Terms of Use

1. About This Site

howtolaunder.com (the “Site”) is the official website for the book How to Launder Money: A Guide for Law Enforcement, Prosecutors and Policymakers by George Cottrell and L. Burke Files (the “Book”). The Site is operated on behalf of the Book’s authors (“we,” “us,” or “our”). The Site provides information about the Book and its authors and links to third-party retailers where the Book can be purchased.

2. Acceptance and Changes

By accessing or using the Site you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. We may update these Terms at any time by posting a revised version on this page with a new “Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

3. Intellectual Property

The Site and its contents — including text, graphics, photographs, logos, and the design of the Site — are owned by or licensed to us and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws worldwide. The Book, its title, and its cover artwork are the property of their respective rights holders. You may view, download, and print pages from the Site for your own personal, non-commercial use. Any other reproduction, distribution, modification, or republication without our prior written consent is prohibited.

4. Permitted Use

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes. You must not: attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or the systems that host it; use the Site in any way that could damage, disable, or impair it; scrape, harvest, or collect data from the Site by automated means for commercial purposes; or use the Site to transmit any malicious code.

5. Informational Purposes Only

The content of the Site and the Book is provided for general information and education, with a focus on assisting law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and policymakers. Nothing on the Site constitutes legal, financial, investment, or compliance advice, and nothing on the Site or in the Book is an encouragement or instruction to commit any unlawful act. You should seek advice from a qualified professional before acting on any information found on the Site.

6. Third-Party Links and Retailers

The Site contains links to third-party websites, including online retailers where the Book may be purchased. These websites are not under our control, and we are not responsible for their content, availability, pricing, terms, or privacy practices. Any purchase you make from a third-party retailer is a transaction between you and that retailer, governed by that retailer’s terms and policies.

7. Affiliate Disclosure

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8. Disclaimer of Warranties

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9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use of (or inability to use) the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Where liability cannot be excluded under applicable law, our total liability to you for all claims relating to the Site shall not exceed one hundred U.S. dollars (US$100). Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law, including, where applicable, liability for fraud or for death or personal injury caused by negligence.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the Site.

11. International Use

The Site is operated from the United States and is intended for a worldwide audience. We make no representation that the content of the Site is appropriate or available for use in every jurisdiction. If you access the Site from outside the United States, you are responsible for compliance with the laws that apply to you.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Arizona, United States, without regard to its conflict-of-law rules, and any dispute arising out of these Terms or the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Arizona. If you are a consumer in a jurisdiction whose laws grant you mandatory rights or a different forum, nothing in this section deprives you of those rights.

13. Severability and Entire Agreement

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the Site.

14. Contact

Questions about these Terms may be directed to the Site operator via the LinkedIn profile linked in the footer of this Site.