Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using bizrisegroup.com ("Site"), purchasing a ticket to any BizRise event, engaging our services, or applying to appear on the BizRise Podcast, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site or engage our services. These Terms apply to all visitors, clients, event attendees, podcast guests, and anyone else who interacts with BizRise Group, LLC.

Scope of Services

BizRise Group provides a range of business services. These Terms govern your use of all of them, including but not limited to:

Specific deliverables, timelines, pricing, and scope for paid engagements are defined in separate written agreements or proposals provided to each client.

Events & Ticketing

All ticket sales and payment processing are handled by Eventbrite under their own Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. By purchasing a ticket, you also agree to Eventbrite's terms.

• BizRise reserves the right to change event speakers, topics, schedule, or venue with reasonable notice.
• In the event of a full cancellation by BizRise, your sole remedy is a refund of the face value of your ticket. BizRise is not liable for travel, accommodation, or other costs you may have incurred.
• Ticket transfers may be permitted at our discretion. Contact us before the event date to request a transfer.

Refund eligibility is determined by the ticket type purchased on Eventbrite. Please refer to the refund policy stated on the event listing at the time of purchase. BizRise does not issue refunds outside of Eventbrite's refund process except in cases of event cancellation.

BizRise events may be photographed or recorded for marketing, social media, and promotional purposes. By attending, you consent to your likeness being captured and used in this context. If you have objections, please notify us in writing before the event.

Paid Service Engagements

When you engage BizRise for consulting, branding, web design, social media, or other paid services, the specific terms of that engagement — including deliverables, payment schedule, revision rounds, timelines, and ownership of work product — are governed by the written proposal or service agreement provided to you at the time of engagement.

• Payment terms are specified in each service agreement. Most engagements require a deposit before work begins.
• Late payments may result in paused work until the outstanding balance is resolved.
• All fees are in US dollars unless otherwise stated.

• The number of included revision rounds is defined in each service agreement. Work outside the agreed scope may incur additional fees.
• Significant changes to project scope requested after work has begun may require a revised proposal and timeline.

• Upon receipt of full payment, clients receive full ownership of final deliverables as specified in the service agreement (e.g., final logo files, completed website, written content).
• BizRise retains the right to display completed work in its portfolio and marketing materials unless the client requests otherwise in writing.
• Work-in-progress files, source documents, and working files remain the property of BizRise unless explicitly included in the agreement.

Podcast Guests

By applying to appear on the BizRise Podcast and participating in a recorded interview, you agree to the following:

• Recording consent — you consent to being recorded (audio and/or video) and to BizRise publishing, distributing, and promoting the episode across all platforms, including but not limited to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and social media channels.
• Content ownership — BizRise owns the published episode recording. You retain ownership of your own name, likeness, and the information you share.
• Accuracy of information — you are responsible for ensuring that information you share about yourself, your business, and any third parties is accurate, truthful, and does not infringe on any third-party rights.
• Promotional use — BizRise may create clips, graphics, and promotional materials from your episode. We will use your name and business name in connection with episode promotion.
• No compensation — guest appearances are unpaid. The value exchange is mutual exposure and audience access.
• Removal requests — if you request removal of your episode after publication, BizRise will consider requests on a case-by-case basis but is not obligated to remove published content.

Code of Conduct

BizRise is built on community, and we take the quality and safety of that community seriously. The following standards apply to all events, online interactions, and service engagements.

• Treat all attendees, speakers, staff, and BizRise team members with respect.
• Harassment, discrimination, or hostile behavior of any kind — including on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability — will not be tolerated.
• Disruptive behavior at events, including aggressive solicitation, will result in removal.
• Any behavior that is threatening, abusive, or illegal will result in immediate removal and may be reported to appropriate authorities.

Intellectual Property

All content on the Site — including text, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, podcast episodes, and design elements — is owned by BizRise Group, LLC or its licensed content suppliers and is protected by U.S. copyright and trademark law.

• You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any Site content without prior written permission from BizRise.
• You may share links to our content and reference our work with proper attribution.
• The BizRise name, logo, and associated marks are trademarks of BizRise Group, LLC. They may not be used without written consent.
• Content you submit to us (contact form messages, podcast applications, etc.) remains yours, but you grant BizRise a limited license to use it for the purpose of responding to your inquiry or delivering the service you requested.

Third-Party Links & Services

The Site contains links to third-party websites and services including Eventbrite, Buy Me a Coffee, social media platforms, podcast platforms, and speaker websites. These links are provided for your convenience.

• BizRise is not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party website.
• Linking to a third-party site does not constitute an endorsement of that site or its content.
• Your use of third-party services is governed entirely by those services' own terms and policies.

Disclaimers

• BizRise does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
• Information on the Site may contain errors or become outdated. Use it at your own discretion and verify independently before acting on it.
• Attendance at a BizRise event or engagement of our services does not guarantee any specific financial, business, or personal outcome.
• BizRise is not a licensed financial advisor, attorney, accountant, or therapist. Nothing on the Site or shared during our services constitutes professional legal, financial, or psychological advice.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, BizRise Group, LLC, its co-founders, employees, contractors, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use of or inability to use the Site
• Your attendance at or inability to attend a BizRise event
• Any service engagement with BizRise
• Any content or advice provided through the Site, events, or services
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless BizRise Group, LLC and its co-founders, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses — including reasonable attorney fees — arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your use of the Site or our services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights
• Any content you submit to BizRise that is false, misleading, or harmful

Governing Law & Venue

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of BizRise services shall first be attempted to be resolved informally by contacting us at cp@bizrisegroup.com. If informal resolution is not possible, disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in King County, Washington, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

Changes to These Terms

BizRise reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify active clients or subscribers by email.

Your continued use of the Site or our services after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, please discontinue use of the Site and contact us to discuss any active service engagements.