Terms of Service

Effective Date: November 14, 2025
Last Updated: November 29, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Chris Groves ("we," "us," or "our") governing your access to and use of notchrisgroves.com (the "Site") and all related services, including membership subscriptions.

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy (incorporated by reference). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Site.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use this Site and subscribe to membership services. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that:

You are at least 18 years of age
You have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
All information you provide is accurate and current
Your use of the Site complies with all applicable laws and regulations

Geographic Restrictions: Our services are available worldwide, but content may vary based on your location. You are responsible for compliance with local laws.

3. Membership Tiers and Access

We offer the following membership tiers with automatic recurring billing where applicable:

3.1 Public (No Account Required)

Free access to select public content
Approximately 10-15% of total content
No signup or payment required

3.2 Lurker (Free - Account Required)

Free membership with email registration
Access to approximately 70-75% of blog content
Email newsletter subscription
Ability to comment on posts
No payment required

3.3 Contributor (Paid - Recurring Subscription)

Pricing: $5.00/month or $50.00/year (save $10.00 annually)
Auto-Renewal: This is a recurring subscription that will automatically renew monthly (or annually) at the price above until you cancel
All Lurker tier benefits
Access to exclusive implementation guides and advanced tutorials
Full access to 100% of written content
Priority email support (24-48 hour response time)
Early access to new content (7 days before public release)

3.4 Fellowship (Paid - Recurring Subscription)

Pricing: $20.00/month or $200.00/year (save $40.00 annually)
Auto-Renewal: This is a recurring subscription that will automatically renew monthly (or annually) at the price above until you cancel
All Contributor tier benefits
Access to private Discord community channels
Direct implementation support via Discord
Monthly Q&A office hours (1 hour live session)
Collaboration with other members
Influence future content direction through member polls

Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by emailing billing@notchrisgroves.com. Cancellation is easy and can be completed with one click in your account portal.

4. Account Registration and Security

4.1 Account Creation

To access member content, you must create an account with accurate information. You agree to:

Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
Maintain and promptly update your information to keep it accurate
Maintain the security and confidentiality of your password
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account at support@notchrisgroves.com
Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

4.2 Account Responsibility

You are solely responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. You may not:

Share your account credentials with others
Allow others to access your account
Create multiple accounts to circumvent content restrictions or pricing
Use another person's account without express permission
Sell, transfer, or assign your account to another person

5. Billing and Payment Terms

5.1 Payment Processing

All payments are processed securely through Stripe, Inc., a PCI-DSS Level 1 compliant payment processor. By subscribing to a paid membership, you authorize us to charge your designated payment method on a recurring basis (monthly or annually, depending on your selection).

We do not store your credit card information. Payment data is handled exclusively by Stripe in accordance with PCI-DSS requirements. For Stripe's privacy and security practices, see: https://stripe.com/privacy

Payment Information: You may update your payment method at any time through your account settings. You are responsible for maintaining current payment information.

5.2 Subscription Billing

AUTOMATIC RENEWAL DISCLOSURE (Required by California Bus. & Prof. Code § 17602):

Monthly Subscriptions: Your subscription will automatically renew each month on the same calendar day you initially subscribed, and you will be charged $5.00 (Contributor) or $20.00 (Fellowship) until you cancel
Annual Subscriptions: Your subscription will automatically renew each year on the anniversary of your subscription date, and you will be charged $50.00 (Contributor) or $200.00 (Fellowship) until you cancel
Automatic Renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the renewal date
Renewal Confirmation: You will receive an email confirmation after each successful renewal charge

No Hidden Fees: The prices listed above are complete. There are no additional fees, charges, or surcharges (excluding applicable taxes - see Section 5.5).

