TERMS OF SERVICE
Nick Dranias Law & Policy Analysis LLC
excellencematters.ai
Effective Date: March 9, 2026
PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) and Nick Dranias Law & Policy Analysis LLC, an Arizona limited liability company (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), governing your access to and use of the excellencematters.ai website (the “Site”) and your purchase and use of digital products offered through the Site. By accessing or using the Site, making a purchase, clicking “I Accept,” or otherwise indicating your acceptance of these Terms, you agree to be bound by these Terms in their entirety.
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS
Section 1.01. Defined Terms. As used in these Terms:
(a) “Digital Products” means the downloadable files, software, skill suites, guidebooks, and other digital materials offered for sale or distribution through the Site, including but not limited to the Excellence Ethics Skill Suite and related materials.
(b) “Site” means the website located at excellencematters.ai and any subdomains thereof.
(c) “Content” means all text, graphics, images, logos, designs, data, and other materials displayed on or available through the Site.
ARTICLE 2
SITE ACCESS AND ELIGIBILITY
Section 2.01. Eligibility. The Site and Digital Products are available to individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.
Section 2.02. Access. Subject to your compliance with these Terms, the Company grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable right to access and use the Site for the purpose of browsing Content, purchasing Digital Products, and using purchased Digital Products in accordance with the applicable license terms.
ARTICLE 3
DIGITAL PRODUCT PURCHASES
Section 3.01. Pricing and Payment. All prices for Digital Products are displayed on the Site in U.S. dollars and are subject to change without notice. Payment is processed at the time of purchase through our third-party payment processor. You agree to provide accurate and complete payment information.
Section 3.02. Delivery. Upon successful payment, Digital Products will be made available for download through the Site or delivered to the email address you provide. It is your responsibility to download and save your purchased Digital Products.
Section 3.03. Refund Policy. Due to the nature of digital products, all sales are final and no refunds will be issued once a Digital Product has been delivered or made available for download, except as required by applicable law. If you experience a technical issue preventing you from accessing a purchased Digital Product, please contact us and we will work to resolve the issue.
Section 3.04. Taxes. You are responsible for any applicable sales tax, use tax, or other taxes associated with your purchase, except where we are required by law to collect and remit such taxes.
ARTICLE 4
LICENSE AND PERMITTED USE
Section 4.01. License Grant. Upon purchase, the Company grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, personal license to use the Digital Product for your own personal or internal business purposes. This license does not include the right to sublicense, resell, redistribute, or make the Digital Product available to third parties.
Section 4.02. Permitted Uses. You may: (a) download and store purchased Digital Products on your personal devices; (b) use purchased Digital Products as custom instructions, prompts, or reference materials in AI systems for your own use; (c) make backup copies for archival purposes; and (d) use the ideas and frameworks described in Digital Products in your own work, with appropriate attribution.
Section 4.03. Restrictions. You shall not: (a) copy, reproduce, distribute, or make available any Digital Product to any third party, whether for free or for compensation; (b) modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on Digital Products for distribution; (c) remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from Digital Products; (d) use Digital Products for any unlawful purpose; or (e) circumvent any access controls or digital rights management.
Section 4.04. Attribution. Where you reference or build upon the ideas, frameworks, or methodologies described in Digital Products in your own published work, you agree to provide reasonable attribution to the authors and the Excellence Matters treatise.
ARTICLE 5
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Section 5.01. Ownership. All Content, Digital Products, features, functionality, design, text, graphics, logos, and other materials available through the Site are owned by the Company or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Purchase of a Digital Product grants you a license to use that product as specified herein; it does not transfer ownership of any intellectual property.
Section 5.02. Trademarks. “Excellence Matters,” “Excellence Ethics,” and related marks are trademarks or service marks of the Company. You may not use these marks without the Company’s prior written consent, except for purposes of fair use, commentary, or criticism as permitted by law.
Section 5.03. Site Content. You shall not: (a) copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on Site Content (other than purchased Digital Products used in accordance with Article 4); (b) reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Site; (c) remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices; (d) frame or mirror the Site; or (e) use the Site for any purpose other than as expressly permitted by these Terms.
