EllisonSoft Terms of Use

Last Updated: December 2025

Welcome to EllisonSoft ("Company," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, applications, consulting materials, documentation, illustrations, methodologies, AI-driven tools, and any related services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use immediately.

1. Use of Our Services

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

• Interfere with or disrupt the functionality or security of the Services
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems, data, or accounts
• Use automated tools (scrapers, bots, crawlers) without written permission
• Copy, modify, distribute, or reverse-engineer any part of the Services
• Misrepresent yourself or your business

We may suspend or terminate access at any time for violations.

2. Intellectual Property

All materials on the EllisonSoft website - including text, images, code, workflows, diagrams, system architecture descriptions, proprietary frameworks (AXIS^TM, OIL^TM, and related methodologies), and all other content - are the intellectual property of EllisonSoft unless otherwise noted.

You may not:

• Reproduce or distribute content without permission
• Use our proprietary frameworks in commercial products or consulting
• Claim ownership of any EllisonSoft materials
• Remove trademarks or copyright notices

Limited, non-exclusive access is granted for personal or internal business use only.

3. Consulting and Software Disclaimers

EllisonSoft provides strategic consulting, system architecture, AI configuration, operational intelligence design, and related advisory services. By using any insights or materials provided through our Services, you acknowledge:

• All business, technical, or financial decisions remain solely your responsibility
• We are not liable for outcomes resulting from the application of our frameworks, strategies, or recommendations
• All AI-driven insights, models, or outputs are provided "as is," without guarantees
• Operational performance varies depending on your internal systems, data quality, and implementation

These disclaimers apply even if the advice appears highly technical, predictive, or directly actionable.

4. No Professional Services Unless Contracted

Accessing our website or content does not create a client relationship. A client relationship only begins after a signed agreement or formal onboarding.

Nothing in the Services should be interpreted as:

• Legal advice
• Financial advice
• Investment direction
• Engineering certification
• Guaranteed system outcomes

All work must be covered by a written agreement or statement of work (SOW).

5. User Accounts (If Applicable)

If EllisonSoft provides login-based access to dashboards, tools, or client portals:

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials
• You must notify us of unauthorized access immediately
• We reserve the right to suspend or deactivate accounts to maintain system integrity

We are not responsible for data loss or security issues caused by improper credential use.

6. Acceptable Use of AI Tools

If you interact with AI-driven functionality within our Services:

• You may not use AI outputs to develop competing systems
• You may not input unlawful, harmful, or confidential data without proper authorization
• You acknowledge AI models may generate informational errors
• All AI content is informational, not deterministic

We may log usage for system improvement and security.

7. Third-Party Integrations

EllisonSoft may integrate with or reference third-party platforms such as:

• CRM systems
• ERP applications
• Email platforms
• Cloud services
• Analytics tools

We are not responsible for:

• Policies or actions of third-party systems
• Their uptime, accuracy, or security
• Data practices outside our control

By connecting external platforms, you accept their terms as well.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, expressed or implied.

We do not guarantee:

• Continuous availability
• Error-free functionality
• Compatibility with your infrastructure
• Accuracy or completeness of provided information
• Results generated from AI or automated systems

You assume full responsibility for your use of the Services.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, EllisonSoft is not liable for:

• Loss of revenue, profit, or data
• Business interruption
• Technical or operational damages
• Errors, delays, or system failures
• Decisions based on our materials or AI outputs
• Problems arising from third-party integrations

Your exclusive remedy for dissatisfaction with the Services is to discontinue their use.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold EllisonSoft harmless from any claims, losses, or damages arising from:

• Your misuse of the Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Content or data you submit
• Any breach of applicable law

This includes attorney fees and costs.

11. Changes to Services and Terms

We may update, change, or discontinue any portion of the Services at any time. We may also revise these Terms. Changes become effective when posted on this page, with the updated date shown above.

Continued use of the Services indicates acceptance of changes.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, USA, unless otherwise required by your jurisdiction.

Any disputes will be resolved through:

• Negotiation, followed by
• Binding arbitration in North Carolina

unless prohibited by law.

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access without notice if you:

• Violate these Terms
• Threaten system integrity
• Abuse or misuse the Services

Upon termination, all rights granted to you immediately cease.

14. Contact Us

For questions or legal inquiries regarding these Terms, contact us: https://www.ellisonsoft.com/contacts