5.3 Price Changes

We reserve the right to change membership pricing. For existing subscribers:

We will provide at least 30 days' advance notice via email before any price change takes effect
Current subscribers will be grandfathered at their existing rate for at least 90 days from the date of notice
You will have the opportunity to cancel before the new price takes effect
Continued subscription after the notice period and price change date constitutes acceptance of the new price
Price changes do not apply retroactively

5.4 Failed Payments

If a payment fails:

We will attempt to charge your payment method up to 3 times over a 15-day period
You will receive email notifications after each failed payment attempt with instructions to update your payment method
After 3 failed attempts, your membership will be downgraded to the free Lurker tier
You will lose access to paid content immediately upon downgrade
You may update payment information and resubscribe at any time to restore access
We are not responsible for overdraft fees, insufficient funds fees, or other bank charges resulting from payment attempts

5.5 Taxes

Prices listed do not include applicable sales tax, VAT, GST, or other taxes required by your jurisdiction. You are responsible for all taxes based on your billing address and location. Taxes will be calculated and added at checkout where applicable.

5.6 Tips and Donations (One-Time Payments)

In addition to recurring subscriptions, we offer one-time tips or donations as voluntary support for content provided.

Tips are given in exchange for goods or services (blog content, tutorials, technical guides) and are displayed next to or following content in accordance with Stripe's tipping policy.

Key Terms for Tips:

Tips are one-time, voluntary payments (not recurring subscriptions)
No automatic renewal or recurring charges
Tips are non-refundable except for billing errors or duplicate charges
All tips are processed securely through Stripe, Inc.
Payment agreements are made directly between you and Stripe

Acceptable Use: Tips may not be used for adult content, copyrighted material redistribution, violent extremism, gambling, illegal products/services, or other activities prohibited by Stripe's acceptable use policy.

5.7 Payment Disputes and Errors

If you believe there has been a billing error or unauthorized charge:

Contact us immediately at billing@notchrisgroves.com with details of the disputed charge
You have 60 days from the charge date to report billing errors (Electronic Fund Transfer Act / Regulation E compliance)
We will investigate and respond within 10 business days
Full refunds will be issued for duplicate or erroneous charges
You may also contact Stripe support directly for payment-related issues

6. Cancellation and Refunds

6.1 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through:

Your account settings on the Site (one-click cancellation available)
Emailing billing@notchrisgroves.com with your account email and "Cancel Subscription" in the subject line

Upon cancellation:

You will retain access to paid content until the end of your current billing period
No further charges will be made after the current billing period ends
Your account will be automatically downgraded to the free Lurker tier
You may re-subscribe at any time

Cancellation Confirmation: You will receive an email confirmation within 24 hours of successful cancellation.

6.2 Refund Policy

Monthly Subscriptions:

No refunds for partial months of service
Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current monthly billing period
You retain access until the period ends

Annual Subscriptions:

30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee: Prorated refunds available within the first 30 days if you are not satisfied with the service
Refund calculation: (Annual fee ÷ 12) × remaining full months
Example: Cancel after 2 months of a $50 annual plan = ($50 ÷ 12) × 10 = $41.67 refund
After 30 days, no refunds for early cancellation (you retain access until the annual period ends)

Billing Errors:

Full refund for duplicate charges or erroneous billing
Report billing errors within 60 days of the charge date
Refunds processed within 5-10 business days to your original payment method

To request a refund: Email billing@notchrisgroves.com within the applicable timeframe (30 days for annual satisfaction guarantee, 60 days for billing errors) with:

Your account email address
Transaction date and amount
Reason for refund request

Refunds are processed within 5-10 business days of approval and will appear on your original payment method.

7. Content License and Restrictions

7.1 Limited License

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

Access and view content appropriate to your membership tier for personal, non-commercial use
Use code examples and tutorials in your personal or commercial projects (including modification and integration into your own software)
Download content for personal, offline reference
Create personal notes and summaries for private study

Code Use Clarification: "Code use permitted" means you may use, modify, and incorporate code examples into your own projects (personal or commercial) without restriction. You may NOT redistribute our tutorials or documentation as your own educational content or resell them.

