Terms, Disclaimers & Conditions
Please read the following terms and conditions relating to your participation in PERMISSION – THE EVENT ("Permission" or "Seminar"). By registering for Permission at any one of our locations ("Location"), you ("Attendee") acknowledge your acceptance of and obligation to these terms and conditions. If you do not fully agree to the Terms and Conditions set forth herein, you should not register for or attend Permission.
Attendee Conduct
Nicklaus Suino, his companies, employees, agents, and representatives (“Host”) requires all Attendees to be respectful, supportive and professional to staff, location hosts, speakers, and other attendees and their guests or families throughout the Seminar, even during downtime and breaks. Host reserves the right to ask Attendee and/or their guests to leave the conference room and Location immediately should they be deemed rude, uncooperative, unprofessional, intoxicated or in possession of alcohol or any illegal substance. Under these circumstances, the Attendee's tuition/fees for Permission will not be reimbursed. Attendees asked to leave will not receive any advertised bonus nor will they qualify for our satisfaction guarantee or any other written or implied guarantee.
Liability Waiver
Attendee is legally responsible for his/her own safety and behavior and agrees to, and is held legally liable to, the following terms:
I, the willing Attendee of Permission, hereby accept all risk to my health and of my injury or death that may result from participating in Permission. I hereby release Host, Nicklaus Suino, and his officers, employees, interns, contractors, sponsors and representatives from any and all liability to me, my personal representatives, estate, heirs, next of kin, and assigns for any and all claims and causes of action for loss of or damage to my property and for any and all illness or injury to my person, including my death, that may result from or occur during my participation at Permission, whether caused by negligence of the Host, its governing board, officers, employees, or representatives, or otherwise. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless Host, Nicklaus Suino and any company participatiing in the Seminar from liability for the injury or death of any person(s) and damage to property that may result from my negligent or intentional act or omission while attending and participating in the Seminar. Under no circumstances will Host or Nicklaus Suino or their assigns be held liable for my injury or death or any loss of or damage to my personal belongings resulting from my participation in Permission.
Should I require emergency medical treatment as a result of accident or illness arising during my attendance and participation in Permission, I consent to such treatment. I agree to be financially responsible for any medical or legal bills that may be incurred as a result of emergency medical treatment. I will notify Host verbally and in writing if I am at any time injured prior to, during, or after Permission in my travels or attendance, or if I have medical conditions about which emergency medical personnel should be informed; however, I understand that Host is not legally obligated to act on that information in any way or to provide any medical service whatsoever to me. I agree that if I have any medical or psychological conditions that may hamper my full and healthful participation in Permission that I will notify the Host and that the Host retains the right to ask that I not participate in portions of or the entirety of Permission.
Liability Disclaimer: No Professional Advice
The information proferred by the Host, Nicklaus Suino, or any participating third-party through Permission, or their websites or services, cannot replace or substitute for the services of trained professionals in any field, including but not limited to, mental, financial, medical, psychological or legal fields. Host does not offer any professional personal, medical, financial or legal advice and none of the information contained in Permission should be construed as such advice. Neither Host, Nicklaus Suino nor their assigns, sponsors, speakers, partners, contractors or any of their affiliates are liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, exemplary or other damages to the Attendee or the Attendee's business(es), including economic losses, that may result from participation in Permission or from the use or inability or failure to use, the materials, information, or strategies communicated in Permission, or any products or services provided pursuant to Permission, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Under no circumstances, including but not limited to negligence, will Host or Nicklaus Suino be liable for any special or consequential damages that result from Attendee's participation in Permission. Attendee alone is responsible for decisions, actions and results, and by your participation in Permission, you agree not to hold or attempt to hold Host, Nicklaus Suino, liable for any decisions, actions taken or results due to your participation in Permission at any time, under any circumstances whatsoever.
Confidentiality and Non-Compete
Attendee hereby understands that the information, tools, processes, strategies, materials and information presented in Permission are owed by and proprietary to Host and agrees not to record, duplicate, distribute, summarize, teach or train from Permission materials in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of Host. Any unauthorized use or distribution of these concepts, materials, and intellectual property is prohibited and Host will pursue legal action and full damages if these terms are violated.
Youth Policy
Those under the age of 18 are not permitted to attend Permission events.
