TERMS OF SERVICE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Acceptance of Terms
2. Description of Service
3. No Professional Advice – Important Disclaimer
4. No Confidentiality Prior to Engagement
5. Intellectual Property Rights
6. User Conduct
7. Third-Party Links
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
9. Limitation of Liability
10. Indemnification
11. Dispute Resolution
12. General Provisions
13. Contact Information
14. Acknowledgment
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1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
Welcome to graysstrategy.com (the “Website”), operated by GRAYS Strategy LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company (“GRAYS Strategy,” “we,” “us,” “our”).
By accessing or using this Website, you (“you,” “your,” “user”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (these “Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use this Website.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
If you are accessing this Website on behalf of an entity, organization, or company, you represent and warrant that you have authority to bind that entity to these Terms.
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2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
The Website provides information about GRAYS Strategy’s strategic consulting services for healthcare organizations.
The Website includes:
– Information about our services, approach, and methodology
– Thought leadership content and commentary
– Contact information for inquiries
– General educational and informational content
The Website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to provide services or enter into a consulting engagement.
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3. NO PROFESSIONAL ADVICE – IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
CRITICAL: Information on this Website is for general informational purposes only and does NOT constitute professional advice for your specific situation.
The content on this Website, including but not limited to:
– Service descriptions
– Thought leadership articles and commentary
– Case studies (if present)
– General guidance or frameworks
Should NOT be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation tailored to your organization’s unique circumstances.
Healthcare organizations face complex, context-specific challenges. Information on this Website cannot account for the nuances of your specific situation, including your organizational structure, regulatory environment, stakeholder dynamics, financial constraints, or strategic priorities.
DO NOT MAKE STRATEGIC, OPERATIONAL, OR FINANCIAL DECISIONS BASED SOLELY ON WEBSITE CONTENT.
NO CONSULTANT-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP
Browsing this Website, reading content, or contacting us via email does NOT create a consultant-client relationship between you and GRAYS Strategy LLC.
A formal consulting relationship begins only when:
1. Both parties execute a Master Services Agreement or similar contract
2. A Statement of Work is signed defining scope, deliverables, and fees
3. Any required Non-Disclosure Agreement is in place
Until these agreements are executed, no professional relationship exists, and GRAYS Strategy LLC has no professional obligations to you.
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4. NO CONFIDENTIALITY PRIOR TO ENGAGEMENT
IMPORTANT: Information you send to us via email at info@graysstrategy.com is NOT confidential until a formal engagement begins with executed agreements.
DO NOT INCLUDE CONFIDENTIAL, PROPRIETARY, OR SENSITIVE BUSINESS INFORMATION IN EMAILS, INCLUDING:
– Strategic plans or proprietary methodologies
– Financial data or projections
– Confidential vendor or partner relationships
– Competitive intelligence or market analysis
– Information you would not share publicly
– Protected Health Information (PHI) or patient data (see HIPAA warning below)
EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS ARE FOR:
– Initial introductions
– High-level descriptions of challenges or needs
– Scheduling discovery conversations
– General inquiries about our services
CONFIDENTIALITY PROTECTIONS BEGIN ONLY AFTER:
– Execution of a Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement (if required), AND/OR
– Execution of a Master Services Agreement containing confidentiality provisions
If your inquiry requires confidentiality, indicate this need in your email WITHOUT including confidential information. We will provide appropriate confidentiality agreements before discussing sensitive matters.
EMAIL SECURITY LIMITATIONS
Standard email is not encrypted end-to-end. When you email us:
– Your email provider’s security practices apply
– Email transmission over the internet is not fully secure
– We cannot guarantee the security of information sent via email
– For sensitive communications, wait until formal engagement and secure channels are established
HIPAA WARNING
⚠️ Standard email is NOT HIPAA-compliant.
DO NOT include protected health information (PHI), patient data, or any information subject to HIPAA privacy rules in emails to info@graysstrategy.com.
If your inquiry involves PHI, indicate this need WITHOUT including any PHI. We will provide HIPAA-compliant communication channels after initial contact.
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5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
TRADEMARKS
GRAYS™ and GRAYS Method™ are trademarks of GRAYS Strategy LLC. You may not use these marks without our prior written consent.
