Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Cognisint LLC's website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and all applicable laws and regulations.

2. Services Description

Cognisint LLC provides services related to institutional strategy, technology governance, applied research, writing, advisory work, and workflow or software concepts. Cognisint is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal representation.

3. Use License and Framework Materials

Unless otherwise noted, original Cognisint website materials may be viewed, quoted, and shared with attribution for lawful personal, educational, professional, or commercial purposes. You may not represent Cognisint materials as your own work or imply endorsement by Cognisint LLC or David Towne without written permission.

The Cognisint AI/User Integrity Framework may be shared, quoted, adapted, and reused, including for commercial purposes, with attribution under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, unless otherwise noted. Attribution should identify Cognisint LLC and David Towne and, where practical, link to the original framework page.

4. Disclaimer

The materials on Cognisint's website are provided "as is." Cognisint makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

5. Limitations

In no event shall Cognisint or its suppliers be liable for any damages arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on Cognisint's website.

6. Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Michigan, and you consent to the jurisdiction of courts located in Michigan for disputes arising from use of this website or Cognisint's services.

7. Information Cognisint May Collect

Cognisint may collect information you provide directly, including name, email address, organization, reason for contact, message content, and any other information you choose to provide when contacting Cognisint or using the site.

8. How Cognisint May Use Information

Cognisint may use this information to communicate with you, respond to inquiries, provide or improve services, maintain business records, and comply with legal obligations.

9. Information Sharing

Cognisint will not sell your personal information. Cognisint may share information when necessary to operate the website, respond to your inquiry, comply with law, protect rights or safety, or with your consent.

10. Security

Cognisint uses reasonable technical and organizational measures intended to protect information provided through the website, but no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

11. Your Rights

You may request access, correction, or deletion of personal information you have provided by contacting Cognisint at info@cognisint.com.

12. Legal Services Notice

David Towne is an attorney licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan. Cognisint is not a law firm and does not provide legal services; any engagement for legal services must be made separately.

13. Changes and Contact

Cognisint may update these terms and privacy practices from time to time by posting revised language on this page. Questions may be directed to info@cognisint.com.