Adult Language/Content
During our Seminars, it is never our intent to offend anyone. However, we may discuss adult topics or use adult or profane language. Participants who are uncomfortable with such topics or language should not attend Permission. Attendees acknowledge that discussion of shocking or adult concepts and the use of profanity do not constitute a breach of Host's duties or constitute breach of any express or implied warranties.
Audio/Visual Rules and Release
Attendees may not, under any circumstance, use any type of recording device to capture the information, activities or interactions at our seminars. No recording devices, photography or videography are allowed in the Permission event room.
By participating in Permission, Attendee understands that portions of the live event may be recorded in video and audio and/or captured in still and/or digital photographs by the Host or his representatives. Attendee agrees that the Host and its assigns have the right and permission to use such recordings and photographs should they include Attendee's name, likeness, voice, biographical details, testimonial, or photograph for marketing, advertising or any other purpose in any media or format, online and/or offline, now or hereafter without compensation, permission, or notification to the Attendee. Attendee understands and agrees that all recordings from the Host’s events are the exclusive property of the Host and Attendee is not entitled to compensation for the use of recordings or photographs in which Attendee appears or speaks. Host owns all rights of any audio, video, and/or photograph captured during any event or seminar offered by Host.
Privacy Policy and Terms of Use
By visiting our event sites and participating in our Seminars, Attendee acknowledges and agrees that he/she is subject to Host's Privacy Policies and Terms of Use, which are contained herein and set forth below.
Cancellation Policy
Once Attendee registers for Permission, we take heroic efforts and make commitments in anticipation of their attendance. We incur significant effort, expenses, and loss of business in the event of cancellation. For those reasons, we do not accept cancellations or issue refunds starting 10 days after Attendee has registered for one of our Seminars. If Attendee cancels within 10 days of registering, he/she will receive a full refund, but after 10 days Attendee will not, under any circumstances, receive a refund. If you are unsure whether you can attend our event, do not register. If for whatever reason you are unable to attend the event after you have registered and after 10 days have passed from your registration, we will credit your tuition toward a future event offered by Host or Nicklaus Suino at our sole discretion.
Earnings Disclaimer
Our seminars are not "get rich" or "magic wand" programs. The core of what we offer is about hard work, adding value, building a real career, and serving others with authenticity, energy, and love. Our information and events are intended to help you learn ways to overcome personal and professional obstacles, which is likely to require hard work and discipline. Please don't enroll in our seminars if you believe that they will change your life without hard work and dedication on your part. We want serious people dedicated to real personal and professional development who want to move themselves forward and help humanity. We cannot lawfully and do not make any guarantees about your ability to get results with our ideas, information, tools or strategies.
We do your satisfaction. We give you a 30-day, 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you're not happy for any reason with the quality of our training, you may request your money back. All products and services offered by Host or Nicklaus Suino are for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing on this page, any of our websites, or any of our content or curriculum is a promise or guarantee of results or future earnings. We do not offer legal, medical, tax or other professional advice. Any personal change, professional success, or financial gains referenced by us are for illustrative purpose only. You agree not to attempt to hold us liable for your decisions, actions or results, at any time, under any circumstance.
Satisfaction Guarantee
We guarantee that you will be 100% satisfied with our seminars under the following circumstances: if you attend the entire event and participate fully, with energy, an open mind and a positive spirit. Satisfaction is defined here as Host having delivered on the promises made in our marketing. If you’re not satisfied at the conclusion of the event after having attended our entire event, and you notify us in writing within 30 days - detailing your reasons for dissatisfaction, we will refund your tuition. We are not responsible for the costs of your travel, lodging, food, entertainment, or any costs other than the event tuition under any circumstances whatsoever. Our guarantee represents our promise about the quality of services that we deliver; if Attendee never experiences our services, the guarantee does not apply. Please note that our guarantee cannot be substituted for or confused with our Cancellation Policy.
For correspondence, contact:
Nicklaus Suino
Stone Robot Enterprises, LLC
P.O. Box 6022
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-6022
Telephone: 1-734-720-0330
nick@nicklaus-suino.com
Legal Review and Jurisdiction
Any disputes arising out of the events offered by Host, Nicklaus Suino, his companies, representatives, agents or assigns, is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan. Jurisdiction and venue will reside in Washtenaw County, State of Michigan. Attendee agrees that any dispute that arises out of or relates to these Terms will first be addressed via non-binding mediation in the State of Michigan via a professional mediator obtained by Host. If a successful mediation is not reached, a dispute will be submitted binding arbitration in the State of Michigan in accordance with the policies in force at the time by the American Arbitration Association. If any terms herein are found unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision will be considered severable from the remaining terms and will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.
Updates
These Terms are subject to change at any time and at the sole discretion of Nicklaus Suino.
PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS OF USE
We respect your privacy and want you to understand how we collect, use, and share your data. By giving us your email or any personal information with or without purchase, you agree to all the terms in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Don't use our sites or purchase any of our products if you don’t agree with this Privacy Policy or any other agreement that governs your use of our websites or programs.
These terms are subject to change at any time and at the sole discretion of Nicklaus Suino. Please visit regularly for updates.
These terms apply to your use of all of websites and services owned, hosted, or operated by Nicklaus Suino (collectively “we,” “us,” or “our”), including but not limited to nicklaus-suino.com, michiganseogroup.com, suinolaw.com, japanesemartialartscenter.com, and any other site that we have owned or operated, do own and operate, or may own or operate in the future. This includes social media sites. All references to "Sites" in these terms of use include all such Sites.
We can be contacted at nick@nicklaus-suino.com. You can lodge complaints with us via that email or request to be removed from our email lists, phone lists, or targeted advertising.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and security and have explained in detail the steps we take to do so. We control this site from offices in the United States of America. We do not represent that materials on the site are appropriate or available for use in other locations. Persons who choose to access this site from other locations do so on their own initiative, and are responsible for compliance with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable.
When you submit information to us or visit any of our sites, we use it to ensure that you receive the information or purchases you’ve made with us, to deliver future content, to track how much you use our sites or services, and to make future offers through our companies and through other companies that are involved in delivering your purchases, bonuses or content. By giving us your contact information, you are granting us the right to contact you in any manner necessary at our discretion. You can unsubscribe from our email newsletters at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link found at the bottom of our emails.
If you want us to stop contacting you or storing your information, just write us at nick@nicklaus-suino.com with your request and we will begin removing you from our services or content as appropriate and as soon as we can. We make no warranty, express or implied, that we will be able to remove you entirely or within a certain time frame - only that we will use our best efforts to do so.
Outside Sites (Their Privacy Policies May Be Different)
Our Sites may contain links to other websites. These sites may request information from you. The collection and use of your personal information will be governed by the privacy policy applicable to those sites. We do not control the privacy policies, contents or links that appear on these sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites or services before providing any of them with your personal information.
How and why we collect information
We collect your email address when you submit it, along with limited website information and behavior tracking, to support your participation in the activities you select or to contact you or advertise to you later. If you register for one of our seminars, your phone number, email, and address are used to reserve your seat, to track your preferences, and to keep you informed about the seminar and related content, offers, and events until you unsubscribe or ask for your data to be removed. If you visit our Sites, we may use Facebook, Google or other tracking tools to understand your behavior and to deliver advertising to you.
Except when specifically noted, we will never give or sell your identification to any third party without your permission. If you supply us with your contact information, you may receive e-mails, mailings or calls from us with information on new products and services, important issues, or upcoming events.
If you wish to be removed from any postal, email, phone, or other lists, please let us know by emailing us at nick@nicklaus-suino.com. You can also write us or call us at the contact information above. Please provide us with your exact name, email address, mailing address, and phone. We will use our best efforts to remove your information.
When you use our Sites, we or our authorized technology services provider may also collect certain technical and routing information from you to facilitate your use of the Site and its services or to contact you or advertise. This information is collected mostly in aggregate form, without identifying you or any user individually, however in some cases we use tools like cookies, web beacons, analytics services, and advertising providers to gather data about you or your computer location. We may use this statistical data for statistical analysis, marketing, advertising, or similar promotional purposes. This data is often tracked by us our our technology services provider by using “cookies” or “pixels” during your visit. A cookie is small amount of data that is transferred to your browser by a web server and can only be read by the server that gave it to you. It functions as your identification card and enables us to record your passwords, purchases, and preferences and to deliver targeted messages or advertising to you in the future. It cannot be executed as code or deliver viruses. Most browsers are initially set to accept cookies. You can set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie, giving you the chance to decide whether or not to accept it. (For some web pages that require an authorization, cookies are not optional. Users choosing not to accept cookies will probably not be able to access those pages.
