These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Spring Theory, Inc. website and services. By using our website or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use our website or services.
1. Services Description
Spring Theory, Inc. is a consulting services matchmaker that connects businesses and organizations ("Clients") with graduate academic programs at universities ("University Partners") for semester-length applied consulting engagements. Our services include project scoping, program matching, engagement coordination, and talent pipeline facilitation.
2. Use of the Website
You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:
- Use the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website or its related systems
- Transmit any unsolicited commercial communications or malware
- Scrape, harvest, or collect data from the website without our written permission
- Impersonate Spring Theory or any other person or entity
3. Intellectual Property
All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, and design — is the property of Spring Theory, Inc. and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written consent.
Project deliverables produced by student teams under Spring Theory engagements are governed by separate project agreements and data use agreements between Spring Theory, the Client, and the University Partner. These Terms do not govern ownership of project work product.
4. Confidentiality
Any confidential business information you share with Spring Theory during scoping conversations or active engagements is handled under the terms of a separate confidentiality agreement or non-disclosure agreement. Submitting information through this website's contact form does not, by itself, create a confidentiality obligation on Spring Theory's part. For confidential project scoping, please contact us to execute an NDA before sharing sensitive information.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
This website and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Spring Theory does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Spring Theory, Inc. and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the website or services, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability to you for any cause of action shall not exceed the amount paid by you to Spring Theory in the three months preceding the claim.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only and do not imply endorsement. Spring Theory is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party websites.
8. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California.
9. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will post the revised Terms on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
10. Contact
Questions about these Terms should be directed to:
Spring Theory, Inc.
4500 Park Granada, Suite 202
Calabasas, CA 91302
hi@springtheory.com