By using this website and/or purchasing any product, program, or service from The Hired Pens, you (“User,” “Client,” or “You”) agree to the following Terms and Conditions.

This website is owned and operated by The Hired Pens, LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

Please read these Terms carefully before using this website or purchasing any products.

1. General Provisions

Use of this website and all products and services is at your own risk. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no guarantees regarding accuracy, completeness, or reliability.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction to use this website and purchase products.

By using this website, you represent that you meet these requirements.

3. Programs and Services

Anna Goldsmith provides speechwriting and coaching services, including speech development, digital materials, trainings, and community access, designed to support speakers and their speechwriting career development.

All programs are for educational and informational purposes only.

4. Intellectual Property

All content, including but not limited to course materials, videos, text, graphics, branding, frameworks, templates, and downloads, are the sole property of Company and are protected under copyright and intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-transferable, non-exclusive license for personal use only.

You may NOT:

• copy, reproduce, distribute, or republish materials

• share login credentials or grant access to others

• resell or sublicense any content

• use materials for commercial purposes

• create derivative works from content

• upload, input, or use any materials in artificial intelligence tools or systems for the purpose of recreating, repurposing, training, or generating derivative content

Violation may result in immediate termination of access and legal action.

5. Payments and Financial Obligations

By purchasing a product or enrolling in a program, you agree to pay all fees associated with your purchase.

If you select a payment plan:

• You are legally obligated to complete all payments

• Failure to complete payments may result in revoked access

• Outstanding balances may be sent to collections

• You may be responsible for additional fees, including legal and collection costs

6. Refund Policy

All purchases are generally considered final. However, we understand that our speechwriting services may not be the right fit for every client. Refund requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis and are granted at our sole discretion.

Please contact us at anna@thehiredpens.com with details about your request. Approval of a refund in one circumstance does not create an obligation to provide a refund in another circumstance.

7. No Professional Advice

The content provided through our website, programs, and materials is for educational purposes only.

Nothing provided constitutes legal, financial, medical, or professional advice. You should consult a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

8. Earnings Disclaimer

We make no guarantees regarding income, financial results, or business success.

Any examples or testimonials provided are not guarantees of results.

Your success depends entirely on your own efforts, actions, and circumstances.

9. Client Responsibility

You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your results and decisions.

We are not responsible for any outcomes resulting from your participation in our programs.

10. Confidentiality

You agree to maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary or confidential information shared within programs, including information from other participants.

You may not share, disclose, or distribute such information without permission.

11. Community Conduct

If you participate in any community, group, or forum associated with our programs, you agree to:

• behave respectfully toward others

• refrain from harassment, hate speech, or abusive behavior

• avoid spam or unauthorized promotion

• follow all community guidelines

We reserve the right to remove any participant at our sole discretion.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Company shall not be liable for any damages, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of our website, products, or services.

13. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Company from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your use of our services or violation of these Terms.

14. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict access to our website, programs, or services at any time, without notice, for any violation of these Terms.

No refunds will be issued in the event of termination.

15. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of these Terms shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation.

If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

16. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, United States.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Company regarding use of this website and products.

19. Contact

If you have any questions, please contact us at: anna@thehiredpens.com