These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of the West North Group website and outline the basis on which we engage with clients and visitors. We've written them to be clear and fair, not to obscure or limit what matters most: a productive relationship grounded in trust.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the West North Group website at westnorthgroup.com, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.
These terms apply to all visitors, prospective clients, and anyone who interacts with our website or contacts us through it.
About Our Services
West North Group provides strategic advisory services, speaking engagements, and leadership forums led by James McDonough. Our work is relationship-based and delivered through direct engagement — not through automated digital products.
This website serves as an informational resource and a point of initial contact. The specific terms of any advisory engagement are governed by separate agreements between West North Group and each client.
Intellectual Property
All content on this website — including text, imagery, frameworks, insights, and design — is the intellectual property of West North Group and James McDonough unless otherwise noted.
You are welcome to:
Share links to our content with attribution
Reference our work in professional or academic contexts with proper credit
You may not reproduce, redistribute, or create derivative works from our content without explicit written permission. This includes republishing articles, copying frameworks, or repurposing our materials commercially.
Acceptable Use
We ask that you engage with our website and our team in good faith. You agree not to:
Use this website for any unlawful or harmful purpose
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of our systems
Transmit spam, malware, or any content intended to disrupt or deceive
Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when contacting us
Scrape or harvest information from this website without permission
We reserve the right to restrict access to anyone who violates these principles.
No Reliance on Website Content
The content on this website is provided for general informational purposes. It reflects James McDonough's perspective and experience, but it does not constitute formal business, financial, or legal advice.
External Links
Our website may reference or link to external resources for informational purposes. We do not control those websites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or practices. Links do not constitute endorsements.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, West North Group and James McDonough shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website or reliance on information contained herein.
Our aggregate liability to you for any claim arising from website use shall not exceed one hundred US dollars ($100).
Disclaimer of Warranties
This website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We make no guarantee that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components, though we take reasonable steps to ensure quality and security.
Privacy
Your privacy matters to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect and handle information. By using this website, you agree to our privacy practices as described therein.
Modifications
We may revise these Terms of Service from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the jurisdiction where West North Group operates, and both parties agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the applicable courts.
