Authority Building System Inc. Operating as: Authority Building System, Jim Hetherington, Jim Hetherington Coaching, Your Next-Level Coaching Academy, Elite Authors Club
Effective Date: January 2025 Last Updated: December 2025
1. Agreement to Terms
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of all websites, online platforms, programs, coaching services, publishing services, events, courses, digital products, and materials provided by Authority Building System Inc. and its operating brands (collectively, “the Company,” “we,” “our,” “us”). By accessing or using any of our Services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, discontinue use immediately. Use of our Services constitutes a legally binding agreement between you and the Company.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to use our Services, purchase products, or participate in coaching, publishing programs, or events.
3. Use of Website & Services
You may use our websites and Services for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes only. You agree NOT to: Copy, distribute, modify, or republish any content. Use our materials for commercial purposes without written permission. Upload or transmit harmful code, viruses, or disruptive technologies. Interfere with site functionality, security, or user experience. Engage in abusive, defamatory, or inappropriate conduct. Violate any applicable local, provincial, national, or international laws. We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to any user who violates these Terms.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
All content, materials, images, designs, frameworks, videos, audios, training materials, coaching tools, worksheets, programs, and written works available through our Services are the exclusive intellectual property of Authority Building System Inc. unless otherwise noted. You receive a limited, non-transferable, non-exclusive license to access materials for personal use only.
You MAY NOT: Sell, sublicense, publish, or distribute our content. Reproduce or modify materials for commercial use. Share login credentials or allow unauthorized access. Claim any of our content as your own. Violation may result in termination, legal action, or intellectual property enforcement.
5. User-Generated Content & Submissions
Any content you voluntarily submit through our platforms—such as comments, feedback, testimonials, chat contributions, or participation in group coaching—may be collected, used, or displayed in accordance with: Privacy laws. Coaching agreements. Publishing agreements (including co-author programs) For Co-Author, Coaching, or Publishing Submissions
Your manuscripts, worksheets, stories, and creative materials remain your intellectual property, unless a contract states otherwise.
However, by submitting content to us (such as testimonials, feedback, comments, or voluntary contributions), you grant us a royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide, transferable license to use such content for: Marketing. Promotion. Educational materials. Program development. We will not make confidential coaching submissions public without your explicit consent.
6. Virtual Meetings, Events & Recordings
By participating in any virtual events, webinars, coaching calls, or group meetings, you acknowledge and agree: Sessions may be recorded for internal use, training, or distribution to participants. You will not record sessions without written permission. You must behave respectfully and uphold confidentiality. You will not share proprietary content, screenshots, or recordings. You will not disclose other participants’ personal information outside the group. We reserve the right to remove participants who behave disruptively or violate confidentiality.
7. Program Participation Rules
For coaching, courses, masterminds, events, or publishing programs, you agree: You are responsible for your own results, decisions, and outcomes. The Company does not provide psychological, medical, financial, or legal advice. You will complete payments as agreed. You will maintain the confidentiality of other participants. You will follow program guidelines and community standards. We may remove users who violate community expectations without refund.
8. Payments, Billing & Refunds
By purchasing from us, you agree to pay the listed price and abide by all payment terms. Refund policies are governed by our Return Policy, incorporated into these Terms. You are responsible for ensuring payment methods remain valid during payment plans. We may suspend access to programs for unpaid balances.
9. Earnings, Results & Performance Disclaimer
We do not guarantee: Income, Business growth, Personal transformation, Publishing success, Speaking opportunities, Specific outcomes. Your results depend on your actions, commitment, experience, and personal circumstances. No statements made by our representatives or us should be interpreted as: Financial advice, Legal advice, Tax advice, Medical or Therapeutic advice. You are solely responsible for your choices and actions.
10. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our Services may include external links. We are not responsible for: Content on third-party websites, Their privacy practices, Their business operations. Linking to such sites is at your own risk.
11. International Use & Jurisdiction
Our Services are operated from Ontario, Canada. Regardless of your location, you agree: These Terms are governed exclusively by the laws of the Province of Ontario, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. All disputes shall be handled in Ontario, Canada, in accordance with the processes described below.
Mediation Requirement
Before arbitration or litigation, parties must attempt to resolve disputes through mediation in Waterloo County, Ontario.
Arbitration Requirement. If mediation fails, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration under the rules of the Canadian Arbitration Association in Waterloo County.
U.S. & International Users. By using our Services, you waive the right to initiate or participate in lawsuits outside Canada for matters related to this Agreement.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law: The Company is not liable for indirect, consequential, incidental, punitive, or special damages. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service. Your use of our Services is at your own risk. Maximum liability to any user is limited to the total amount paid for the applicable program or Service.
13. No Professional Advice
Our Services, including coaching, relationship guidance, personal development, publishing support, business strategy, or training, are not substitutes for: Legal advice, Financial advice, Mental health or medical advice, Tax advice, Therapy or counselling. You are solely responsible for seeking the appropriate professional support where needed.
14. Termination of Access
We may terminate or restrict access for any user who: Violates these Terms, Abuses our Services, Behaves unlawfully, Disrupts programs or events, Fails to pay, Harms the Company or other participants No refunds are provided for termination caused by user misconduct.
15. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of our Services after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
16. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms: Authority Building System Inc. 37 Ball Avenue Cambridge, Ontario Canada, N1R 2A2 Email: jim@jimhetherington.com
