Legal
Podavinci LLC · BrightStageAI.com · AcceleratorAudit.com
Effective: June 24, 2026 · Last Updated: June 24, 2026 · Contact: legal@brightstageai.com
IMPORTANT: These documents are provided as a comprehensive legal framework and were drafted with commercially reasonable care. Podavinci LLC should have these documents reviewed by a licensed attorney admitted in North Carolina prior to publishing. Nothing in this package constitutes legal advice.
1. Privacy Policy
Applies to BrightStageAI.com and AcceleratorAudit.com · Effective: June 24, 2026
1. Introduction and Scope
Podavinci LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") operates BrightStage AI (BrightStageAI.com) and Accelerator Audit (AcceleratorAudit.com) (collectively, the "Services"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our websites, purchase our products, subscribe to our services, or otherwise interact with us.
By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Services immediately.
This Policy applies to all visitors, users, customers, and others who access the Services, regardless of location, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Contact information (first name, last name, email address, phone number, mailing address)
- Account registration credentials (username, password hash, account preferences)
- Billing and payment information (credit/debit card details, billing address) — processed via third-party payment processors; we do not store full card numbers
- Business information (company name, website URL, business type, geographic market)
- Communications you send us (support requests, survey responses, feedback, emails)
- Marketing preferences and opt-in/opt-out choices
- Any other information you choose to submit through forms, chatbots, or direct communication
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Device information (IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers)
- Usage data (pages visited, time on page, click paths, referral URLs, exit pages)
- Transaction data (purchase history, subscription status, product access records)
- Log files (server logs, error reports, performance data)
- Location data (approximate geographic location derived from IP address)
- Cookies, pixel tags, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7 and our Cookie Policy)
2.3 Information from Third Parties
- Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal) — transaction confirmations and dispute information
- Marketing platforms (Meta/Facebook, Google) — lead ad data, audience matching
- Email service providers — delivery, open, and click data
- CRM and automation platforms (GoHighLevel) — contact records and engagement data
- Affiliate networks — referral attribution and commission data
- Publicly available sources — business directories, social media profiles
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide, operate, and maintain the Services (Contractual necessity)
- To process transactions, fulfill purchases, and deliver digital products and services (Contractual necessity)
- To create and manage your account and provide customer support (Contractual necessity)
- To send transactional communications, including order confirmations, receipts, and service notifications (Contractual necessity)
- To send marketing and promotional communications, including email sequences, newsletters, and SMS campaigns, where you have opted in or we have a legitimate interest (Legitimate interest / Consent)
- To personalize your experience and deliver relevant content and offers (Legitimate interest)
- To analyze usage patterns and improve our Services, website performance, and user experience (Legitimate interest)
- To detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, security incidents, and abusive behavior (Legitimate interest / Legal obligation)
- To comply with applicable legal obligations, court orders, and regulatory requirements (Legal obligation)
- To enforce our Terms of Service, Acceptable Use Policy, and other agreements (Legitimate interest)
- To measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and advertising (Legitimate interest)
- To communicate changes to our Services, policies, or terms (Legitimate interest / Legal obligation)
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
4.1 Service Providers
We engage trusted third-party vendors to perform functions on our behalf, including payment processing, email delivery, SMS messaging, CRM management, analytics, hosting, and customer support. These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as directed by us and to protect it with appropriate security measures.
4.2 Business Partners and Affiliates
With your consent, or where we have a legitimate interest, we may share certain information with strategic partners whose products or services we believe may be of interest to you. We will not share your information with third parties for their own independent marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
4.3 Legal Compliance and Safety
We may disclose your information when required by law, subpoena, court order, or governmental authority; when necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Company, our users, or the public; or when necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activity, fraud, or violations of our terms.
4.4 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you via email and/or prominent notice on our website before your information becomes subject to a materially different privacy policy.
4.5 With Your Consent
We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit, affirmative consent at the time of disclosure.
