Terms of use.
The ground rules for using this website — what's here, what it means, and what it doesn't.
The short version. This is a website about the work I do. Reading it doesn't create a working relationship, and nothing on it is advice for your specific situation. Actual engagements run on a signed agreement, not on this page.
Who you're dealing with
This site is published by Angie Carel, based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. You can reach me at angie@angiecarel.com. Using the site means you're okay with what follows; if you're not, please don't use it.
Information, not advice
Everything here — pages about counsel, training, and speaking, plus anything in the Lab or the writing section — is general information about how I work and how I think. It is not professional, legal, financial, or technical advice for your organization, and reading it doesn't make me your advisor.
AI moves quickly. Something accurate when it was written may not stay accurate, and I make no promise that every page is current.
Engagements and pricing
Any pricing shown on this site is indicative — a starting point so you can tell whether a conversation is worth having. It is not a quote and not a binding offer.
Real work begins only when we've both signed a written agreement covering scope, fees, timing, and terms. If anything in that agreement conflicts with this page, the agreement wins.
Submitting a form is an inquiry, not a booking. I read every one, but sending it doesn't reserve a date or oblige either of us to anything.
What's mine
The writing, design, photography, illustrations, and other material on this site belong to me or are used with permission. You're welcome to read it, share a link to it, and quote a short passage with credit and a link back.
Please don't republish pages wholesale, use the material in a commercial product, or present it as your own work. That includes reproducing training or workshop content. If you'd like to use something, just ask — the answer is often yes.
Testimonials and results
Quotes from clients and audiences are real and shared with their permission. They describe those people's experience, which is not a promise that you'll get the same result. Outcomes depend on your organization, your team, and the work you put in.
Links to other places
This site links out to other websites and services. I don't control them and I'm not responsible for their content, their availability, or how they handle your information.
Availability
I try to keep the site up and working, but I can't promise it will always be available or error-free. Pages may change or disappear without notice.
Liability
To the fullest extent the law allows, I'm not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of this site or from anything you relied on here. Nothing in these terms limits liability that legally can't be limited.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Indiana, United States.
Changes to these terms
These terms may be updated from time to time. The date at the top shows when they last changed, and the current version is the one that applies.
Questions? Email angie@angiecarel.com. See also the privacy policy.