Privacy Policy and Terms of Use

Last Updated: January 15, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Whetstone (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, purchase our products, or use our services (collectively, the “Services”). By using our Services, you agree to the practices outlined in this Policy.

2. Information We Collect

  1. Personal Information: We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, billing address, or payment details when you make a purchase or sign up for our courses and tools.

  2. Usage Information: We automatically collect certain data about your device and browsing actions, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and the dates and times you access our Services. This helps us improve the user experience.

  3. Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies or similar tools to track usage patterns, store preferences, and enhance site functionality. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not work properly if you do.

3. How We Use Your Information

  1. To Provide and Maintain Our Services: We use your information to process transactions, deliver purchased content, and respond to your inquiries.

  2. To Improve User Experience: Analyzing usage data helps us refine our website layout, course content, and product offerings.

  3. To Communicate With You: We may send updates, newsletters, or promotional materials about new products and tools, but you can opt out of marketing messages at any time.

  4. Legal Obligations: In rare instances, we may use or disclose your information to comply with laws, enforce our Terms of Use, or protect our rights or the rights of others.

4. How We Share Your Information

  • We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

  • We may share data with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, analytics vendors) who assist in running our Services. They only access your information as needed to perform tasks on our behalf.

  • If we are ever involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to the same privacy commitments.

5. Data Retention and Security

  • We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or comply with legal obligations.

  • We employ reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse of your information. However, no security measure is 100% foolproof.

6. Your Choices and Rights

  • Opt Out of Communications: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking “unsubscribe” in the email footer.

  • Access or Update Your Information: You may request to review or correct your personal data by contacting us at [Contact Email].

  • Cookies: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. If you do so, some features of the Services may become unavailable.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites we do not control. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their policies before submitting any personal data.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our Services after the posting of modifications indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a complaint, please contact Support.

Terms of Use Statements

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Whetstone (“the Site,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) and our related tools, courses, and services (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree, you may not use the Services.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use our Services. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement.

3. Account Registration

Certain features may require you to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration, and to keep this information updated. You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for any activity that occurs under your account.

4. Intellectual Property

  1. Ownership: All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, and course materials, is owned by Whetstone or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.

  2. Limited License: You may access and use the content for personal, non-commercial purposes. Any other use—such as copying, distributing, modifying, or creating derivative works—requires our prior written consent.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Services for any unlawful or fraudulent activity.

  • Interfere with the operation of the Services or access them using unauthorized methods.

  • Post or transmit content that is offensive, defamatory, or violates any third party’s rights.

6. Purchases and Payments

  • All fees for courses, tools, or services are payable in the currency specified at checkout.

  • We use third-party payment processors to handle financial transactions securely. By making a purchase, you agree to their terms and conditions as well.

  • No refunds will be issued except as set forth in our Refund Policy or required by law.

7. Disclaimers

  • No Guarantee of Results: While our tools and courses are designed to enhance your performance, you acknowledge that outcomes depend on factors beyond our control, including your diligence and market conditions.

  • “As Is”: The Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Whetstone and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use—or inability to use—our Services. If any liability is found, it shall not exceed the fees you paid for access to the specific tool or course giving rise to the claim.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Whetstone harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Services or breach of these Terms.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to our Services at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to us or other users.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of New York and Utah, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the state of New York.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational or legal reasons. If we make material changes, we will notify users by posting the updated Terms on the Site with a new “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please reach out to Support.

By continuing to use Whetstone’s Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.