5. Data Retention
- Account and transaction records: retained for a minimum of 7 years for tax, legal, and accounting compliance
- Marketing contact records: retained until you opt out or request deletion, plus a reasonable period to process the request
- Support and communication records: retained for 3 years after last interaction
- Analytics and usage data: retained in anonymized or aggregated form indefinitely; identifiable data retained for 24 months
- Payment information: retained only as required by our payment processors and applicable financial regulations
When information is no longer required, we delete it or anonymize it in a manner designed to prevent unauthorized reconstruction.
6. Your Rights and Choices
6.1 All Users
- Opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email
- Opt out of SMS marketing by replying STOP to any SMS message
- Request information about the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
- Lodge a complaint with us directly at legal@brightstageai.com
6.2 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
- Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
- Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing: We do not sell personal information. If this changes, we will provide a "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information
- Right to Non-Discrimination
To exercise your California rights, contact us at legal@brightstageai.com with the subject line "CCPA Request." We will respond within 45 days.
6.3 EEA, UK, and Swiss Residents (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or applicable equivalent laws, including rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection. You also have the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at legal@brightstageai.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver targeted advertising. For detailed information, please review our separate Cookie Policy. You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool, subject to limitations described therein.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at legal@brightstageai.com and we will delete such information promptly.
9. Security
We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and disclaim liability for breaches beyond our reasonable control.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such third parties and encourage you to review their privacy policies. The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on our websites with a revised effective date, and where appropriate, by sending you an email notification. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of the updated policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
12. Contact Us
Podavinci LLC
Attn: Privacy Officer
Email: legal@brightstageai.com
Website: BrightStageAI.com
Jurisdiction: Charlotte, North Carolina
2. Terms of Service
Effective: June 24, 2026
PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY. BY ACCESSING OR USING OUR SERVICES, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT USE THE SERVICES.
1. Agreement to Terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Podavinci LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company, governing your access to and use of BrightStageAI.com, AcceleratorAudit.com, and all associated software, services, content, and products (collectively, the "Services").
These Terms apply to all visitors, registered users, paying customers, and any other persons who access or use the Services. By accessing the Services, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age, have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts, and agree to these Terms on behalf of yourself or the entity you represent.
2. Services Description
Podavinci LLC provides AI-powered marketing visibility services, including but not limited to: GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) strategy and implementation, AI entity recognition engineering, digital authority layering, the GEOPHII Certification Program, the Accelerator Audit audit and consultation service, associated digital training programs, community access, and related software tools.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Services at any time with or without notice, and without liability to you.
3. Account Registration and Security
- Provide accurate, current, and complete registration information
- Maintain and promptly update your information to keep it accurate and complete
- Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials and not share them with any third party
- Accept responsibility for all activities occurring under your account
- Notify us immediately at legal@brightstageai.com if you suspect unauthorized account access
We reserve the right to terminate accounts, refuse service, remove content, or cancel orders at our sole discretion.
4. Purchases, Payments, and Subscriptions
4.1 Pricing
All prices are stated in United States Dollars (USD) and are subject to change at any time without notice. Price changes will not affect purchases already completed.
4.2 Payment
You agree to pay all charges at the prices in effect at the time of purchase. You authorize us to charge your chosen payment method. All payments are processed by third-party payment processors (including Stripe). We do not store complete payment card information on our servers.
4.3 Taxes
You are responsible for all applicable taxes, duties, and governmental levies arising from your purchase.
4.4 Subscriptions and Recurring Billing
Certain Services are provided on a subscription basis with recurring billing. Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel prior to the renewal date. You authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis. Cancellation procedures are described in our Refund & Cancellation Policy.
4.5 Disputed Charges
Before initiating a chargeback with your payment provider, you agree to first contact us at legal@brightstageai.com to attempt resolution. Initiating a chargeback without first contacting us may result in immediate account termination and potential pursuit of the disputed amount plus applicable fees and costs through legal means.
5. Licenses and Intellectual Property
5.1 Our Intellectual Property
All content, software, tools, materials, methodologies, frameworks, training materials, branding, and other intellectual property within the Services — including but not limited to the GEOPHII framework, Authority Recognition Layer methodology, BrightStage AI brand assets, and all written and audiovisual content — are owned by or licensed to Podavinci LLC and are protected by U.S. and international intellectual property laws.
