Terms of Service - Brandon Gage

Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

Welcome to brandongage.com. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, blog, and related services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using brandongage.com (the "Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.

2. Use of the Website

2.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may:

  • Read and view our blog content
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Share our content on social media (with proper attribution)
  • Comment on our content (if/when commenting is enabled)

2.2 Prohibited Use

You may NOT use the Website to:

  • Violate any local, state, national, or international law
  • Harass, abuse, or harm another person
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Distribute spam, malware, or viruses
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or related systems
  • Scrape, data mine, or use automated tools to collect content without permission
  • Republish our content in its entirety without permission
  • Remove copyright or proprietary notices from our content

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 Website Content

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, blog posts, and software, is the property of Brandon Gage or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

3.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:

  • The right to resell or make commercial use of the Website or its content
  • The right to reproduce, duplicate, or copy content for commercial purposes
  • The right to make derivative works from the Website or its content

3.3 Fair Use

You may quote brief excerpts from our blog posts (up to 150 words) with proper attribution and a link back to the original post. For anything beyond fair use, please contact us for permission.

4. User-Generated Content

If we enable commenting or other user-generated content features in the future:

4.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit. However, by submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display your content in connection with the Website.

4.2 Content Standards

You agree that any content you submit will:

  • Be truthful and accurate
  • Not violate any third-party rights
  • Not contain offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate material
  • Not contain spam or solicitations

4.3 Content Removal

We reserve the right to remove any user-generated content that violates these Terms or that we deem inappropriate, at our sole discretion.

5. Newsletter Subscription

By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to receive periodic emails from us containing blog updates, marketing insights, and related content. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email.

6. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites 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.

You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party websites or services.

7. Disclaimers

7.1 Content Disclaimer

The content on this Website is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It should not be considered professional advice for:

  • Legal matters
  • Financial decisions
  • Medical issues
  • Tax planning

Always consult with a qualified professional for specific advice related to your situation.

7.2 "As Is" Basis

THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
  • Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of content

7.3 No Professional Relationship

Your use of the Website does not create a professional relationship between you and Brandon Gage. Nothing on this Website should be construed as professional advice or services.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BRANDON GAGE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

  • Your use of or inability to use the Website
  • Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
  • Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Website
  • Any bugs, viruses, or other harmful code that may be transmitted through the Website
  • Any errors or omissions in any content
  • Any loss or damage incurred as a result of your use of any content posted or transmitted through the Website

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Brandon Gage, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

  • Your access to or use of the Website
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Any content you submit to the Website

10. Changes to the Website

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Website at any time without notice. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Website.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of the Website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop using the Website.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in North Carolina, and you consent to personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed modified to the extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Brandon Gage regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

15. Acknowledgment

BY USING THE WEBSITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM.