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Terms of Use

Last Updated: March 14, 2026

Distribution Strategy Group, LLC

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“you” or “User”) and Distribution Strategy Group, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”), the operator of the Website (the “Site”), located at distributionstrategy.com. By accessing or using the Site in any way—including browsing, commenting, downloading content, submitting information through forms, or clicking through advertisements—you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy (/privacy-policy), and our Cookie Policy (/cookie-policy), each of which is incorporated herein by reference.

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the Site. We reserve the right to deny access to the Site to any person or entity at our sole discretion.

These Terms apply to all visitors, registered users, commenters, and any other individuals who access or use the Site (collectively, “Users”).

2. Your Responsibilities

By using the Site, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are at least 16 years of age, or the age of digital consent in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher.
  • You have the legal capacity and authority to enter into these Terms.
  • All information you provide to us—including through comment forms, registration fields, lead generation forms, or HubSpot-powered forms—is accurate, current, and complete.
  • You will not access the Site through automated or non-human means, including bots, scrapers, or scripts, unless expressly authorized by us in writing.
  • You will not use the Site for any unlawful or unauthorized purpose, nor will you violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation in connection with your use of the Site.
  • You will review and comply with the Site’s Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

Failure to comply with these responsibilities may result in the suspension or termination of your access to the Site at our sole discretion, with or without notice.

3. Acknowledgment of Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, available at /privacy-policy, and our Cookie Policy, available at /cookie-policy. These policies describe how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information, including information collected through WordPress comments, HubSpot forms, advertising technologies, and analytics tools. By using the Site, you consent to the data practices described in those policies.

We may update these policies from time to time. Continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policies.

4. User Registration

4.1 WordPress Comment Registration

To post comments on the Site, you may be required to provide a display name, email address, and optionally a website URL. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any credentials associated with your account and for all activity that occurs under your account.

4.2 HubSpot Form Submissions

Certain areas of the Site use HubSpot-powered forms to collect information for lead generation, newsletter subscriptions, content downloads, program registrations, and similar purposes. By completing and submitting a HubSpot form, you consent to the collection and processing of the data you provide in accordance with our Privacy Policy and HubSpot’s own terms and privacy policies.

4.3 Account Security

You agree to immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account credentials.

5. Non-Subscription Services

The Site provides content and services on a free, non-subscription basis. We do not currently charge Users for access to the Site’s articles, news content, or standard features. However, we reserve the right to introduce paid features, subscription tiers, or premium content at any time.

Because the Site is offered free of charge and supported by advertising and lead generation, we make no guarantee as to the continuous availability, completeness, or accuracy of any content or service provided. Free services may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time without notice or liability.

6. Prohibited Activities

You may not access or use the Site for any purpose other than that for which the Site is made available. The following activities are expressly prohibited:

  • Systematically retrieving data or content from the Site to create or compile, directly or indirectly, a collection, database, or directory without our written permission.
  • Making any unauthorized use of the Site, including collecting usernames, email addresses, or personal information of other Users by electronic or other means.
  • Using the Site to advertise or offer to sell goods and services without our express prior consent.
  • Circumventing, disabling, or otherwise interfering with security-related features of the Site, including features that prevent or restrict use or copying of any content.
  • Engaging in unauthorized framing of, or linking to, the Site.
  • Uploading or transmitting viruses, Trojan horses, or other material that interferes with any party’s uninterrupted use of the Site.
  • Using any automated system, including robots, spiders, or scrapers, to access the Site, unless you are operating a recognized search engine.
  • Attempting to impersonate another User or person, or using the username or identity of another User.
  • Interfering with, disrupting, or creating an undue burden on the Site, its networks, or connected services.
  • Harassing, intimidating, or threatening any of our employees, agents, contractors, or other Users.
  • Attempting to bypass any measure of the Site designed to prevent or restrict access to the Site or any portion thereof.
  • Deciphering, decompiling, disassembling, or reverse-engineering any of the software comprising or in any way making up part of the Site.
  • Using the Site in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the Site or interfere with any other party’s use of the Site.

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate legal action against anyone who, in our sole discretion, violates this provision.

7. User-Generated Contributions

The Site may permit you to submit content, primarily through the WordPress commenting system (“Contributions”). You are solely responsible for the content of your Contributions. By posting a Contribution, you represent and warrant that:

  • Your Contribution does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, publicity rights, or other legal rights of any third party.
  • You are the creator and owner of your Contribution, or you have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions to authorize us to use your Contribution as contemplated by these Terms.
  • Your Contribution is not false, inaccurate, or misleading.
  • Your Contribution is not unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, spam, chain letters, pyramid schemes, or any other form of solicitation.
  • Your Contribution is not obscene, lewd, violent, harassing, defamatory, libelous, or otherwise objectionable as determined by us in our sole discretion.
  • Your Contribution does not ridicule, mock, disparage, intimidate, or abuse anyone.
  • Your Contribution does not violate any applicable law, regulation, or rule.
  • Your Contribution does not violate the privacy or publicity rights of any third party.
  • Your Contribution does not contain any material that solicits personal information from anyone under 18 years of age or exploits minors in any way.

