Terms of Use

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of the website operated by C.J Scott Consulting LLC ("C.J Scott Consulting," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms.

1. Website Purpose

This website provides general information regarding C.J Scott Consulting LLC, its capabilities, experience, and cybersecurity advisory services.

Information available through this website is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice, regulatory advice, or a substitute for professional advice based on the specific circumstances of your organization.

2. No Consulting Relationship

Accessing this website, submitting a contact form, sending an email, requesting information, or communicating with C.J Scott Consulting LLC through this website does not create a consultant-client, advisory, contractual, fiduciary, or other professional relationship.

A professional engagement exists only after C.J Scott Consulting LLC and the client have entered into an applicable written agreement, statement of work, or other engagement document.

3. Cybersecurity and Compliance Disclaimer

Cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and risk management depend on numerous technical, operational, organizational, and external factors.

C.J Scott Consulting LLC does not represent or warrant through this website that any particular recommendation, service, control, framework, technology, or course of action will:

• prevent a cybersecurity incident or data breach;
• eliminate cybersecurity or business risk;
• guarantee compliance with any law, regulation, contract, framework, or standard;
• guarantee CMMC certification, assessment results, government approval, authorization, or audit results; or
• produce any particular business or security outcome.

References to frameworks, regulations, standards, or government requirements—including CMMC, NIST publications, DFARS requirements, or similar materials—may change over time. Users are responsible for confirming requirements applicable to their particular circumstances.

4. No Legal Advice

C.J Scott Consulting LLC is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation through this website.

Information discussing laws, regulations, contractual requirements, government programs, cybersecurity requirements, export controls, or compliance obligations is intended to support cybersecurity and compliance decision-making and is not legal advice.

Organizations should consult qualified legal counsel when legal interpretation or advice is required.

5. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, the content of this website, including text, graphics, designs, logos, written materials, and other original content, is owned by or licensed to C.J Scott Consulting LLC and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may view and use website content for your own legitimate informational and business purposes. You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, sell, or commercially exploit substantial portions of the website without prior written permission.

Third-party names, trademarks, certifications, frameworks, and logos remain the property of their respective owners.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use this website to:

• engage in unlawful, fraudulent, or abusive activity;
• attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or related systems;
• probe, scan, test, or exploit the website or supporting infrastructure without written authorization;
• interfere with operation or security of the website;
• distribute malware or malicious code;
• impersonate another person or organization; or
• collect information from the website through automated means in a manner that materially interferes with its operation.

7. Third-Party Websites and Resources

This website may contain references or links to third-party websites, government resources, publications, standards, or services.

Such links are provided for convenience and informational purposes. C.J Scott Consulting LLC does not control third-party resources and is not responsible for their availability, security, accuracy, content, privacy practices, or continued operation.

A link or reference does not necessarily constitute endorsement of the third party or its products or services.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, this website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

C.J Scott Consulting LLC makes no representation or warranty that the website will always be available, error-free, secure, complete, current, or suitable for any particular purpose.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, C.J Scott Consulting LLC and its owners, officers, employees, contractors, and representatives will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or related to use of, inability to use, or reliance upon this website or its content.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

Liability associated with professional consulting services is governed by the applicable written agreement between C.J Scott Consulting LLC and the client rather than these website Terms.

10. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless C.J Scott Consulting LLC and its owners, officers, employees, and representatives from claims, damages, liabilities, and reasonable expenses arising from your unlawful use or misuse of this website or your material violation of these Terms.

11. Changes to the Website or Terms

C.J Scott Consulting LLC may modify the website or these Terms periodically.

The effective date shown above will indicate when these Terms were most recently updated. Continued use of the website after updated Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of those Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any dispute relating specifically to use of this website will be subject to the jurisdiction of the applicable state or federal courts located in Virginia, except where applicable law requires otherwise.

13. Contact

Questions concerning these Terms may be submitted through the contact form on our website.