These Terms & Conditions (the "Terms") govern your access to and use of The Ribble Effect website, AI assistant, and related community services (collectively, the "Services"). By using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Who We Are
"The Ribble Effect" ("we," "us," or "our") provides an AI-assisted coaching experience and community grounded in the principles of Dave Ribble’s The Way of the Conscientious Connector.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old and capable of entering into a binding agreement to use the Services.
3. Accounts & Access
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use. We may suspend or terminate access for violation of these Terms.
4. Subscriptions, Billing & Cancellation
- Subscription: The Services are offered on a recurring subscription basis at $27/month (plus applicable taxes).
- Free Trial (if offered): After any trial period, your subscription will automatically continue unless you cancel before the end of the trial.
- Auto-Renewal: Subscriptions renew automatically each billing cycle until canceled.
- Cancel Anytime: You may cancel at any time prior to the next billing date to avoid future charges. Cancellations take effect at the end of the current billing period.
- Refunds: We generally do not offer prorated or retroactive refunds for partially used billing periods.
5. Acceptable Use
When using the Services, you agree not to:
- Violate any applicable law or regulation;
- Reverse engineer, copy, resell, or exploit the Services;
- Upload malicious code, attempt to gain unauthorized access, or interfere with the operation of the Services;
- Use the Services to harass, defame, or infringe the rights of others;
- Use outputs from the AI assistant in a way that violates these Terms or any third‑party rights.
6. Intellectual Property
All content, materials, and intellectual property associated with Dave Ribble’s works (including but not limited to The Way of the Conscientious Connector) are owned by Dave Ribble and are provided to The Ribble Effect under license. All trademarks, logos, and Service content are protected by intellectual property laws. You receive a personal, non‑transferable, non‑exclusive license to access and use the Services for your own business or personal use.
7. AI Assistant Disclaimer
The AI assistant provides informational and entertainment content only. It does not constitute professional advice (including legal, financial, medical, psychological, or business advice). You are solely responsible for your decisions and actions. Always exercise independent judgment and, where appropriate, consult a qualified professional.
8. Community & User Content
If you participate in our community (e.g., Facebook/LinkedIn groups), you are responsible for what you post. Do not share confidential information or content you do not have rights to. We may remove content that violates these Terms or community guidelines. By posting, you grant us a non‑exclusive, worldwide license to host and display your content for the purpose of operating the community.
9. Third‑Party Services
The Services may integrate with or link to third‑party tools (e.g., payment processors, social platforms). We are not responsible for third‑party services and disclaim liability for their acts or omissions.
10. Disclaimers
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON‑INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR‑FREE.
11. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL THE RIBBLE EFFECT OR ITS LICENSORS (INCLUDING DAVE RIBBLE) BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM (A) YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICES; (B) ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY; OR (C) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT.
12. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Ribble Effect and its licensors (including Dave Ribble) from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Services or your violation of these Terms.
13. Governing Law & Venue
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Washington, USA, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree that the state and federal courts located in Washington State will have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services.
14. Changes to the Services or Terms
We may update the Services or these Terms from time to time. We will post the updated Terms with a revised Effective date. Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
15. Contact
Questions about these Terms? Contact us at dave@daveribble.com.