Terms and Conditions

The American Firekeeper, Story Media: Liberty-Based Parenting, Leadership, and Storytelling E-Course (Program) Terms of Service (“Agreement”)

Please read these Terms of Service (“Agreement”, “Terms of Service”) carefully before using americanfirekeeper.com (“the Site”) operated by Story Media (“us”, “we”, or “our”). This Agreement sets forth the legally binding terms and conditions for your use of the Site at americanfirekeeper.com. (Dio Lyons is the pseudonym for the owner of Story Media.)

By accessing or using the Site in any manner, including, but not limited to, visiting or browsing the Site or contributing content or other materials to the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Capitalized terms are defined in this Agreement.


Intellectual Property


The Site and its features and functionality are owned by Story Media and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.


Termination


We may terminate your access to the Site, without cause or notice, which may result in the forfeiture and destruction of all information associated with you. All provisions of this Agreement that by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.


Links To Other Sites


Our Site may contain links to third-party sites that are not owned or controlled by Story Media.


Story Media has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third party sites or services. We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policy of any third-party site that you visit.


Governing Law


This Agreement (and any further rules, polices, or guidelines incorporated by reference) shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of U.S., without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law.


Changes To This Agreement


We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms of Service by posting the updated terms on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms of Service.


Please review this Agreement periodically for changes. If you do not agree to any of this Agreement or any changes to this Agreement, do not use, access or continue to access the Site or discontinue any use of the Site immediately.


Contact Us


If you have any questions about this Agreement, please contact us.

Terms and Conditions for the americanfirekeeper.com (Liberty-Based Parenting, Leadership, and Storytelling: E-Course)



TERMS AND CONDITIONS


Please READ carefully, as this pertains to the Agreement of your registration with any of the products sold (sometimes referred to as Program) by Story Media (sometimes referred to as “Company”).


By purchasing our products, you (sometimes referred to as “Client”) agree to the following terms stated.


PROGRAM

Story Media agrees to provide course content, identified as an online course aid, to help Clients learn how to tell personal stories. Client agrees to abide by all policies and procedures outlined in this Agreement as a condition of their participation in any of our programs.


DISCLAIMER


Client understands that the American Firekeeper facilitators (Dio Lyons) is not an employee, agent, lawyer, doctor, manager, therapist, priest, counselor, public relations or business manager, registered dietician, or financial analyst, psychotherapist or accountant. Client understands their participation in this program will not treat or diagnose any disease, disorder, disfunction, conflict, illness, or ailment and if they should experience any such issues they should see their registered physician or other practitioner as determined by their own judgment.

Client understands that neither Dio Lyons, nor Company, has not promised, nor shall be obligated to, the following:


(1) Successful results in America’s future wellbeing nor in client’s life and family outcomes.

(2) Provide assistance, as either coach or mentor, with consultations for future conflicts or life plans made by Client.

(3) Procure any publicity, social media exposure, interviews, write-ups, features, television, or print promotions for the Client.

(4) Client understands that a relationship does not exist between the Parties after the conclusion of this program.


FINANCIAL OBLIGATION


Client is responsible for the completion of all payment plans associated with products they purchase. We reserve the right to seek recovery of any monies remaining unpaid.


METHODS OF PAYMENT


We accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express as a form of payment. If Client chooses to pay by monthly installments, he/she authorizes the monthly charge for the product on the Client`s credit card or debit card.


REFUNDS


We DO NOT offer refunds on our program.


Please note: If you opted for a payment plan, you are required by law to complete your payment plan. We reserve the right to seek recovery of any monies remaining unpaid.


CONFIDENTIALITY


Story Media respects Clients’ privacy and insists that the Client respects ours as well. Thus, consider this a mutual non-disclosure Agreement. Any confidential information shared by Story Media Participants or any representative of Story Media is confidential, proprietary, and belongs solely and exclusively to the Client or representative who discloses it. Parties agree not to disclose, reveal, or make use of any confidential information or any transactions during discussions, in the forum or otherwise.

Client agrees not to use such confidential information in any manner other than in discussion with other Clients, or Dio Lyons during the respective program. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to, information disclosed in connection with this Agreement, and shall not include information rightfully obtained from a third party.


Both Parties will keep private information in strictest confidence and shall use their best efforts to safeguard the confidential information and to protect it against disclosure, misuse, espionage, loss, and theft.


Client agrees not to violate the Publicity or Privacy Rights belonging to Story Media. Furthermore, Client will NOT reveal any information to a third party obtained in connection with this Agreement or our direct or indirect dealings with Client, including but not limited to, names, email addresses, third-party company titles or positions, phone numbers, or postal addresses.


Additionally, Client will not, at any time, either directly or indirectly, disclose confidential information to any third party.

