Website Terms

These Website Terms of Use and Disclaimer ("Terms") govern your use of kristasheltoncfe.com and www.kristasheltoncfe.com (the "Website"). The Website and the Krista Shelton CFE brand presented on it are owned and operated by Focused Forensic Solutions, LLC ("FFS," "we," "us," or "our"). Krista Shelton CFE is not a separate legal entity or professional-services firm.

By using the Website, you agree to these Terms.

Informational and Educational Purposes Only

Website content is provided for general informational and educational purposes. It is not legal, accounting, tax, investment, financial, or other professional advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice based on your specific circumstances.

Financial investigations and disputes are fact-specific. Past matters, examples, credentials, articles, interviews, speaking topics, or descriptions of services do not guarantee a particular result.

Professional Services Are Provided by FFS

Any forensic accounting, financial investigation, consulting, expert, or related professional services described on the Website are offered only by FFS and are subject to a separate written engagement agreement. The Website itself does not offer or create a professional engagement.

No Client or Fiduciary Relationship

Viewing the Website, contacting Krista or FFS, or submitting a Website form does not create a client, accountant-client, consultant-client, fiduciary, or other professional relationship. FFS accepts an engagement only through an authorized written engagement agreement after completing any required intake and conflict review.

Do not send confidential records or sensitive personal or financial information through the Website contact form. Information submitted before an engagement is accepted may not be treated as confidential to the same extent as information received within an established professional relationship.

No Legal Services

FFS is a forensic accounting and financial investigation firm. Unless expressly stated in a written engagement, neither FFS nor Krista Shelton provides legal advice or legal representation. You should consult a qualified attorney regarding legal rights, deadlines, strategy, and court matters.

Website Accuracy and Availability

We try to keep Website content accurate and current, but we do not warrant that it is complete, error-free, or suitable for a particular purpose. Laws, professional standards, facts, availability, speaking topics, and services may change.

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website without notice. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or secure access.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, the Website and its original text, design, graphics, photographs, logos, and other content are owned by or licensed to FFS and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, or print reasonable portions of the Website for personal, noncommercial use. You may not reproduce, publish, modify, distribute, sell, or commercially exploit Website content without prior written permission.

Third-party names, marks, quotations, and content remain the property of their respective owners.

Acceptable Use

You may not:

• Use the Website for unlawful, fraudulent, or abusive purposes
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or related systems
• Interfere with Website operation, security, or availability
• Introduce malicious code or conduct automated activity that burdens the Website
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
• Use Website content in a misleading way or imply an endorsement that does not exist

Third-Party Links and Media

The Website may link to or display content from third-party websites, publications, podcasts, social platforms, or services for convenience. FFS does not control and is not responsible for third-party content, availability, security, accessibility, or privacy practices. A link, appearance, or reference does not necessarily constitute an endorsement.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, FFS, Krista Shelton, and their owners, employees, contractors, and agents will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or related to the Website or reliance on its content.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.

Indemnification

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold FFS harmless from claims, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from your unlawful or unauthorized use of the Website or your violation of these Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Missouri, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute relating to the Website or these Terms will be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in Missouri, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms by posting a revised version on this page. The effective date above identifies the current version.

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