LEGAL
Terms of Use
Last updated: August 12, 2026
These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of stevesanford.com (the "Site"), operated by SMG Media Enterprises, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company, which does business as Steve Sanford ("I," "me," or "we"). By using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
What this Site is
The Site is a personal brand, storytelling, and thought-leadership website. It may include writing, videos, links to tools, and information about projects such as Contero. Content is for general informational and educational purposes.
Not professional advice
Nothing on the Site is legal, financial, tax, medical, investment, or other professional advice. Do not treat opinions, case studies, or process descriptions as a substitute for advice from a qualified professional who knows your situation. You are responsible for how you use any information you find here.
Intellectual property
Unless otherwise noted, the Site and its content (including text, design, graphics, logos, and video) are owned by SMG Media Enterprises, LLC or used with permission. All rights reserved.
"Bringing Humanity to AI"® is a registered trademark of Simulus AI Inc and is used here with permission. "Human Prompted. Human Approved."™ is a trademark of Simulus AI Inc, registration pending, used with permission. You may not use these marks without prior written permission, except for truthful, nominative references that comply with applicable trademark law.
You may view and share links to public pages for personal, non-commercial use. You may not copy, scrape, republish, or commercially exploit Site content without prior written permission, except as allowed by fair use or other applicable law.
Acceptable use
You agree not to:
- Use the Site in any way that violates law or these Terms
- Attempt to disrupt, probe, or compromise the Site or its infrastructure
- Scrape or harvest content or data at a volume or in a manner that harms the Site
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when contacting me through the Site
External links and third-party services
The Site may link to third-party websites and tools (including LinkedIn, Contero, and free software listed on the Site). I do not control and am not responsible for third-party content, products, privacy practices, or terms. Your use of third-party services is between you and them.
No warranties
The Site is provided "as is" and "as available." To the fullest extent permitted by law, I disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. I do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components, or that content will be accurate or complete.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, SMG Media Enterprises, LLC will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or related to your use of (or inability to use) the Site or reliance on any content on the Site. My total liability for any claim relating to the Site will not exceed one hundred U.S. dollars (US $100).
Indemnity
You agree to defend and hold harmless SMG Media Enterprises, LLCfrom claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your misuse of the Site or your violation of these Terms.
Privacy
How information is handled on the Site is described in the Privacy Policy, which is part of how the Site operates alongside these Terms.
Changes
I may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will change when I do. Continued use of the Site after an update means you accept the revised Terms.
Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, USA, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Courts located in Georgia will have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising from these Terms or the Site, except where prohibited by law.
Contact
Questions about these Terms: steve@stevesanford.com
Related: Privacy Policy