7.2 Restrictions

You may NOT:

Redistribute: Share, republish, or publicly distribute members-only content (including tutorials, implementation guides, or exclusive articles)
Commercial Redistribution: Resell, relicense, or monetize our content without written permission from legal@notchrisgroves.com
Circumvent Access: Use technical means (e.g., credential sharing, VPNs to bypass paywalls) to access content beyond your membership tier
Scrape or Automate: Use bots, scrapers, crawlers, or automated tools to collect, copy, or monitor content
Remove Attribution: Remove copyright notices, author attribution, or "Intelligence Adjacent" branding from content
Create Derivative Works for Redistribution: Modify our content and distribute it as your own educational material, course, or publication without permission

7.3 Permitted Uses (Summary)

You MAY:

Implement Code: Use code examples in your own projects (personal or commercial), including modification and forking for your own use
Reference and Link: Link to our public content with proper attribution (e.g., "Tutorial by Chris Groves - notchrisgroves.com")
Educational Use: Use brief excerpts (up to 300 words) for non-commercial educational purposes with attribution and a link to the original
Personal Notes: Create personal study notes, summaries, and annotations for private use

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Our Content

All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, code, tutorials, documentation, videos, and other materials, is owned by Chris Groves or licensed to us and is protected by United States copyright law (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.) and international copyright treaties.

8.2 Trademarks

"Chris Groves," "Intelligence Adjacent," "notchrisgroves.com," and associated logos are trademarks or service marks. You may not use these marks without prior written permission from legal@notchrisgroves.com.

8.3 User-Generated Content

By posting comments or other content on the Site (e.g., comments, forum posts), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display that content for the purpose of operating and promoting the Site.

You retain ownership of your content and may delete it at any time. Upon deletion, our license terminates, except for content already incorporated into the Site's operation (e.g., cached copies, archived versions).

Content Restrictions: You represent that your content does not violate third-party rights or applicable laws.

9. Discord Community

9.1 Access

All active members receive an invitation to our private Discord server ("Intelligence Adjacent Fellowship"), with channel access varying by membership tier:

Lurker Tier: Access to general community channels
Contributor Tier: Access to contributor-focused channels and discussions
Fellow Tier: Full access to all private Fellowship channels

Discord access is subject to:

9.2 Community Guidelines

Fellowship members must:

Be Respectful: Treat all members with respect and professionalism. No personal attacks, insults, or derogatory language.
Stay On-Topic: Use channels for their intended purposes (e.g., #implementation for technical help, #general for discussions)
No Spam: Avoid promotional content, spam, unsolicited advertising, or solicitation without permission
Confidentiality: Do not share private discussions, member information, or exclusive content outside the Discord without consent
No Harassment: Zero tolerance for harassment, discrimination (based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, etc.), doxxing, or abusive behavior
No Illegal Content: Do not share illegal content, pirated software, or instructions for illegal activities
Respect Privacy: Do not share others' personal information without explicit permission

9.3 Moderation and Removal

Violations of community guidelines may result in:

First Offense: Warning from moderators with explanation of violation
Second Offense: Temporary suspension from Discord (7-30 days)
Third Offense or Severe Violations: Permanent removal from Discord without refund
Serious Violations: Immediate termination of Fellowship membership for harassment, illegal activity, or doxxing

Appeal Process: If you believe you were removed in error, you may appeal by emailing support@notchrisgroves.com within 14 days with an explanation. Appeals are reviewed within 7 business days.

