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Acceptance
By using this site, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the site. We may update these terms; the version live at this URL is the one that applies. Material changes will be reflected in the Last updated stamp above.
What this site is, and is not
This site is two things: a place to read essays, frameworks, and references published by The Crow's Signal, and a way to book a no-pitch consultation call.
This site is not:
- a product purchase or subscription,
- a self-service software application,
- a substitute for professional advice (see the Disclaimer),
- a contract for consulting services. Consulting engagements begin only with a separate, written agreement signed by both parties.
Operator
The Crow's Signal is a one-person consulting practice operated by Art Nikashin from Kazakhstan. References to "we," "us," and "our" in these terms refer to that practice.
Use of the site
You agree not to:
- scrape the site at a rate or volume that interferes with normal operation,
- attempt to bypass, disable, or compromise any security mechanism,
- use the site to send unsolicited messages, malicious code, or automated abuse,
- misrepresent your identity when booking a call or otherwise contacting us,
- use the site to violate any law that applies to you.
Reasonable use for personal reading, sharing with attribution, and citing in your own work is welcome and does not require permission.
Intellectual property
The essays, frameworks, vocabulary, illustrations, code samples, and design system on this site are the work of The Crow's Signal unless otherwise marked. You may:
- read and reference any of it,
- quote short passages with attribution and a link back,
- share links to pages on this site.
You may not, without prior written permission:
- republish full essays or framework documents elsewhere,
- use the brand name "The Crow's Signal" or the brand mark in a way that suggests endorsement,
- train commercial models on bulk content from this site,
- resell or repackage the content.
If you are unsure whether a use is permitted, ask: [email protected].
Booking a call
Booking a call through Calendly is not a commitment to a paid engagement, and it is not a contract. It is a 15-minute conversation. Either party may decline to proceed for any reason. Information you submit during booking is handled per the Privacy Policy.
Third-party services
The Book a Call page embeds Calendly. When you interact with that widget, you also accept Calendly's terms and privacy policy. The Crow's Signal is not responsible for Calendly's service, uptime, or handling of your information beyond what is described in our own policies.
Other links from the site to third-party content are provided for reference. We do not control and are not responsible for those sites.
Disclaimers
The site, including its essays, frameworks, and case-study figures, is provided for general information only. It is not professional advice. Past results described on the site (revenue figures, lead volumes, ROI multiples) describe specific engagements in specific contexts. They are not predictions or guarantees of similar results in your situation. See the Disclaimer for the full statement.
The site is provided "as is" and "as available." We make no warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, completeness, or non-infringement.
Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Crow's Signal will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill, arising out of or related to your use of this site. Our total liability for any claim arising out of or related to your use of this site is limited to USD 100.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold The Crow's Signal harmless from any claim or demand arising out of your misuse of the site or your violation of these terms. This indemnification is narrow and applies only to your conduct, not to the site's content.
Termination
We may suspend or end your access to the site at any time if you violate these terms or if continued access creates risk for the site or other visitors. We may also discontinue all or part of the site at any time without notice.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the law of the Republic of Kazakhstan, where the operator is based. Any dispute that cannot be resolved informally will be brought in the courts of Kazakhstan. Nothing in this section limits any rights you have under the mandatory consumer-protection law of your country of residence.
Severability
If any part of these terms is found unenforceable, that part will be limited or removed and the rest will remain in effect.
Changes
We may update these terms. When we do, we update the Last updated stamp above. Continued use of the site after a change means you accept the updated terms.
Contact
Questions about these terms: [email protected].
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