Any Contribution that violates these Terms may be removed at our sole discretion, and your access to the Site may be suspended or revoked.

8. Contribution License

By posting Contributions to the Site, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, transferable, and fully sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, display, and create derivative works from your Contributions in any media format and through any media channel, whether now known or hereafter developed, without compensation, attribution, or further consent.

This license applies to any form in which your Contribution may be used, including but not limited to editorial use, promotional material, syndication, or aggregation. You waive any moral rights in your Contributions to the extent permitted by applicable law.

We are not obligated to maintain, display, or use any Contribution, and we may remove or refuse any Contribution at any time and for any reason.

9. Submissions

In addition to Contributions, you may submit questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, feedback, or other information about the Site or our content (“Submissions”) through email, contact forms, or other communication channels. You agree that any Submission is non-confidential and shall become our sole property. We shall own exclusive rights, including all intellectual property rights, in and to such Submissions and shall be entitled to the unrestricted use and dissemination of Submissions for any lawful purpose, commercial or otherwise, without acknowledgment or compensation to you.

10. Third-Party Websites and Content

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, articles, products, services, or other content (“Third-Party Content”) that are not owned or controlled by us. Such links are provided solely for your convenience and informational purposes.

We do not investigate, monitor, endorse, warrant, or assume responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, legality, or quality of any Third-Party Content. Accessing third-party websites or relying upon Third-Party Content is done at your own risk. We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

We shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any Third-Party Content.

11. Third-Party Service Providers

We use a variety of third-party service providers to operate and improve the Site, including but not limited to:

  • WordPress: Content management, hosting, and commenting functionality.
  • HubSpot: Lead generation forms, email marketing, CRM, and analytics.
  • Advertising networks and partners: Display advertising, programmatic ads, and related technologies (see Section 12).
  • Analytics providers: Website analytics, user behavior tracking, and performance monitoring.

Each of these providers operates under its own terms of service and privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies. We are not responsible for the data practices, content, or services of any third-party provider, even when integrated into the Site.

12. Advertisers

We allow third-party advertisers to display advertisements and other content on the Site. These advertisers may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your interaction with the Site and other websites in order to provide you with relevant advertising. Such data collection is subject to the advertisers’ own privacy policies.

We are not responsible for the content of any advertisement, nor for any claims, errors, or inaccuracies contained in advertising material. Your interactions with advertisers found on or through the Site, including payment for and delivery of goods or services and any other terms, conditions, warranties, or representations associated with such dealings, are solely between you and the advertiser. You agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of any such dealings or as a result of the presence of such advertisers on the Site.

13. Site Management, Monitoring, and Reporting Violations

We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to:

  • Monitor the Site for violations of these Terms.
  • Take appropriate legal action against anyone who, in our sole discretion, violates the law or these Terms, including reporting such User to law enforcement authorities.
  • In our sole discretion and without limitation, refuse, restrict access to, limit the availability of, or disable (to the extent technologically feasible) any of your Contributions or any portion thereof.
  • Remove from the Site, or otherwise disable, all files, content, and Contributions that are excessive in size or are in any way burdensome to our systems, in our sole discretion and without notice.
  • Otherwise manage the Site in a manner designed to protect our rights and property and to facilitate the proper functioning of the Site.

We are under no obligation to monitor User activity or Contributions, but we may do so at our discretion.

14. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Notice

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any content on the Site infringes upon your copyright, you may submit a notification pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) by providing the following information in writing to our designated agent:

  • A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright interest.
  • A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed.
  • A description of where the allegedly infringing material is located on the Site, with sufficient detail to enable us to locate it.
  • Your address, telephone number, and email address.
  • A statement by you that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  • A statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf.

Please send DMCA notices to: 1195 Linden Ave, Boulder, CO 80304, or email: contact@distributionstrategy.com.

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice, we will respond expeditiously to remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content. Repeated infringers may have their access to the Site terminated.

15. Term and Termination

These Terms remain in full force and effect while you use the Site. Without limiting any other provision of these Terms, we reserve the right to, in our sole discretion and without notice or liability, deny access to and use of the Site to any person for any reason or for no reason, including without limitation for breach of any representation, warranty, or covenant contained in these Terms, or of any applicable law or regulation.

We may terminate your use or participation in the Site or delete any content or information that you posted at any time, without warning, at our sole discretion. If we terminate or suspend your account for any reason, you are prohibited from registering and creating a new account under your name, a false or borrowed name, or the name of any third party.

All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

16. Modifications and Interruptions

We reserve the right to change, modify, or remove the contents of the Site at any time and for any reason at our sole discretion without notice. We also reserve the right to modify or discontinue all or part of the Site without notice at any time. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Site.

We cannot guarantee the Site will be available at all times. We may experience hardware, software, or other problems, or need to perform maintenance related to the Site, resulting in interruptions, delays, or errors. We reserve the right to change, revise, update, suspend, discontinue, or otherwise modify the Site at any time or for any reason without notice to you.

You agree that we have no liability whatsoever for any loss, damage, or inconvenience caused by your inability to access or use the Site during any downtime or discontinuance of the Site.

17. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Boulder County, Colorado, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

18. Dispute Resolution

18.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating any legal proceeding, you agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site (“Dispute”) informally by contacting us at 1195 Linden Ave, Boulder, CO 80304 or by email at contact@distributionstrategy.com. We will attempt to resolve the Dispute informally within thirty (30) calendar days of receiving your written notice.

18.2 Binding Arbitration

If the Dispute is not resolved within thirty (30) days of the informal resolution attempt, either party may elect to resolve the Dispute through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in Boulder County, Colorado. The arbitrator’s award shall be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.

18.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. If for any reason a claim proceeds in court rather than arbitration, you waive any right to a jury trial.

18.4 Exceptions

Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of a party’s intellectual property rights.

19. Corrections

There may be information on the Site that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions, including descriptions, pricing, availability, and various other information. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to change or update the information on the Site at any time without prior notice. We are not obligated to update any information on the Site.

20. Disclaimers

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, FEATURES, AND SERVICES PROVIDED ON OR THROUGH THE SITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.

We do not warrant that:

  • The Site will function uninterrupted, secure, or available at any particular time or location.
  • Any errors or defects will be corrected.
  • The Site is free of viruses, malware, or other harmful components.
  • The content on the Site is accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free.
  • The results obtained from the use of the Site will be accurate or reliable.

The news articles, opinion pieces, and other editorial content published on the Site are for informational purposes only and do not constitute professional advice of any kind. Reliance on any information provided on the Site is solely at your own risk.

No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained by you from us or through the Site shall create any warranty not expressly stated herein.

21. Limitations of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL Distribution Strategy Group, LLC, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, PARTNERS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

  1. (a) Your access to, use of, or inability to access or use the Site;
  2. (b) Any conduct or content of any third party on the Site, including defamatory, offensive, or unlawful conduct;
  3. (c) Any content obtained from the Site, including reliance on the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness thereof;
  4. (d) Any errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies of content;
  5. (e) Personal injury or property damage resulting from your access to and use of the Site;
  6. (f) Unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein;
  7. (g) Interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Site;
  8. (h) Bugs, viruses, Trojan horses, or the like that may be transmitted to or through the Site by any third party;
  9. (i) Any advertisements, sponsored content, or third-party products or services promoted on or through the Site.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SITE EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100.00). THIS LIMITATION APPLIES WHETHER THE ALLEGED LIABILITY IS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.

22. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Distribution Strategy Group, LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to:

  • Your violation of these Terms.
  • Your use of the Site, including but not limited to your Contributions, Submissions, and any data or content you transmit through the Site.
  • Your violation of any third-party right, including any intellectual property, privacy, or publicity right.
  • Your violation of any applicable law, rule, or regulation.
  • Any claim or damages arising from content you post, submit, or make available through the Site.

We reserve the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claims.

23. Electronic Communications, Transactions, and Signatures

By using the Site, you consent to receiving electronic communications from us. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications we provide to you electronically, via email, or on the Site satisfy any legal requirement that such communication be in writing. You hereby consent to the use of electronic signatures, contracts, orders, and other records, and to electronic delivery of notices, policies, and records of transactions initiated or completed through the Site.

24. California Users and Residents

If any complaint with us is not satisfactorily resolved, you may contact the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs in writing at 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N 112, Sacramento, California 95834, or by telephone at (800) 952-5210 or (916) 445-1254.

25. Miscellaneous

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the Site, and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties.

Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not operate as a waiver of such right or provision. If any provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms to any party at any time without notice to you. You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent.

There is no joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship created between you and us as a result of these Terms or use of the Site. A printed version of these Terms and of any notice given in electronic form shall be admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon or relating to these Terms.

26. Contact Us

All complaints, legal notices, feedback, and questions about the Site or these Terms should be directed to:

Distribution Strategy Group, LLC

1195 Linden Ave, Boulder, CO 80304

Email: contact@distributionstrategy.com

We will make commercially reasonable efforts to respond to inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.