10. Prohibited Conduct

You agree NOT to:

Violate Laws: Use the Site for any illegal purpose or to violate any local, state, national, or international law
Impersonate: Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
Harass: Harass, threaten, stalk, or harm others
Spam: Send unsolicited commercial messages, bulk emails, or engage in spamming
Malware: Upload viruses, malware, ransomware, trojan horses, or other malicious code
Interfere: Interfere with or disrupt the Site's operation, servers, or networks
Unauthorized Access: Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems, accounts, or data (e.g., hacking, password cracking, exploiting vulnerabilities without authorization)
Misuse Security Content: Use security testing techniques, penetration testing methodologies, or ethical hacking content for unauthorized, illegal, or malicious purposes
Circumvent Security: Bypass, disable, or interfere with security features or access controls
Data Mining: Use automated systems to extract data for commercial purposes without written permission

11. Content Disclaimer

11.1 Educational Purpose

IMPORTANT SECURITY DISCLAIMER: Content about security testing, penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and ethical hacking is provided for educational purposes and authorized testing only. You are solely responsible for ensuring you have proper written authorization before using any security testing techniques described on the Site.

Unauthorized computer access is illegal under federal law (Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1030) and Texas state law (Texas Penal Code § 33.02). Penalties include fines and imprisonment.

Always obtain authorization before testing: Bug bounty programs, penetration testing engagements, or security research must have documented permission from system owners.

11.2 No Professional Advice

Content is not intended as, and does not constitute:

Professional Security Advice: Consult a qualified cybersecurity professional for specific security implementations
Legal Advice: Consult an attorney for legal matters
Financial Advice: Consult a financial advisor for financial decisions
Medical or Health Advice: Consult appropriate healthcare professionals

Content is for informational and educational purposes only.

11.3 Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy and keep content current, we make no guarantees that:

Technical tutorials will work in all environments, configurations, or versions
Security methodologies are appropriate for all situations or compliance requirements
Content is error-free, complete, or reflects the latest developments
Code examples are production-ready, secure for all use cases, or free of bugs
Third-party tools, libraries, or services referenced will remain available or unchanged

Use at Your Own Risk: You are responsible for testing and validating any code, techniques, or methodologies before production use.

11A. Intelligence Adjacent Framework - Open Source Software Terms

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE INTELLIGENCE ADJACENT FRAMEWORK:

This Site provides documentation, tutorials, and educational content related to the Intelligence Adjacent Framework (the "Framework"), an open-source software system designed to augment human intelligence through orchestration and automation.

11A.1 Framework = Not a Hosted Service

The Intelligence Adjacent Framework is NOT a service we operate, host, or provide to you.

The Framework is:

Free and open-source software (available at GitHub)
Self-hosted and deployed within YOUR OWN infrastructure (your computer, your VPS, your servers)
Operated, maintained, and controlled entirely by YOU
Customizable and modifiable for your specific use cases

We do NOT:

Host the Framework on our infrastructure
Process, store, or handle any data generated by your Framework installation
Provide technical support for Framework deployments (beyond educational content)
Maintain, update, or manage your Framework installation
Access your Framework instance or any data within it

You ARE responsible for:

Installing and configuring the Framework in your own environment
Ensuring your deployment complies with applicable laws and regulations
Securing your Framework instance and any data it processes
All costs associated with infrastructure (VPS hosting, API credits, third-party services)
Maintaining, updating, and troubleshooting your installation

11A.2 No Warranties (Express or Implied)

THE INTELLIGENCE ADJACENT FRAMEWORK IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING:

Merchantability: The Framework may not be suitable for your particular use case or meet your expectations
Fitness for a Particular Purpose: The Framework is a general-purpose system and may not be appropriate for all applications
Non-Infringement: While we make efforts to ensure compliance, third-party intellectual property risks may exist
Security: The Framework may contain vulnerabilities, bugs, or security flaws that could compromise your systems or data
Accuracy or Reliability: AI-generated outputs may be inaccurate, biased, incomplete, or harmful
Uninterrupted or Error-Free Operation: The Framework may malfunction, crash, or produce unexpected results
Data Loss Prevention: The Framework may cause data loss, corruption, or destruction

11A.3 No Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CHRIS GROVES AND ANY CONTRIBUTORS TO THE FRAMEWORK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE FRAMEWORK, INCLUDING:

