These Terms of Service govern your use of the website located at thebluenarwhal.com and any consulting, advisory, or digital services provided by The Blue Narwhal. By accessing this site or engaging services, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of this site and its services.
Questions about these terms? Reach out at contact@thebluenarwhal.com — straightforward answers, no legal runaround.
1. Services Provided
The Blue Narwhal provides AI strategy consulting, AI readiness assessments, governance advisory, fractional AI advisory services, and educational content for small and mid-size businesses and solo founders.
Specific services, deliverables, timelines, and fees for individual engagements are governed by a separate written proposal or engagement agreement provided prior to the start of work. These Terms apply in addition to, and not in place of, any such agreement.
What's included on this site
This website provides informational content, free assessment tools, downloadable resources, and inquiry forms. Content published here is for general educational and informational purposes and does not constitute legal, financial, or technical advice specific to your business.
2. Acceptable Use
You agree to use this website and its content only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Copy, reproduce, or distribute site content without written permission
- Use content from this site to train AI models, build competing services, or for commercial scraping purposes
- Attempt to access systems, servers, or data not intended for public use
- Submit false or misleading information through any forms or assessment tools on this site
- Interfere with the operation or security of this website
The Blue Narwhal reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to any user who violates these conditions.
3. Intellectual Property
All content on this website — including text, frameworks, assessments, graphics, brand elements, and methodology — is the intellectual property of The Blue Narwhal and its creator, JM Wofford, unless otherwise noted.
Branded frameworks and terminology including The Dispatcher's Advantage, Frictionless Literacy, The Whatever Filter, The Dispatcher's Workspace, and The Adult in the Machine series are original works and may not be used without written authorization.
You may share links to content on this site and quote brief excerpts for non-commercial purposes, provided attribution is given. All other use requires prior written consent.
4. Consulting Engagements
Engagement terms
All paid consulting engagements are governed by a written proposal or statement of work that specifies scope, deliverables, timeline, and fees. Work begins only upon receipt of a signed agreement and any required payment.
Payment
Payment terms are specified in each engagement agreement. Invoices are due as stated. Late payments may result in paused work until accounts are current.
No guarantee of outcomes
Consulting advice is provided in good faith based on information available and professional judgment. Results depend on implementation, business conditions, and other factors outside direct control. No specific business outcomes are guaranteed.
Confidentiality
Any business information shared during a consulting engagement is treated as confidential and will not be shared with third parties without consent, except as required by law.
5. Disclaimers
This website and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. While every effort is made to keep information accurate and current, no representations are made regarding completeness, accuracy, or fitness for a particular purpose.
Content on this site does not constitute legal, financial, tax, or regulated professional advice. You should consult qualified professionals for decisions in those areas.
AI tools and strategies referenced on this site evolve rapidly. What is accurate today may change. Always verify specific tool capabilities and policies directly with providers before relying on them for business decisions.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Blue Narwhal shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this website or services, including loss of revenue, data, or business opportunity.
Liability for consulting services is limited to the total fees paid for the specific engagement in which the claim arises.
7. Third-Party Links and Tools
This site may link to or reference third-party tools, platforms, and resources. These links are provided for convenience and do not constitute endorsement. The Blue Narwhal has no control over and accepts no responsibility for third-party content, privacy practices, or terms.
Free tools and assessments on this site may use third-party services for delivery of results. Use of those tools is subject to the respective third-party terms.
8. Changes to These Terms
These Terms may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in services, legal requirements, or business operations. The effective date at the top of this page will be updated accordingly. Continued use of this site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
For material changes to consulting engagement terms, written notice will be provided where applicable.
9. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Connecticut, and you consent to personal jurisdiction there.
10. Contact
For questions about these Terms of Service, or to request permissions related to intellectual property, please contact:
The Blue Narwhal
Email: contact@thebluenarwhal.com