Terms of Use

Acceptance of these terms

This site (Nerdy, at nerdnoir.ai) is operated by Nerd/Noir LLC, a Georgia, USA limited liability company ("Nerd/Noir," "we," "us"). By accessing or using the site, you agree to these Terms of Use and to our Privacy Policy. If you don't agree, don't use the site.

What Nerdy is

Nerdy is the published knowledge collection of Nerd/Noir — a library of concepts, tools, case studies, and workshops on organizational design, product management, and team dynamics, along with an AI assistant and a few interactive tools. It represents our opinionated synthesis of industry thinking. For how we reference and attribute the works of others, see our Fair Use & Attribution page.

Informational use only — not professional advice

Everything on this site, including AI-generated responses, is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not legal, financial, organizational, or other professional advice, and it is no substitute for an engagement with a qualified professional. Using the site does not create a consulting, advisory, or client relationship with Nerd/Noir. You are responsible for any decisions you make based on what you read here.

About the AI assistant

The AI assistant generates responses using third-party AI models. Its answers can be inaccurate, incomplete, or out of date, and may not reflect our views. Always verify anything important before relying on it. Don't submit confidential, sensitive, or personal information you wouldn't want processed by our AI providers — see the Privacy Policy for how chat data is handled. We may apply usage limits to keep the assistant available and to prevent abuse.

Accounts and access

Some features (such as workshop or member content) require signing in. You're responsible for keeping access to your email and account secure, and for activity that happens under your account. Access to gated content may be limited to eligible individuals or organizations. We may suspend or revoke access if we believe an account is being misused or these terms are being violated.

Acceptable use

When using the site, you agree not to:

• Scrape, harvest, or bulk-download content except as expressly permitted, or use automated means to access the site in a way that burdens our systems.
• Circumvent rate limits, access controls, or gated-content restrictions.
• Reverse engineer, probe, or attempt to disrupt the security or integrity of the site or its tools.
• Use the site or the AI assistant for unlawful, harmful, or abusive purposes, or to generate content that infringes others' rights.
• Misrepresent your affiliation with Nerd/Noir or impersonate others.

Intellectual property

The original content on this site — our writing, synthesis, commentary, and the site itself — is owned by Nerd/Noir and protected by copyright. We grant you a limited, personal, non-exclusive license to view and reference this content for your own non-commercial use. You may not republish, redistribute, or create derivative commercial products from it without our permission.

Framework names, book titles, trademarks, and terminology we reference remain the property of their respective owners. Our use of them is for commentary and reference, not endorsement — see Fair Use & Attribution.

Third-party links and services

The site links to and relies on third-party websites and services. We don't control them and aren't responsible for their content, availability, or privacy practices. Following an external link is at your own risk.

Disclaimers

The site is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or non-infringement. We don't warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure, or that AI responses will be accurate or reliable.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Nerd/Noir and its members, employees, and contractors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of data, profits, or goodwill, arising out of or related to your use of (or inability to use) the site or the AI assistant. To the fullest extent permitted by law, our total liability for any claim relating to the site will not exceed one hundred U.S. dollars (USD $100). [Operator note: confirm this cap and the disclaimer language with counsel before publishing.]

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Nerd/Noir from any claims, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your misuse of the site or your violation of these terms or of applicable law.

Changes and termination

We may update these terms from time to time; when we do, we'll revise the effective date above. We may also change, suspend, or discontinue any part of the site or its features at any time. Your continued use of the site after a change means you accept the updated terms.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, USA, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules. You agree that any dispute relating to the site or these terms will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Georgia, and you consent to their jurisdiction. [Operator note: confirm venue and whether you want an arbitration clause with counsel before publishing.]

Contact

Questions about these terms? Email us at team@nerdnoir.com.