Terms of Use & Legal Notice

Effective Date: 06/15/2026

These Terms of Use and Legal Notice govern your use of the Confluence Advisory website. By using this website, you agree to these terms.

Informational Purposes Only

The content on this website is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as legal, financial, tax, engineering, regulatory, investment, permitting, or professional advice.

You should consult appropriate licensed professionals for advice specific to your circumstances.

No Client Relationship

Use of this website, submission of a contact form, receipt of information, or review of website materials does not create a client, advisory, fiduciary, confidential, or professional relationship with Confluence Advisory.

A client relationship is created only through a mutually executed written agreement.

No Guarantee of Outcomes

Confluence Advisory provides strategic advisory services related to water, nature, resilience, watershed-based conservation, sustainability strategy, funding readiness, partnership strategy, and program design.

Confluence Advisory does not guarantee grant awards, funding commitments, investment, regulatory approvals, partner participation, project implementation, sustainability outcomes, environmental results, financial results, or any other specific outcome.

Independent Advisory Practice

Confluence Advisory is an independent advisory practice. It does not represent, speak for, or act on behalf of Ducks Unlimited or any current or former employer, client, funder, partner, or affiliated organization.

Any views, materials, or services provided by Confluence Advisory are independent and should not be understood as endorsed by, affiliated with, or representative of Ducks Unlimited or any other organization unless expressly stated in writing.

Conflicts and Engagement Fit

Confluence Advisory evaluates potential engagements for fit, independence, capacity, and conflict considerations before accepting work. Confluence Advisory reserves the right to decline any inquiry or engagement.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website — including text, graphics, diagrams, frameworks, service descriptions, images, design elements, and other materials — is owned by or licensed to Confluence Advisory.

You may view and share links to this website for informational purposes. You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, or use website materials for commercial purposes without prior written permission.

Third-Party Links

This website may include links to third-party websites or resources. Confluence Advisory is not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or availability of third-party websites.

Website Availability and Accuracy

Confluence Advisory makes reasonable efforts to keep website content accurate and current, but does not warrant that the website will be error-free, uninterrupted, complete, or up to date.

The website is provided “as is” and “as available.”

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Confluence Advisory is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or other damages arising from use of this website or reliance on its content.

Changes to These Terms

Confluence Advisory may update these Terms of Use and Legal Notice from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Contact

For questions about these terms, contact:

Confluence Advisory
sphelps@confluenceadvisory.org
www.confluenceadvisory.org