5.2 Limited License
Subject to your compliance with these Terms and payment of all applicable fees, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Services for your own personal or internal business purposes. This license does not include the right to:
- Reproduce, distribute, publicly display, or create derivative works from our content
- Resell, sublicense, or otherwise commercially exploit the Services or content, except as expressly permitted under an active reseller or affiliate agreement with us
- Use automated tools to scrape, extract, or harvest content or data from the Services
- Remove, obscure, or alter any proprietary notices, labels, or branding
5.3 Your Content
You retain ownership of content you submit to the Services. By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and display such content in connection with operating and improving the Services. You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to grant this license and that your content does not infringe any third-party rights.
6. Prohibited Conduct
- Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation
- Infringe the intellectual property, privacy, publicity, or other rights of any third party
- Transmit any unsolicited commercial communications or spam
- Upload, transmit, or distribute any malware, viruses, or harmful code
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Services or any related systems or networks
- Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits others' use of the Services
- Use the Services to defame, harass, abuse, threaten, or defraud others
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or entity
- Use the Services in any way that could damage our reputation or that of our affiliates
- Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive source code from the Services
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE.
Podavinci LLC DOES NOT WARRANT THAT: (A) THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE; (B) ANY RESULTS OBTAINED FROM USE OF THE SERVICES WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE; (C) THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION, OR OTHER MATERIAL OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS; OR (D) ANY ERRORS IN THE SERVICES WILL BE CORRECTED.
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL PODAVINCI LLC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM; OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00).
9. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Podavinci LLC, its members, officers, directors, employees, agents, and successors from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Services; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any applicable law or regulation; (d) your infringement of any third-party right; or (e) any content you submit through the Services.
10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
10.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
10.2 Mandatory Arbitration
Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services (excluding actions for injunctive or other equitable relief) shall be resolved by binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
10.3 Class Action Waiver
YOU AND THE COMPANY AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, REPRESENTATIVE, OR COLLECTIVE PROCEEDING.
10.4 Exceptions
Either party may seek emergency injunctive or equitable relief from a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent irreparable harm pending arbitration.
10.5 Venue
For matters not subject to arbitration, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of state and federal courts located in North Carolina.
11. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, effective immediately. Upon termination: (a) your license to use the Services immediately terminates; (b) we may delete your account and content; and (c) provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive.
12. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated by posting the revised Terms with a new effective date and, where appropriate, by email notification.
13. Miscellaneous
- Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Refund Policy, and any applicable order confirmation or separate agreement, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Services.
- Severability: If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force and effect.
- Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
- Assignment: You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may freely assign our rights.
- Force Majeure: We shall not be liable for delays or failures in performance resulting from acts beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, pandemic, natural disaster, or infrastructure failure.
- No Agency: Nothing in these Terms creates any agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship.
- Electronic Communications: You consent to receive communications from us electronically and agree that all agreements, notices, and disclosures provided electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.
Contact for legal notices: Podavinci LLC, Attn: Legal, Email: legal@brightstageai.com
3. Refund & Cancellation Policy
1. Overview
Podavinci LLC is committed to delivering high-quality Services. We want you to be satisfied. At the same time, because we provide digital products, training programs, and implementation services, our ability to offer refunds is necessarily limited. Please read this policy carefully before purchasing.
2. Digital Products and One-Time Purchases
2.1 Certification Programs and Digital Courses (e.g., GEOPHII Certification)
Due to the immediate and complete delivery of digital access upon purchase, all sales of digital training programs, certification courses, digital downloads, ebooks, toolkits, and similar digital products are FINAL and NON-REFUNDABLE, except as described below.