WEBSITE CONTENT
All content on this Website, including but not limited to:
– Text, graphics, logos, images
– Service descriptions and methodologies
– The GRAYS Method™ framework
– Thought leadership articles and commentary
– Design elements and layout
– Software and code
Is the property of GRAYS Strategy LLC and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaties.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
© 2026 GRAYS Strategy LLC. All rights reserved.
YOUR LIMITED LICENSE
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for informational purposes only.
This license does NOT permit you to:
– Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display Website content without permission
– Create derivative works based on Website content
– Use content for commercial purposes without authorization
– Remove copyright notices or proprietary markings
– Frame or mirror Website content on another site
– Republish our thought leadership articles or commentary in full
PERMITTED USES
You may:
– Download or print individual pages for your internal business purposes (e.g., reviewing our services, sharing with colleagues)
– Share links to our content on social media or professional networks (e.g., LinkedIn)
– Quote brief excerpts from our articles with proper attribution
BLOG CONTENT AND ARTICLES
GRAYS Strategy publishes original thought leadership content, including articles and commentary that may reference third-party research, policy documents, or published works.
All original content authored by GRAYS Strategy is copyrighted. When we reference third-party sources, we provide appropriate attribution and citations.
Users may share links to our content on social media or professional networks, but may not republish, reproduce, or distribute our content without permission.
METHODOLOGIES AND FRAMEWORKS
The GRAYS Method™ and other proprietary methodologies described on this Website remain the intellectual property of GRAYS Strategy LLC. Descriptions on the Website are for informational purposes and do not grant license to use these methodologies.
If you engage our services, your license to use methodologies and deliverables will be defined in the Master Services Agreement and Statement of Work.
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6. USER CONDUCT
You agree NOT to use this Website to:
1. Violate any applicable laws or regulations
2. Infringe intellectual property rights of GRAYS Strategy LLC or third parties
3. Transmit harmful code (viruses, malware, etc.)
4. Attempt to gain unauthorized access to Website systems
5. Interfere with Website operation or server infrastructure
6. Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Website
7. Impersonate another person or entity
8. Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information via email
We reserve the right to terminate your access to the Website if you violate these Terms.
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7. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources (e.g., LinkedIn, research publications, policy documents). These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for third-party website content, privacy practices, or terms of use. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and privacy policies.
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8. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
GRAYS STRATEGY LLC DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
– Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
– Warranties of non-infringement
– Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
– Warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content
We do not warrant that:
– The Website will meet your requirements
– Information on the Website is current, accurate, or complete
– Defects will be corrected
– The Website is free from viruses or harmful components
You assume all risk related to your use of the Website.
WE ARE NOT YOUR ATTORNEYS, AND NOTHING IN THESE TERMS CONSTITUTES LEGAL ADVICE.
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9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
WEBSITE USE LIABILITY
GRAYS STRATEGY LLC’S TOTAL LIABILITY ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00).
IN NO EVENT SHALL GRAYS STRATEGY LLC BE LIABLE FOR:
– Indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
– Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
– Cost of substitute services
– Personal injury or property damage
– Any damages arising from your use or inability to use the Website
This limitation applies even if GRAYS Strategy LLC has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability for consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
IMPORTANT CLARIFICATION: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LIABILITY
This limitation of liability applies ONLY to your use of this Website.
Liability for professional consulting services provided by GRAYS Strategy LLC is governed separately by the Master Services Agreement and professional liability insurance, which contain different limitation of liability provisions.
Website Terms ≠ Professional Services Agreement
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10. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GRAYS Strategy LLC, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:
1. Your use or misuse of the Website
2. Your violation of these Terms
3. Your violation of any law or regulation
4. Your violation of any third-party rights
5. Any information you submit via email
If you are accessing this Website on behalf of an entity, organization, or company, you agree to indemnify GRAYS Strategy LLC against any claim resulting from your employees’ or agents’ breach of these Terms.
This indemnification obligation survives termination of your use of the Website.
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11. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.
GOVERNING LAW
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wyoming, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Regardless of your location or where you access this Website, Wyoming law governs these Terms and any disputes arising from your use of the Website.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS
By using this Website, you agree to resolve any disputes through the following process:
STEP 1: GOOD FAITH NEGOTIATION (60 Days)
Before initiating arbitration, the parties agree to attempt resolution through good faith negotiation for a period of 60 days.