We also use Facebook “pixels” on many of our pages so that we can understand your digital behavior and potentially later target you with related advertising. We also use Google Analytics to understand how long you might spend on our Sites or how you interact with our Sites. If you ever choose to opt-out of targeted advertising with us, then please contact us at nick@nicklaus-suino.com so that we can remove your email from any advertising we may use. You can also unsubscribe from our emails via the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the email you received from us.
By using our site(s) and submitting any information with us, you agree to these terms without exception and agree to waive liability and not hold us liable for any use of your information, in perpetuity, under any circumstances, including waiving your right to participate or initiate any class action complaints.
Exceptions to Privacy Policy
While we are committed to keeping your information secure and private, we have the following exceptions to our privacy policy: we will release specific information about you or your account to comply with any valid legal inquiry or process such as a search warrant, subpoena, statute or court order. We will also release specific information in special cases, such as if there is an attempted breach of the security of the Sites, or a physical or property threat to you or others. We may also transfer user information, including personally identifiable information, in connection with a corporate merger, consolidation, the sale of related assets or corporate division or other fundamental corporate change. Further, the information you enter when making a purchase or an online donation will be shared with payment processors, financial gateways, and your credit card company to authorize credit card payments. Such information may also be shared with necessary third parties solely for the purpose or carrying out the transactions. Please note that if you give out personal information online through a discussion board or posting site, that information can be collected and used by third parties. Although we strive to protect our users’ privacy, we cannot guarantee the security of information you post in these forums. You disclose such information at your own risk.
Miscellaneous
These terms will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to any principles of conflicts of law. You agree that any action at law or in equity that arises out of or relates to these terms will be subject to mediation in the State of Michigan. If any of these terms of use are found unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision will be considered severable from the remaining terms of use and will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions. These terms may be modified only by our posting of changes to these terms of use on our Sites.
TERMS OF USE
By using our Sites, you agree to these terms of use. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. By using these sites after we post any changes to these terms, you agree to accept those changes, whether or not you have reviewed them or been notified about them. If at any time you choose not to accept these terms of use, please do not use this site or any of our sites.
Restrictions
The contents of our Sites are protected by copyright and trademark laws, and are the property of their owners. “Permission,” “Look Up!” “Success Sandbox,” “101 Ideas to Kick Your Ass Into Gear,” and our other offerings are owned by Nicklaus Suino and any co-producers. Unless otherwise noted, you may access and use the information and materials within the Sites for your personal use. You may not change, modify, delete, display, transmit, adapt, exploit, or copy for distribution or sale any information, material, trademark, or copyright on the Sites. You must obtain written permission from us or any other entity who owns intellectual property on the Sites before you may publish, distribute, display, or commercially exploit any material from the Sites. By using the Sites, you agree to abide by all copyright notices or other posted restrictions.
Links
These terms of use apply only to our Sites, and not to the websites of other companies or organizations, including those we link to. We do not maintain, create, endorse, or take any responsibility for the contents, advertising, products or other materials made available through any other site, including those we link to. Under no circumstances will we be held responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any loss or damage that is caused or alleged to have been caused to you in connection with your use of any content, goods or services available on any other site.
Forums
A “forum” means any message board, chat room, user review forum or other interactive service appearing on any of the Sites and includes both public boards and private folders. You must register in accordance with instructions that you will find on the Sites in order to contribute to any forum. You may not post on any forum, or send to any other forum user or our staff, any material that is abusive, vulgar, threatening, harassing, libelous, defamatory, obscene, invades a person’s privacy, violates any intellectual or other property rights, or that would otherwise violate any law. You may not use any forum in a commercial manner. You may not post material that solicits funds, or that advertises or solicits goods or services. You may not post material known to be false. You may not post messages that contain stock touts. You may not post or transmit any information, software or other material that contains a virus or other harmful component. We are not responsible for material appearing in any forum on the Sites, except for material signed by one of our identified representatives. We are not responsible for screening material posted by users for libel, obscenity, invasion of privacy, copyright or trademark infringement, accuracy, or for any other reason. We retain, however, the right to modify or remove messages or other material that we, in our sole discretion, consider infringing, offensive, abusive, defamatory, obscene, stale, or otherwise unacceptable. We also reserve the right to edit materials for any other reason. Whether or not we modify or remove such material, users remain solely responsible for the content of their messages or postings. By posting on the Sites, you grant (or warrant that the owner of such rights has expressly granted) us and/or relevant affiliated companies the worldwide, perpetual, nonexclusive right to use your questions, comments, and postings, in their original or edited form, in television programs, books, articles, commentaries, or in any other medium now known or later developed. You also warrant that you own or otherwise control all of the rights to the content you have posted and that the public posting and use of such content by us will not infringe the rights of any third party. Additionally, you warrant that any “moral rights” in posted materials have been waived. You are not entitled to any compensation for any materials you may post on the Sites.
