Terms of Use

Last Updated: 30 July 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Lead with Stones Limited learning experience platform ("Stones"), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please refrain from using Stones. If you need to contact us about these Terms, you can contact us at [email protected].

2. Membership Eligibility

Individuals seeking professional development in leadership may become members of Stones (“Users”). Membership is available to an international audience.

Stones membership includes our private online community, online events, in-person events, and online learning content.

We will make reasonable efforts to provide Stones in accordance with these Terms and New Zealand law.

We try to ensure Stones is available on a 24/7 basis. However, on occasion, the platform may be unavailable for reasons outside our control. We will use reasonable efforts to publish advance details of any unavailability on our online and community channels.

3. Subscription and Payment

  • To access exclusive video learning content and features on Stones, users must subscribe to a paid membership plan.
  • Payment for subscription plans is billed on a recurring basis according to the selected plan.
  • Users are responsible for maintaining accurate and updated payment information. Failure to do so may result in the suspension or termination of the account.
  • We will make an attempt to contact you should your payment method fail. After 30 days of non-payment, your access to the Membership Network will be terminated.

4. Access to Stones Learning Content

Stones provides access to learning content and videos produced by Stones and its Partners (“Partners”) who are independent experts. Users may view this content solely for personal, non-commercial use.

Users have permission to download and use any resources provided in the learning modules to support their own leadership practices and purposes.

Users agree not to share, sell, or distribute for commercial gain downloaded resources to third parties.

5. Compliance with Laws, Platform Policies and Guidelines

Users agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, and policies and guidelines provided by Stones. These may include, but are not limited to, community standards, code of conduct, platform policies, and content submission guidelines. This applies in our community forums, on Stones online channels, in person at industry events, or otherwise.

Failure to adhere to platform policies may result in disciplinary actions, including account suspension or termination.

6. User Conduct

We want everyone to feel welcome and safe in the Stones community. Accordingly, harassment, abuse, or any other form of offensive, disruptive, or derogatory behavior towards other users, partners, associates, or Stones staff is strictly prohibited.

Inappropriate or improper conduct by users may result in disciplinary action, including immediate account suspension or termination.

7. Links and Third-Party Information

The Stones platform, online channels, and community forums may contain links to external sites we do not control. We make no representations about the accuracy of information or the quality of products and services found on any sites and take no responsibility for material in them.

We will not be responsible for any loss or damage resulting from you using any linked sites. You agree that you access and use any linked site at your own risk.

8. Feedback

We welcome your feedback and ideas on how to improve the Stones learning platform and community forums. If you choose to submit your ideas, you agree that we are free to use them and that you will not have rights to any Intellectual Property Rights that may be generated as a result.

9. Privacy and Data Security

Stones respects the privacy of its users. Stones’ Privacy Policy outlines how user data is collected, used, and protected.

Users are encouraged to regularly review the Privacy Policy to understand Stones’ practices regarding privacy.

10. Intellectual Property

All content, including but not limited to videos, text, graphics, logos, and images, on Stones is the property of Lead with Stones Limited or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.

Users are granted a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to download and use resources provided in learning modules for their personal leadership practices and purposes.

Users are not permitted to sell or reproduce for profit or distribute any intellectual property of Stones or within its learning resources.

11. Termination of Membership

Stones reserves the right to terminate a user's membership for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these terms and conditions.

In the event of termination by Stones due to user violation of these terms and conditions, the user’s account may be deactivated immediately without refund.

In the event of termination of membership by the user, the user's account will remain active until the end of the current payment window. After that period, the account will be deactivated, and no further charges will be incurred.

12. Disclaimer Regarding Legal and Professional Advice

None of the content or communications on the Stones platform constitutes legal or professional advice. Users are advised to seek independent external advice, including from our experts, if desired, for specific legal, financial, or professional matters.

Lead with Stones Limited, its staff, expert partners, featured leaders, instructors, and affiliates disclaim any liability or responsibility arising from reliance on information or materials provided on the Stones platform for legal, financial, or professional decision-making purposes. Users are solely responsible for their actions and decisions based on the content and communications within the platform.

13. Changes to Terms and Conditions

Stones reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time. Users will be notified of significant changes, and continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

14. Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of the local region of the user. Any disputes arising from or related to the use of Stones shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the user’s local region.

15. Acknowledgement

By using Stones, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms and conditions, including the permission to download and use resources provided in learning modules for personal leadership practices and purposes only.