Either party may initiate this process by sending written notice of the dispute to:
– GRAYS Strategy LLC: info@graysstrategy.com
– You: at the email address you provided (if applicable)
The parties will make reasonable efforts to resolve the dispute through direct discussion.
STEP 2: BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION
If the dispute is not resolved through good faith negotiation within 60 days, it shall be resolved through binding individual arbitration.
ARBITRATION TERMS:
– Arbitration will be conducted in Wyoming
– Governed by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) Commercial Arbitration Rules
– One arbitrator will be appointed
– Arbitration shall be conducted on an individual basis only (not as a class action or representative action)
– The arbitrator’s decision is final and binding
– Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction
COSTS:
– Each party bears its own attorneys’ fees unless the arbitration rules or applicable law provide otherwise
– Filing fees and arbitrator fees shall be split equally between the parties
EXCEPTIONS TO ARBITRATION
The following disputes are NOT subject to arbitration:
– Intellectual property infringement claims (patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets)
– Claims seeking injunctive relief for urgent matters
– Small claims court actions within the jurisdictional limits of small claims court
Either party may seek equitable relief (such as injunctive relief) in Wyoming state or federal courts for these excepted matters.
INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION ONLY
Disputes will be resolved on an individual basis only. There shall be no class arbitration, class action, or representative action.
You and GRAYS Strategy LLC each waive the right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration against the other.
VENUE
If arbitration is required, it will take place in Wyoming.
If court proceedings are necessary (for excepted matters), you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of state or federal courts located in Wyoming.
IMPORTANT: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DISPUTES
This dispute resolution provision applies ONLY to disputes arising from use of this Website.
Disputes arising from professional consulting services provided under a Master Services Agreement will be governed by the dispute resolution provisions in that agreement.
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12. GENERAL PROVISIONS
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and GRAYS Strategy LLC regarding use of the Website.
These Terms supersede any prior oral or written communications regarding Website use.
IMPORTANT: These Terms govern ONLY Website use. Professional consulting services are governed separately by the Master Services Agreement, Statement of Work, and any applicable Non-Disclosure Agreement.
SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if modification is not possible, severed from these Terms.
The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
NO WAIVER
Failure by GRAYS Strategy LLC to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or our right to enforce it in the future.
A waiver of any provision on one occasion does not waive that provision on any other occasion.
ASSIGNMENT
You may not assign, transfer, or delegate your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent.
GRAYS Strategy LLC may assign these Terms without restriction, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
FORCE MAJEURE
GRAYS Strategy LLC shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform obligations under these Terms due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, epidemics, pandemics, war, terrorism, civil unrest, government actions, Internet service provider failures, or cyber attacks not caused by our negligence.
ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES
If you engage our services and execute contracts electronically (via DocuSign, Adobe Sign, or similar platforms), you agree that electronic signatures are legally binding and have the same force as handwritten signatures on paper contracts.
MODIFICATION OF TERMS
GRAYS Strategy LLC reserves the right to change or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website with an updated “Last Updated” date.
We may notify you of material changes through the email address you have provided (if applicable).
Your continued use of the Website following posting of changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
If you do not agree to modified Terms, you must discontinue using the Website.
SURVIVAL
Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to:
– Intellectual property provisions
– Disclaimers of warranties
– Limitations of liability
– Indemnification obligations
– Dispute resolution provisions
TERMINATION
We may terminate your access to and use of the Website, at our sole discretion, at any time and without notice to you.
Upon any termination, all provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive will survive.
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13. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
GRAYS Strategy LLC
Email: info@graysstrategy.com
Website: www.graysstrategy.com
For legal inquiries, use subject line: “Terms of Service Inquiry”
For privacy inquiries, contact: info@graysstrategy.com with subject line “Privacy Inquiry”
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14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
BY USING THIS WEBSITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:
1. You have read and understood these Terms of Service
2. You agree to be bound by these Terms
3. You understand that no consultant-client relationship exists until formal agreements are executed
4. You will not submit confidential information or protected health information via email
5. You will not rely on Website content as professional advice for your specific situation
If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately stop using this Website.
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END OF TERMS OF SERVICE
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