ARTICLE 6
DISCLAIMERS
Section 6.01. No Professional Advice. The Content and Digital Products available through the Site are provided for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on the Site or in any Digital Product constitutes legal, financial, technical, or other professional advice. You should consult appropriate professionals before making decisions based on information obtained from the Site or Digital Products.
Section 6.02. AI-Related Disclaimers. Digital Products that include prompts, instructions, or frameworks for use with AI systems are provided without warranty as to their performance with any particular AI model or platform. AI system behavior is inherently variable, and results may differ based on the model, platform, configuration, and context of use. The Company makes no guarantee regarding the performance, accuracy, or output of any AI system when used in conjunction with Digital Products.
Section 6.03. No Warranty. THE SITE AND ALL DIGITAL PRODUCTS 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, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE COMPANY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE FROM VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
ARTICLE 7
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Section 7.01. Exclusion of Damages. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE COMPANY AND ITS MEMBERS, MANAGERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE, YOUR PURCHASE OR USE OF DIGITAL PRODUCTS, OR YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY CONTENT.
Section 7.02. Cap on Liability. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS, THE SITE, OR ANY DIGITAL PRODUCT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU PAID TO THE COMPANY FOR DIGITAL PRODUCTS IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
Section 7.03. Basis of the Bargain. You acknowledge that the limitations of liability in this Article reflect a reasonable allocation of risk and are a fundamental element of the basis of the bargain between you and the Company.
ARTICLE 8
INDEMNIFICATION
Section 8.01. Indemnification Obligation. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company and its members, managers, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from: (a) your use of the Site; (b) your use of Digital Products; (c) your breach of these Terms; (d) your breach of any representation or warranty; and (e) your violation of any law or third-party rights.
ARTICLE 9
PROHIBITED USES
Section 9.01. Prohibited Conduct. You agree not to use the Site: (a) for any fraudulent, deceptive, or illegal purpose; (b) to violate any applicable law, regulation, or third-party rights; (c) to transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code; (d) to attempt unauthorized access to the Site or its systems; (e) to interfere with or disrupt the Site’s operation; (f) to impersonate any person or entity; (g) to provide false, inaccurate, or misleading information; or (h) to circumvent any access controls or purchase restrictions.
ARTICLE 10
GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Section 10.01. Governing Law. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to conflict of laws principles.
Section 10.02. Dispute Resolution. Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms shall first be submitted to good-faith negotiation between the parties for a period of thirty (30) days. If the dispute is not resolved through negotiation, either party may pursue resolution in the state or federal courts located in Maricopa County, Arizona, and each party consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.
Section 10.03. Waiver of Jury Trial. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, EACH PARTY WAIVES THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL IN ANY PROCEEDING ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS.
ARTICLE 11
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 11.01. Severability. If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Section 11.02. Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other documents incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding your use of the Site and purchase of Digital Products.
Section 11.03. Amendment. The Company may amend these Terms at any time by posting the amended Terms on the Site with a new effective date. Your continued use of the Site following any amendment constitutes acceptance of the amended Terms. Material changes will be highlighted on the Site for a reasonable period.
Section 11.04. Waiver. No waiver of any provision of these Terms shall be effective unless in writing. No failure to exercise any right shall constitute a waiver of such right.
Section 11.05. Assignment. You may not assign these Terms without the Company’s prior written consent. The Company may assign these Terms without restriction.
Section 11.06. Contact Information. Questions regarding these Terms should be directed to:
Nick Dranias Law & Policy Analysis LLC
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A.
ndranias@ndlawpolicy.com
Section 11.07. Force Majeure. The Company shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, pandemic, war, terrorism, government action, or disruption of internet services or hosting platforms.
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ACCEPTANCE
BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SITE OR PURCHASING DIGITAL PRODUCTS, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE AND THE PRIVACY POLICY.
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Document Version: 1.0
Effective Date: March 9, 2026
Nick Dranias Law & Policy Analysis LLC