You may be eligible for a refund if:
- You contact us within 30 days of purchase at legal@brightstageai.com and have not accessed more than 20% of the course or program content
- You can demonstrate a technical failure on our part that prevented you from accessing the content and that we were unable to resolve within 5 business days of your report
Refunds will not be issued for:
- Change of mind or buyer's remorse after accessing content
- Failure to use the product or implement the strategies
- Dissatisfaction with results, as individual outcomes vary and are not guaranteed
- Claims that the product did not meet expectations that were inconsistent with our published descriptions
2.2 Audit and Consultation Services
Strategy calls, AI Ranking Audits, and consultation sessions are non-refundable once the session has been delivered. If you are unable to attend a scheduled call, you must notify us at least 24 hours in advance to reschedule. No-shows forfeit the session value. We will make one reasonable accommodation for reschedule requests made in good faith.
3. Subscription Services
3.1 Cancellation
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account dashboard or by contacting us at legal@brightstageai.com. Cancellations take effect at the end of the current billing period. You will retain access to subscription features through the end of the paid period. We do not provide prorated refunds for partial subscription periods.
3.2 Subscription Refunds
Monthly subscription fees paid for the current billing period are non-refundable upon cancellation. Annual subscription fees may be refunded on a prorated basis (minus a 10% administration fee) if cancellation is requested within 30 days of the annual renewal date and no significant implementation work has been initiated. After 30 days, annual subscription fees are non-refundable.
4. Done-For-You and Agency Services
- Deposits for services not yet commenced are refundable minus a 15% processing fee if cancellation is requested within 5 business days of payment
- Once implementation work has commenced, fees for work completed are non-refundable
- If the Company fails to deliver materially agreed-upon deliverables within agreed timelines and fails to cure within 15 days of written notice, you may request a prorated refund for incomplete work
5. Chargebacks and Payment Disputes
Before initiating any chargeback or payment dispute with your bank or credit card issuer, you are required to contact us at legal@brightstageai.com and allow us 10 business days to resolve the matter. Unauthorized chargebacks on valid purchases are considered a material breach of these Terms and may result in:
- Immediate and permanent termination of your account and access to all Services
- Referral to a collections agency for recovery of the disputed amount plus associated fees
- Legal action to recover the disputed amount, plus interest, attorneys' fees, and costs
6. How to Request a Refund
To request a refund, email legal@brightstageai.com with:
- Your full name and email address used for purchase
- Your order number or transaction ID
- The specific product or service for which you are requesting a refund
- The reason for your request
We will respond within 5 business days. Approved refunds will be issued to the original payment method within 5–10 business days after approval.
7. Policy Modifications
We reserve the right to modify this Refund Policy at any time. Changes take effect upon posting. The policy in effect at the time of your purchase governs your transaction.
4. Affiliate & FTC Disclosure
1. FTC Compliance Statement
This disclosure is provided in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, codified at 16 C.F.R. Part 255, as well as the FTC's Disclosures Guidelines for Online Advertising. Podavinci LLC is committed to transparency and honesty in all marketing communications.
2. Affiliate Relationships
Podavinci LLC participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means that when you click on certain links on our websites, emails, social media, advertisements, or other marketing materials and subsequently make a purchase, we may receive a commission or other compensation from the merchant or service provider at no additional cost to you.
These affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content, recommendations, or opinions. We only promote products and services we believe provide genuine value. However, you should be aware that our financial incentive to promote certain products and services exists.
Affiliate links or sponsored content will be identified by language such as: "affiliate link," "sponsored," "ad," "#ad," "#sponsored," "paid partnership," or similar clear and conspicuous disclosures placed near the relevant link or content.
3. Compensation Disclosure for Testimonials and Endorsements
- Customers who received our products or services at a reduced price or at no cost in exchange for honest feedback
- Partners, affiliates, or resellers who have a financial relationship with the Company
- Individuals who have been compensated (monetarily or through access to products/services) for sharing their experiences
Where such compensation or material connection exists, it will be disclosed clearly in proximity to the testimonial. The absence of a disclosure indicates the testimonial was given freely without incentive, to the best of our knowledge.
4. No Guarantee of Results from Testimonials
Testimonials and endorsements reflect the real-world experiences of individuals who have used our products and services. They are provided for illustrative purposes only. Individual results will vary significantly based on many factors including effort applied, market conditions, business type, competition, and other variables beyond our control. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Please review our full Earnings Disclaimer for additional context.
