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Last updated: March 16, 2026

Welcome to Founded by Z. These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website foundedbyz.com (the "Site"), operated by Founded by Z ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this Site, you confirm that you are at least 16 years of age and that you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. If you are using the Site on behalf of a business or organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

2. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:

  • Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation
  • Infringe upon the rights of any third party, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights
  • Transmit any material that is unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
  • Introduce viruses, trojans, worms, or other malicious code
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, its servers, or any connected systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Site
  • Use any automated means (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access or collect data from the Site without our express written permission

3. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, photographs, videos, audio, software, and the overall design and layout (collectively, "Content"), is the property of Founded by Z or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

The name "Founded by Z," the Founded by Z logo, "The Education Effect," and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Founded by Z or its affiliates. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.

You may view and download Content from the Site for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided you keep intact all copyright and other proprietary notices. No right, title, or interest in any Content is transferred to you by downloading or copying it.

4. User Submissions

If you submit any information, feedback, content, or materials to us through the Site (such as via contact forms or email), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such content for any purpose. You represent and warrant that you own or control all rights to any content you submit and that the content is accurate and does not violate these Terms.

5. Services and Consulting

The Site provides information about our education consulting, speaking, and training services. Any engagement of our professional services will be governed by a separate written agreement between you and Founded by Z. Nothing on this Site constitutes a binding offer or contract for services.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, INFORMATION, AND SERVICES PROVIDED ON THE SITE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Site or its servers are free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not guarantee that any content on the Site is accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free.

Any information or advice provided through our Site, blog posts, or social media is for general educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional business, financial, or legal advice. You should consult with qualified professionals before making any business decisions.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL FOUNDED BY Z, ITS OWNER, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

  • Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Site
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the Site
  • Any content obtained from the Site
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SITE EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00).

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Founded by Z, its owner, officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from: (a) your use of and access to the Site; (b) your violation of any term of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party right, including any intellectual property or privacy right; or (d) any claim that your content or submission caused damage to a third party.

9. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by the use of any such content, goods, or services available through any third-party sites.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will cease immediately. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Maricopa County, Arizona, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

12. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect by posting the updated Terms on the Site. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Founded by Z regarding the use of the Site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Site.

15. Contact Us

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

Founded by Z
Email: zanoli@foundedbyz.com
Phoenix, AZ