Website Terms of Use

Section 1 - 5 Website use

1. Introduction

These terms apply to anyone who:
• Browses this website
• Completes the Founder Dependency Self-Audit
• Submits an enquiry
• Uses any other free content or resources made available through the website

Paid consulting engagements are governed by their own written agreement and are not covered by these website terms unless expressly stated otherwise.

2. Website content

Unless stated otherwise, the content on this website, including text, frameworks, self-audit materials, graphics and design, belongs to Understudy Systems.

You may:
• Read and use the website for your own internal reference 
• Share links to pages
• Quote short excerpts with appropriate credit

You may not copy, reproduce, republish, sell or present substantial parts of the website or its materials as your own without permission.

3. Founder Dependency Self-Audit

The Founder Dependency Self-Audit is a directional assessment designed to help you think about where founder dependency may exist in your business.

It is based on the information you provide and is not:
• A full operational diagnosis
• Professional legal, financial or other regulated advice
• A guarantee that a particular operational issue exists
• A guarantee of any particular business outcome

The results should be used as a starting point for further consideration, not as the sole basis for a significant business decision.

4. Acceptable use

You may not use this website, the Founder Dependency Self-Audit or any website materials in a way that is unlawful, fraudulent, harmful or intended to interfere with the website's operation or security.

You may not attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website or its systems, submit malicious code, misuse forms or automated tools, or use website materials in a way that infringes Understudy Systems' intellectual property rights.

5. Website availability

We aim to keep the website available and functioning properly, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.

The website may occasionally be unavailable due to maintenance, technical issues or circumstances outside our control.

To the extent permitted by law, Understudy Systems is not liable for inconvenience or loss arising solely from temporary website unavailability.

Section 6–11 · Legal & Third-Party Matters

6. Third-party websites and services

This website may link to third-party websites or services, including scheduling, social media or other external platforms.

Understudy Systems does not control those third parties and is not responsible for:
• Their content
• Their availability
• Their security
• How they process personal information

You should review the relevant third party’s own terms and privacy information where appropriate.

7. No business or professional advice

Content on this website is provided for general informational purposes.

It does not constitute advice tailored to your specific business circumstances, and you should not rely on it as a substitute for appropriate professional advice where that is required.

For more detail, see the Disclaimer.

8. Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Understudy Systems will not be liable for losses arising solely from:
• Use of, or reliance on, general website content
• Use of the Founder Dependency Self-Audit
• Temporary website unavailability
• Use of third-party links or services accessed through this website

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability where doing so would be unlawful.

Any paid consulting engagement is governed by the liability terms in the applicable written agreement.

9. Privacy

Personal information submitted through this website is handled in accordance with the Understudy Systems Privacy Policy.

Please review the Privacy Policy for information about what we collect, why we use it and your rights.

10. Governing law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

Any dispute relating to use of this website will be subject to the applicable laws and jurisdiction of South Africa.

11. Changes to these terms

These Terms & Conditions may be updated from time to time as the website, services or legal requirements change.

The effective date at the top of this page will show the latest version.