Terms of Service

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Whitestone website and the research published on it (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

Use of the Site

You may access and read our research for your own personal and professional reference. You agree not to misuse the Site, including by attempting to gain unauthorized access, disrupting its operation, or using it in violation of any applicable law.

Intellectual Property

The content on this Site — including white papers, text, graphics, logos, and design — is owned by Whitestone or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may quote or reference our work with appropriate attribution, but you may not reproduce, redistribute, or create derivative works from substantial portions of it without our prior written permission.

No Professional Advice

Whitestone publishes independent research and commentary for informational purposes only. Nothing on this Site constitutes legal, medical, financial, investment, or other professional advice, and it should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice from a qualified professional. You should consult an appropriate advisor before acting on any information found here.

Disclaimers

The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. While we strive for accuracy, we do not warrant that the content is complete, current, or error-free.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Whitestone and its contributors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Site or its content.

External Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We provide these links for convenience and do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content or practices of any linked site.

Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time. The revised version will be effective when posted, as indicated by the “Last updated” date above. Your continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Whitestone operates, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles.

Contact

Questions about these Terms can be directed to contact@white-stone.org.