Terms of Service
Effective Date: March 28, 2026 | Last Updated: March 28, 2026
Welcome to Counsel Collective (“CC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a brand of 248 LLC. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website at counselcollective.org, our platform at counselcollective.app, and all related services, content, and features (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.
1. About Our Services
Counsel Collective is an executive network and publishing platform that amplifies leadership stories and facilitates peer connections across industries. Our Services include editorial features, executive recognition series, networking tools, and related content.
2. Eligibility
Our Services are intended for professionals and business audiences. By using our Services, you represent that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
3. User Accounts
Certain features of our platform may require account registration. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity under your account. Please notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.
4. Editorial Content and Features
Participation
Participation in Counsel Collective editorial features (interviews, profiles, series placements) is always free. Editorial placement is never contingent on sponsorship, payment, or any commercial relationship.
Content Ownership
When you participate in an editorial feature, you grant Counsel Collective a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to publish, distribute, and promote the resulting content across our platforms and channels. You retain ownership of your personal story and professional narrative.
Accuracy
You agree that information you provide for editorial features is accurate and truthful. We reserve the right to fact-check, edit for clarity, and make editorial decisions about content presentation.
5. Sponsorship and Advertising
Our platform includes sponsored content and partner placements. Sponsorship amplifies distribution and visibility — it never gates or influences editorial content. All sponsored content is clearly identified.
6. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use our Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
- Misrepresent your identity, professional credentials, or affiliation
- Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers/networks connected to the Services
- Scrape, crawl, or use automated means to access the Services without our express written permission
- Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without authorization
- Use the platform to harass, defame, or harm other members or individuals
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Services
7. Intellectual Property
All content, design, branding, and technology on our platforms — including the Counsel Collective name, logo, series names, and original editorial content — are owned by 248 LLC or our licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not use our intellectual property without prior written consent.
8. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites and services. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk.
9. Disclaimers
Our Services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure. Professional content published on our platform reflects the views and experiences of featured individuals and does not constitute professional advice.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, 248 LLC and its affiliates, officers, directors, and employees shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Services.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless 248 LLC and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.
12. Modifications
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
13. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at our discretion, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect.
14. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to conflict of law principles.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Counsel Collective (a 248 LLC brand)
Email: alex@counsel-collective.com
Website: counselcollective.org/contact
