Website Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Cogent Solutions, LLC, doing business as Lean Launch ("Lean Launch," "we," "us," or "our"), governing your access to and use of the leanlaunch.ai website (the "Site") and any services, products, or content made available through the Site.

By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Site.

Capacity to Contract: By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are using the Site on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Modifications to Terms

Lean Launch reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time, in its sole discretion. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

Material changes will be indicated by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

3. Description of Services

Lean Launch provides strategic consulting services focused on artificial intelligence implementation, rapid software development, and business acceleration. The Site serves as an informational resource and platform for:

• Publishing research papers, case studies, and articles
• Describing our methodologies and service offerings
• Facilitating initial consultations with prospective clients
• Providing educational content on AI strategy and implementation

No Client Relationship Without Written Agreement: Use of the Site does not create a client-consultant relationship. Any professional services engagement requires a separate, written Master Services Agreement executed by both parties.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Ownership of Site Content

All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, research papers, case studies, articles, software code examples, methodologies, frameworks, and other materials (collectively, "Content"), is the exclusive property of Lean Launch or its licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

4.2 Proprietary Methodologies and Trademarks

The following are proprietary methodologies and trademarks of Lean Launch:

• Rapid Implementation Framework™
• Day-One Autonomy Guarantee™
• One-Pull Standard™
• Time-Multiplier Collaboration Protocol™

These marks and methodologies may not be used without express written permission from Lean Launch.

4.3 Limited License

Lean Launch grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and view the Content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or exploit any Content without prior written consent
• Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to extract Content from the Site
• Republish research papers, case studies, or articles on other platforms
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
• Use Content for competitive analysis or to develop competing services

4.4 DMCA Takedown Procedure

If you believe Content on the Site infringes your copyright, submit a DMCA notice to: legal@leanlaunch.ai

5. User Submissions and Grant of Rights

5.1 Submissions

The Site may allow you to submit information, including through contact forms, consultation requests, comments, testimonials, or other communications ("Submissions").

5.2 License Grant

By making any Submission, you grant Lean Launch a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform the Submission in connection with our business operations, including for marketing and promotional purposes.

5.3 Testimonials and Case Studies

If you provide testimonials or participate in case studies, you grant Lean Launch the right to use your name, company name, and likeness in connection with such content. You may revoke this permission by written notice to legal@leanlaunch.ai.

5.4 Prohibited Submissions

You may not submit content that is illegal, defamatory, harassing, threatening, invasive of privacy, infringing of intellectual property rights, or otherwise objectionable.

6. Consultation Requests and Contract Formation

6.1 Non-Binding Inquiries

Submitting a consultation request through the Site (via Calendly or contact forms) constitutes a non-binding inquiry only. No contractual relationship is formed until both parties execute a written Master Services Agreement.

6.2 Consultation Confidentiality

Information discussed during initial consultations is treated as confidential by Lean Launch. However, you are advised not to disclose highly sensitive or proprietary information until a formal Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is executed.

6.3 No Guarantee of Engagement

Lean Launch reserves the right to decline any engagement at its sole discretion. Submitting a consultation request does not obligate Lean Launch to provide services.

7. Third-Party Services and Links

7.1 Third-Party Integrations

The Site uses third-party services, including but not limited to:

• Calendly (scheduling)
• Affirm (financing)
• Google Analytics (website analytics)
• LinkedIn (tracking pixels)
• Microsoft Azure (hosting)

Your use of these services is governed by their respective terms of service and privacy policies. Lean Launch is not responsible for the actions, policies, or failures of third-party service providers.

7.2 External Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. Lean Launch does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. You access such sites at your own risk.

7.3 Financing Disclaimer

Financing through Affirm is subject to credit approval. Lean Launch makes no representations regarding your eligibility for financing. Financing terms are determined solely by Affirm.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Site, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

8.1 California Residents

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). For information on how to exercise these rights, including data deletion and the right to opt-out of data sales, please see our Privacy Policy.

8.2 Cookies

The Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. By using the Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

9. Use of Site and Prohibited Conduct

9.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the Site in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the Site
• Use automated systems (bots, scripts, scrapers) to access the Site
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or related systems
• Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Site
• Use the Site to transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity

9.2 Account Security

If you create an account on the Site, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify Lean Launch immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

10. Professional Services Disclaimer

Lean Launch provides strategic consulting services, but:

• No content on the Site constitutes legal, financial, accounting, or regulatory advice
• Past performance described in case studies is not indicative of future results
• Methodologies and frameworks are provided as general guidance and must be adapted to specific circumstances
• Any timelines or cost estimates are illustrative and may vary based on project scope

11. 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, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Lean Launch does not warrant that:

• The Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The Site or servers are free of viruses or other harmful components
• Information on the Site is accurate, complete, reliable, or current
• Any particular result will be achieved through use of the Site

You assume all risk arising out of your use of the Site.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LEAN LAUNCH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE, WHETHER IN AN ACTION IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SITE, EVEN IF LEAN LAUNCH HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

IN NO EVENT SHALL LEAN LAUNCH'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00).

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or damages. In such jurisdictions, Lean Launch's liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Lean Launch, its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and assigns from and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use of or inability to use the Site
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your Submissions or any content you post to the Site

14. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

14.1 Mandatory Arbitration

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT IN COURT.

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site (collectively, "Disputes") shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules.

14.2 Arbitration Procedures

• Location: Arbitration shall take place in Wyoming (Cogent Solutions, LLC's state of incorporation) or another mutually agreed location
• Arbitrator: A single arbitrator shall be selected in accordance with AAA rules
• Costs: Each party shall bear its own costs and attorneys' fees unless the arbitrator awards fees to the prevailing party
• Confidentiality: Arbitration proceedings and awards shall remain confidential

14.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND LEAN LAUNCH AGREE THAT DISPUTES WILL BE RESOLVED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT AS A CLASS ARBITRATION, CLASS ACTION, OR ANY OTHER KIND OF REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

14.4 Exceptions to Arbitration

Either party may seek injunctive or equitable relief in court to protect intellectual property rights or enforce confidentiality obligations.

14.5 Opt-Out Right

You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice to legal@leanlaunch.ai within 30 days of first accepting these Terms.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wyoming, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

For any Disputes not subject to arbitration, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in Wyoming.

16. Export Control and Prohibited Uses

16.1 Export Compliance

You acknowledge that Content on the Site may be subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. You agree to comply with all applicable export and re-export control laws and regulations.

16.2 Prohibited Uses

You may not use the Site or any Content:

• In violation of any applicable law or regulation
• In any country or region subject to U.S. economic sanctions
• For any purpose related to the development, design, manufacture, or production of nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons
• For any illegal, fraudulent, or malicious purpose

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

18. Waiver

No waiver by Lean Launch of any term or condition set forth 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. Any failure by Lean Launch to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any Master Services Agreement you may enter into with Lean Launch, constitute the entire agreement between you and Lean Launch regarding the use of the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written.

20. Contact Information

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

Cogent Solutions, LLC
DBA Lean Launch
Email: legal@leanlaunch.ai
General Inquiries: hello@leanlaunch.ai