Disclaimer

Welcome to andrewdkaufman.com (the "Website"). This Website is owned and operated by Andrew D. Kaufman ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this Website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this Website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by these Terms, you are not authorized to use or access this Website.

2. Use of Website

2.1 Permitted Use

You may use this Website for lawful purposes only and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use this Website:

• In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
• To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent
• To impersonate or attempt to impersonate us, our employees, another user, or any other person or entity
• To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Website

2.2 Prohibited Activities

You may not:

• Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device, process, or means to access the Website for any purpose
• Introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Website
• Attack the Website via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of-service attack

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 Ownership

The Website and its 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 Andrew D. Kaufman, his 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.

3.2 Limited License

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website strictly in accordance with these Terms. This license does not include any resale or commercial use of this Website or its contents; any collection and use of any product listings, descriptions, or prices; any derivative use of this Website or its contents; any downloading or copying of account information for the benefit of another merchant; or any use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools.

3.3 Restrictions

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Website, except as generally and ordinarily permitted through the Website according to these Terms
• Use any content from the Website for commercial purposes without our express written permission
• Remove or modify any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices

4. User-Generated Content

4.1 Submissions

If you submit comments, feedback, suggestions, ideas, or other communications to us ("Submissions"), you grant us a 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 Submissions throughout the world in any media.

4.2 Responsibility for Content

You are solely responsible for any content you submit. You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to submit the content
• The content does not violate any third-party rights
• The content is not defamatory, obscene, or otherwise unlawful

4.3 Monitoring

We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to monitor, edit, or remove any Submissions that we determine, in our sole discretion, violate these Terms or are otherwise objectionable.

5. Third-Party Links and Resources

5.1 External Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We provide these links only as a convenience and are not responsible for the content, products, or services on or available from those websites or resources or links displayed on such websites.

5.2 No Endorsement

The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by us of the site. Use of any such linked website is at the user's own risk.

6. Purchases and Payments

6.1 Book Purchases

Links to purchase books may redirect you to third-party retailers (such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or other booksellers). All purchases are governed by the terms and conditions of those third-party retailers.

6.2 Speaking Engagements

Speaking engagement bookings are subject to separate agreements and are handled through our authorized speaking agency or directly through our contact forms. Pricing, availability, and terms are subject to negotiation and written agreement.

7. Newsletter and Email Communications

7.1 Subscription

By subscribing to our newsletter or email list, you consent to receive periodic emails from us. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or by contacting us directly.

7.2 Privacy

Your email address and personal information will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

8.1 "As Is" Basis

THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER ANDREW D. KAUFMAN NOR ANY PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH HIM MAKES ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS, SECURITY, RELIABILITY, QUALITY, ACCURACY, OR AVAILABILITY OF THE WEBSITE.

8.2 No Professional Advice

The content on this Website is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended as professional advice (whether legal, financial, medical, or otherwise) and should not be relied upon as such. You should consult appropriate professionals for specific advice tailored to your situation.

8.3 No Guarantee

We do not guarantee that the Website will be secure, error-free, or operate without interruption, or that any defects will be corrected. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information on the Website.

9. Limitation of Liability

9.1 No Liability

IN NO EVENT WILL ANDREW D. KAUFMAN, HIS 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 WEBSITE, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.

9.2 Maximum Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

9.3 Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages. Accordingly, some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Andrew D. Kaufman, his affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or related to them, their subject matter, or their formation (in each case, including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule.

11.2 Jurisdiction

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Virginia, and you hereby irrevocably consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in such courts.

12. Modifications to Terms

12.1 Right to Modify

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

12.2 Your Continued Use

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

13. Termination

13.1 Our Right to Terminate

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

13.2 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and Andrew D. Kaufman regarding the Website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Website.

15. Waiver and Severability

15.1 Waiver

No waiver by us of any term or condition set out in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

15.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Andrew D. Kaufman
Email: [contact email]
Website: https://andrewdkaufman.com/contact

17. Acknowledgment

BY USING THIS WEBSITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM.

Last Updated January 1,2026