Terms & Conditions
Last updated December 5, 2025
Welcome to Design Futures (“Design Futures,” “we,” “our,” “us”). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the DesignFutures.org website (“Site”), including all content, services, products, and features offered through it.
By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Purpose of the Site
Design Futures provides leadership content, educational resources, consulting services, and digital tools. The Site also includes:
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A preorder request form for books or related products, processed securely through Stripe.
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Scheduling links for complimentary consulting sessions.
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Articles, blogs, and copyrighted content authored by Brian Fleming.
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Design assets and imagery from third-party providers such as Unsplash.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to use this Site or submit information through its forms. By using the Site, you represent that you meet this requirement.
3. Preorders, Payments & Billing
3.1 Preorders
Users may submit a preorder request for books or related products. Preorders may be processed immediately, or placed in a queue for future fulfillment.
3.2 Payment Processing
All payments are processed through Stripe, a secure third-party payment processor.
Design Futures does not store or have access to your full credit card details.
By completing a payment, you agree to Stripe’s own terms, policies, and privacy practices.
3.3 Pricing and Availability
All prices are listed in U.S. dollars unless stated otherwise. Pricing, availability, and product details are subject to change at any time without notice.
3.4 Refunds
Refund policies for preorders or other paid offerings will be communicated at point of purchase. If no specific refund policy is provided, purchases are considered final.
4. Complimentary Consulting Sessions
The Site may provide links to schedule complimentary sessions.
Design Futures reserves the right to decline, reschedule, or cancel any session at our discretion.
Complimentary sessions do not create a contractual relationship, ongoing obligation, or guarantee of results.
5. User Conduct
By using this Site, you agree that you will not:
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Use the Site for unlawful purposes.
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Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems, data, or accounts.
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Interfere with the Site’s functionality or security.
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Upload harmful code, malware, or automated scraping tools without permission.
We reserve the right to terminate access to the Site for violations of these Terms.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
6.1 Ownership of Content
Unless otherwise noted, all articles, blogs, written materials, frameworks, methodologies, analysis, commentary, and original content on the Site are the exclusive copyrighted intellectual property of Brian Fleming.
This includes all written content published under the Design Futures brand, regardless of format or location on the Site.
No portion of these materials may be copied, reproduced, republished, distributed, transmitted, sold, or modified without the express written permission of Brian Fleming.
6.2 Other Design Futures Content
All other content on the Site—including graphics, branding, logos, videos, downloadable materials, and page layouts—is owned by Design Futures and protected under applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.
6.3 Third-Party Assets (Unsplash)
Some images and design assets used on the Site are sourced from Unsplash and are licensed under the Unsplash License.
These assets remain the property of their original creators and are used in compliance with Unsplash terms.
6.4 Limited License for Site Visitors
Visitors are granted a limited, revocable, non-exclusive license to access and view content on the Site for personal, non-commercial use only.
You may not:
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Copy or republish articles, blog posts, or written content.
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Distribute or sell proprietary content created by Brian Fleming.
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Use any written content for commercial or educational reuse without permission.
Any unauthorized use will be treated as a violation of U.S. copyright law.
7. Data Collection & Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, store, and protect your personal data.
Examples of information we may collect include:
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Contact information (name, email, phone)
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Preorder details
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Scheduling information
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Payment-related identifiers (via Stripe)
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Website usage statistics and analytics data
By submitting information through the Site, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.
8. Third-Party Tools & Integrations
The Site may integrate tools or services such as:
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Stripe (payment processing)
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Scheduling platforms
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Analytics platforms
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Image providers like Unsplash
Design Futures is not responsible for the content, policies, or actions of these external services.
9. No Guarantees or Professional Advice
Any consulting, coaching, or educational content provided through the Site is for informational purposes.
Design Futures does not guarantee outcomes, business performance, or organizational results.
Nothing on the Site should be interpreted as legal, financial, or medical advice.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site is provided “as is” and “as available.”
We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including:
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Fitness for a particular purpose
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Accuracy or completeness of content
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Availability or reliability of the Site
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Non-infringement
We make no guarantee that the Site will be error-free, secure, uninterrupted, or that defects will be corrected.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Design Futures is not liable for any:
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Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
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Loss of data, revenue, or profits
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Business interruption
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Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies
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Issues resulting from third-party services (e.g., Stripe, scheduling tools)
Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Site is to stop using it.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Design Futures from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses arising out of your use of the Site, violation of these Terms, or infringement of third-party rights.
13. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time.
When changes occur, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site indicates acceptance of the modified Terms.
14. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Any disputes shall be resolved in courts located in Collin County, Texas, unless otherwise required by law.
15. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Design Futures
Email: hello@design-futures.org
Website: Design-Futures.org
