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The Strategy Stack provides educational content, strategy frameworks, printable cheat sheets and canvases (Operator Vault), publication materials, and information about advisory and speaking services. We may update, add, or remove content at any time.

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• Use the site unlawfully or in a way that harms others or our infrastructure.
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• Attempt to bypass paywalls, authentication, or download restrictions.
• Upload malware, spam our contact form, or impersonate others.
• Misrepresent affiliation with The Strategy Stack.

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Content on The Strategy Stack is for general informational and educational purposes. It is not legal, financial, investment, or professional advice. Frameworks and cheat sheets are tools to support your judgment, not substitutes for it. You are solely responsible for decisions you make using our materials.

The site and all content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Strategy Stack and Alex Pawlowski shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising from your use of the site or downloads. Our total liability for any claim relating to the site shall not exceed the amount you paid us directly for the specific service giving rise to the claim in the twelve months before the claim, or one hundred euros (€100) if no such payment was made.

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You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Strategy Stack and Alex Pawlowski from claims arising out of your misuse of the site, violation of these Terms, or infringement of third-party rights.

We may modify these Terms at any time. The effective date at the top will reflect the latest version. Material changes may be noted on the site. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

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If any provision of these Terms is held invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

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