INTRODUCTION
Terms of Service
Welcome to Hello Ellington (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Hello Ellington website, membership community, courses, programs, and any related services (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Services.
Hello Ellington is operated from the United States, in the State of South Carolina.
User Responsibilities & Community Guidelines
1. Eligibility
- You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use the Services.
- By using the Services, you represent that you meet this requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
2. Account Registration & Security
- To access certain features (including membership areas, courses, and programs), you may need to create an account.
- You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to keep it updated.
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity under your account.
- Notify us promptly if you suspect unauthorized use of your account.
3. Respectful Conduct
- You agree to engage respectfully with other members, instructors, and our team.
- Harassment, hate speech, discrimination, bullying, or any abusive behavior is strictly prohibited.
4. Prohibited Uses
You agree not to:
- Use the Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
- Post, share, or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, threatening, infringing, or otherwise objectionable.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Services, other accounts, or our systems.
- Use bots, scrapers, or other automated means to access or copy content without our permission.
5. Confidentiality in Community Spaces
- To the extent that members share personal stories or sensitive information in community spaces, you agree to treat that information as private and not to disclose it outside the community without explicit permission.
6. Compliance with Laws
- You are responsible for complying with all local, state, national, and international laws that apply to your use of the Services.
Content Ownership & Intellectual Property
1. Our Content
The Services, including all text, graphics, logos, images, videos, course materials, and other content we provide (“Hello Ellington Content”), are owned by or licensed to us and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You are granted a limited, non‑exclusive, non‑transferable license to access and use Hello Ellington Content solely for your personal, non‑commercial use in connection with the Services.
2. Restrictions on Use of Our Content
You may not: Copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or publicly perform Hello Ellington Content without our prior written consent; Share course materials, downloads, or recordings outside of your own personal use; Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices.
3. Your Content
You may be able to post, upload, or otherwise submit content (for example, comments, posts, messages, or other materials) (“User Content”). You retain ownership of your User Content, but by submitting it through the Services, you grant us a non‑exclusive, worldwide, royalty‑free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your User Content in connection with operating and improving the Services.
4. Content Moderation
We may, but are not obligated to, monitor, edit, or remove User Content that we determine in our sole discretion violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.
Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability & Other Terms
1. No Professional Advice
- The information and content provided through Hello Ellington are for educational and informational purposes only.
- Nothing in the Services is intended as, or should be taken as, medical, mental health, legal, financial, or other professional advice.
- You are responsible for consulting appropriate professionals before making decisions that could affect your health, finances, or legal rights.
2. No Guarantees
- We do not guarantee any specific results, outcomes, or changes in your life, business, or relationships from using the Services.
- Your success depends on many factors, including your own effort, commitment, and circumstances.
3. Service Availability & Third‑Party Links
- We strive to keep the Services available, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error‑free operation.
- The Services are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
- The Services may contain links to third‑party websites, tools, or services that we do not control. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third‑party sites or services.
4. Limitation of Liability
- To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hello Ellington and its owners, employees, contractors, and affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, including lost profits, lost data, or business interruption, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Services.
- Our total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to the Services or these Terms will not exceed the amount you paid to us for the Services in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
5. Indemnification
- You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Hello Ellington and its owners, employees, contractors, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another person or entity.
6. Changes to the Services & Terms
- We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time, with or without notice.
- We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date on this page. Your continued use of the Services after any changes means you accept the updated Terms.
7. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
- These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of South Carolina and the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
- You agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute informally by contacting us. If we cannot resolve the dispute informally, then, except where prohibited by law, any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in South Carolina, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.
8. Miscellaneous
- These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any specific terms presented at the time of purchase, constitute the entire agreement between you and Hello Ellington regarding the Services.
- If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
- Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.
- You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, or by operation of law.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms or the Services, you can contact us at:
Hello Ellington
Email: support@helloellington.com
