Double Forte

Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Double Forte. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Double Forte website, including all blog posts, articles, podcast episodes, videos, downloadable resources, and any other content we publish (collectively, the “Site” and “Content”). 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.

Double Forte may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

Who We Are

Double Forte is an independent public relations and strategic communications agency. The Content we publish — including our blog, podcast, one-pagers, and resource materials — is provided to share our perspective on communications, PR, marketing, and related industry topics.

Use of the Site

You may view, download, and share Content for personal, non-commercial, and informational purposes, provided you do not alter it and you retain any attribution to Double Forte. You may not:

• Reproduce, republish, distribute, or sell Content for commercial purposes without our prior written consent
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to extract Content in bulk
• Misrepresent Content as your own or imply Double Forte’s endorsement of your products, services, or views without permission
• Use the Site in any way that violates applicable law, infringes on the rights of others, or introduces malicious code

Intellectual Property

All Content on the Site — including text, graphics, logos, the Double Forte name and marks, podcast recordings, transcripts, and design elements — is owned by Double Forte or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of that intellectual property to you.

Third-party trademarks, client names, and logos referenced or displayed on the Site remain the property of their respective owners and are used with permission or under fair use for identification purposes.

Blog and Podcast Content

Our blog posts, podcast episodes, and related commentary reflect the views of Double Forte and its contributors at the time of publication. This Content is intended for general informational and educational purposes only.

• Not professional advice. Nothing on the Site constitutes legal, financial, investment, or other professional advice. You should consult a qualified professional before acting on any information found on the Site.
• Opinions. Guest appearances, interviews, or quotes featured in our podcast or blog reflect the views of the individual speaker and not necessarily those of Double Forte.
• No guarantee of accuracy. While we strive for accuracy, industry information, statistics, and trends can change quickly. We make no warranty that Content is current, complete, or error-free.
• Comments and engagement. If we enable comments or social engagement on any Content, you agree to participate respectfully and not post anything unlawful, defamatory, harassing, or infringing. We reserve the right to remove any user-submitted content at our discretion.

Client References, Case Studies, and Testimonials

References to client relationships, case studies, results, or testimonials on the Site are shared with permission and reflect specific circumstances. Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes for other clients or engagements.

Third-Party Links

The Site may link to third-party websites, podcasts, articles, or platforms (including social media, media outlets, and partner organizations) for reference or convenience. Double Forte does not control and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.

Submissions and Inquiries

If you submit information to us through a contact form, email, or inquiry (for example, to request services or subscribe to updates), you consent to Double Forte using that information to respond to you in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Please do not submit confidential or proprietary information through general contact forms unless we have an existing agreement covering that exchange.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all Content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Double Forte does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Double Forte and its officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site or Content, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Double Forte harmless from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your misuse of the Site or violation of these Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in California.

Changes to the Site or Content

Double Forte reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site or Content, including the blog or podcast, at any time without notice.