Registration
We may, at our discretion, suspend or terminate the registration of any forum user or general user who violates any of these terms of use of use, any of the forum member guidelines or for any other behavior that we in our discretion believe is inappropriate.
Disclaimers
The information, services, products, claims, seminar topics, and materials on our Sites are provided “as is” and without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. We disclaim all warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited to implied effectiveness of the ideas or success strategies listed on this site as well as those that are provided in our products or to our participants at our events. The only exception is the guarantees of satisfaction and graduation that are clearly labeled guarantees within our Sites. Neither we nor any of our respective licensors or suppliers warrant that any functions contained in the Sites will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Sites or the server that makes them available are free of viruses or other harmful components. Neither we nor any of our respective licensors or suppliers warrant or make any representations regarding the use or the results of the use of the services, products, information or materials in this site in terms of their correctness, accuracy, reliability, or otherwise. You (and not we or any of our respective licensors or suppliers) assume the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair or correction to your system. Applicable law may not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. We do not endorse, warrant or guarantee any speakers, products or services offered on the Sites or those we link to. We are not a party to, and do not monitor, any transaction between users and third-party providers of products or services.
Limitation of Liability
Under no circumstances, including but not limited to negligence, will we or any of our licensors or suppliers be liable for any special or consequential damages that result from the use of, or the inability to use, the materials or information on the Sites, or any products or services provided pursuant to the Sites, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Applicable law may not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability or incidental or consequential damages (including but not limited to lost data), so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. In no event shall the total liability to you by us or any of our licensors or suppliers for all damages, losses, and causes of action (whether in contract, tort, or otherwise) exceed the amount paid by you to us, if any, for accessing the Sites.
Under no circumstances will we be held responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any loss or damage that is caused or alleged to have been caused to you in connection with your use of any advice, goods or services you receive from a guest speaker on our Sites or at one of our events.
We are also not responsible or liable for any loss or damage that is caused or alleged to have been caused to our guest speakers in connection with the display of their photo, name, or biography posted on our Sites or in our marketing materials.
No Professional Advice
The information contained in or made available through our Sites (including but not limited to information contained on message boards, in text files, or in chats) cannot replace or substitute for the services of trained professionals in any field, including, but not limited to, financial, medical, psychological, therapeutic, or legal matters. In particular, you should regularly consult a doctor in all matters relating to physical or mental health, particularly concerning any symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention. We and our licensors and suppliers make no representations or warranties concerning any treatment, action, or application of medication or preparation by any person following the information offered or provided within or through the Sites. Neither we nor our partners, or any of their affiliates, will be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, exemplary or other damages that may result, including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. You alone are responsible and accountable for your decisions, actions and results in life, and by your use of the Sites, you agree not to attempt to hold us liable for any such decisions, actions or results, at any time, under any circumstance.
SMS/Mobile Texting
When you become a customer through our sites, you provide your phone number to us and we may use your phone number to confirm orders, deliver promised ongoing training or communication, and to send text updates, promotions, videos, audios, or messages related to Nicklaus Suino or any of his brands or programs. You can opt-out of receiving any future text messages by simply replying to any of our text messages at any time with the word STOP. By signing up for our products or programs you hereby grant us permission to text you until you reply STOP. We do not ever sell or rent your phone number and we only communicate with you regarding relevant programs.
Non-Academic Institutions
Please note that the companies owned or managed by Nicklaus Suino are not accredited academic institutions and do not issue diplomas or academic certifications or degrees. We do not accept student loans or provide student aid under any programs. We are for-profit businesses that focus on personal and professional development.
Parental Permission
The Sites are not directed to people under the age of 18 and we will not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under 18. We strongly recommend that parents participate in their children’s exploration of the internet and any online services and use their browser’s parental controls to limit the areas of the internet to which their children have access. We may, at our discretion, require users under 18 to obtain the consent of a parent or guardian to view certain content, and we may limit access to certain content to users above a specified age. You agree to abide by any such restrictions, and not to help anyone avoid these restrictions.