Direct Damages: Data loss, system failures, security breaches, operational disruptions
Indirect Damages: Lost profits, business interruption, reputational harm, third-party claims
Consequential Damages: Downstream effects of Framework malfunction or AI-generated errors
Punitive Damages: Even if the Framework's flaws or risks were foreseeable

Examples of risks YOU assume:

AI models generating harmful, biased, or illegal outputs
Security vulnerabilities in the Framework exposing your infrastructure to attack
Third-party API failures causing operational disruptions
Accidental deletion or corruption of critical data
Unauthorized access to systems orchestrated by the Framework
Legal liability for actions performed using the Framework
Financial losses due to erroneous AI-driven decisions

11A.4 Third-Party Dependencies

The Framework integrates with numerous third-party services (Anthropic Claude, OpenAI, Ghost CMS, Stripe, Discord, n8n, etc.). We:

Do NOT control or warrant the availability, reliability, or security of third-party services
Are NOT responsible for third-party API changes, deprecations, or service interruptions
Are NOT liable for third-party data breaches, privacy violations, or terms of service violations
Do NOT guarantee compatibility with future versions of third-party dependencies

YOU are responsible for:

Reviewing and accepting third-party terms of service
Obtaining necessary API keys, credentials, and licenses
Monitoring third-party service usage and costs
Ensuring compliance with third-party acceptable use policies

11A.5 Security Testing Tools

The Framework includes orchestration capabilities for security testing tools (nmap, nuclei, sqlmap, Metasploit, etc.) deployed on user-managed infrastructure.

CRITICAL LEGAL NOTICE:

Security tools MUST only be used on systems you own or have explicit written authorization to test
Unauthorized use of security tools is illegal under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (18 U.S.C. § 1030) and equivalent state laws
Penalties include federal imprisonment, fines, and civil liability
We are NOT responsible for your misuse of security testing capabilities
You assume ALL legal risk for security testing activities performed using the Framework

11A.6 User Assumes ALL Risk

BY INSTALLING AND USING THE INTELLIGENCE ADJACENT FRAMEWORK, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT:

You have read and understood the Framework's documentation, including all disclaimers and warnings
You accept full responsibility for all consequences of deploying and operating the Framework
You will NOT hold Chris Groves, contributors, or anyone associated with the Framework liable for ANY damages, losses, or harms arising from your use
You understand the Framework is experimental software under active development
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Chris Groves and contributors against any claims arising from your use of the Framework

11A.7 No Support Obligation

We are under NO obligation to provide:

Technical support for Framework deployments
Bug fixes, security patches, or updates
Troubleshooting assistance for your specific configuration
Migration support for breaking changes
Consultation on compliance, security, or legal matters

Educational content on this Site is provided as-is for general guidance only and does not constitute professional support.

11A.8 Open Source License

The Intelligence Adjacent Framework is released under the MIT License (or similar permissive open-source license). The license governs your rights to use, modify, and redistribute the Framework software itself.

Key points:

You are free to use, modify, and distribute the Framework
The software is provided WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND
Authors are NOT LIABLE for damages arising from use of the software
See the LICENSE file in the Framework repository for complete terms

11A.9 Content vs. Software

To clarify:

This Site's content (tutorials, documentation, blog posts) is governed by Section 8 (Intellectual Property) above
The Framework software itself is governed by its open-source license and the disclaimers in this Section 11A
You may use the Framework freely under its license, but content on this Site has separate usage restrictions

IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE TERMS REGARDING THE INTELLIGENCE ADJACENT FRAMEWORK, DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THE FRAMEWORK SOFTWARE.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
NON-INFRINGEMENT
ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS
TITLE OR QUIET ENJOYMENT

We do not warrant that:

The Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
Defects will be corrected in any particular timeframe
The Site is free of viruses or other harmful components
Content will meet your specific requirements or expectations
Any information obtained through the Site will be accurate or reliable

Some jurisdictions do not allow disclaimer of implied warranties, so some of the above disclaimers may not apply to you.

13. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL CHRIS GROVES BE LIABLE FOR:

Indirect, Incidental, Special, Consequential, Exemplary, or Punitive Damages
Loss of Profits, Revenue, Data, Goodwill, or Business Opportunities
Business Interruption or Loss of Use
Personal Injury or Property Damage
Emotional Distress or Reputational Harm
Damages Resulting from:
- Use or inability to use the Site or content
- Unauthorized access to your account or data
- Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content
- Third-party conduct, content, or services
- Reliance on any content or information obtained through the Site
- Misuse of security testing techniques or methodologies
- Use or misuse of the Intelligence Adjacent Framework software

LIABILITY CAP: OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF:

(A) THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR
(B) $100.00 (ONE HUNDRED US DOLLARS)

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise) and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Jurisdictional Limitations: Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so some limitations may not apply to you. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Chris Groves, and our affiliates, officers, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, judgments, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and legal costs) arising from or relating to:

Your violation of these Terms or our Privacy Policy
Your violation of any law or regulation
Your violation of any third-party rights (including intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or publicity rights)
Your use or misuse of the Site, content, or services
Your unauthorized use of security testing techniques or tools described on the Site
Your installation, deployment, or use of the Intelligence Adjacent Framework software
Any damages, data loss, security breaches, or harms caused by your Framework installation
Any actions performed by AI agents or automation orchestrated by your Framework instance
Content you post or submit to the Site (comments, user-generated content)
Your breach of any representation or warranty in these Terms
Any injury or damage to persons or property caused by your actions

We reserve the right to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claims. This indemnification obligation survives termination of your account and these Terms.

15. Termination

15.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by:

Canceling your subscription through account settings
Deleting your account through account settings
Emailing support@notchrisgroves.com with "Delete Account" in the subject line

Upon voluntary account deletion, your data will be deleted per our Privacy Policy (Section 6).

15.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account immediately, without prior notice, if you:

Violate these Terms or our Privacy Policy
Engage in fraudulent, illegal, or harmful activity
Share account credentials or abuse access controls
Attempt to compromise Site security or gain unauthorized access
Engage in harassment, discrimination, or abusive behavior
Use the Site for illegal purposes or unauthorized security testing
Fail to pay subscription fees (after 3 failed payment attempts)
Engage in conduct that damages our reputation or business interests

15.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination (by you or us):

Your access to member content immediately ceases
Your Discord access (if Fellowship member) is revoked
No refunds for remaining subscription period, except as stated in Section 6.2 (Refund Policy)
You may lose access to content you downloaded during your membership
The following sections survive termination: Section 7.2 (Restrictions), Section 8 (Intellectual Property), Section 11A (Intelligence Adjacent Framework), Section 13 (Limitation of Liability), Section 14 (Indemnification), Section 17 (Governing Law), and Section 18 (General Provisions)

16. Modifications to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or business practices. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top.

For material changes (e.g., pricing, dispute resolution, liability limitations), we will:

Notify you via email to your registered email address at least 30 days before the effective date
Post a prominent notice on the Site homepage
Highlight specific changes in the notification email

Your Options:

Continued use of the Site after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms
If you do not agree to changes, you must cancel your subscription before the effective date (no access after cancellation)
For paid members, cancellation before the effective date of material changes that negatively affect you may qualify for a prorated refund (contact billing@notchrisgroves.com)

17. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

17.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

International Users: For users outside the United States, Texas law applies to the maximum extent permitted by your local law. GDPR extraterritorial provisions (Art. 3) apply where we offer services to EU data subjects.

17.2 Venue and Jurisdiction

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

You waive any objection to venue in Travis County, Texas, and any claim that such courts are an inconvenient forum.

