
  1. This includes, but is not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. You assume full responsibility for using the Sites, and we do not guarantee:
  2. Use of (or inability to use) the Sites
  3. Use of (or inability to use) any site to which you hyperlink from the Sites
  4. The Sites will meet your specific needs or expectations.
  5. The Sites will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
  6. The Sites will be free from errors, defects, viruses, or harmful components.
  7. Any results obtained through the Sites will be accurate, reliable, or effective.
  8. Future features will be added or maintained.
Security and Third-Party Services
1. You acknowledge that the internet and telecommunications networks are inherently insecure. The Company is not responsible for data breaches, unauthorized access, or loss of information while using the Sites.
2. Additionally, we do not warrant or take responsibility for transactions, services, or products provided by third parties, even if accessed through the Sites. Any dealings with third-party services are at your own risk.
Site Changes
1. We reserve the right to modify, discontinue, or update any part of the Sites, including features and pricing, at any time, with or without notice. We are not liable to you or any third party for any changes to or discontinuation of the sites.
Limitation of Liability
1. For clients under an active Engagement Agreement, liability limitations shall be governed by the provisions of that agreement. For all other users:
2. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL THE COMPANY, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SITES.
3. To the maximum extent permitted by law:
  1. The Company's total liability for any claims related to your use of the Sites is limited to the amount you paid for the Program Content in the one (1) month before the claim arose. If you use our free services, our total liability will not exceed $100 USD.
  2. We are not liable for any special, punitive, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages (including lost profits, data loss, or security breaches) arising from or related to the use of the Sites or third-party services.
4. Some jurisdictions may not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations of liability. If such laws apply to you, portions of this section may not apply.
Indemnity
1. You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold the Company harmless from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:
  1. Your use of the Sites.
    1. Any inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading information you provide.
    2. Your breach of these Terms.
    3. Your negligence, misconduct, or violation of any laws.
    4. Disputes between you and your clients, customers, employees, or other users.
    5. Any actions you take using the Sites, including sending messages, emails, or other communications.
    6. Any taxes, fees, or charges related to your use of the Sites.
2. This obligation survives the termination of your access to the Sites.

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VI. Copyright Infringement Notification

We take copyright concerns seriously and respond to properly submitted notices of alleged infringement in accordance with applicable law. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used on our Sites without authorization, you may submit a copyright infringement notice. Your notice must include the following:
1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or their authorized representative.
2. Identification of the specific copyrighted work that you believe has been infringed.
3. Identification of the allegedly infringing material, including its location on our Sites.
4. Your contact information, including your full name, address, phone number, and email.
5. A statement made in good faith that you believe the use of the copyrighted material is not authorized by the copyright owner, their agent, or the law.
6. A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
7. Under the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), you may submit your notice to:

Aligned4Learning, LLC

Attention: Copyright

7771 Boyertown Pike

Boyertown, PA 19512

info@kararenninger.com

Upon receiving a valid copyright notice, we will review the claim and take appropriate action, which may include removing or disabling access to the allegedly infringing material.

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VII. Dispute Resolution

Governing Law
1. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Dispute Resolution Process
1. For users who are clients under an Engagement Agreement, dispute resolution procedures in that agreement supersede this section.
2. You agree to mediate and arbitrate all disputes and claims arising out of or relating to your use of our Sites or participation in any Program.
3. If a dispute arises under this agreement, we agree first to try to resolve it with the help of a mutually agreed-upon mediator in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The process will be:
  1. At least thirty (30) days prior to seeking legal recourse via mediation or in any other forum, you must send us a written Notice of Dispute to our address set forth in the Copyright Infringement Notification Section above or via email to info@kararenninger.com.
    1. Your Notice of Dispute must include the following information:
      1. Your full name;
      2. Username;
      3. Email;
      4. street address;
      5. telephone number;
      6. a complete description of the facts underlying your claim and
      7. a proposal for resolving the dispute.
    2. After receipt of your Notice, you and the Company will have sixty (60) days to conduct negotiations to informally resolve the dispute to both parties’ satisfaction.
    3. Following the end of the 60-day period, either party may initiate mediation proceedings if the dispute remains.
  2. Mediation:
    1. Selection of a mutually agreed-upon mediator
    2. Costs and fees (other than attorney fees) associated with mediation will be shared equally
    3. Both parties agree to participate in mediation in good faith
    4. The mediation process is considered a settlement negotiation and confidential, and neither party may use information shared in mediation in any other proceeding.
  3. If mediation is unsuccessful, the dispute shall be settled by binding arbitration administered by JAMS pursuant to its Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
    1. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitration may be entered in any court with jurisdiction to do so.
4. This obligation survives the termination of your access to the Sites.
Class Action Waiver
1. YOU AND THE COMPANY AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS ACTION.
Term and Termination
1. Term
  1. These Terms shall remain in full force and effect while you use the Sites or maintain an account with us.
2. Termination
  1. We may terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Sites for any reason, including, without limitation, your breach of these Terms.
  2. Your right to use the Sites will immediately cease upon termination, regardless of the reason(s).
  3. The Company is not liable to you or any third party for any claims or damages arising from any termination or suspension or any other actions taken by us with regard to your access to the Sites.
3. Force Majeure
  1. We are not responsible for any delays or failures in providing the Sites, products, or services due to events beyond our reasonable control. This includes but is not limited to, labor strikes, wars, fires, accidents, severe weather, transportation disruptions, government actions, or any other unforeseen circumstances that make it impossible or impractical to fulfill our obligations. If such an event occurs, our obligations will be suspended for as long as the disruption continues.

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IX. General Provisions

Entire Agreement
1. These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, establish the foundational framework governing all interactions with our Sites and Services.
2. For clients enrolled in our fee-based coaching programs, these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy provide the baseline framework for all interactions.
3. The Engagement Agreement additionally governs our relationship.
  1. Where the Engagement Agreement differs from these Terms, the Engagement Agreement takes precedence regarding program-specific matters while maintaining alignment with these core Terms
Severability
1. If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck, and the remaining provisions shall be enforced.
Jurisdiction
1. These Terms shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as it is applied to agreements entered into and to be performed entirely within such jurisdiction
Contact Information
1. Questions regarding these Terms should be directed to info@kararenninger.com
Your use of our Sites constitutes acceptance of these Terms and your commitment to abide by them in your engagement with our digital presence.