Website terms of use

These terms apply to your use of hartgateadvisory.com, operated by Hartgate Advisory, LLC. By using the site you agree to them. Consulting services are provided only under a separate signed services agreement and statement of work, which control if they conflict with these terms.

Information only

Articles, the readiness check, and other content on this site are general information. They are not legal, accounting, audit, or security advice for your specific situation, and they do not create a client relationship. Readiness-check results are an informal self-assessment, not a SOC 2 assessment or audit.

No attestation

Hartgate Advisory is not a CPA firm. Nothing on this site or in our services is a SOC 2 report, attestation, certification, or audit opinion, and we do not guarantee any audit outcome.

Acceptable use

Do not attempt to disrupt the site, probe it for weaknesses outside our responsible reporting process, submit false information through our forms, or use automated tools to send bulk submissions. Report security issues as described on our security page.

Our content

The text, design, and logo on this site belong to Hartgate Advisory. You may share links and quote short passages with attribution. Please ask before reusing larger portions. Third-party names such as Vanta, Drata, and AICPA are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe compatibility and context.

Links to other sites

We link to other websites, including our scheduling and form providers. We are not responsible for their content or practices.

Disclaimer and limitation of liability

The site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hartgate Advisory is not liable for any indirect or consequential damages arising from your use of the site or reliance on its content.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to conflict-of-law rules.

Contact

Questions about these terms can go to hello@hartgateadvisory.com.