TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Terms and Conditions for Speakers Need to Speak
Oakwood Occasions LLC dba Speakers Need to Speak
Effective Date: March 4, 2025
1. INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Speakers Need to Speak (“Company,” “we,” “us,” “our”), operated by Oakwood Occasions LLC. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, services, and programs, including the “Get Gigs” program and any other related services or events provided by us.
By accessing or using our services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.
2. SERVICES OFFERED
Speakers Need to Speak offers training programs, events, and other services designed to help entrepreneurs monetize their speaking engagements. Our flagship program, “Get Gigs,” includes various levels of training on how to find, pitch, and close paid speaking opportunities, as well as strategies to generate income from speaking.
The specific details, deliverables, and expectations of each program will be outlined in your specific program agreement or on the program enrollment page.
3. ELIGIBILITY
You must be at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement to use our services. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.
You are also responsible for ensuring that your participation in our programs and services complies with all laws, rules, and regulations applicable to you.
4. ACCOUNT REGISTRATION
In order to access certain features of our Services, you may be required to register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.
You are responsible for safeguarding the password that you use to access the Services. You agree not to disclose your password to any third party and to take sole responsibility for any activities or actions under your account, whether or not you have authorized such activities or actions.
5. PAYMENT TERMS
a. Fees and Payment Plans
All services require an upfront deposit or payment. Clients may choose to pay in full or opt for a payment plan. The specific payment terms, including the deposit amount and payment schedule, will be outlined in your contract or on the enrollment page.
b. No Refunds
All payments made to Speakers Need to Speak are non-refundable. Once a payment is made, it is final, and no refunds will be issued, regardless of your level of participation or completion of the program.
c. Payment Failures and Collections
In the event of a payment failure, we will attempt to contact you to resolve the issue. If payment is not received within 15 days of the due date, Speakers Need to Speak reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to our services. We also reserve the right to engage a collections agency or take legal action to recover any outstanding amounts, plus any costs associated with collection efforts.
d. Taxes
You are responsible for paying all taxes associated with your purchase of our services. We will collect applicable sales tax if required by law, but you are responsible for any other taxes that may apply.
6. USE OF SERVICES
a. License to Use
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our services for your personal or business purposes, subject to these Terms.
b. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to use our services for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our services. You may not engage in any activity that interferes with the rights of others or violates applicable laws.
Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:
Violating any applicable laws or regulations
Impersonating another person or entity
Harassing, threatening, or intimidating others
Distributing malware, viruses, or harmful code
Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Scraping, data mining, or otherwise extracting data from our services
Interfering with the proper functioning of our services
Engaging in fraudulent activities
7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All content provided by Speakers Need to Speak, including but not limited to, text, graphics, logos, videos, and course materials, is the property of the Company and protected by intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content provided by us without our express written permission.
a. Your License to Us
When you provide content, feedback, ideas, or suggestions to us, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, distribute, modify, adapt, create derivative works from, publicly perform, and publicly display that content in connection with our services.
b. Our Materials
The materials we provide as part of our services are for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may download and print copies of these materials for your personal use, but you may not share, distribute, or sell these materials to others.
8. PRIVACY POLICY
Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which can be found here. The Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
9. CONFIDENTIALITY
During your participation in our programs, you may have access to confidential information, including information shared by other participants. You agree to maintain the confidentiality of such information and not to disclose it to any third party without the express consent of the owner of that information.
10. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Speakers Need to Speak, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney’s fees) arising from:
a. Your use of and access to the service b. Your violation of any term of these Terms c. Your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any right of privacy or intellectual property d. Any claim that your content caused damage to a third party
11. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
Our services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Speakers Need to Speak makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties, including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.
Further, Speakers Need to Speak does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its website or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.
12. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
In no event shall Speakers Need to Speak or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on Speakers Need to Speak’s website or services, even if Speakers Need to Speak or a Speakers Need to Speak authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.
Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the services will not exceed the amount paid by you for the services giving rise to the claim during the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the liability.
13. RESULTS DISCLAIMER
While we strive to provide valuable training and services, we do not guarantee any specific results, including securing paid speaking engagements or generating income from speaking. Success in any endeavor depends on many factors, including your dedication, effort, market conditions, and other factors beyond our control.
Any testimonials or examples of results shown on our website or in our marketing materials are not intended to represent or guarantee that anyone will achieve the same or similar results.
14. FORCE MAJEURE
Speakers Need to Speak shall not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations under this agreement if such failure results from circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, fire, explosion, flood, war, terrorism, embargo, government regulation, civil or military authority, acts or omissions of carriers or suppliers, or any other similar cause.
15. TESTIMONIALS AND PUBLICITY
By using our services, you agree that we may use your name, testimonials, and feedback in our marketing and promotional materials, including on our website and social media channels, unless you request otherwise in writing.
16. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Speakers Need to Speak. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
You acknowledge and agree that Speakers Need to Speak shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.
17. EVENT SERVICES
If you engage us for event-related services, additional terms may apply. These will be outlined in your specific service agreement.
18. INTERNATIONAL USE
Our services are available internationally. However, it is your responsibility to ensure that your use of our services complies with all local laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.
19. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.
20. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, USA, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in the State of Georgia. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
Both parties agree to waive any right to bring a class action or to have a jury trial. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding.
21. CHANGES TO TERMS
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Terms on our website. Your continued use of our services after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.
22. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Speakers Need to Speak regarding the use of our services and supersede any prior agreements between you and us regarding your use of the services.
23. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions or need support, please contact us at:
Address: 7556 Woody Springs Drive, Flowery Branch, GA 30542
Email: support@speakersandevents.com
Last Updated: March 4, 2025