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Terms of Use
These terms govern your use of the Aether website and its content. They are written in plain English and structured for legal review before publication.
Draft for legal review. Highlighted fields are placeholders. This document is structured for a solicitor or compliance team to complete and approve before publication. It is not legal advice.
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Acceptance of these terms
This website is operated by [LEGAL ENTITY NAME] (“ Aether”, “we”, “us”), company number [COMPANY NUMBER], registered at [REGISTERED ADDRESS]. By using this website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
Using this website
You may use this website for lawful purposes and to learn about Aether and its services. You agree not to misuse the site, interfere with its operation, or attempt to access it in any way other than through the interface we provide.
Intellectual property
Unless stated otherwise, all content on this website — including text, design, graphics, the Aether name and marks, and the arrangement of the site — is owned by or licensed to [LEGAL ENTITY NAME] and protected by applicable intellectual-property laws. You may view and share content for personal, non-commercial reference, but you may not reproduce, republish or exploit it commercially without our written permission.
Aether frameworks and content
Aether's frameworks and ideas — including the Founder Ceiling, the Architect's Principles, 3C Storytelling, 2-6-2 and Institutional Judgement — are proprietary to Aether. They are shared on this site to explain how we think and work. They are provided for general information and do not constitute professional, legal, financial or business advice. Any application of these ideas is at your own discretion and risk.
Books and publications
Where we make books, articles or other publications available, they remain the intellectual property of Aether or the respective rights holder and are subject to any additional terms provided with them. Availability, pricing and distribution of any publication are as described at the point of access and may be subject to [THIRD-PARTY PLATFORM TERMS, IF APPLICABLE].
Event information
Event details, including dates, times, formats and speakers, are provided in good faith and may change. Some events are listed as provisional or “date to be confirmed”. Registering interest in an event does not guarantee a place, and we may amend or cancel an event. Any specific event terms will be provided at registration.
No guarantee of commercial results
Aether shares evidence of past work and outcomes for context. Nothing on this website is a promise or guarantee of any particular commercial result. Business outcomes depend on many factors outside our control, and results vary. Any performance figures or examples are illustrative and not a projection of your results.
Third-party links
This website may link to third-party sites for convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, availability or practices of those sites, and a link does not imply endorsement. Your use of any third-party site is subject to that site's own terms.
Availability
We aim to keep the website available, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may suspend, withdraw or change all or part of the site without notice, and we are not liable if it is unavailable at any time.
Acceptable use
You agree not to use this website to:
- break any applicable law or regulation;
- transmit malware or attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems;
- collect data from the site by automated means without our permission; or
- submit false information or impersonate another person through our forms.
Limitation of liability
Requires legal review. To the extent permitted by law, and subject to [LIABILITY CAP / EXCLUSIONS TO BE SET BY LEGAL], Aether is not liable for indirect or consequential loss arising from use of this website. Nothing in these terms excludes liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law. This section must be completed and approved by a qualified legal adviser.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of [GOVERNING LAW / JURISDICTION], and the courts of [JURISDICTION] have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute.
Contact
Questions about these terms can be sent to [CONTACT EMAIL] or to [REGISTERED ADDRESS].