TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Effective Date: April 7, 2025 | Last Updated: April 7, 2025
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of RussKathrein.com (the “Site”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this Site.
1. Use of This Site
You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use of the Site. You may not:
- Use the Site for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose
- Transmit any harmful, offensive, or disruptive material
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its related systems
- Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or harvest content from the Site without prior written permission
2. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site, including but not limited to articles, blog posts, frameworks, images, logos, and written materials, is the property of Russ Kathrein or its respective rights holders and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
You may share or link to content on this Site for personal, non-commercial purposes with proper attribution. You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, or commercially exploit any content without express written permission.
To request permission to reprint or republish content, contact us at the address below.
3. Content Disclaimer
The content published on this Site, including articles, blog posts, and other materials, reflects the views, opinions, and experiences of Russ Kathrein. It is provided for informational and educational purposes only.
While we make every effort to ensure content is accurate and current, we make no warranties or representations about the completeness, accuracy, or fitness of the content for any particular purpose. Industry conditions, market data, and best practices change over time. Readers should apply independent judgment when acting on any information presented here.
4. No Professional Advice
Nothing on this Site constitutes legal, financial, accounting, or professional consulting advice. Content is educational in nature and is based on general experience in the lumber and building materials industry.
Before making significant business decisions, you should consult qualified professionals who can evaluate your specific circumstances. Russ Kathrein assumes no liability for decisions made based on content published on this Site.
5. Services and Engagements
This Site may describe or promote speaking engagements, coaching services, and related offerings. Inquiries made through this Site do not constitute a contract or agreement. Any formal engagement for services will be governed by a separate written agreement executed by both parties.
Fees, scope, and terms of any services will be established individually and confirmed in writing before any engagement begins.
6. User Submissions
If you submit information through a contact form or other communication channel on this Site, you represent that the information you provide is accurate and that you have the authority to share it. You grant us the right to use your inquiry to respond to your request.
Do not submit any confidential business information through this Site unless you are comfortable with it being received and reviewed via standard email communication.
7. Third-Party Links
This Site may link to third-party websites for reference or informational purposes. These links do not constitute an endorsement of those sites or their content. We have no control over third-party sites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or privacy practices.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Russ Kathrein and RussKathrein.com shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this Site or reliance on its content, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Our total liability for any claim arising out of your use of this Site shall not exceed $100.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Russ Kathrein, his affiliates, and agents from any claims, losses, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your use of this Site, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of this Site shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Allen County, Indiana.
11. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at:
Russ Kathrein
russkathrein.com
4434 Winding Brook Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46814