Terms of Service

Welcome to Applied Curiosity. By accessing or using our website at tryappliedcuriosity.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the website.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, illustrations, audio clips, and software, is the property of Stephanie and Isaac Budmen or their content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

Book Content

The first act of "Applied Curiosity" is made available for online reading only. You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, or distribute the book content
• Modify or create derivative works from the book content
• Use the content for commercial purposes
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and view the content on this website for personal, non-commercial use only. This license does not include any resale or commercial use of the website or its contents.

3. Permitted Use

You may use this website for the following purposes:

• Reading the preview of Applied Curiosity's first act
• Signing up for book launch notifications
• Learning about the authors and their work
• Inquiring about book tour opportunities
• Personal, non-commercial enjoyment of the content

4. Prohibited Uses

You may not:

• Use the website in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website
• Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device to monitor or copy our website
• Introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, or other material that is malicious
• Use the website to transmit spam or unsolicited communications
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate another person or entity

5. Pre-Order Terms

When pre-orders become available:

• All purchases will be processed through Shopify
• Shopify's terms of service and privacy policy will apply to transactions
• Expected delivery is Fall 2026
• Refunds will be handled according to our refund policy at the time of purchase
• We reserve the right to limit quantities

6. Newsletter and Communications

By signing up for our newsletter, you agree to receive email communications from us about the book launch, related events, and updates. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails.

7. Privacy

Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

8. Disclaimers

Website Availability

We do not guarantee that our website will be available at all times. We may experience hardware, software, or other problems or need to perform maintenance, which may result in interruptions, delays, or errors.

Content Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate information, we make no warranties or representations about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the content on this website.

"As Is" Provision

This website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We expressly disclaim all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Stephanie and Isaac Budmen, Budmen Practice, and their affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use the website
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
• Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the website
• Any bugs, viruses, or the like that may be transmitted through the website
• Any errors or omissions in any content

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Stephanie and Isaac Budmen, Budmen Practice, and their affiliates from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from your use of and access to the website or your violation of these Terms.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any such content.

12. Book Tour Terms

Book tour dates, venues, and availability are subject to change. We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule events. Booking inquiries do not guarantee an engagement.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located in New York for any dispute arising out of these Terms.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide notice by posting an announcement on the website. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the use of our website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Budmen Practice
Email: hello@budmen.com
Website: budmen.com
Location: Syracuse, NY

18. Copyright and DMCA Notice

If you believe that any content on our website infringes your copyright, please contact us at hello@budmen.com with:

• A description of the copyrighted work
• The location of the infringing material on our website
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• A statement that the information provided is accurate

19. Accessibility

We are committed to making our website accessible to all users. If you have difficulty accessing any content, please contact us at hello@budmen.com, and we will work to provide the information in an alternative format.