By purchasing our products, you agree that if you violate or display any likelihood of violating this Agreement, Story Media and/or the other program participant(s) will be entitled to injunctive relief to prohibit any such violations to protect against the harm of such violations.


CLIENT RESPONSIBILITY


Products developed by , Story Media are for strictly educational purposes ONLY. Client accepts and agrees that Client is 100% responsible for their progress and results from products developed by Story Media. Story Media makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees verbally or in writing. Client understands that because of the nature of products developed by Story Media and their extent, the results experienced by each Client may significantly vary. Client acknowledges that, as with any business endeavor, there is an inherent risk of loss of capital and there is no guarantee that Client will reach their goals as a result of participation in products developed by Story Media. Story Media program education and information is intended for a general audience and does not purport to be, nor should it be construed as, specific advice tailored to any individual. Story Media assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions that may appear in any program materials.


MISCELLANEOUS

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY


Client agrees they used Company’s services at their own risk and that Program is only an educational service being provided. Client releases Company, its officers, employees, directors, subsidiaries, principals, agents, heirs, executors, administrators, successors, assigns, Instructors, guides, staff, Participants, and related entities any way as well as the venue where the Programs are being held (if applicable) and any of its owners, executives, agents, or staff (sometimes referred to as “Releasees”) from any and all damages that may result from any claims arising from any Agreements, all actions, causes of action, contracts, claims, suits, costs, demands and damages of whatever nature or kind in law or in equity arising from my participation in the Programs. Client accepts any and all risks, foreseeable or unforeseeable. Client agrees that Company will not be held liable for any damages of any kind resulting or arising from including but not limited to; direct, indirect, incidental, special, negligent, consequential, or exemplary damages happening from the use or misuse of Company’s services or enrollment in the Program. Company assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions that may appear in any of the program materials.


NON-DISPARAGEMENT


The Parties agree and accept that the only venue for resolving such a dispute shall be in the venue set forth herein below. The Parties agree that they neither will engage in any conduct or communications with a third party, public or private, designed to disparage the other. Neither Client nor any of Client’s associates, employees or affiliates will directly or indirectly, in any capacity or manner, make, express, transmit speak, write, verbalize or otherwise communicate in any way (or cause, further, assist, solicit, encourage, support or participate in any of the foregoing), any remark, comment, message, information, declaration, communication or other statement of any kind, whether verbal, in writing, electronically transferred or otherwise, that might reasonably be construed to be derogatory or critical of, or negative toward, the Company or any of its programs, members, owner directors, officers, affiliates, subsidiaries, employees, agents or representatives.


INDEMNIFICATION


Client shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Company, Company’s officers, employers, employees, contractors, directors, related entities, trustees, affiliates, and successors from and against any and all liabilities and expense whatsoever – including without limitation, claims, damages, judgments, awards, settlements, investigations, costs, attorneys fees, and disbursements – which any of them may incur or become obligated to pay arising out of or resulting from the offering for sale, the sale, and/or use of the product(s), excluding, however, any such expenses and liabilities which may result from a breach of this Agreement or sole negligence or willful misconduct by Company, or any of its shareholders, trustees, affiliates or successors. Client shall defend Company in any legal actions, regulatory actions, or the like arising from or related to this Agreement. Client recognizes and agrees that all of the Company’s shareholders, trustees, affiliates and successors shall not be held personally responsible or liable for any actions or representations of the Company. In consideration of and as part of Client’s payment for the right to participate in Story Media Programs, the undersigned, your heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns do hereby release, waive, acquit, discharge, indemnify, defend, hold harmless and forever discharge Nicki K Media and its subsidiaries, principals, directors, employees, agents, heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns and any of the training instructors, guides, staff or students taking part in the training in any way as well as the venue where the Programs are being held (if applicable) and any of its owners, executives, agents, or staff (sometimes referred to as “Releasees”) of and from all actions, causes of action, contracts, claims, suits, costs, demands and damages of whatever nature or kind in law or in equity arising from my participation in the Programs.


NO TRANSFER OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY


Company’s Programs are copyrighted and original materials that have been provided to Client are for Client’s individual use only and a single-user license. Client is not authorized to use any of Company’s intellectual property for Client’s business purposes. All intellectual property, including Company’s copyrighted program and/or course materials, shall remain the sole property of Story Media. No license to sell or distribute Company’s materials is granted or implied. By purchasing this product, Client agrees (1) not to infringe any copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, or other intellectual property rights, (2) that any Confidential Information shared by the Company is confidential and proprietary, and belongs solely and exclusively to the Company, (3) Client agrees not to disclose such information to any other person or use it in any manner other than in discussion with the Company. Further, by purchasing this product, Client agrees that if Client violates, or displays any likelihood of violating, any of Client’s Agreements contained in this paragraph, the Company will be entitled to injunctive relief to prohibit any such violations and to protect against the harm of such violations.


INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS


Nothing in this Agreement is to be construed as creating a partnership, venture alliance, or any other similar relationship. Each party shall be an independent contractor in its performance hereunder and shall retain control over its personnel and the manner in which such personnel perform hereunder. In no event shall such persons be deemed employees of the other party by virtue of participation or performance hereunder.


FORCE MAJEURE


In the event that any cause beyond the reasonable control of either Party, including without limitation acts of God, war, curtailment or interruption of transportation facilities, threats or acts of terrorism, State Department travel advisory, labor strike or civil disturbance, make it inadvisable, illegal, or impossible, either because of unreasonable increased costs or risk of injury, for either Company to perform its obligations under this Agreement, the Company’s performance shall be extended without liability for the period of delay or inability to perform due to such occurrence.


SEVERABILITY/WAIVER


If any provision of this Agreement is held by to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in full force. The failure of either Party to exercise any right provided for herein will not be deemed a waiver of that right or any further rights hereunder.


ASSIGNMENT


Client may not assign this Agreement without express written consent of Company.


MODIFICATION


Company may modify terms of this Agreement at any time. All modifications shall be posted on the Program’s website and purchasers shall be notified.


TERMINATION


Company is committed to providing all Clients in the Program with a positive Program experience. By purchasing this product, Client agrees that the Company may, at its sole discretion, terminate this Agreement, and limit, suspend, or terminate Client’s participation in the Program without refund or forgiveness of monthly payments if Client becomes disruptive to Company or Participants, Client fails to follow the Program guidelines, is difficult to work with, impairs the participation of the other Participants in the Program or upon violation of the terms as determined by Company. Client will still be liable to pay the total contract amount.


RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES


If not resolved first by good-faith negotiation between the Parties, every controversy or dispute relating to this Agreement will be submitted to the American Arbitration Association. All claims against Company must be lodged within 100-days of the date of the first claim or otherwise be forfeited forever. The arbitration shall occur within ninety (90) days from the date of the initial arbitration demand. The Parties shall cooperate to ensure that the arbitration process is completed within the ninety (90) day period. The Parties shall cooperate in exchanging and expediting discovery as part of the arbitration process. The written decision of the arbitrators (which will provide for the payment of costs) will be absolutely binding and conclusive and not subject to judicial review, and may be entered and enforced in any court of proper jurisdiction, either as a judgment of law or a decree in equity, as circumstances may indicate. In disputes involving unpaid balances on behalf of Client, Client is responsible for any and all arbitration and attorney fees.

EQUITABLE RELIEF

In the event that a dispute arises between the Parties for which monetary relief is inadequate and where a Party may suffer irreparable harm in the absence of an appropriate remedy, the injured Party may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for equitable relief, including without limitation a temporary restraining order or injunction.


NOTICES


Any notices to be given hereunder by either Party to the other may be effected by personal delivery or by mail, registered or certified, postage prepaid with return receipt requested. Notices delivered personally shall be deemed communicated as of the date of actual receipt; mailed notices shall be deemed communicated as of three (3) days after the date of mailing. For purposes of this Agreement, “personal delivery” includes notice transmitted by fax or email. Email: info@americanfirekeeper.com. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto, their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and permitted assigns. Any breach or the failure to enforce any provision hereof shall not constitute a waiver of that or any other provision in any other circumstance. This Agreement constitutes and contains the entire Agreement between the Parties with respect to its subject matter, supersedes all previous discussions, negotiations, proposals, Agreements and understandings between them relating to such subject matter. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana, (or whichever state chosen at the sole discretion of Story Media), United States of America.


DISCLAIMER:


Every effort has been made to accurately represent our products and their potential. There is no guarantee that you will have positive results using the techniques and ideas in these materials. Examples in these materials are not to be interpreted as a promise or guarantee of success. Potential is entirely dependent on the person using our products, ideas, and techniques. We do not purport any of our products to be a promise of success.

Any claims made of actual earnings or examples of actual results can be verified upon request. Your level of success in attaining the results claimed in our materials depends on the time you devote to our programs, ideas, and techniques mentioned, your finances, knowledge, and various skills. Since these factors differ according to the individual, we cannot guarantee your success nor are we responsible for any of your actions.


Materials in our products and on our website may contain information that includes, or is based upon, forward-looking statements within the meaning of the securities litigation reform act of 1995. Forward-looking statements give our expectations or forecasts of future events. You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with a description of potential earnings or financial performance.


Any and all forward-looking statements here, or on any of our sales materials, are intended to express our opinion of potential. Many factors are important in determining your actual results and no guarantees are made that you will achieve results similar to ours or the testimonials of our clients. In fact, no guarantees are made that you will achieve any results from the ideas and techniques in our material.

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