TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE
The Integrity Line, LLC
Effective Date: July 20, 2026
Welcome to The Integrity Line, LLC ("The Integrity Line," "we," "our," or "us"), an LLC formed in the state of Ohio. These Terms and Conditions of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of www.theintegrityline.com ("Website"). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please discontinue use immediately.
We may revise these Terms to reflect changes to the Website, our business practices, or applicable law. Unless otherwise stated, revisions become effective when posted. Your continued use of the Website after revised Terms are posted constitutes your acceptance of those revisions.
About The Integrity Line and Our Website
The Integrity Line is an editorial platform and consulting practice dedicated to creating space for conversations that bridge personal reflection and public impact. We offer strategy, project management, research, policy translation, writing, editing, workshop, and customized consulting services for individuals, organizations, and institutions.
I. Privacy
Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information. By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understand The Integrity Line’s Privacy Policy.
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Access to and Use of the Website
We grant you a limited, revocable, nonexclusive, and nontransferable right to access and use the Website for personal and noncommercial purposes, provided that you comply with these Terms. You may link to publicly available pages, provided that the link does not misrepresent The Integrity Line or falsely imply an affiliation with, endorsement by, or sponsorship from us.
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Prohibited Conduct
You may not use the Website in any way that harms The Integrity Line or third parties, disrupts operations, or violates the law. Specifically, you agree not to:
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Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state your affiliation with them.
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Probe or test system vulnerabilities, introduce malicious software, or use unauthorized automated means, such as bots or scrapers, to harvest data.
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Use the Website’s communication systems to solicit users for commercial purposes.
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Post or transmit unlawful, defamatory, or harmful material.
We reserve the right to investigate violations and take appropriate action, including removing content, terminating access, or cooperating with law enforcement.
II. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on the Website, including text, graphics, audio, video, downloadable files, and trademarks, is owned by or licensed to The Integrity Line. You may not copy, distribute, display, sell, or commercially exploit any content without prior written permission. You may, however, print or download reasonable copies for noncommercial use and share links to publicly available content, provided you retain all proprietary notices and do not alter the material or misrepresent the source. All rights not expressly granted under these Terms are reserved.
III. Submissions and Communications
If you submit an inquiry, editorial pitch, contribution, or other communication through the Website, you represent that you have the right to provide it and that it does not violate applicable law or another person’s rights. You retain ownership of the materials you submit. Unless we have entered into a separate written confidentiality agreement with you, submissions made through the Website will not be treated as confidential. Please do not submit confidential, proprietary, privileged, or sensitive information through a general Website form. Submitting editorial or other material does not guarantee review, acceptance, publication, compensation, or a response. Our receipt or review of a submission does not prevent us from developing, publishing, or commissioning content that addresses similar ideas or subjects.
IV. Consulting Services and Separate Agreements
Information about consulting services on the Website is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute an offer, guarantee, or commitment regarding services, availability, pricing, outcomes, or acceptance of an engagement. Submitting an inquiry does not create a consulting, fiduciary, confidential, or other professional relationship. A consulting relationship is created only through a separate written agreement signed by The Integrity Line and the applicable client. If a separate consulting agreement conflicts with these Terms, the consulting agreement will govern the consulting engagement.
V. Subscriptions and Electronic Communications
By subscribing to our mailing list or otherwise requesting electronic communications, you consent to receive emails from The Integrity Line. You may unsubscribe from promotional communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the email. We may continue to send non-promotional communications related to an inquiry, transaction, consulting engagement, or other existing relationship. You are responsible for providing accurate contact information and maintaining the security of the email account you use to communicate with us.
VI. Third-Party Links and Content
The Website may link to third-party content or websites for informational purposes. The Integrity Line does not control these third parties and assumes no responsibility for their practices. Clicking a link does not constitute our endorsement. Your interactions with third parties are solely governed by their own terms and policies.
VII. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website is provided “as is” and “as available,” and your use of it is at your own risk. Content is provided for informational, educational, and editorial purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Views expressed in third-party materials belong to their respective authors and do not necessarily represent the views of The Integrity Line. Accessing the Website, subscribing to communications, submitting an inquiry, or contacting us does not establish a fiduciary or other professional relationship. A consulting relationship is established only through a separate written agreement signed by The Integrity Line and the applicable client. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all express and implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not guarantee that the Website will be accurate, complete, secure, uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.
VIII. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Integrity Line and its contractors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of data, business opportunities, or goodwill, regardless of the legal theory asserted, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. In addition, our total aggregate liability for all claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website will not exceed the greater of $100 or the amount you paid to access the Website during the six months prior to the event giving rise to the claim. These limitations do not exclude or limit liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.
IX. Individual Resolution of Disputes
Except where prohibited by law, you and The Integrity Line agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to the Website, our services, or these Terms will be resolved exclusively in an individual capacity. Neither party may pursue claims as part of a class, collective, consolidated, or representative proceeding, though this does not limit either party’s right to pursue an individual legal remedy.
X. Indemnification
To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Integrity Line and its members, managers, employees, contractors, representatives, and agents from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or relating to:
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Your misuse of the Website or its content.
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Your violation of these Terms or applicable law.
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Your infringement of another person’s intellectual property, privacy, or other legal rights.
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Content or materials you submit through the Website.
We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification, in which case you agree to cooperate reasonably with our defense. Your obligations under this section will survive the termination of these Terms and your use of the Website.
XI. Copyright Complaints
If you believe that material published on the Website infringes your copyright, please submit a written notice containing:
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Your name and contact information.
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Identification of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed.
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Identification and location of the allegedly infringing material on the Website.
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A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or applicable law.
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A statement that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.
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Your physical or electronic signature.
Please send the notice to the email address identified in the “Contact Us” section. We may request additional information reasonably necessary to evaluate and respond to your complaint. The submission of a copyright complaint does not guarantee that material will be removed. We reserve the right to remove or restrict access to material when we reasonably believe doing so is appropriate.
XII. Eligibility
By using the Website, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction. If you are under the age of majority, you may only use the Website with the permission and supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms.
XIII. Governing Law and Venue
These Terms and any related disputes are governed by Ohio law, excluding its conflict-of-law principles. Subject to applicable law, any legal action must be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts in Hamilton County, Ohio, whose jurisdiction you consent to. However, either party may seek emergency relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its rights.
XIV. Miscellaneous
These Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any additional terms or legal notices published on the Website constitute the entire agreement between you and The Integrity Line concerning your use of the Website. You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, sale of assets, or as otherwise permitted by law. If any provision is found unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, it will be modified to the minimum extent necessary or severed, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. Our failure to enforce a provision does not waive our right to enforce it. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of our company. Provisions concerning intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, dispute resolution, and indemnification will survive the termination of these Terms and your use of the Website.
XV. Contact Us
Questions about these Terms or copyright complaints may be directed to:
The Integrity Line, LLC
Email: info@theintegrityline.com