17.3 Informal Dispute Resolution

Before filing any formal claim, you agree to contact us at legal@notchrisgroves.com to attempt informal resolution. We will attempt to resolve disputes in good faith within 30 days.

17.4 Arbitration (Optional for Larger Disputes)

For disputes exceeding $25,000.00, either party may elect binding arbitration under the Consumer Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). Arbitration shall take place in Travis County, Texas, or via video conference.

Arbitration Terms:

One arbitrator selected per AAA rules
Arbitration fees split equally unless you qualify for fee waiver under AAA rules
Discovery and evidence exchange per AAA Consumer Arbitration Rules
Arbitrator's decision is final and binding, with limited appeal rights under Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. § 10)
Arbitration does not preclude small claims court for disputes under $25,000

Small Claims Court: For disputes under $25,000.00, you may pursue claims in small claims court in Travis County, Texas, or your local jurisdiction (subject to small claims court rules).

Opt-Out Right: You may opt out of arbitration by emailing legal@notchrisgroves.com within 30 days of accepting these Terms with "Arbitration Opt-Out" in the subject line and your name and account email in the body. Opt-out does not affect other Terms.

17.5 Class Action Waiver

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU AGREE TO RESOLVE DISPUTES ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS ONLY. YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO:

Participate in class actions or class-wide arbitration
Act as a class representative or class member in any proceeding
Consolidate your claims with other parties' claims

If the class action waiver is found unenforceable, the arbitration agreement in Section 17.4 is void, and disputes will proceed in court per Section 17.2.

18. General Provisions

18.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding use of the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, or understandings (written or oral).

18.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect. The invalid provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if that is not possible, severed from these Terms.

18.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. Waivers must be in writing and signed by us to be effective. No waiver of any breach or default shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default.

18.4 Assignment

You may not assign, transfer, or delegate these Terms or your account to another person or entity without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms or delegate our obligations without restriction (e.g., in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets). Any attempted assignment by you in violation of this section is void.

18.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including:

Acts of God (natural disasters, earthquakes, floods)
War, terrorism, or civil unrest
Government actions or regulatory changes
Labor disputes or strikes
Internet or telecommunications failures
Cyber attacks or technical failures of third-party services (e.g., Ghost, Stripe outages)

During force majeure events, our obligations are suspended for the duration of the event.

18.6 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms are for the sole benefit of you and us. No third parties (including Discord, Stripe, or Ghost) have any rights or claims under these Terms.

18.7 Notices

All notices to you will be sent to your registered email address. You are responsible for keeping your email current. Notices are deemed received 24 hours after email is sent.

Notices to us must be sent to:

General inquiries: chris@notchrisgroves.com
Legal notices: legal@notchrisgroves.com
Billing/account: billing@notchrisgroves.com or support@notchrisgroves.com

18.8 Export Compliance

You agree to comply with all applicable export control laws and regulations. You represent that you are not located in, under the control of, or a national of any country to which the United States has embargoed goods.

19. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms, contact us at:

Chris Groves
Website: https://notchrisgroves.com/contact/
Response Time: Within 2-3 business days for general inquiries

For specific inquiries:

Billing/Refunds: billing@notchrisgroves.com (Subject: "Billing Inquiry")
Account Issues: support@notchrisgroves.com (Subject: "Account Support")
Legal/Privacy: legal@notchrisgroves.com (Subject: "Legal Inquiry")
General Questions: chris@notchrisgroves.com (Subject: "General Inquiry")

By using notchrisgroves.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

These Terms of Service comply with:

US federal law and FTC guidelines
Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (Tex. Bus. & Com. Code § 17.41 et seq.)
California Automatic Renewal Law (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17600 et seq.)
Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. § 1 et seq.)
Electronic Fund Transfer Act / Regulation E (15 U.S.C. § 1693)
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (18 U.S.C. § 1030)
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512)
CAN-SPAM Act (15 U.S.C. § 7701)

Last Legal Review: November 29, 2025