5. Third-Party Product Recommendations
- Genuine belief in the product's value based on our own use or research
- An affiliate or referral relationship that results in compensation to us
- A paid partnership or sponsorship arrangement
We will always disclose the nature of any such relationship when it exists. We are not responsible for the performance, quality, or conduct of third-party products and services.
6. Sponsored Content
Any content that is sponsored, paid for, or produced in collaboration with a third party will be clearly labeled as "Sponsored," "Advertisement," "Paid Partnership," or similar. Sponsored content represents the views of the sponsor and may not reflect the editorial views of the Company, though we endeavor to ensure sponsored content meets our quality and accuracy standards.
7. Our Affiliate Program
Podavinci LLC operates an affiliate/referral program through which third parties may earn commissions for referring customers to our Services. Participants in our affiliate program are required to comply with FTC disclosure requirements in all promotional materials.
- You must disclose your affiliate relationship clearly and conspicuously in all promotional content
- Disclosures must be placed near the relevant link or recommendation, not buried in footers or separate pages
- You may not make income claims on our behalf beyond what is expressly approved in our affiliate materials
- You are responsible for compliance with all applicable laws and platform policies in your jurisdiction
8. Questions
If you have questions about any specific recommendation, relationship, or compensation arrangement, please contact us at legal@brightstageai.com and we will provide clarification.
5. Earnings Disclaimer
READ THIS CAREFULLY. This disclaimer applies to all income representations, case studies, testimonials, and results claims made by the Company, its affiliates, and its promotional materials.
1. No Income Guarantee
Podavinci LLC provides education, strategy, software tools, and implementation services related to AI visibility and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). Any reference to income potential, revenue, business growth, lead generation, or visibility improvements — whether in our marketing materials, websites, emails, training content, testimonials, case studies, or live presentations — represents possibilities based on individual case studies and is NOT a guarantee that you will achieve similar results.
2. Results Vary
- The nature, size, and current online presence of their business
- Their geographic market and level of competition in AI search results
- The effort, time, and resources they invest in implementation
- The quality of their products, services, and customer experience
- Changes to third-party AI platforms (ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Perplexity, etc.) that are outside our control
- General economic conditions and market fluctuations
- Prior marketing infrastructure and digital footprint
- How consistently and accurately they implement our methodologies
Some clients achieve significant results quickly. Others achieve modest results over a longer period. Others may achieve no improvement, and some may even experience declines in visibility due to market or platform changes unrelated to our work.
3. Case Studies and Testimonials
Specific case studies referenced in our marketing materials (including but not limited to improvements from 17% to 94% visibility, outranking manufacturers within 48 hours, and pre-launch sales) represent documented results achieved by specific clients under specific conditions. These results:
- Are not typical or average results
- Were achieved by clients who properly implemented our recommendations
- May not be reproducible in your specific market, category, or competitive environment
- Reflect performance at a specific point in time; AI search landscapes are dynamic and results may fluctuate
Where specific dollar amounts, percentages, or timeframes are cited, these represent the documented experience of a specific individual and should not be interpreted as a guarantee or projection of your results.
4. AI Platform Dependency
Our Services involve optimizing for third-party AI platforms including but not limited to OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, and Perplexity. We have no control over these platforms and they may change their algorithms, data sources, ranking factors, or recommendation logic at any time without notice. Such changes may reduce, eliminate, or alter the visibility improvements we help create. We expressly disclaim liability for any adverse impact resulting from third-party platform changes.
5. Forward-Looking Statements
Any statements in our marketing materials that are not historical facts, including statements about future AI market trends, future results, or future platform behavior, are forward-looking statements. These are based on our current beliefs, assumptions, and expectations and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results may differ materially from those anticipated.
6. Not Financial, Legal, or Business Advice
Our products and services are provided for educational and implementation purposes only. Nothing we publish, present, teach, or advise constitutes financial, legal, tax, accounting, or investment advice. You should consult qualified professionals before making any business, financial, or legal decisions. Results from any marketing or visibility strategy are not guaranteed.
7. Due Diligence
You are solely responsible for evaluating whether our Services are appropriate for your specific business situation. We encourage you to conduct your own due diligence, review our materials critically, consult with advisors, and make independent judgments about whether and how to implement any strategies we provide.
