These terms govern your use of our website, materials, and services. By engaging with us, you're agreeing to these terms. If something doesn't make sense, ask us—clarity builds trust.
Intellectual Property: Respecting Creative Work
Our Content
The Negotiator's Compass™, all related materials, frameworks, methodologies, and content are protected by copyright and trademark law. This includes:
The book content and concepts
Training materials and methodologies
Website content and design
The NickyNork™ Mindset and other proprietary frameworks
All video, audio, and written content
What You Can Do
Share brief excerpts for discussion or review (with proper attribution)
Reference our concepts in your own work (with credit)
Use our materials for personal learning and development
What You Cannot Do
Reproduce substantial portions of our content without permission
Create derivative works based on our proprietary methodologies
Use our trademarks or branding without authorization
Distribute our materials commercially without a license
Claim our concepts or frameworks as your own work
Your Content and Ideas
When you share feedback, ideas, or suggestions with us:
You retain ownership of your personal experiences and stories
We may use general feedback to improve our services
If you share specific ideas for content or methodologies, we'll discuss attribution and collaboration openly
We won't use your proprietary business information without your explicit consent
Speaking Engagements and Training
If you book Howard for speaking or training:
All proprietary methodologies and materials remain our intellectual property
You may use concepts learned in training within your organization
Recording or distributing training content requires explicit written permission
We'll work together to define usage rights that work for everyone
Website Use
Acceptable Use
Use our website for its intended purposes
Respect other users and our team
Don't attempt to hack, spam, or misuse our systems
Follow applicable laws and regulations
What We're Not Responsible For
Your use of information from our site in your negotiations
Results from applying concepts from the book
Technical issues beyond our reasonable control
Content on other websites we might link to
Limitation of Liability
We believe in taking responsibility for our work, but we also need to be clear about boundaries:
Our content is educational, not professional advice for your specific situation
You're responsible for how you apply negotiation concepts
We're not liable for outcomes of your negotiations or business decisions
Our total liability is limited to the amount you've paid us (if any)
Dispute Resolution: Walking the Walk
If we have a disagreement, we'll handle it like we teach:
Direct Communication: Talk to us first. Most issues can be resolved through honest conversation.
Good Faith Problem-Solving: We'll work together to find a solution that honors both our interests.
Mediation: If needed, we'll use professional mediation before litigation.
Governing Law: These terms are governed by applicable state law.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these terms as we grow and learn. We'll:
Notify you of significant changes via email
Post the new version on our website
Give you time to review before changes take effect
Explain what changed and why
Contact Us
Questions about these terms? We believe in direct communication:
Email: legal@negotiatorscompass.com
The Bottom Line: These policies reflect our values: respect, clarity, and integrity. We'll treat your information and our relationship with the same care we bring to every negotiation. Because how we handle these details doesn't just shape our business—it shapes who we are.
"You don't win negotiations. You earn them." We're earning your trust every day, starting with how we handle your privacy and protect our shared creative work.