7. DMCA Policy
1. Respect for Intellectual Property
Podavinci LLC respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users and content creators to do the same. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512) ("DMCA") and will respond to clear and complete notices of alleged copyright infringement.
2. Reporting Copyright Infringement
If you believe that content available on or through our Services infringes your copyright, please submit a written notice to our designated Copyright Agent containing all of the following:
- An electronic or physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
- A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed
- A description of the material that you claim is infringing and its location on our Services (e.g., URL)
- Your address, telephone number, and email address
- A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
- A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
DMCA Copyright Agent
Podavinci LLC
Email: legal@brightstageai.com
Attn: DMCA Agent
Website: BrightStageAI.com
We will review valid DMCA notices and take appropriate action, including removing or disabling access to the allegedly infringing content if the notice is sufficiently complete.
3. Counter-Notification
- Your physical or electronic signature
- Identification of the content that was removed and the location at which it appeared before removal
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good-faith belief that the content was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification
- Your name, address, telephone number, and email address
- A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district (or, if outside the U.S., to any judicial district in which we may be found), and that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the original DMCA notice
Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, we will forward it to the original complainant and may restore the removed content within 10-14 business days unless the complainant seeks a court order.
4. Repeat Infringers
We maintain a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts of users who are determined to be repeat infringers.
5. Misuse of DMCA Process
Under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing may be subject to liability. Do not submit false DMCA notices.
8. Acceptable Use Policy
1. Purpose
This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") governs your use of all Services provided by Podavinci LLC, including the BrightStage AI and Accelerator Audit platforms, training programs, community features, software tools, and related services. This AUP is incorporated by reference into our Terms of Service.
2. Permitted Use
- Legitimate business owners and marketing professionals seeking to improve their AI search visibility
- Agencies and consultants using our frameworks and certifications to serve their clients in good faith
- Educational use by enrolled program participants for the purposes described in course materials
3. Prohibited Uses
3.1 Illegal Activity
You may not use the Services in connection with any illegal activity, including but not limited to: violation of intellectual property laws, deceptive trade practices, spam, fraud, money laundering, or any activity that violates applicable local, state, national, or international law.
3.2 Harmful or Deceptive Content
- Manipulate AI systems to spread misinformation, disinformation, or false information about competitors
- Create deceptive brand entities or fraudulent business identities
- Impersonate other persons, businesses, or entities
- Engineer AI visibility for businesses that engage in deceptive practices, health fraud, financial fraud, or any other consumer harm
3.3 Competitive Intelligence Misuse
You may not use the Services to conduct competitive intelligence operations designed to harm competitors through the manipulation of AI systems on their behalf without their knowledge or consent.
3.4 Unauthorized Resale
You may not resell, sublicense, or otherwise commercially distribute our Services, training materials, frameworks, or tools without an active, written reseller or white-label agreement with the Company. Possession of a certification or training completion does not itself confer resale rights.
3.5 Technical Abuse
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any component of the Services
- Use automated scraping, harvesting, or data extraction tools against our platforms
- Introduce malware, viruses, or any harmful code
- Circumvent any access controls, authentication measures, or usage limits
- Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Services or the data contained therein
3.6 Community Standards
- Post content that is abusive, harassing, threatening, defamatory, obscene, or discriminatory
- Share others' personal information without their consent
- Promote or link to competing products or services without express written permission
- Engage in spamming, solicitation, or unsolicited commercial messaging
- Post false reviews, fake testimonials, or misleading endorsements
4. Monitoring and Enforcement
- Issue a warning
- Suspend or terminate access to part or all of the Services, with or without notice
- Remove any content or material that violates this AUP
- Report violations to appropriate law enforcement authorities
- Pursue civil remedies, including injunctive relief and damages
5. Reporting Violations
If you believe another user is violating this AUP, please report it to legal@brightstageai.com with a description of the violation and, where possible, supporting documentation.
6. Modifications
We reserve the right to modify this AUP at any time. Changes take effect upon posting. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of changes constitutes your acceptance.
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